2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory

navydevildoc · 12-15-2006, 11:22 AM

Also part of their lineup announcement recently... the new paint schemes for the RSV-R Factory.

More proof that Liberace lives, and he works at Aprilia. I really, really, really, want them to go back to the minimalist pain schemes of the 04/05 years. I mean, this is their top end machine.

luvtolean · 12-15-2006, 11:44 AM

I like gold on bikes more than you, and even I think that is incredibly tacky.

Pete · 12-15-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

I like gold on bikes more than you, and even I think that is incredibly tacky.

Agreed. That even looks worse than the gold Ohlins on my silver Blade.

navydevildoc · 12-15-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

I used to think they made some very attractive bikes, but that's absolutely garish. Who wants that, an Italian pimp?

That's why I say Liberace. I could see him with this, if were to have rode a sport bike.

ND4SPD · 12-15-2006, 11:53 AM

That gold is hideous.

bwhip · 01-12-2007, 11:26 PM

I saw one of these at the dealer today, and I must say that the pictures don't do it justice.

It's even more hideous in person.

The gold frame is a completely different gold than that on the forks and wheels! Huh?

What were they thinking? It looks awful. I like the bike other than that nasty looking gold frame. Horrible.

jose_jimenez · 01-13-2007, 02:28 AM

Screw that thing....it's all about this V4 they are supposed to make

148 RWHP 1098S, new V4 from Aprilia....looks like the Italians are making the kewl chit. I hope Japan is

asiliat · 01-13-2007, 07:51 AM

I actually don't mind it. It certainly is different from all the other frame colours out there - and from a grp that generally hates polished/chrome frames (myself included) a duller gold I thought would be less offensive?

The red white bits remind me too much of Yammy bikes tho

Jetbdude · 01-13-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by asiliat

I actually don't mind it. It certainly is different from all the other frame colours out there

I Always loved that bike, I still think it looks good.

NorthernRR · 01-13-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

I like gold on bikes more than you, and even I think that is incredibly tacky.

I don't know about tacky, but the gold frame has to either match and have the gold cover the swing arm or all of it should just be black.

I'd still take one if they were giving it away...

bwhip · 01-13-2007, 11:25 AM

See it in person. The gold on the frame versus the gold on the wheels and forks isn't remotely close. A real head scratcher. Either make it the same or make them completely different colors. It just looks wacky. Otherwise a really nice bike with lots of trick bits.

bda116 · 01-13-2007, 01:01 PM

Do the front and rear wheels really have those different spoke patterns?

CBRVFR · 01-13-2007, 01:23 PM

The RSV Factory is very unappealing in person, but it looks great next to this year's Tuono..

Interestingly, nearly every component looks great by itself, and the welds and build quality are obviously very good. The package could benefit with a can of flat black krylon, though.

maxib · 01-13-2007, 01:36 PM

Just great! So now what do I do...? Either search for a case of Krylon or try to find an aftermarket source for candleabra mounts?

phobe · 01-13-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

See it in person. The gold on the frame versus the gold on the wheels and forks isn't remotely close. A real head scratcher. Either make it the same or make them completely different colors. It just looks wacky. .

OMG it totally clashes.

bwhip · 01-13-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

OMG it totally clashes.

I know. It'th tho tacky!

Not only that, but the yellow shock spring is just one more variant to the gold/gold/yellow mix. Yeccchhh.

clutchslip · 01-13-2007, 04:05 PM

This is so sad.

The all black carbon-fiber Factory was sooooo pretty.
I seriously considered Aprilla when I got the blade. You can't move the rear-sets back without changing the pipe, so that shot it down for me.

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navydevildoc Smog is better. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Bike(s): Aprilia RSV-R Posts: 1,286	2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory Also part of their lineup announcement recently... the new paint schemes for the RSV-R Factory. More proof that Liberace lives, and he works at Aprilia. I really, really, really, want them to go back to the minimalist pain schemes of the 04/05 years. I mean, this is their top end machine. Attached Thumbnails

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luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 6,424	Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory I like gold on bikes more than you, and even I think that is incredibly tacky.

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ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,169 Images: 25	Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory That gold is hideous.

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bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,952	Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory I saw one of these at the dealer today, and I must say that the pictures don't do it justice. It's even more hideous in person. The gold frame is a completely different gold than that on the forks and wheels! Huh? What were they thinking? It looks awful. I like the bike other than that nasty looking gold frame. Horrible. __________________ Seamus is awesome. Seriously. My Gallery

01-13-2007, 02:28 AM	#7
jose_jimenez Jonah for prez! Join Date: 01-05-2007 Bike(s): Hurricane Posts: 1,994	Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory Screw that thing....it's all about this V4 they are supposed to make 148 RWHP 1098S, new V4 from Aprilia....looks like the Italians are making the kewl chit. I hope Japan is

01-13-2007, 07:51 AM	#8
asiliat Join Date: 01-10-2007 Bike(s): 2K 929 Posts: 551	Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory I actually don't mind it. It certainly is different from all the other frame colours out there - and from a grp that generally hates polished/chrome frames (myself included) a duller gold I thought would be less offensive? The red white bits remind me too much of Yammy bikes tho

01-13-2007, 11:25 AM	#11
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,952	Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory See it in person. The gold on the frame versus the gold on the wheels and forks isn't remotely close. A real head scratcher. Either make it the same or make them completely different colors. It just looks wacky. Otherwise a really nice bike with lots of trick bits. __________________ Seamus is awesome. Seriously. My Gallery

01-13-2007, 01:01 PM	#12
bda116 Done. Join Date: 12-17-2006 Bike(s): . Posts: 2,113	Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory Do the front and rear wheels really have those different spoke patterns? __________________ "Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant. The Koran should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on Earth." - Omar M. Ahmad, founding chairman of CAIR.

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CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,111	Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory The RSV Factory is very unappealing in person, but it looks great next to this year's Tuono.. Interestingly, nearly every component looks great by itself, and the welds and build quality are obviously very good. The package could benefit with a can of flat black krylon, though. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

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maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,039	Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory Just great! So now what do I do...? Either search for a case of Krylon or try to find an aftermarket source for candleabra mounts?

01-13-2007, 04:05 PM	#17
clutchslip What hump? Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: Central California Bike(s): Hondus and ponies. Posts: 317	Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory This is so sad. The all black carbon-fiber Factory was sooooo pretty. I seriously considered Aprilla when I got the blade. You can't move the rear-sets back without changing the pipe, so that shot it down for me. __________________ You take the blonde.

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