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MotoGirl
21st September 2008, 09:21
<img src='http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/6404/immag043smallhy5.jpg'>
The new 1000cc V4 is set to feature ride-by-wire throttle, hi-tech electronics which Aprilia claim make traction control possible and an engine designed and built in-house by the Italian firm.

As you can just about make out in the picture, the bike features Ohlins suspension and radial brembo brakes. What you don't quite get from the picture is a sense of just how small and compact this new Aprilia supersports machine is.

Aprilia have revealed that the new RSV4 weighs in at 190kg fully fueled, which incidentally is 9kg less than a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade weighs with an empty tank.

The RSV4 will be available in 2 versions- the higher spec Factory version will feature better suspension and brakes, but both have adjustable engine mounts allowing the engine to be moved 10mm up or down, as well as a movable swingarm pivot and a changeable head stock angle.

Aprilia have yet to release a power figure for the road bike, but the race bike is making 210bhp at the gearbox.

Aprilia have ambitious plans for their 2 rider WSB race team- they plan to finish in the top 10 in year 1, be winning races in year 2 and win the championship by year 3. They've already signed Max Biaggi for one slot but the other rider is yet to be announced.

Miguel Galluzzi, RSV4 stylist famous for creating the Ducati Monster and Cagiva Raptor, claims that a naked Tuono style streetfighter version of the RSV4 is on the cards in the future.

Taken from - http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/september/15-21/sep2008-rsv4-launch-picture/ and aprilia forums



<img src='http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/214928/images/01rsv4launch.jpg'>
(taken with cellphone at launch.)
<img src='http://www.gpone.com/DB/Foto_2008_09/20082009RSV4Factory-S_M.jpg'>

Race version

<img src='http://www.gpone.com/DB/Foto_2008_09/20082009Aprilia_RSV4_M.jpg'> (http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/7979/ilfattoged4.jpg)

discotex
21st September 2008, 09:34
Mmmm I so want one.

Anyone else think the front fairing looks a lot like a CBR600RR?

Qkchk
21st September 2008, 10:15
WTF is with the latest styling of the 'wasp rear end' in all the new bikes?

Maybe its for weight reduction but I can never get my head around a bike that is heavy looking in the front and catwalk-model thin in the arse....... damn fugly. There should be a balance in the styling.

nodrog
21st September 2008, 10:19
they seem to have forgotten to put a side fairing on it.

fatzx10r
21st September 2008, 10:20
that is just a wicked looking bike, would love to get my hand's on one :drool:

Big Dave
21st September 2008, 10:38
Looks like a stunning track bike.

But like everything else in the class - pretty much irrelevant for road use around Auckland - unless you enjoy being frustrated by wasting two thirds of its potential.

Owl
21st September 2008, 10:55
I'll never own one, but I like it!:niceone:

MentalFacility
21st September 2008, 14:52
Hmm, dont like. Nothing wrong with it, i just have a different taste.

EJK
21st September 2008, 14:54
190kg fully tanked, 210hp at the crank... NICE!

imdying
21st September 2008, 18:12
Looks like a stunning track bike.

But like everything else in the class - pretty much irrelevant for road use around Auckland - unless you enjoy being frustrated by wasting two thirds of its potential.Yep, that's a track bike alright! No mention of the price....?

MotoGirl
21st September 2008, 19:08
few more pics

exhaust is not the best looking thing around, but that is easy enough to replace




<img src='http://cajun.orconhosting.net.nz/rsv4/road%20left%20(Small).jpg'>
<img src='http://cajun.orconhosting.net.nz/rsv4/road%20right%20(Small).jpg'>
<img src='http://cajun.orconhosting.net.nz/rsv4/race%20rear%20left%20(Small).jpg'>
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<img src='http://cajun.orconhosting.net.nz/rsv4/race%20rear%20left1%20(Small).jpg'>
<img src='http://cajun.orconhosting.net.nz/rsv4/race%20right%20motor%20(Small).jpg'>
<img src='http://cajun.orconhosting.net.nz/rsv4/both%20left%20(Small).jpg'>

BIGBOSSMAN
21st September 2008, 19:12
Mmmm, that's nice - maybe after my salary review eh??

