06 Aprilia RSV-R

[Marknz]

Folks,

All the international reporting I've read in the last week (I'm in Europe at the moment) suggests the new RSV-R is a really good thing. Have they arrived in NZ yet, and if so, what price are they at? Sarge... Lou... ?

[eliot-ness]

Saw what could have been one at the Puhoi Tavern on Saturday. Brand new, un-registered. Beautiful. Even got favourable comments from the Harley guys.
Doubt if it's in my price range though.

[sAsLEX]

The factory is the one to go as you get thousands of dollars of goodies for only a little more than the rsv-r!

[Marknz]

The factory is the one to go as you get thousands of dollars of goodies for only a little more than the rsv-r!

yea... but it's fugly with all the mismatched paint and shit! The RSV-R is a far better road bike, especially for a slow old C yoU Next Tuesday like me :ride:

And Saslex... who is that bird in your sig block? Very nice.... tan ;-)

[sAsLEX]

yea... but it's fugly with all the mismatched paint and shit! The RSV-R is a far better road bike, especially for a slow old C yoU Next Tuesday like me :ride:

latest Superbike has a write up on the factoryvs999vs gsxr750 and they rate the factory a fair bit as a road bike, they do mention the garish paint as well

[ducatilover]

latest Superbike has a write up on the factoryvs999vs gsxr750 and they rate the factory a fair bit as a road bike, they do mention the garish paint as well
thats a good write up :niceone: i thought it was interesting to see how close the performance of the twins were to the 750:weird: those gixxers must be nucking futs:sherlock:

[cowpoos]

Folks,

All the international reporting I've read in the last week (I'm in Europe at the moment) suggests the new RSV-R is a really good thing. Have they arrived in NZ yet, and if so, what price are they at? Sarge... Lou... ?

they havn't been able to sell fuck all on the 05/04 ones yet... marsterton dealer has sold 1 aprillia in 2 yrs....

[The_Dover]

they havn't been able to sell fuck all on the 05/04 ones yet... marsterton dealer has sold 1 aprillia in 2 yrs....

that's only cos they dont make fuckin farm bikes.

[Marknz]

they havn't been able to sell fuck all on the 05/04 ones yet... marsterton dealer has sold 1 aprillia in 2 yrs....

well that has feck all to do with answering my question really Mr Cowpoos... but it might have been an indicator of the financial trouble that Aprilia have been in for the last couple of years, and folks may have been scared to buy not knowing what support there might be from the factory. Now that Piaggio (sp?) have bought Aprilia and can provide some long term stability, we might see more people like me willing to give them a go. Of course there is also the matter of paying a slightly higher premium for a good Euro produced bike rather than the jappers, but it is way cheaper than the Ducati options, especially when it comes to servicing.

[cowpoos]

well that has feck all to do with answering my question really Mr Cowpoos... but it might have been an indicator of the financial trouble that Aprilia have been in for the last couple of years, and folks may have been scared to buy not knowing what support there might be from the factory. Now that Piaggio (sp?) have bought Aprilia and can provide some long term stability, we might see more people like me willing to give them a go. Of course there is also the matter of paying a slightly higher premium for a good Euro produced bike rather than the jappers, but it is way cheaper than the Ducati options, especially when it comes to servicing.

was kinda meaning...would they start selling the new ones with lotsa old models sitting on the floors of showrooms/and in wharehouses

[pritch]

would they start selling the new ones with lotsa old models sitting on the floors of showrooms/and in wharehouses

Not common practice in this country but they might have to discount the bejasus outa the old ones.

Aprillia make magic bikes and if the price was right they would sell...

[motobob]

[QUOTE=Marknz]well that has feck all to do with answering my question really Mr Cowpoos... but it might have been an indicator of the financial trouble that Aprilia have been in for the last couple of years, and folks may have been scared to buy not knowing what support there might be from the factory. Now that Piaggio (sp?) have bought Aprilia and can provide some long term stability, we might see more people like me willing to give them a go. QUOTE]

Things are only stable in Italy for 5 minutes at a time. BTW the Aprillias are bloody fast V twins. Seen one eating VTR SP's down the back straight at Pukekohe. There's always some one round to support the bikes.

