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Thought the shiver 750 was the first in house after moving from Rotax?
Then the mana 850?
Then the v4 (only in testing at the mo)?
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Thought the shiver 750 was the first in house after moving from Rotax?
Then the mana 850?
Then the v4 (only in testing at the mo)?
Nice, im still considering an RSV as my next bike. Hearing that they are reliable puts my mind at peace. I have heard a lot of people banging on about Italian bikes and how un-reliable they are.
But i would just love an RSV once day. I had a go on a Shiver not too long ago, was a very good bike, so much low down power, was a bit hard getting used to the riding position after being on a CBR.
To be honest m8, I'll stick my hand up and say this:-
You simply can't go wrong with a big capacity Aprilia.
The RSV's are as reliable as any Jap manufactured bike you care to mention, but in my opinion still have that air of Italian "Kudos" about them.
It's getting to the stage where I am now thinking about changing mine, and I had considered a 999 Ducati (or even a 1098 if I could convince the wife it was a good idea.....lol... ) , but I'm still not convinced as per the reliability goes. So it's looking like an RSV Factory for me next year, although I may well hang off and see what the V4 shapes up to be like ( although it would obviously be the vastly more expensive option compared to a recent Factory RSV
).That's the great thing about Ape RSV's - Buying into one gets you an absolute shedload of bike for your hard earned cash. I mean, you can pick up an '05 plate RSVR for around the £4.5k mark now and that is just simply stonking value for money.
Yeah, but when I initially posted, I was referring to Aprilia's first "Superbike" engine being built "in house".
Not a streetfighter type like the Shiver.
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have to agree with Draeger on all points really. Stonking value for money and has the Italian feel about it without the unreliability.
It's a quirky bike for sure, but that just means it grows on you.
I LOVE mine. makes me smile!
Also add to the fact that every one of my mates has now considered getting an aprilia based on mine (which is a shed) and that says a lot in my eyes as my mates are not fools with bikes.
I have 2 mates who have asked first refusal if i ever sell it. Read into that what you will...
It's a quirky bike for sure, but that just means it grows on you.
I LOVE mine. makes me smile!
Also add to the fact that every one of my mates has now considered getting an aprilia based on mine (which is a shed) and that says a lot in my eyes as my mates are not fools with bikes. I have 2 mates who have asked first refusal if i ever sell it. Read into that what you will...
So far every 1098 I've seen has had huuge chicken strips both sides. I'm sure there are some that are ridden properly, but they do attract a certain buyer from what I've seen (ie mid life crisis, all the gear, no idea etc). On the other hand, I've seen a few 848's on the road over the last few weeks and they look like a cracking little bike. They make similar power to the 999 aswell I think. They look pretty stunning in white, and probably make a better road bike.
I think my next bike will be a big capacity Aprilia. Well thats if the insurance is possible. Its pretty hard on the CBR being 19, but im 20 soon, and i have heard once im 21 it will start to drop a fair bit more. I found out that when im 21 the CBR will be £500 to insure FC, thats pennys to what i pay now!
My da has a 1098s and I must admit he has what can only be described as chicken wings on his tyres lol.
Personally I found it to be boring as hell, it has no character and was unbelievably slow (in a straight line) and sounds just like his harley, deff. not worth 14K. Still it looks the part.
I'm looking at a replacement for my bandit 12 (sold the 636) but, I can't find a half decent new bike, they all look rubbish.
I'm considering a new 250 ninja, after all the craziness with its big sister, i'm finding its better to have a small bike that I can push to the max, than a race bike I can barely have a decent ride on.
Anyone have any experience with the new baby ninja?
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can never understand it really.... but i think i'm in the minority on that as i'm not a 'badge' person.
I don't think there's been a ride yet where the mille hasn't lofted the front on acceleration.
It's why i bought her.... (yes it is a she...
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Surprising number of 1098s turning up at trackdays though... Actually same goes for the 999, they seem to be getting quite popular for thrashing now that the prices have drpped. If I had one, I wouldn't even dare ride it, I couldn't afford a wing mirror That's why I still love the SV, I can take it to a trackday or ride across a river or leave it on a scabby council estate and even if I completely destroy it I can go and get another one tomorrow and do it again.
That's why I still love the SV, I can take it to a trackday or ride across a river or leave it on a scabby council estate and even if I completely destroy it I can go and get another one tomorrow and do it again.
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A little update on my 2007 sv650 sport
Mods so far are:
- tail tidy
- clear rear lights with integrated indicators
- high level carbon can co exhaust
- braided hoses with blue covering
- ebc HH front pads
- tank risers
- factory pro velocity stacks
- de snorkelled airbox
- +35mm ride height on the rear with shorter dogbones
- renthal ultralight sprockets (-1 on the front, +2 on the rear)
- tsubaki x ring chain
- shiny blue swingarm bobbins
- rear seat cowl pad
- r&g crash bungs
- 120/70 17 front tyre in place of the 120/60 17 that comes from the factory
Waaaaay too much money spent but more to come, currently looking into a gsxr front end conversion.
Mods so far are:
- tail tidy
- clear rear lights with integrated indicators
- high level carbon can co exhaust
- braided hoses with blue covering
- ebc HH front pads
- tank risers
- factory pro velocity stacks
- de snorkelled airbox
- +35mm ride height on the rear with shorter dogbones
- renthal ultralight sprockets (-1 on the front, +2 on the rear)
- tsubaki x ring chain
- shiny blue swingarm bobbins
- rear seat cowl pad
- r&g crash bungs
- 120/70 17 front tyre in place of the 120/60 17 that comes from the factory
Waaaaay too much money spent but more to come, currently looking into a gsxr front end conversion.
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...SV650 lovelyness....
Nice!! great photos too.
I keep thinking about picking up an older model SV for trackday use, much prefer v twins to il4 screamers.
Fog
My NC30
Tatty fairings but the bike is in excellent nick otherwise. Nitron rear shock, rebuilt forks with ABE stanchions and rick oliver spring kit. Pazzo levers, braided front hoses, scottoiler. Other than that standard. Its my daily ride at the moment as my BROS is off the road.
BROS 400.
Tatty fairings but the bike is in excellent nick otherwise. Nitron rear shock, rebuilt forks with ABE stanchions and rick oliver spring kit. Pazzo levers, braided front hoses, scottoiler. Other than that standard. Its my daily ride at the moment as my BROS is off the road.
BROS 400.
I've been looking at this bike, for after my test next year. Looks absolutely gorgeous, but if you get one, you MUST get this exhaust or beatings are in order....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IoFtOuZHVw
ZXR250 is more of a commuter/learner bike. Suspension is soft, brakes are poor and engine lacking. Better to go for an older ZXR400 and give it some new suspension etc and it would cost the same as a new ZXR250 with more power, a proper IL4 screamer of an engine and decent handling.
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I recognise Little Devil Photography.
Is that what she's calling these pics she takes now or is that your idea Darren? if you're planning on keeping the mirrors maybe you could get gixer ones with clear integrated LED lights to match the rear?
