2016 Aprilia RSV4 or S1000RR?

[Jayy]

Decided that I'm getting rid of the 1299 in the next month and going for something different to keep it interesting.

I REALLY like the RSV4s but I know a few people with them and they've said they can be a total nightmare with parts which can leave you out of action all summer if you're unlucky enough.

Is Aprilia still that bad? I remember they had this reputation when I had an RS125 nearly 10 years ago.

The S1000RR is an obvious choice, I love sports bikes and they are easy for parts and dealer support.

Decided to get a 1 year old bike as buying new is too much a kick in the bollocks when you go to sell them, shudder to think what I will get offered on the 1299.

[arry]

Friend of mine has an RSV4 Factory. It's a stunning piece of kit.

Apart from the 'local' Aprilia dealer winding up their dealings and going to another marque (and by local, I'm talking 100 miles round trip anyway), meaning that he's now got something ridiculous like 150 miles round trip to do every time he wants it serviced - he's had no bother at all.

[P.]

If they've upped the reliability of the valve dropping S100RR... then the BMW.

[Conzar]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3WdxhXlLpc

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[tom_e]

Aprillia reliability seems to be much improved from the old days but be warned if you do need a part then nothing is quick to come out of Italy especially if you need it over their summer shutdown which means you'll be getting fuck all for weeks.

[winz]

I haven't ridden the BMW, but the sound and feel of the RSV4 is pretty special.
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[UrbanRacer]

Out of those 2 i would go for the RSV4, i had the S1000RR and it was a bag of shit.
I had a shot of an HP4 last summer and it too had the same shite front end feel as the standard bike.

[Jayy]

@arry

Luckily it's about a 30 mile round trip for me to my local Aprilia dealer and they are a big place as well (Rocket Centre Blackburn), so not too bad on that front, it's about the same as my Ducati dealership now anyway.

@conzar - I have seen that video too many times

@tom_e - Exactly what I said in my post! Parts are a twat (if you need them) and could write your whole summer off.

@Liam_ - Really? Everyone I know with S1Ks swear by them :/


Head is saying get an RSV4

Guy I know has had 2 RSV4s, think 09 and 12 plates and they have both had a gear go on them but I'm not sure if they have sorted all this out or not, it seems the 16 plates really ramped up several notches in line with all the other 200bhp / super electronics gizmos and other tricked out goodies on the bike.

[tom_e]

[rhys99]

RSV4's just look special to me, s1k's are everywhere and they're getting a bit boring to look at.
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[Jayy]

Looks wise, they look much better than the S1K, hands down. Looks wise, my 1299 is one of the best looking bikes out there, it's beautiful but I'm bored of it and I want another bonkers machine to hold my attention for a 12 - 18 months.

The new ones are £19,999

[Evil Hans]

[Jayy]

I'll wait until mid march now before committing to anything because that's when everyone chops in their 16's for 17's and I'll snap a bargain up, as someone will snap my 1299 up

All the 17 models will be Euro 4 compliant as well?

[stevo as b4]

Fair play to you for buying new crazy powered litre sports bikes because you can. But I would think (I have no idea or experience) that when you get to the level of bikes like a Ducati 1299R that you can't really get better or more able than that, just a sideways move but never upwards?

What is it that bores you about your stunning pretty Ducati exactly? Or is it that your a 1000cc sports bike nut, and you just want to play the field send see how all the rivals compare?

I can't imagine at that level, brand surfing and keep swapping for something else new but still pointy 200bhp sports bike shaped is going to keep satisfying you the same way?

As I said I've no recent 1000cc experience, I'm just interested in your justification that's all.

[base]

I test rode a rsv4 and couldn't get on with the seating position and the vibes from the v4 just killed it for me peronally, I really wanted to like it and I really wanted one. I bought a S1000RR in the end, after 2 years of trouble free ownership I have just sold it. I would buy another BMW great bike, I still like the look of the rsv4 but the points above and also dealership / parts problems put me off.

[base]

[Jayy]

[stevo as b4]

Fair play to you! I guess as you go along more new or interesting stuff will crop up in time or the odd land mark must own bike of its time.

I guess I'm more into the whole appeal of the person that's owned the same bike for twenty years and tried several different incarnations, wheels, forks suspension and bodywork. And been through a few engines over the years.

I like the PB mantra of don't trade, upgrade. But it's not for everyone and a guess say spending 10grand on a 98R1 still won't be as special as some of the new interesting bikes?

[Alex A]

The RSV4 is noticeably more cramped than the S1000RR and the 1299. That might matter, so if you haven't done so, take a test ride to at least check the comfort.

Notwithstanding the ergonomics, the Aprilia would be my choice of those two, no question (more exotic, V4 engine, better looking, top shelf components, more focused). But then I prefer the 1299 to both. I'm completely with you on the 'try different stuff' front. Change can be a good thing for its own sake, but I don't think you can get better than the Ducati for involvement and a sense of occasion, and you might find yourself wanting another in the not too distant future.

If you expect that you'll end up owning both in one order or the other, then just buy the one you can find the best deal on?

[lilredmachine]

In general, all of these bikes are ridiculously pointless on the road.

Get yourself a mini-twin championship bike for 3500-4k and discover riding a motorcycle.

Having ridden an M1 and an Rsv-R on the road, both are scarily competent machines but ultimately pointless. I get more pleasure out of ragging a sub 100hp rat than scaring myself stupid on a 200-ish hp superbike that is barely useable on the track, let alone on the road.
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[Jayy]

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[Jayy]

I'm glad you get a kick out of riding said bikes but I don't. Let's not turn this in to a debate about whether they are suitable bikes for the road

[Conzar]

I see where Jayy is coming from, i too would love a monster 1l bike that i can power wheelie at 100mph for lulz
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[garth]

Has OP done any track days or racing?

If you enjoy all the powerz etc that's where I'd be heading.

Unless you're buying to be a tart, in which case ignore me.
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