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  1. 12-15-2006 10:22 AM #1
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    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.
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  2. 12-15-2006 10:44 AM #2
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    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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    Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory

    Quote Originally Posted by luvtolean View Post
    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.
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    Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory

    Quote Originally Posted by bwhip View Post
    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.
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    Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory

    That gold is hideous.
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    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.
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  7. 01-13-2007 01:28 AM #7
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    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
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    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
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    Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory

    Quote Originally Posted by asiliat View Post
    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.
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    Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory

    Quote Originally Posted by luvtolean View Post
    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...
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    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.
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    Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory

    Do the front and rear wheels really have those different spoke patterns?
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    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.
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    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?
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    Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory

    Quote Originally Posted by bwhip View Post
    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.
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    Re: 2007 Aprilia RSV-R Factory

    Quote Originally Posted by phobiaphobe View Post
    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.
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    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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