aprilia rsv-r

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bad boy

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821 posts

265 months

Monday 5th August 2002
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has anyone had a go on the aprilia rsv mille (r) is it any good? it looks gorgeous

s2ooz

3,005 posts

285 months

Monday 5th August 2002
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I havent, but chatted to many a rider, they reckon there a little flat at low rpm, and a little of the italian reliability.

part from that, bloomin stonker of a bike.

mel

10,168 posts

276 months

Monday 5th August 2002
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I had a go on one of the "challenge" bikes at Pembrey a couple of weeks ago and it went like a train, I also know someone who's just got his £8.5K crate for next season and is starting build soon so will let you know if interested. All challenge bikes are very near standard and the series is policed very heavily so what you see is what you get.

Leadfoot

1,904 posts

282 months

Monday 5th August 2002
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M8's got one. V.nice to ride, if a bit vibey (unless your used to v twins)

MattOz

3,915 posts

265 months

Thursday 8th August 2002
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I had one last year. Absolutely awesome to ride and people seem to gravitate towards it and ask loads of questions.

Ohlins and OZ makes for a great combination on the suspended side of things and it turns into corners very quickly. First gear is a little short, and the clocks try and headbut you in first and second if you're too brutal with your right hand.

Did 5,000 miles with no problems. 3 rear tyres and 2 fronts though. Only 1 trackday. The engine used a bit of oil. About 1 litre in 5,000 miles, but is made by Rotax, so no reliability issues. Mine was chipped and had the Ti can.

Totally awesome bike and will have another one. Only reason I sold it was that I needed two seats. I've a mate who has one for sale with the dual seat conversion if you're interested. Mail me MattOz@sun.com if you are.

Cheers
Matt

bad boy

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821 posts

265 months

Thursday 8th August 2002
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well im thinking of getting one in the next few months but thanks anyway