Aprilia RSV4 - Older Factory SE vs Newer R

[rod1m]

Which would be better for the same money - a 2011 RSV4 Factory SE APRC with 10k miles, or a 2014 RSV4-R APRC with 3k miles?

Obviously the Factory model has the Öhlins and forged wheels etc, but think that the whole RSV4 range was improved in 2013, which makes me wonder which is best, the older Factory SE or newer 'R'?

For mostly road riding, one tour (3/4 days) and 3/4 trackdays per year...

[rod1m]

Thanks eddd1e.
Yeah I think the newer bike would be the better one in this situation. I've also read that the 2013 on comes with race abs too

[rod1m]

That's the first I've heard of fuelling issues with these bikes.
Costs wise, by the time a full system + ecu / power commander is factored in, you're into ex-demo R1 / brand new zx-10r category....

[rod1m]

Ah I see. It's annoying how flat spots etc are basically engineered in nowadays!

It's the Factory SE's I'm looking at (the first model to have the aprc) that have black wheels.

Cheers