Kiwifire72
21st September 2008, 19:14
I want 2 one of each colour
oh better get a 3rd in case the ash tray fills on the other 2
Very nice bikes

AllanB
21st September 2008, 19:23
Hmmmmmm the road version looks like a Honda :2thumbsup

Clivoris
21st September 2008, 19:34
I'm kinda with BD on this one. A spectactularly sexy sprots bike with performance way beyond my ken. I can't manage to get the best out of my current Ape....
However, if they do bring out a naked one, and it sounds as good as a twin, and I have won Lotto.....Be silly not to take a test ride.

Pussy
21st September 2008, 19:45
Thanks for posting the pics, Adele :niceone:

MotoGirl
21st September 2008, 19:51
However, if they do bring out a naked one, and it sounds as good as a twin, and I have won Lotto.....Be silly not to take a test ride.

Yup, I'm looking forward to seeing a naked version too. Just imagine how many balls that'd have, especially if it's light and easy to throw around :devil2:

Sensei
21st September 2008, 19:53
Well looks like I may sell my RSVR after all :niceone:

MotoGirl
21st September 2008, 19:58
The site where I grabbed the pics says:
Pricing isn’t likely to be for the faint of heart – expect to pay around US$30,000 for the base model, with the Factory version probably being closer to US$40,000!

That would make the base model the equivalent of $43,000NZD. People are speculating that the cost of the base model will be on-par with the 1098S and the factory will on-par with the 1098R.

Coyote
21st September 2008, 20:09
WTF is with the latest styling of the 'wasp rear end' in all the new bikes?

Maybe its for weight reduction but I can never get my head around a bike that is heavy looking in the front and catwalk-model thin in the arse....... damn fugly. There should be a balance in the styling.
"Front bias" has been the trend with sportbikes for a while and it's getting more and more extreme. It's meant to make them look more aggressive having the bulk of the bike toward the front. Though the opposite is meant to work with choppers, and having the bulk in the centre works for the likes of the MT01 and the Monster.

Fortunately my taste in bikes has stayed around the 2004 era which is more affordable. Though I love this bike since it's a 1000cc V-4, there needs to be more V-4's.

MotoGirl
21st September 2008, 20:17
"Front bias" has been the trend with sportbikes for a while and it's getting more and more extreme. It's meant to make them look more aggressive having the bulk of the bike toward the front.

Yes, but I can't understand why the bikes look they could poke your eyes out! They're just going through a bit of an ugly phase and should hopefully grow out of it...

Creeping Death
21st September 2008, 21:05
Where's the saddlebags go...

MotoGirl
21st September 2008, 21:34
Where's the saddlebags go...

I'm sure it'd look hot with a pack rack!

karbonblack
21st September 2008, 21:46
We have ordered one as a demonstrator, it's going to be a L O N G wait. I am reluctant to post NZ prices/timing because things change, but suffice to say these things aren't being built to sit on the shelf. :cool:

Quailboy
21st September 2008, 21:48
I like it but I wouldn't buy it, I'd have to go with a Ducati 1098R or MV F4.

It would probably make up for itself in the electronics though.

BarBender
21st September 2008, 21:50
I'm kinda with BD on this one. A spectactularly sexy sprots bike with performance way beyond my ken. I can't manage to get the best out of my current Ape....
However, if they do bring out a naked one, and it sounds as good as a twin, and I have won Lotto.....Be silly not to take a test ride.

+ 1
And way too much ying for my yang also

But would i have one in my garage? .......:drool::drool::drool::drool:

Big Dave
21st September 2008, 22:02
+ 1
And way too much ying for my yang also

But would i have one in my garage? .......:drool::drool::drool::drool:

Don't get me wrong - I think all these bikes are magnificent.
I could totally get off on wringing its neck.
The cautionary tale is that you now have to go to a track to do it and the bust if you don't.

Mr Merde
21st September 2008, 22:17
Lovely bike but where does the missus go?

BarBender
22nd September 2008, 08:13
Don't get me wrong - I think all these bikes are magnificent.
I could totally get off on wringing its neck.
The cautionary tale is that you now have to go to a track to do it and the bust if you don't.

I hear ya. But I doubt I could ride it to its full potential at the track!
Im a poser at heart so sitting with it in the garage staring at it for ages after I've washed it and the occassional first gear pootle to the cafe suits me fine.:lol:

Clivoris
22nd September 2008, 08:31
Lovely bike but where does the missus go?

