Which bike would you choose to have?

**mashman** · 16th May 2010, 21:12

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

When they're setup for me the Prila is a stunning ride, absolutely sublime for a tall heavy bike (plus heavy pilot) and the Rotax does seem to be bulletproof... it's the electrics that let them down (but you have to be unlucky, similar to other bikes i guess)... been on the aprilia forum for nearly 4 years and you never (hardly ever) hear about any engine failures. In fact I can't think of 1 at the moment... it's usually electrical.

**mashman** · 16th May 2010, 21:17

Here's a post from a guy who clocked 100000ks

http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/s...d.php?t=123343

**puddytat** · 16th May 2010, 22:31

Heads up on the 04 factory....twas a factory recal on the swingarms due to them cracking, most shouldve been done but a mate of mine got one & not long after it cracked as it hadnt the new replacement (at Aprillas cost) Just check with the owner & or look on the 'prilla forums for info on the issue...

Mind you after just looking at it , Id say she'd be sorted......still doesnt hurt to look.

**slowpoke** · 17th May 2010, 03:49

I'd go the 'prila.

I was looking at exactly the same choice last year except 'twas a stock '02 Factory and picked the K7 SE instead. The GSXR had PC111/yoshi/TRE etc and it was a rocket over 10krpm but bland and boring at anything less. If I could have afforded something like that 'prila it would have been a no brainer and I would have snapped it up.

That 'prila looks anything but bland and boring. It mightn't have the outright hp figure to impress your mates at the pub but would have instant stomp anywhere in the rev range unlike the GSXR.

I like the 999's too and as time goes by I reckon they look better and better, but it's gonna be a lil' down on grunt compared to that RSV, and the RSV will be more comfortable. 999s's are good value but I'd want an '05 with the red frame and sexy swing arm which are still a bit over your $15k.
In years to come I know what would be the memorable bike

**jim.cox** · 17th May 2010, 08:56

D: All of the above :)

way too hard to choose

Which one puts the biggest smile on your face?

**v8s&2wheels** · 17th May 2010, 15:09

Originally Posted by slowpoke

I'd go the 'prila.

I was looking at exactly the same choice last year except 'twas a stock '02 Factory and picked the K7 SE instead. The GSXR had PC111/yoshi/TRE etc and it was a rocket over 10krpm but bland and boring at anything less. If I could have afforded something like that 'prila it would have been a no brainer and I would have snapped it up.

That 'prila looks anything but bland and boring. It mightn't have the outright hp figure to impress your mates at the pub but would have instant stomp anywhere in the rev range unlike the GSXR.

I like the 999's too and as time goes by I reckon they look better and better, but it's gonna be a lil' down on grunt compared to that RSV, and the RSV will be more comfortable. 999s's are good value but I'd want an '05 with the red frame and sexy swing arm which are still a bit over your $15k.
In years to come I know what would be the memorable bike

Spose i could always trade ya the aprillia after a couple of months if its not my cup of tea eh

Im also a tad worried the rsv will bet a bit of a handfull around town. As the gsxr is just so sedate and rides like a 600 around town.

HMMM interesting the poll is even for gsxr or aprillia..

Its also hard to tell how much the SE is going to hold its value compared to a normal gsxr1000. I believe both the aprillia and gsxr would depreciate about the same from here on out.

**mashman** · 17th May 2010, 15:16

not sure about the 1060, but dropping 1 on the front and going 2 up on the rear sprocket helps around town... I added 3 to the rear and that was enough to happily pootle in 1st... just don't crack the throttle thinking you're in 2nd

**firefighter** · 17th May 2010, 15:40

Ducati 848, in white. My absolute dream bike. I'd have that over any Aprilia, MV Augusta/other expensive bike.

Cool thing is, it's a realistic dream too. I could buy a brand new one for $26000, which in the grand scheme of things, really is'nt that big a purchase.......especially when you compare it too an ultimate dream car which is the usual question, which most people will never ever be able to purchase in their lives as they're usually over 500k.

**v8s&2wheels** · 17th May 2010, 15:49

Originally Posted by firefighter

Ducati 848, in white. My absolute dream bike. I'd have that over any Aprilia, MV Augusta/other expensive bike.

Cool thing is, it's a realistic dream too. I could buy a brand new one for $26000, which in the grand scheme of things, really is'nt that big a purchase.......especially when you compare it too an ultimate dream car which is the usual question, which most people will never ever be able to purchase in their lives as they're usually over 500k.

With $26,000 you could buy a 1098 though. Id much rather that, but in the end if i had $26,000 for a bike i wouldnt be spending it all on a bike

**Bald Eagle** · 17th May 2010, 15:52

Originally Posted by v8s&2wheels

With $26,000 you could buy a 1098 though. Id much rather that, but in the end if i had $26,000 for a bike i wouldnt be spending it all on a bike

with that sort of coin, I'd be getting at least two bikes, one for the daily commute and one for fun at weekends.

**Bikemad** · 17th May 2010, 16:06

Originally Posted by v8s&2wheels

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.

the clutch sound you talk about can be sorted really easily..............Dave Cole put new plates in my 916 clutch a while back.........standard plates.........he just stacks them slightly different to factory..........works fine and no horrible rattle...........just the nice thump thump outta the pipes..........

**firefighter** · 17th May 2010, 16:07

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

with that sort of coin, I'd be getting at least two bikes, one for the daily commute and one for fun at weekends.

And would either of those be your ultimate dream bike? Or was my point missed?

**nosebleed** · 17th May 2010, 16:08

The Karmic/Cosmic thing is... that bike used to live in Napier, so it knows the roads well.
It's not really built for commuting with those mods, but only a ride will tell you how comfortable it really is.

AS far as depreciation it would've been what $27000.00 new and stock, and it's now 6yrs old and had loads spent, time to crack out the calculator.

From what I've read, your sold already. Go take it for a spin. Hell Jason'd probably buzz down to you (?).