RSVR - The new GSXR??

[bluninja]

I'm currently getting 16 km/l on my daily commute. Rear tyre BT020 is flattening nicely in the middle after 7500 miles......should get another 1000 miles out of it (you can do the math to convert to kms).

Servicing is currently every 6-7 weeks....haven't needed to top the oil up between services.

[MotoGirl]

Servicing is currently every 6-7 weeks....haven't needed to top the oil up between services.

Sheesh, how far is your commute each day?

[Sensei]

Mine see's the light on at 150-170ks but is in need of a good dyno as have addded a few mods since buying which will need to be checked out to see how they have affected the fueling . Going by the plugs she is very close . New air intake has given the bike abit more volume so fueling will need a tweak to optimise running

[Marmoot]

so one would say reliability issue is similar to jap bikes and much better than fellow italian ducati bikes?

[Drew]

so one would say reliability issue is similar to jap bikes and much better than fellow italian ducati bikes?

Shit yeah, apply the same technique as a japper on these things bro.


Wash it, and ride it.


I dont think they are anything like a Ducati mechanically, just from the same country. They seem to employ a more bulletproof design like a japper, and a superior finish like a Euro.

[Cajun]

so one would say reliability issue is similar to jap bikes and much better than fellow italian ducati bikes?

From my searchs on aprilia site before buying ours, there arn't really any major issues, been some random problems
Only really known problems with 04+, rear brake dispearing (but if you bleed it correctly according to manual, seams to fix the problem), and the simlar problem with the clutch, but i think some of these problems might come from a bit of lack of use. Both these are minor issues really.
and with 10km service intervals, with the 10k service cost about $300-$350 (what we were quoted) which is pretty close to the cost of two services on a jap 4

[Marmoot]

who would be dealers specializing in aprilias for Auckland?

And where would be the best place to service it?

[Cajun]

Service it same place you buy it from i would guess

mt eden is akl one i believe.

Really depends if you want a factory or not?

There are a few second hand 06 factorys around at alright prices.

[desmo dave]

so one would say reliability issue is similar to jap bikes and much better than fellow italian ducati bikes?

in regards to Ducati reliability issues then.

[Dazza]

From my searchs on aprilia site before buying ours, there arn't really any major issues, been some random problems
Only really known problems with 04+, rear brake dispearing (but if you bleed it correctly according to manual, seams to fix the problem), and the simlar problem with the clutch, but i think some of these problems might come from a bit of lack of use. Both these are minor issues really.
and with 10km service intervals, with the 10k service cost about $300-$350 (what we were quoted) which is pretty close to the cost of two services on a jap 4

Was an issue on pre 04's aswell !

[flame]

I'm not interested in an argument, but you were slagging off the GIXXERS, and I was making light hearted jokes. If you're gonna pack a tanty about it, maybe you should take your opinions somewhere else.

BTW, my gixxer did quite well at the hill climb, as did my ladys RSV, but only one of them won it

and a bloody good win it was you had that gixxer freaking flyin! In all fairness to the Aprilia's though (and yes.....I'm a confirmed Aprilia freak!!! lol).....fasted of the twins and BEARS (sorry Mr MV/Triumph/BEEEEEMA/Ducati) up the CLIFFHANGER?????.......ended up being a battle of RSV'S.........and I wern't gonna settle for 2nd place

[bluninja]

Sheesh, how far is your commute each day?

128.1 miles each day = 206 kms. Fuel light comes on at 195ish kms. AVS is 58 mph, but went down to 54 yesterday (it was snowing(