02 Aprilia RSV Mille or 05 RSV Tuono R?

[Maz]

Been offered these bikes locally, I have a P4 ZX7R at the mo.

Both bikes have done 10,500 miles both are mint and 02 bike is £1000 cheaper.

Which one should I buy and why?

 

[Maz]

I would think the deciding factor would be whether you wanted a fully faired sports bike, or a naked bike with a much more upright riding position?

I'm leaning more towards the Tuono, and I understand that they are basically the same bike.

 

[Maz]

I viewed the Mille this morning, and I was very impressed with how light it was compared to my ZX7R, this was an 02 done 10k and bike was nearly immaculate couple of little marks with wouldn't bother me given the bike is 10 years old.

I'm going to ring the Tuono bloke and arrange to see it this afternoon, if the Tuono is immaculate I'm probably going to buy it.

 

[Maz]

Bought the Tuono, hopefully collect it tomorrow if it stops raining!

 

[Maz]

good call, as if you are planning on doing even a bit of touring it is better. However i'd buy an 02 mille tomorrow..... i love them bikes!

Must admit I loved the Mille if it was newer I probably would have bought it.

 

[Maz]

Great bikes. I've owned my RSV since 2004. I've posted pics and the spec of it a few times, it's been fettled a wee bit for more useable performance.

Any questions on them just fire away, I'm fairly well clued up on these bikes to say the least.

Handy to know, thank you very much