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JimBo Pedantic Cnut
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5394
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:58 pm Post subject: Aprilia RSV 1000 |
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Well, finally got out on M³ (Milly-Molly-Mandy) that I bought from M² (Markie Mark).
First ride and I'm very impressed. Not uncomfortable as I was expecting! I've never owned a sports bike before and I was ready for aching arm/hands, but if anything my bum is aching from there only being a plank of wood for a seat.
It's a complete revelation how planted it feels, and how much easier it is to tip it into corners and bends. I don't think I went round them faster (I need to get the feel of the bike first) but it seemed to be a more natural movement.
Again the suspension surprised me as I expected it to be a little "rattly" over indifferent road surfaces, but it knocks spots off my Suzuki SV over any terrain.
Power delivery (as far as I dare) was very progressive, until I cracked the throttle open when it took off & .
So far so good then. I will give some updates when I've used it a bit more.
But now I know why sports bike riders walk funny. _________________ So many roads, so little time. |
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BarryH Cabbage club member #1
Joined: 25 Jun 2004 Posts: 7579
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Aprilia RSV 1000 |
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JimBo wrote: | but now I know why sports bike riders walk funny. |
Oh yeah, that because most of them are so far up themselves.........enjoy it Jimbo, just watch the Licence............ |
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nosnowking World Superbike Racer
Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 1907
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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Nice one Jimbo, enjoy it!
Glad to hear the suspension is good over rough road surfaces...makes me really want to go have a tinker with the R1 suspension setup. |
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Lucky7 Learner
Joined: 13 Aug 2011 Posts: 60 Location: Surrey
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats Jimbo
Look forward to doing a ride with you soon mate.
Dont believe the bad press about us sportsbike riders |
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V MotoGP Racer
Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 5356 Location: Reigate
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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Glad to hear you like her _________________
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Whizbang Pedestrian
Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 8
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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They are very nice bikes with fanastic torque.
The thing to watch for especially if you are following on a normal inline 4 is the engine breaking, they slow down alot quicker. |
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JimBo Pedantic Cnut
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5394
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:53 am Post subject: |
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Whizbang wrote: | They are very nice bikes with fanastic torque.
The thing to watch for especially if you are following on a normal inline 4 is the engine breaking, they slow down alot quicker. |
I have 3 bikes in my garage at the moment, and all are V twins .
It's riders following me who have to watch out, eh Pete? _________________ So many roads, so little time. |
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wivvy's dad Cabbage club member #3
Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14655
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:11 am Post subject: |
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JimBo wrote: | Whizbang wrote: | They are very nice bikes with fanastic torque.
The thing to watch for especially if you are following on a normal inline 4 is the engine breaking, they slow down alot quicker. |
I have 3 bikes in my garage at the moment, and all are V twins .
It's riders following me who have to watch out, eh Pete? |
Tell me about it - France especially..... |
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Carnage British Superbike Racer
Joined: 05 Oct 2010 Posts: 1432
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:54 am Post subject: |
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JimBo wrote: | Whizbang wrote: | They are very nice bikes with fanastic torque.
The thing to watch for especially if you are following on a normal inline 4 is the engine breaking, they slow down alot quicker. |
I have 3 bikes in my garage at the moment, and all are V twins .
It's riders following me who have to watch out, eh Pete? |
too fookin right ...bloody engine should be linked to the brake light
glad to hear youve got a big girls bike now jim .....cant wait to see the famous jimbo mojo back in action _________________ Rust is lighter than carbon fibre! |
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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Yes but how do you on a sport bike .... _________________
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JimBo Pedantic Cnut
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5394
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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Tango wrote: | Yes but how do you on a sport bike .... |
_________________ So many roads, so little time. |
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