An apron and a powder coated dish-rack are available as an optional extra for the lucky little lady.:Pokey:

BIGBOSSMAN
22nd September 2008, 11:36
I hear ya. But I doubt I could ride it to its full potential at the track!
Im a poser at heart so sitting with it in the garage staring at it for ages after I've washed it and the occassional first gear pootle to the cafe suits me fine.:lol:

A man after my own heart! Not only do I love trim milk latte's, I also hate it when the 10 gets those yucky little flies all over the front fairing. Cleaning tips anyone??

Dave-
22nd September 2008, 12:34
*open thread*

ohhhh hello senorita

Cajun
23rd September 2008, 05:43
information - http://www.rsv4aprilia.com/

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also heard that they are saying the rsv4 will sell for same price as a rsvr factory.

ArcherWC
23rd September 2008, 17:17
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/22september08_aprilia2009rsv4.htm

all I can say is wow, though im still not sure about that tail

"compact engine in a rather amazing production frame that allows the owner to change headstock angle, swingarm pivot and even engine position"

Sensei
23rd September 2008, 17:23
Motogirl has already beaten you to pics but still cann't wait to see one on the showroom floor or in my shed .

T bone
23rd September 2008, 17:43
looks mean as:drool:

1vanvan1
23rd September 2008, 18:12
Wow! :shit:

Aero165
23rd September 2008, 18:16
Ooooh! Thanks sexy. Kinda reminds me of the new R6's

Colapop
23rd September 2008, 18:23
What the hell is that exhaust about?? Apart from that - an awesome looking piece of kit!

Tickler
23rd September 2008, 19:07
Wow is right. A lot of people have been waiting for this bike! and here it is. It will be interesting to see how it performs in the real world environment, becuase it could very well change how superbikes will be made from now on.

Im still not a fan of the highly aerodynamic fairing that would even cover up a $10 donation to NZ frist!

Drew
23rd September 2008, 19:12
I'd seen pics of the race bike, and liked it, the tail is so GP it's off the charts cool, but those fuckin ugly as hell headlights and air intake are WAY too RSV, and they are way too average!

limbimtimwim
23rd September 2008, 19:34
Aprilia's design criteria: Out techno-whizz-the-japanese.

Will it be fast? Oh yeah.

Will it be fun?

Still... V-phoahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! That's gotta be worth 3 fun points.

placidfemme
23rd September 2008, 19:39
mmmmmm yummy....

EJK
23rd September 2008, 19:44
How powerful is 210hp?? :scratch:

Qkchk
23rd September 2008, 19:46
Might as well have the balls to say;

It's fugly.

Everyone has the right to freedom of speech, and sorry, I just cant fall in love with that rear end on it.

MotoGirl
23rd September 2008, 20:35
Word from the local Aprilia dealer is that these will be here early 2009. Already put my name down for a test ride :banana:

EJK
24th September 2008, 14:30
190kg fully tanked, 210hp at the crank... NICE!

Thats 1.105hp per Kg.

So if a car weighs 1250kg (e.g. A Pagani Zonda) then it should have an equivilant power of 1381hp...


Sounds... FUN!! :sunny:

Cajun
24th September 2008, 14:39
Thats 1.105hp per Kg.

So if a car weighs 1250kg (e.g. A Pagani Zonda) then it should have an equivilant power of 1381hp...


Sounds... FUN!! :sunny:

210 is the race bike, road is 180-190hp @ crank so they saying.

race bike have 210+ and be lighter again.

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another interesting thing i have noticed with this bike
no pillion pegs, and no pillion seat.

Mort
24th September 2008, 15:44
Oh yes.... now thats a stunner...

Hitcher
24th September 2008, 16:21
Italian viagra. Bloody marvellous it is too.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/22september08_aprilia2009rsv4.htm

scorry
24th September 2008, 16:24
would look mint with a tail tidy

sAsLEX
24th September 2008, 18:29
another interesting thing i have noticed with this bike
no pillion pegs, and no pillion seat.

Have you sat on the back of a sprot bike?

