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American Pikey
Join Date: 12-18-2006
Location: Indiana
Age: 40
Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000
Posts: 1,367
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RSV4 Launch
My calendar is marked...
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Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A
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We should get our man in Rome over there.
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is feelin alright
![]() Join Date: 12-13-2006
Location: Rocket City
Age: 35
Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650
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That's it. I'm leaving. I'm getting stationed back in Europe if I have to burn every bridge in existence.
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It's not my fault
Join Date: 12-19-2006
Location: AB-Canada
Age: 34
Bike(s): gsxr 750
Posts: 1,587
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Unfortunately that is also Race day at Vallelunga, for the World Superbike round. Maybe they will have one there as well.
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It's not my fault
Join Date: 12-19-2006
Location: AB-Canada
Age: 34
Bike(s): gsxr 750
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I just looked at the address and I am looking at an apartment on that Plaza tomorrow. Unfortunately the one I pick in Trastevere was rented at a higher price after we already agreed on a price.
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"And he added that excessive consumerism prompted Canadians and Americans to chase low prices and send manufacturing jobs to China" Mr. Jarislowsky |
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is feelin alright
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Location: Rocket City
Age: 35
Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650
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Ahhh, Italia...
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Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ---Leonardo Da Vinci |
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American Pikey
Join Date: 12-18-2006
Location: Indiana
Age: 40
Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000
Posts: 1,367
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a head like a f'ing orange
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that sounds like a fine motorbike to me. This is supposed to be a liter, right?
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Smog is better.
Join Date: 12-13-2006
Location: Sunny San Diego
Bike(s): Aprilia RSV-R
Posts: 1,602
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Supposed to be... there are lots of speculation and test track pics, but they almost always have mule farings on, or things taped up, so we can't see what it's going to look like in the end. If that video showed it, then you can shut me up... I can't watch YouTube out here.
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a head like a f'ing orange
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Join Date: 01-03-2007
Location: Las Vegas
Age: 39
Bike(s): =(
Posts: 1,302
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Nice. That bike is gonna be full of awesome!
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![]() Join Date: 12-13-2006
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A
Posts: 8,555
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Too bad it's made by Aprilia.
![]() A local dealer is doing its best right now to try and force them to meet their commitments on scooter shipments and support (by blowing out all their bikes and not re-ordering), and the problems bwhip had with his 550 aren't exactly confidence inspiring. If anyone wants a 'Priller near invoice cost, I have a hook-up for you.
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American Pikey
Join Date: 12-18-2006
Location: Indiana
Age: 40
Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000
Posts: 1,367
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The issues with the early 550's and 450's are well documented. However, the newer models seem to have benefited from the fixes. One of the primary problems with that motor is that it was designed by Aprilia prior to the Piaggio buyout. With Piaggio's assistance, I have a lot more confidence in the product. I haven't heard of any issues with the Shiver or Mana powerplants and those were mills developed jointly by both Aprilia and Piaggio. Good Aprilia dealerships are few and far between. With the mix between high-end performance bikes and scooters, it's hard to find a dealer that will commit to the entire product line. Especially for a brand with such minimal market share. No question I am biased but I think the weak link in the whole scheme of things is the dealer network.
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Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A
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Actually, anyone can have an issue with a new model, so I don't really hold that against them.
It's how they dealt with it that bothers me. They have the balls to build neat bikes, but their support is very....Italian.
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Join Date: 01-03-2007
Location: Las Vegas
Age: 39
Bike(s): =(
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It is a neat bike, but I'd tear it down and get the frame polished or powdercoated.
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Join Date: 01-03-2007
Location: Las Vegas
Age: 39
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And gold powder-coated rims 4tw, man! |
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American Pikey
Join Date: 12-18-2006
Location: Indiana
Age: 40
Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000
Posts: 1,367
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Every ride a gift...
Join Date: 12-13-2006
Location: Idaho, USA
Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-HMS-Ruckus
Posts: 4,777
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Every ride a gift...
Join Date: 12-13-2006
Location: Idaho, USA
Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-HMS-Ruckus
Posts: 4,777
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Many pics of the new V-4 bike here:
RSV4 Launch Pictures - ApriliaForum sponsored by AF1 Racing, inc. |
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"Able was I ere I saw Elba..."
Join Date: 12-14-2006
Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800
Posts: 2,658
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Oh sweet mercy....
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The hype is low.
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Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A
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Holy mother of...
Straight to a racer with stupidbike forks.
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Beyond sexy. The third headlight is a bit confusing to me. Center low beam, outer high beam - a la 929/954?
And all this begs the big question... How much? I'm betting $25k.
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Join Date: 01-08-2007
Age: 37
Bike(s): cbr600rr
Posts: 374
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great looking, nice sounding bike-again from italy. Why cant the big 4 make a great looking bike anymore?
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American Pikey
Join Date: 12-18-2006
Location: Indiana
Age: 40
Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000
Posts: 1,367
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A bargain at any price
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Join Date: 01-08-2007
Age: 37
Bike(s): cbr600rr
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yeah and you'll never go 2 up on this bike.
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Gear Driven Cams
Join Date: 12-18-2006
Bike(s): Some Hondas and a Kwacker
Posts: 1,352
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I know some who would consider that a big selling point
![]() Very cool machine. Is the race bike a factory option?
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