Aprilia RSV4R Factory versus 1199

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Sometimes I really question the validity of some reviews, even from publications I normally like such as MCN. They say that after testing a bunch of 600cc bikes, all the literbikes, bar the Aprilia, felt big and ponderous. How anyone can think the 1199 is anything other than slim and light is out of their mind. It feels lighter than the Daytona 675 to me. The Aprilia is dimensionally small but feels noticeably heavier than the Ducati (which it is, by a considerable amount). Not to mention the Ducati was the only bike properly set up for the test which nullifies any chance of objective results IMHO. :confused:

I am learning the hard way...each to their own. Glowing reviews don't necessarily translate into the best bike for you.
 
Well I am new here so firstly hello:)

I am fortunate enough to own both, a2012 APRC V4 & PANIGALE S model.

I luv both my bikes and ride them both on a regular basis. If I was to own only 1 It would be my V4 no question.

Suns out, I'm out.
 
Stw said:
Perhaps we should use AR's dyno??:cool:
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+1
180 RWHP would be great! I'm not picking up a new bike till 2015 and and I'm hoping the Pani is fully sorted by then cause buying an Ape would mean having to buy new leathers that don't say Ducati. :D
 
Burnsy said:
Well I am new here so firstly hello:)

I am fortunate enough to own both, a2012 APRC V4 & PANIGALE S model.

I luv both my bikes and ride them both on a regular basis. If I was to own only 1 It would be my V4 no question.

Suns out, I'm out.
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Can you elaborate??
 
Haven't we already seen this comparo???


4th - MV F4RR
3rd - Aprilia RSVR4RR Spec Factory Team RSV4
2nd - Pani R
1st - HP4


I wouldn't care if the Pani was last - every other bike is the same old thing. At least with the Panigale Ducati tried something new. (ex. Frameless, LED lights, underbelly exhaust, etc etc.) And is by far the sexiest, to me at least.
 
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It brings a grin to my face every time I ride it, feels fast stable with plenty a power. Sound is to die for I have the austin gp2r full system. Gear box smooth precise and quick shifter perfick. I have raced and like a bike I can trust to not throw any nasty stuff at me. V4 I find predictable. Panigale I do luv but also I hate as it tries to bite me in the ass to often:eek:
 
Thanx dude

I put a 1-10 rating below to help explain myself.

1199. V4.
Build qual. 10 10
Comfort. 9 7
Handling. 6 9
Power. 9 9
Usable power. 8 10
Brakes. 10 9
Traction. 8 10
Gear box. 8 10
Sound. 7 11
Straight line stab. 5 10
Looks. 10 9

90 104
That is how I see it. Still luv em both tho.
 
thank you and below:


Burnsy said:
Thanx dude

I put a 1-10 rating below to help explain myself.

1199. V4.
Build qual. 10 10 ----> don't forget dash issues, weeping seals, "soft paint", etc.
Comfort. 9 7 ----> are you tall?
Handling. 6 9 ----> vital
Power. 9 9
Usable power. 8 10 ----> vital distinction
Brakes. 10 9
Traction. 8 10
Gear box. 8 10 ----> vital
Sound. 7 11 -----> we love AR!
Straight line stab. 5 10 ---> this is beyond vital (see Elite et.al.)
Looks. 10 9 ---> ;)

90 104
That is how I see it. Still luv em both tho.
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Maybe not fair to compare sound coz I have the full system on the ape and not on the 1199 yet.... Plan on the austin gp2S soon as I save my pennies :D
 
Burnsy said:
Maybe not fair to compare sound coz I have the full system on the ape and not on the 1199 yet.... Plan on the austin gp2S soon as I save my pennies :D
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Just out of interest...Have you read the AR threads on here???
 
oh boy here we go, again!

AR: the co/thread/beta product that just keeps on giving!
 
I am really not trying to go there...But the guy mentioned wanting a AR pipe... I owe him some info to base his decision on... as a fellow 1199 owner .. No?? I will add no comments etc.. I promise..
 
you did a good deed Stw, no doubt.

Stw said:
I am really not trying to go there...But the guy mentioned wanting a AR pipe... I owe him some info to base his decision on... as a fellow 1199 owner .. No?? I will add no comments etc.. I promise..
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Read a few pages seemed like a bad side of the forum. Why was that bashing let go for so long.

My choices I always base on my experiences, I see a couple of 1199 guys at the ace cafe with austin exhausts. Man they look & sound quality. Nothing but praise from those guys.

Austin fitted me up with a full GP system on my V4, for me they were top guys.

My 1199 is a fun toy but the sound just don't do it for me. I need more noise much more noise. My V4 sound is a drug:D
 
I used to be on supercross forums where inevitably, regardless of the original topic, each thread would end up about James Stewart. I'm starting to get that same feeling here with AR lol.
 
Burnsy said:
Read a few pages seemed like a bad side of the forum. Why was that bashing let go for so long.

My choices I always base on my experiences, I see a couple of 1199 guys at the ace cafe with austin exhausts. Man they look & sound quality. Nothing but praise from those guys.

Austin fitted me up with a full GP system on my V4, for me they were top guys.

My 1199 is a fun toy but the sound just don't do it for me. I need more noise much more noise. My V4 sound is a drug:D
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Lol.. well that's one viewpoint.... I refuse to comment further on anything AR related... I am glad you like the pipe on the Aprilia.. Thanks for the comparo you did.. Rsvr vs 1199 Interesting points you made..
 
It is probably best for someone not to use this forum to help decide on an AR pipe - that was a bad side, and hopefully gone for good, replaced by movie-spam - wtf...
 

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