New Aprilias

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Not sure who has seen these:-

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=3301784&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES

The new 450 V twin Aprilias. First official pictures.

All the best

Keith
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mattfuzzy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Karma :

ill pass, thanks Mr. Green

Dom_ · Points Mean Prizes Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

Nice, if only i had a spare 5k....and the rest.

Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

More weird new bikes.

Why have they stuck the Aprilia logo so far up, where the fairing twists? It looks bizarre, and it wouldn't cost anything to put it a bit further down.

What's up the the front mudguard? Looks weird.

And what is up with the brake discs?! Shocked

numark1 · Scared of girls Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

That SM is lush. Very Happy

marc_yorks · Crazy Courier Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Karma :

very nice

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Tom C RX50 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Karma :

Ok maybe i might get another aprilia Laughing

i will have one of those sm please sir, thanking you very much Thumbs Up

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iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Karma :

65BHP from a 450cc V-Twin isn't bad going considering Suzuki only get that from a 645cc.

Smile

All in all very nice, can't wait to see the RSV450R.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

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VFR400UK · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Plenty of tuned 400s are making getting on for 80hp and this is from a 15 year old engine design often.

So, it does depend how tuned they are - competition mx bikes are usually in a lot higher state of tune that road sports bikes as standard.

SpikeHammer · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 18 Nov 2002 Karma :

The 180's they will be using are SM specific, like the new Conti, they weigh less than normal road 180's cos their designed to carry a lighter bike, the profile is different as well.
The 450 SVX is by far the best current 450SM in the market, the 550 will be awesome. The 450's already won the World Championship in it's class last year.
Their going to cost in the region of £7000 btw.
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VFR400UK · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Karma :

yeah race tuned 400's do make more power, but making 70bhp from a 450 twin means its not in a stupid state of tune, but it making a fair bit of poke allready.

Personally i can't wait for what is basically going to be a 'new' sports 400 style bike with modern handling, radial brakes etc Very Happy