<img src=http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20B/KTM%20990%20Super%20Duke%20R%2007%20%201.jpg>

<img src=http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-KTM-rc8-small.jpg>

A few euro bike are bitch pegless.

Cajun
24th September 2008, 19:02
Have you sat on the back of a sprot bike?


A few euro bike are bitch pegless.

No i said on back of rsvr once.

But just an obsvation i saw.

I know some husbands are not allow some bikes like these due to no seat for her on back (even tho they never use it), its more there if they choose to go on back.

Cajun
25th September 2008, 08:09
can carry a pillion


Great read. So according to Galuzzi passenger pegs bolt underneath the frame and the RSV4 can be set up for 2-up riding.

nodrog
25th September 2008, 08:18
can carry a pillion

same set up as the rc8

Trouser
25th September 2008, 12:27
It's a bit of a visual assault though. Functional, no doubt, visually appealing, no.

sAsLEX
25th September 2008, 17:16
Do Aprilia use those little nuts held in place by rubber? As if they don't I am jumping this stupid fuckin Honda ship after 20 years of one brand loyalty, god damn I hates those bolts!

svr
25th September 2008, 17:41
20 yrs ago an Italian company took obvious styling cues from the Honda RC30 to produce the most beautiful motorcycle of all time: the 916.
20 yrs on and another Italian company copies one of the ugliest CBR's of all time (and frankly there have been a few) to produce this Swamp Donkey.
And now, while I shed a tear, can we please have 3 minutes silence for Italian design.

Trouser
25th September 2008, 19:57
And now, while I shed a tear, can we please have 3 minutes silence for Italian design.

Still wont help it. It's a train wreck. Even the labore government cant rescue this pileup.

However I think the SL750 and RXV range look good.

Clivoris
25th September 2008, 21:54
Might as well have the balls to say;

It's fugly.

Everyone has the right to freedom of speech, and sorry, I just cant fall in love with that rear end on it.

Don't be so hard man. It's the Cameron Diaz of motorcycles. Once you look past the skinny-as boney arse, it has a certain sex appeal.:devil2:

MotoGirl
5th October 2008, 11:59
Apparently the rear seat fits where the black cowl is. :shit:
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/2009_Aprilia-RSV4-Details.jpg


The exhaust endcap:
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/2009_Aprilia-RSV4-DF-03.jpg


The lovely headlights:
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/2009_Aprilia-RSV4-DF-07.jpg


The tail piece:
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/2009_Aprilia-RSV4-DF-09.jpg


I've not seen one like this before:
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/2009_Aprilia-RSV4-DR-09.jpg


The dash is very much like the RSVR:
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/Aprilia_RSV4_DF-12.jpg
More pics are available at http://rsvzone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4312

MotoGirl
12th October 2008, 14:55
More pics:
http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390085555_hGh7u-M.jpg http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390085570_h6PEv-M.jpg
http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390085584_a2XX3-M.jpghttp://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390085588_zcHiM-M.jpg
http://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390085580_yQi6w-M.jpghttp://3rad.smugmug.com/photos/390085582_Vk9jK-M.jpg

Damn, I like this more each time I see it!
More pics at: http://3rad.smugmug.com/gallery/6129469_KANfP#390085582_Vk9jK

Sensei
12th October 2008, 17:43
Check this site http://www.rsv4aprilia.com

MotoGirl
12th October 2008, 18:27
Check this site http://www.rsv4aprilia.com

Awesome, cheers for that!

pritch
18th October 2008, 13:35
Is MCN the mag frequently slagged off hereabout for works of fiction ?

The article in the original post says, "Aprilia have revealed that the new RSV4 weighs in at 190kg fully fueled, which incidentally is 9kg less than a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade weighs with an empty tank."

The CBR1000RR spec says, "199kg Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel - ready to ride."

So if that much is bollocks, and it definitely appears to be, how much of the other detail is the work of an over active imagination? :whistle:

I'm not saying it's not a nice bike. In fact I'll add it to my list of "Lotto bikes" just in case...

MD
10th November 2008, 17:50
The RSV4 rear end tail-piece is almost non-existent!

Sounds great. So does the new R1 in the attached clip.