[Sensei]

Have riden a Full Spec Ohlins RSVR & I will say its the best V-twin I'v riden . They are NO !! GSXR / R1 / ZX 10 , beater but in their own field would dominate . Still a good buy for a second hand Twin that sports all the fruit standard . :rockon:

[sAsLEX]

They are NO !! GSXR / R1 / ZX 10 , beater but in their own field would dominate .
Have seen GSXR / R1 / ZX 10 shown the tail of an rg150 and shitty old zx250 and various other bikes ridden by a few up here, not really the bike that makes the front runner.

[Sensei]

Have seen GSXR / R1 / ZX 10 shown the tail of an rg150 and shitty old zx250 and various other bikes ridden by a few up here, not really the bike that makes the front runner.


LOL Must be Really good riders NOT , if one of those can keep in front of them !:eyepoke:

[Coyote]

I wouldn't mind getting a second hand one in a few years time. A tidy condition 02-03 RSV/R, one of my all time favourite bikes, you can pick up for about 14-18000 now

When I'm 18 and banks take me seriously....

[Dafe]

Cycleworld magazine has just done a 2006 all model - best bike of the year shootout!

Including: MV Augusta, ZX10, Gixxer Thou, R6, R1, CBR Thou, Factory etc etc.

Result: Cycleworld Magazine rated the Aprilia Factory as the best bike to buy in 2006.

The Aprilia also wasn't slow either, clocking better test circuit times than the Jap competition (1m52s). But beaten by one second by the MV (1m51s).

So there it is, It beats the R1's and CBR's on a race track. Quite Impressive!

[sAsLEX]

So there it is, It beats the R1's and CBR's on a race track. Quite Impressive!

ssshhhhhh dont burst sensie et al bubble

you will make them cry!

[Eyetie]

New 07s are approx 33K in the m/trader price guide I am sure Mt Eden had them on the floor for just under 30K.

[Dafe]

ssshhhhhh dont burst sensie et al bubble

you will make them cry!

Sensei will be fine. The Factory clocked an equal time to the GSXR.

[sAsLEX]

Sensei will be fine. The Factory clocked an equal time to the GSXR.


Have riden a Full Spec Ohlins RSVR & I will say its the best V-twin I'v riden . They are NO !! GSXR / R1 / ZX 10 beater but in their own field would dominate . Still a good buy for a second hand Twin that sports all the fruit standard . :rockon:

But he will have to eat his words!

[gav]

Didnt an Aprilia Factory win the latest Masterbike shootout from Spain or whereever they hold it? Mind you a ZX10R won the last couple so probably irrelevant. Aprilias dont seem to hold there price that well and S/H ones go quite cheapish. Supposedly bloody strong and reliable engine though.
Heres some on Trade Me http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Other/auction-65339598.htm
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[Skyryder]

General information
Model: Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory
Year: 2006
Category: Sport
Rating: 68.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 997.62 ccm (60.87 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2
Stroke: 4
Power: 138.72 HP (101.3 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque: 107.00 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.9 ft.lbs)
Compression: 11.8:1
Bore x stroke: 97.0 x 67.5 mm (3.8 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. Throttle body diameter: 57 mm.
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Digital electronic ignition, with one spark plug per cylinder and integrated injection
Starter: Electric
Lubrication system: Dry sump with separate oil tank.
Cooling system: Oil & air
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Clutch: Multiple disc wet clutch with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control and pneumatic power clutch. Braided metal clutch line. Radial pump with 15 mm piston.
Physical measures
Dry weight: 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
Seat height: 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,135 mm (44.7 inches)
Overall length: 2,035 mm (80.1 inches)
Overall width: 730 mm (28.7 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle): 24.8°
Trail: 102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension: 43 mm Showa upside-down fork, with adjustable compression, rebound and preload. 120 mm wheel travel.
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy double member swingarm. Aprilia Progressive System (APS) linkages. Sachs monoshock with adjustable compression, rebound, preload and length. 133 mm wheel travel.
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions: 120/70-17
Exhaust system: Double silencer with three-way catalytic converter and lambda sensor (Euro 2)
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.7498 HP/kg

[Sensei]

As above the RSVR are bloody wicked bikes but lack to sting of the Jap 4's but have all the Bling standard . New they are around 36k secondhand about 18k so bloody good money for a 270kph bike that handles Sweet

[ArcherWC]

Brand new factory $29K
Brand new RSV-R $25K

Pretty damn good pricing, I would go the RSV-R myself as the only difference between them now is some carbon fibre and colours