Which bike would you choose to have?

**v8s&2wheels** · 16th May 2010, 19:18

have a 2007 gsxr1000 special edition. Nice in metallic orange and black with carbon fibre goodies and yoshi 4 into 1 racing exhaust.

Looking at going to a v twin and looking at this rsvr factory 2004 here... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-281296762.htm

Which bike would you rather have?

Bike uses are really just going to work, the occasional spurt, and leisurely paced 2 up riding. Absolutely no track time.

What would you have and which will be worth more in 2 or 3 years time?

**blackdog** · 16th May 2010, 19:21

stick with the gixxer. that 'prillia sounds like a big hole to pour money into it as and when shit breaks

hmmm on second thoughts.....it is quite nice

**imdying** · 16th May 2010, 19:31

The ape has been majorly messed about with, and the gixxer will still eat it up. That, and you're planning on commuting on it, no contest really.

**grusomhat** · 16th May 2010, 19:43

You really can't help yourself can you?

That RSVR looks bloody nice although I'd rather have your gsxr

**v8s&2wheels** · 16th May 2010, 19:47

Heres a couple of pics of my gsxr if it helps visualise and give you an idea of what its like.

I really love the sound of a decent v twin.

And id be imagining the bigger bore would make this thing sound incredible

Note: Bike doesnt look so tidy in the rear since ive had to put on the rear pegs and a pack rack. But still nice.

**v8s&2wheels** · 16th May 2010, 19:48

Originally Posted by grusomhat

You really can't help yourself can you?

That RSVR looks bloody nice although I'd rather have your gsxr

HAHA snapped ae.

The gixxer is just so responsible and does what it should. And has tremendous power..... but..... doesnt have the nice sound of a v twin.

**Motig** · 16th May 2010, 19:55

I'd stick with the Suzi but if the Aprilia was stock or not so modified I wouldn't mind it. Plus you know what you've got with the Suzi as well.

**Clivoris** · 16th May 2010, 20:09

Shit mate. That's a lot of Ape for the money but the Suziki is the safer (more boring?) bet. What a tough decision. A test ride would provide you with more information to help the decision. It could be a barely rideable piece of shit with the mods it has, or an absolutely sublime experience. I certainly enjoy the visceral V2 experience. A 1098 or 1198 would probably be in the same ballpark with fewer unknowns?

**boman** · 16th May 2010, 20:10

I would rather an Inline 4 for commuting. I find the v twin is rough at commuting speeds, and harder to lane split than a 4, you need to ride the clutch more. But you cannot beat the sound of a nice V twin.

**v8s&2wheels** · 16th May 2010, 20:33

Originally Posted by Clivoris

Shit mate. That's a lot of Ape for the money but the Suziki is the safer (more boring?) bet. What a tough decision. A test ride would provide you with more information to help the decision. It could be a barely rideable piece of shit with the mods it has, or an absolutely sublime experience. I certainly enjoy the visceral V2 experience. A 1098 or 1198 would probably be in the same ballpark with fewer unknowns?

Cant really test ride as hes in Auckland and i live down here in Napier. Dont forsee a ride upto auckland any time soon with changing jobs and having a holiday.

Ive looked at some ducati 999's (only decent ducati in my price range) and i myself like the look of them but i dont really like the whole dry clutch sound so thats what steers me towards the rsvr around 04-05 mark. I like the styling and it has the good v twin sound.

**mashman** · 16th May 2010, 20:36

Ape.......

**v8s&2wheels** · 16th May 2010, 20:38

Originally Posted by mashman

Ape.......

Is yours a factory or just an R?

How are they power and handling wise compared to a gsxr like mine?

**mashman** · 16th May 2010, 20:45

just an R with ohilins internals and shock... I can't compare the 2 as i don't know the gixxer... but I think the guy who's selling the Ape has just replaced it with the bike you have and prefers the gixxer... http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/s...d.php?t=203457

but he says it smokes an 09 blade too http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/s...highlight=1060

**v8s&2wheels** · 16th May 2010, 20:57

Originally Posted by mashman

just an R with ohilins internals and shock... I can't compare the 2 as i don't know the gixxer... but I think the guy who's selling the Ape has just replaced it with the bike you have and prefers the gixxer... http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/s...d.php?t=203457

but he says it smokes an 09 blade too http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/s...highlight=1060

Very interesting that you picked that up.

Suggests from the horses mouth that my bike has more power and better handling than the ape. But the ape has more character..

Hmm im a sucker for a good sound.

But im also keen on reliability and handling

**grusomhat** · 16th May 2010, 21:11

Originally Posted by v8s&2wheels

Very interesting that you picked that up.

Suggests from the horses mouth that my bike has more power and better handling than the ape. But the ape has more character..

Hmm im a sucker for a good sound.

But im also keen on reliability and handling

Spend some money on upgrading your bike? Full ohlins suspension, large speaker with vtwin playlist?