Enjoy...I did.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2008/november/nov0708-2009-aprilia-rsv4-yamaha-r1-action/

discotex
10th November 2008, 19:56
Ear pron :love:

Motardman
11th November 2008, 11:44
Are you listening Aprilia......FECKIN INTEGRATED REAR INDICATORS PLEASE.....I mean how hard can it be, Suzuki managed it and they're not design gods

Cajun
11th November 2008, 11:45
Are you listening Aprilia......FECKIN INTEGRATED REAR INDICATORS PLEASE.....I mean how hard can it be, Suzuki managed it and they're not design gods

indicators need to be a certain distance apart, or so i have been informed, and the apes tail is not very wide so can't be done legally

Motardman
11th November 2008, 11:58
indicators need to be a certain distance apart, or so i have been informed, and the apes tail is not very wide so can't be done legally

Damn then I'll have to have ears......lol

mashman
26th November 2008, 11:37
indicators need to be a certain distance apart, or so i have been informed, and the apes tail is not very wide so can't be done legally

they ain't exactly far apart on the RSV tail either...

IMHO it's a big step backwards in the looks department weawy warver ugwy in comparison to the last 10 years of stunning looking bikes... There's no way in hell i'm gettin one of these... 1. I can't afford it... 2. It's going to spend its first year or 2 imploding or exploding and shorting out when it rains... 3. i'd kill myself quite easily on that... 4. I don't get to the track often enough... 5. Aprilia's reputation for parts distribution to this part of the globe isn't exactly good... and I think i'll stop there...

Cajun
26th November 2008, 11:41
personal peference mashman, some people love it others hate it. the v4 motor might be good

Cajun
26th November 2008, 11:42
few images here in race trim at Valencia test of Shinya Nakano, 250GP champ Marco Simoncelli even went out on it

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2008/wsbk/apriliatestvalencia/

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2008/wsbk/apriliatestvalencia/thumb2.jpg

mashman
26th November 2008, 11:49
personal peference mashman, some people love it others hate it. the v4 motor might be good

how very true... very true, if they could get rotax reliability with that power she's gonna outsell the Duc, which I think looks worse than the RSV4... and has been blowing up and imploding... be interested to see/hear the thing in real life, pics seldom do bikes justice these days (although the 1098 was still pretty fugly in real life)...

You doing Manfeild this weekend?

Cajun
26th November 2008, 12:15
how very true... very true, if they could get rotax reliability with that power she's gonna outsell the Duc, which I think looks worse than the RSV4... and has been blowing up and imploding... be interested to see/hear the thing in real life, pics seldom do bikes justice these days (although the 1098 was still pretty fugly in real life)...

You doing Manfeild this weekend?

yeah pics don't do bike justice gotta see them in the flesh, name on list for a good perv play when one arrives in the country.


yeah i be there, will you? come over and say hello i am on a bright yellow k4 600 with race fairings.
be floating around a green horse float

mashman
26th November 2008, 12:52
yeah pics don't do bike justice gotta see them in the flesh, name on list for a good perv play when one arrives in the country.

yeah i be there, will you? come over and say hello i am on a bright yellow k4 600 with race fairings.
be floating around a green horse float

If TSS get one in i'll certainly go over for a potential drool... but think i'll leave the playing to others...

been loaded with a cold/flu thing for the last 3 months and am lookin to get the Prila out for a wee stretch so thought I might head up there, weather permitting, to watch thems that can ride bikes fast... I'll keep an eye out for ya should I make it...

Cajun
23rd July 2009, 14:40
on another note

spy pictures of the rsv4 (standard) have are starting to surface.

Like the rsvr & rsvr factory lines

the rsv4 have non-ohlins suspension, less/no carbon fiber, no forged aluminum rims, brakes, there is also some rumours about removing some of the fancy engine things eg variable intake, etc.

