RSV4 REVEALED

[mr moto]

i think i will pass, no shaft drive,no integrated panniers. what are they thinking ?  
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/september/15-21/sep2108-aprilia-rsv4-revealed/

[MisterSmooth]

Yow.  Couple of years, I could see trading in the Mille R for one of these.  

I especially like how the fairing has been pulled toward the front of the bike a little so you can see the engine through that triangle in the frame.  

[R Doug]

That's hot.

Sadly, like most new bikes these days, it's screaming for an aftermarket can.  

[MisterSmooth]

Sadly, like most new bikes these days, it's screaming for an aftermarket can.  

Yeah, no doubt.

The race bike has a very tasteful pipe with carbon can.  Looks great.  

[UFO]

Very sweet!! and very expensive.  Much nicer looking than the prototype unit they were showing awhile back.  I think I read only~1000 worldwide units per year.  It's going head to head with the Desmo market, so I'd expect to see one in Leno's garage, but not mine.

[atypical1]

I didn't think it was going to be that expensive. I thought it was more in the $20k range than the $60k range. Anyone heard what the price is going to be?

[AV8OR]

Im reading it will run as much as a RSV Factory does now.  I think the exhaust is kind of for heritage. Its a new look of the ol 98-03 exhaust can. But yes, it will need to be replaced!!

[MisterSmooth]

...I think the exhaust is kind of for heritage. Its a new look of the ol 98-03 exhaust can...

I think you're right.  But the RSV4's is uglier than the '00 to '03 can...

[woodman]

I think you're right.  But the RSV4's is uglier than the '00 to '03 can...

No it's not.

[MisterSmooth]

No it's not.

   Ok, ok.  Eye of the beholder, OK?

[atypical1]

Well, that can won't be ugly on turn 8 at Willow Springs. Who's going to buy one and let me ride it at the track????

james

[Orson]

Gawd...I may be turning into another Larry.

[garry]

My understanding is that there will a normally priced street model ($20K ish) and Superbike homologation special ($$$$) to compete with the 1098R, etc.

[UFO]

Then what's shown above is the "Superbike homologation special" because it has no back seat or pegs...or even a place to put them.

[garry]

Then what's shown above is the "Superbike homologation special" because it has no back seat or pegs...or even a place to put them.

No, that's the regular one. Let me if I can find the link I first read about them on...

EDIT: Here ya go! Note the fancy Ohlins forks on the race bike.

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2008/09/2009-aprilia-rsv-4-uncovered-a.html

[atypical1]

Then what's shown above is the "Superbike homologation special" because it has no back seat or pegs...or even a place to put them.

Hey, this ain't no touring bike Skip...you don't need a back seat!

james

[MisterSmooth]

Then what's shown above is the "Superbike homologation special" because it has no back seat or pegs...or even a place to put them.

And someone already made the joke about the lack of hard luggage.  Dammit.

[Jeff]

I must be in the minority in thinking this bike is ugly as shit. Seems to me Aprilia missed the Italian sex appeal class in design school that Ducati and MV Agusta aced.

Jeff

[atadaskew]

What a sweet bike.  My only beef is that it looks like a Mille RSV but with a third headlight.  The current Mille is a nice looking bike, but the V4 should look different than it.
I'm guessing this is going to put a world of hurt on the RC8.  That bike is already at $20K.  People are going to buy 1098s not matter what..

[keystonejenks]

I like the current RSV better. Oh well. I cannot wait to see one in person, then maybe my opinion will change.

[Dave the slave]

So... Honda let us down...

How much is this lovely V-4 in the window?

[MisterSmooth]

At this year's dealer meeting, it was set out that the US wouldn't get the RSV4 until late 2009; basically a year from now.


How many of the "cutting edge" technologies in this bike will still be cutting edge in 2010?  Heck, Harley will have traction control and datalogging for the Road King by then.    The Sportster will be drive by wire.  

[BizJetGuy]

I think I'm more interested in the possibility of a V4 Tuono  

[MisterSmooth]

I think I'm more interested in the possibility of a V4 Tuono  

That bike would be insane.  In a good way.  

And despite my disappointment in the US not seeing the new RSV for a year (when it's not "new" anymore), I think that a ride on it won't ever be dull.  180 HP in a sportbike package in always gonna be fun.  

[UFO]

I think I'm more interested in the possibility of a V4 Tuono  

[eurofan]

I think I'm more interested in the possibility of a V4 Tuono  

MCN says it's already designed.

[UFO]

MCN says it's already designed.

Oh god, I'm so screwed.  


Wait, it's MCN.  I'm good.

[squeezer]

Wait, it's MCN.  I'm good.

 

[Ape Factory]

Euro pricing for RSV-4:
RSV4 will be €19.700 in Germany and €22.000 in Holland
German Ad: http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/sh...p=1&scopeId=MB
Non-Factory R model will be 15400€

Don't try to convert to USD as those prices include a big VAT not applicable in the States.
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[R Doug]

[Ape Factory]

Those are all pretty old!  www.rsv4aprilia.com

[Orson]

Aprilia got the RSV package right on the first attempt.

I'd be willing to bet they get the RSV-4 right the first time also