Aprilia RSV1000 Tuono - anyone ridden one?

Thinking of getting one. Anyone ridden or owned one? Good points / bad points? It's a 2005 standard bike.

Thanks!

 

Not me mate sorry !!

 

No but they look good don't they? Didn't Aprilia have trouble with their spares network/dealerships? Use to take weeks for bits to arrive anywhere in the UK... might've changed by now.

 

TBH that could be said of most manufacturers - everyone's had trouble somewhere. We've got an Alfa and people always said the same of them... but (touch wood), we've had no issues.

The bike I've found has only done 1300 miles, so shouldn't need too much in the way of parts... apart from the usual little 'extras' that we all bolt-on .

 

Soz even had to check i spelt aprilia properly which shows how much i know about them. Nice bikes to look at though.

 

Not ridden one but have heard they're a nice bike, maybe take a test ride and see what you think.

 

My mate has a Mille ???? he love this he also has 2 he tracks mate !

 

Looking good then. The only problem is that the bike's frikkin miles away in Lancs. Decisions, decisions. I'll keep you posted.

 

Perhaps find one at a dealer and test ride that if the dealer mileage is more then you know the one for sale above rides at least as good as that.

 

I had the rsvr a few years ago and apart from the lack of a fairing and the flat bars they are identical. They don't de-tune their naked bike like some either. In my opinion a very well sorted bike, loads of grunt and sweet handling, especially if you get the one with Ohlins kit!!! Oh and Brembo brakes!!! Not too good on fuel economy but v-twins never are really. I'm pretty sure the dealer problems that Les mentioned have been addressed. I can recommend Bowen Moto in Chatham who is an Aprilia dealer and very professional. Good luck with it mate.

 

Robinson In Canterbury is also a Aprilla Dealer but really dont like them !!! But in May Laguna will also Be a Aprilla Dealer along with Honda !!!

 

Look good and with right cans sound fantastic! Other than that....I dont know anyone who had one!

 

I knew of someone who raced one & said nothing could touch it on bends. My 990 does between about 35-50 mpg but as said, most v twins are heavy users when revs, instead of torque alone are used.