But i don't think they would do that,

i think removing the downgrading the brakes, suspension, wheels, follows same lines as the rsv & rsvr series will be the goer.

pictures found here -> http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/aprilia-rsv4-r-base-model-spy-shots/

limbimtimwim
26th July 2009, 08:49
And a new V4 Touno too!

mashman
11th August 2009, 14:09
Well i went, saw and sat on one of these things. Not as small as i thought it was going to be, but by no means tall and i guess this exagrerates the feel of the riding position, which is gonna be plenty forwards. I assume that's why the riders seat has to be one of the longest i've seen. The ugly arse end isn't ugly at all and looks like a miniature rear end of an F-15... even the howitzer exhaust is kind of in proportion with the rest of the bike, well made and although fookin huge, i wouldn't see it as a priority to change it... just my 2c

Cajun
11th August 2009, 14:19
Well i went, saw and sat on one of these things. Not as small as i thought it was going to be, but by no means tall and i guess this exagrerates the feel of the riding position, which is gonna be plenty forwards. I assume that's why the riders seat has to be one of the longest i've seen. The ugly arse end isn't ugly at all and looks like a miniature rear end of an F-15... even the howitzer exhaust is kind of in proportion with the rest of the bike, well made and although fookin huge, i wouldn't see it as a priority to change it... just my 2c

no aprilia dealer in tga any more )c:< i want a looky and a feel of one

mashman
11th August 2009, 14:24
no aprilia dealer in tga any more )c:< i want a looky and a feel of one

ha ha, been there, done that, mmmmmm... but he wouldn't start it for me... Good excuse for a ride to Hawkes Bay no???

Big Dave
11th August 2009, 14:39
Local launch was today. It sounds very nice too.

mashman
11th August 2009, 14:51
Yeah they did say that today was launch day... would have loved to have heard one clear it's throat...

aro
11th August 2009, 20:19
well boys and girls i was ther and i have gote my bike and it sound good but ride some thing out of this world.

Gremlin
12th August 2009, 01:01
Cajun: I believe Mt Eden Motorcycles stock is arriving sometime next week...

Cajun
12th August 2009, 07:51
Cajun: I believe Mt Eden Motorcycles stock is arriving sometime next week...

doesn't help me since i am in tauranga.

mashman
12th August 2009, 08:52
well boys and girls i was ther and i have gote my bike and it sound good but ride some thing out of this world.

Mmmmmm... you gonna be riding Manfeild this year???:drool:

Big Dave
12th August 2009, 14:18
I've just had it out for a burn. Video soon as.

Cajun
12th August 2009, 14:19
I've just had it out for a burn. Video soon as.

what do you think of it?

mashman
12th August 2009, 14:21
:corn::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

Big Dave
12th August 2009, 14:27
what do you think of it?

Only had a round town, pin it on the on-ramp ride, but appears quite stunning.

I didn't get it in to race mode, street and track were more than adequate. Like I said earlier in the thread - it's upper end performance is to the point of some 'irrelevance' for use on the road. You just won't use where it goes.

Track day pinning it down the back straight of Pukekohe would be absolutely joyous.

It reminded me of the Triumph triple is some ways - with 50 more horsepower.
V-twin torque with IL4 revs.

I guessed wrong about some of it though. With the mapping modes it is a useable street bike if you can live with the temptations. Killer track weapon.

Big Dave
12th August 2009, 15:14
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3813781164_23f8cd40b3.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3813781164_77d4031275_o.jpg)

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mashman
12th August 2009, 15:20
So how big are ya Dave??? How comfy was it? I sat on one yesterday and it felt like it could be quite uncomfortable as an everyday bike... I'm 5'10 and whilst i got both feet on the floor quite comfortably, it felt as if i was gonna fall over the front end if i had made a grab for the bars, but once on the bars, i felt more pressure in my back (likely could be alleviated by having feet on pegs etc...) Verdict? or wait for your article ha ha

Big Dave
12th August 2009, 15:29
So how big are ya Dave??? How comfy was it? I sat on one yesterday and it felt like it could be quite uncomfortable as an everyday bike... I'm 5'10 and whilst i got both feet on the floor quite comfortably, it felt as if i was gonna fall over the front end if i had made a grab for the bars, but once on the bars, i felt more pressure in my back (likely could be alleviated by having feet on pegs etc...) Verdict? or wait for your article ha ha

Too big to ride it fast and I look silly on it. But I could ride it OK. With reasonable comfort.

I don't suffer from back or wrist issues with this type of ergonomic.
Knees yelp a bit after an hour.

I'd say 5' 10" would be optimal.

boomer
12th August 2009, 15:34
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiwirider/3813781164/" title="Aprilia RSV4-1024-1 by KIWIRIDER, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3813781164_23f8cd40b3.jpg" width="500" height="320" alt="Aprilia RSV4-1024-1" /></a>

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3813781164_23f8cd40b3.jpg

Photo linking doesn't seem to be working

1024px

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3813781164_77d4031275_o.jpg

you suck at teh interweb Davey boi !

