TL1000S vs Aprilia RSV

**skelstar** · 5th June 2007, 14:58

Originally Posted by Deano

The Repsol is a breeze to ride compared to the SP-1.

Now wheres the fun in that? So kinda hard on the wrists though? Didn't find the RSV bad at all...

**Pex Adams** · 5th June 2007, 15:00

Skels - Personally I would spend an extra bit and get an SV over a TL - I really hated riding a mates TL, which he proceeded to totally right off, when he decided that the east by west road wasn't long enough (ask Fat Jim). Now he's got an SV. Which he decribes as certainly the only way to go.

Nonetheless - I don't know enough about the RSV, however Kerry at TSS would certainly be the guy I'd talk to about them, he's had Aprilla's for ever!!!

Or as always - Just blow the bank account and get a GIXXER, you know you want one

**skelstar** · 5th June 2007, 15:03

Originally Posted by Pex Adams

Skels - Personally I would spend an extra bit and get an SV over a TL - I really hated riding a mates TL, which he proceeded to totally right off, when he decided that the east by west road wasn't long enough (ask Fat Jim). Now he's got an SV. Which he decribes as certainly the only way to go.

Cheers Pex. Yeah...not a huge fan of the looks of the SV...loving the black frame but...yeah dunno. For the money difference I'd prefer the April first I'd say.

Didn't one of your 'quick' mates go from an SV to a K6 then back to an SV?

**imdying** · 5th June 2007, 15:33

Skelstar, do you like working on bikes? Do you like tinkering and modifying? If you don't, get the Aprilia. If you do, get the TL (or maybe an SV, I've well chopped mine up). There's a whole heap of tinkering money in the difference between the two.

I guess my hobby is a little less narrowminded (focussed?) than others, I like all parts of it, building, fixing, designing, and of course riding. If you've a life full of commitments, and you like to ride when you've got the time, then get the Aprilia.

If you're pretty free and easy like me, and have plenty of time to tinker (and enjoy doing it), maybe the TL is the way forward for you.

There's a whole lot of blah blah killer bike accident prone blah in this thread, but you talk to the actual owners, and they don't find that they have many problems. Apparently a Hagon or Ohlins and any problems go away anyway... but you've been reading the TL forums, so you probably already know what

**James Deuce** · 5th June 2007, 15:35

Originally Posted by imdying

There's a whole lot of blah blah killer bike accident prone blah in this thread, but you talk to the actual owners, and they don't find that they have many problems. Apparently a Hagon or Ohlins and any problems go away anyway... but you've been reading the TL forums, so you probably already know what

No there's not, you're putting words into people's mouths there. The TL is more challenging to ride fast than a Hornet. The RSV is easy to ride faster than both with less effort.

**skelstar** · 5th June 2007, 15:44

Originally Posted by imdying

...but you've been reading the TL forums, so you probably already know what

Yeah, well I guess owners of a problematic bike are likely to be quite optimistic and perhaps more patriotic than they should be? I'm certainly not going to go on those forums and ask this question

, I'm hoping for a more balanced arguement

...

I have plenty of time to tinker with bikes, but maybe I get enthusiastic about little projects and maybe don't follow through. RSV is starting to look like a better prospect.

...or a Tuono R

**riffer** · 5th June 2007, 15:47

I've ridden both.

I'd love a TL. I'd love an RSV more.

The TL was hard to ride fast. And scared me. Even with an Ohlins on it. Theres some undesirable flex going on there...

The RSV though. It ranks with the K7 GSXR1000 as one of only two bikes I've ever ridden that I think I would NEVER reach the limits on.

It handles beautifully. And its beautiful to look at too.

Get an RSV. End of story.

**imdying** · 5th June 2007, 16:07

Originally Posted by Jim2

No there's not, you're putting words into people's mouths there. The TL is more challenging to ride fast than a Hornet. The RSV is easy to ride faster than both with less effort.

As the biggest offender, I'm not surprised that that is your perspective. It however is not mine, and on that we will have to agree to disagree.

Originally Posted by skelstar

I have plenty of time to tinker with bikes, but maybe I get enthusiastic about little projects and maybe don't follow through. RSV is starting to look like a better prospect.

Yep, no point starting if you're not going to finish.

Originally Posted by riffer

Get an RSV. End of story.

And the flashest one you can afford at that

**madmal64** · 5th June 2007, 16:37

Originally Posted by skelstar

Yeah

...or a Tuono R

TSS have one in there and a demo bike is due there real soon.
Clivoris has one locally. Send him a PM he will give you lots of the low down on them.

**skelstar** · 5th June 2007, 16:46

Originally Posted by madmal64

TSS have one in there and a demo bike is due there real soon.

Yeah, the one they had in there recently (a Factory) was an 06/07, different shape to what I was think of (04?).

**James Deuce** · 5th June 2007, 16:51

Originally Posted by imdying

As the biggest offender, I'm not surprised that that is your perspective. It however is not mine, and on that we will have to agree to disagree.

I've organised more trailer rides for TLS's than any other type of bike. That should be enough of a hint I would have thought?

**limbimtimwim** · 5th June 2007, 17:11

Originally Posted by Deano

Come on Simon - better than my old SP-1 or a Duke ?
You've been riding that Gixxer for too long......it's starting to rot your brain.

No, seriously. It's a great sounding bike. When I was in secondary school I used to see/hear this black TLS often, (Back when it was a new model) and the memory of how bloody awesome it sounded has stuck in my mind. And one goes past my house most nights right about now and guns it onto the motorway. Nice.

**98tls** · 5th June 2007, 17:17

Cant disagree with anyone saying the prillas a better bike......sure it is,ive had my TLS for 5 years and 40000 kms.........never has it been on a trailer and not once has it refused to start........ive loaded it up and gone touring and ive thrashed it over favourite roads.......never once has it let me down....for me anyway ive had just as much fun pulling it to bits and making changes as i have riding it but thats just how i like my motorcycling but fully realise its not everybodys cup of tea.........if you have the money sure go buy the prilla..makes sense,ive got the money but havent......its solely your choice.theres a shitload of better bikes around than an old TLS..many you wont have to touch to get a great ride,also remember that it doesnt matter what you buy/ride its only as fast as the guy riding it.....theres really nothing more plesurable than tucking in behind someone on the latest and greatest and staying there through the twisty bits..............

**Darkman** · 5th June 2007, 17:31

hey Sean...it might be too big of a step to got straight onto a thou sportsbike...you need an SV650s to start off with !

or not.....If i was you, i would go for the RSV..yeah, the TL is cheaper, but if you are planning on making it look like the black one in yer pic, you gonna end up spending more money I reckon.