Big Dave
12th August 2009, 15:40
you pwned teh interweb Davey boi !

Yes - I did huh. Who else do you know gets paid to dribble on about motorbikes on it?

Edit:

So what tags worked then didn't work?

boomer
12th August 2009, 15:42
Yes - I did huh. Who else do you know gets paid to dribble on about motorbikes on it?

The flickr link has worked in every other thread cept this one.

your powers are strong, but i can still smell a fail when i see one !

Big Dave
12th August 2009, 15:56
OT - but I'd like to be able to easily embed the Flickr slide shows.

They definitely dont work. Xwhatsit designed a work around but the effort is not commensurate.

I like this sort of layout.

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2009/08/bd-smells-like-victory.html

There are 50 picture there you can look at in 1 window - and have numerous other display options available.

Edit.
It seems that all the previously embedded images with the <img src=" tag are not displaying. OP eg.

mashman
12th August 2009, 15:57
your powers are strong, but i can still smell a fail when i see one !

Shit that thing must accelerate like a ballistic missile if it left your face looking like that...

mashman
12th August 2009, 15:58
OT - but I'd like to be able to easily embed the Flickr slide shows.

They definitely dont work. Xwhatsit designed a work around but the effort is not commensurate.

I like this sort of layout.

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2009/08/bd-smells-like-victory.html

There are 50 picture there you can look at in 1 window - and have numerous other display options available.

If the slideshow already exists on Flickr, just add the URL to the src value of an IFrame... cheap and nasty trick, but it's worked for me for 15 years...

Big Dave
12th August 2009, 16:11
If the slideshow already exists on Flickr, just add the URL to the src value of an IFrame... cheap and nasty trick, but it's worked for me for 15 years...

Cheers. For me there are easier options. I can just link to various other sites within the empire. :devil2:

Back on topic with some more pics in a minute.

Big Dave
12th August 2009, 16:55
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3813188429_07bf5a225c.jpg


Details
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiwirider/sets/72157622016143158/show/

Big Dave
12th August 2009, 18:21
So I thought this would be a good idea.
Ahhh not so - the beastie just destroys the microphone and blows the sound off the tape when I opened it up.
Uploading it now anyway.

Big Dave
12th August 2009, 21:06
Video won't embed in this thread either.

Pwalo
13th August 2009, 07:46
Now that really is tatsy, and I'd have one in the carport if I had a spare $45k.

What I'd like to know is how the hell Biaggi and Nakano touch the ground when they're on the start line. That seat looks pretty tall.

Cajun
13th August 2009, 07:48
Now that really is tatsy, and I'd have one in the carport if I had a spare $45k.

What I'd like to know is how the hell Biaggi and Nakano touch the ground when they're on the start line. That seat looks pretty tall.


specs say 845, but saying that they they only have to touch ground for a short time on flat surface, with 1 leg.

mashman
13th August 2009, 09:19
Now that really is tatsy, and I'd have one in the carport if I had a spare $45k.

What I'd like to know is how the hell Biaggi and Nakano touch the ground when they're on the start line. That seat looks pretty tall.

Heh, i'm 5'10 (shortish legs) and had both feet flat on the ground, something you can't say about the RSVR... i think it's just the ever raising rear end that gives it the appearance of sitting that high, as it did look really tall when i was standing next to it, waiting to throw the leg over (it being on a plinth may have had something to do with it too :whistle:)... Just need a few hours to test one... then sell THE wife and hire out the kids as chimney sweeps...

Cajun
23rd September 2009, 08:06
okay pics of the rsv4-r

Which is the base model rsv4,

Motor/chasis is the same, has fly by wire.
Its missing the carbon fibre, and all the ohlins, and forged wheels, so simlar to the way rsvr and rsvr factory work, currently.

Hitcher
23rd September 2009, 18:15
One wonders if the local distributors plan to honour the factory warranty on these lovely beasts.

mashman
24th September 2009, 11:02
Also available in white...

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/09/2010-aprilia-rsv4-r-cheaper-su.html