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Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Am I good enough?
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Northamptonshire, England
The Tuono would actually be a better comparison to the RSV...upright but basically an RSV (with slight detune)...probably a bit more comfortable as a 2-up bike...I know my missus hated being on the back of my RSV...so did I...getting pounded in the back every few minutes & slapped around the helmet for daring to lean (gently) into the corners!
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Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Hmmm. I've yet to find one locally for sale but I will keep looking out for one.
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Brent Knoll, Somerset
I take my eldest son (just turned 15) on the back of my 2002 Ape and it trashes my rocks every time i even shut the gas off. If I hit the brakes they hurt so much I thought I popped one once. Horrible burning sensation.
I am gonna buy one of those love handle belts to see if it helps. :eatcorn
Buddy the RSV is not only the best looking bike but it will give you an ear to ear grin everytime you ride it but you have to take in to account that engine braking and the pillion will push up behind you and squeeze the old ballbag.:dowhat
I am gonna buy one of those love handle belts to see if it helps. :eatcornBuddy the RSV is not only the best looking bike but it will give you an ear to ear grin everytime you ride it but you have to take in to account that engine braking and the pillion will push up behind you and squeeze the old ballbag.:dowhat
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Farnborough, Hampshire
I've had 3 daytona 955i's and while they were good bikes they don't come anywhere near an RSV. At one point I has my RSV and my daytona and got rid of the triumph as it wasn't a patch on the mille.
However as a bike to take a pillion I don't think it would be the best option, for taking my missus on the back I also have a falco, which to ride is the best of the daytona and the mille.
It has all the grunt and charm of a mille but the riding position feels like the daytona, plus comfy for the missus.
If the full fairing is that much of an issue get a bellypan fitted on a falco.
However as a bike to take a pillion I don't think it would be the best option, for taking my missus on the back I also have a falco, which to ride is the best of the daytona and the mille.
It has all the grunt and charm of a mille but the riding position feels like the daytona, plus comfy for the missus.
If the full fairing is that much of an issue get a bellypan fitted on a falco.
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So CAL
:thumbup Hello there c.b.. I have had in line fours and the rsv is just soo good I have a 02 and in july I bought a 07 1/2 good bike for sure :inlove the triump is a good bike but there is no compairason just such a better machine all around.you will see the minute you go down the street on the test ride.. good luck :biggrin donnie and there is a falco that is comfy to do two up..
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Joined Feb 2009
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Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Ok Black sabbath, I hear what you say! I have noticed there is not much to hang onto at the back of an RSV.
Falco idea sounds good rockdoctor. Thanks for your reply - good to hear from someone who had a Daytona at the same time. Anyone know who makes Falco bellypans - and how much?
Falco idea sounds good rockdoctor. Thanks for your reply - good to hear from someone who had a Daytona at the same time. Anyone know who makes Falco bellypans - and how much?
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Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
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Farnborough, Hampshire
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Sunny Bournemouth
Welcome on board Colonial Boy irate
I ride two up on my RSVR quite often. Never had a problem with it to be honest. The feedback is that it is comfortable, roomy enough, and providing you make the normal allowances for having a pillion, you won't have too many crushed knackers incidents.
As an aside, if you fit Falco pillion pegs/hangers, they have a slightly different angle/length and actually make the pillion positon better for the legs on an RSV (pre 04 shape anyway) :thumbup
irateI ride two up on my RSVR quite often. Never had a problem with it to be honest. The feedback is that it is comfortable, roomy enough, and providing you make the normal allowances for having a pillion, you won't have too many crushed knackers incidents.
As an aside, if you fit Falco pillion pegs/hangers, they have a slightly different angle/length and actually make the pillion positon better for the legs on an RSV (pre 04 shape anyway) :thumbup
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Scumerset
Just wanna say that anyone who says the 955 Daytona is crap has either not ridden one or is a complete numpty rider! They arent cutting edge but on the road the 955 is absolutely awesome, the engine is a gem and if ridden by someone who isnt a total **** then it makes a real weapon. I know everyone likes to think they totally own the *** off of their RSV's but i would bet my bollocks that most of the people who slate the Daytona couldnt find its limit on the road.
Put that in your pipe and smoke it!!!
Put that in your pipe and smoke it!!!
Joined Feb 2009
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Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Well thanks all! Plenty of points to ponder. I guess the only real way I'll find out what fits is to try it on! We're going to drag out the trusty GPZ next weekend and head south. There is a dealer with an RSV about 80 miles away and another with a Falco about 20 miles further on so we may be able to try them both. I checked out RSVR and their Falco belly pan looks good (thanks Doc) and also affordable. We will be travelling to the UK to visit our sons in London in April so I may be able to pick one up and get it home in my case! We are looking at touring the South Island (of NZ) next year so the Falco might be the more practical option. I'll also get hold of a 955 so I can lay that ghost - hell, the unthinkable may happen and I might even like it! Another glorious 36+ degree day here! Will have to go for a ride but it could be too hot to pull on the gear - how's your snow?!
-1 centigrade and some 15cm snow. Roads a either spoiled with salt or plain icy.
Ques late march we are able to ride again if it goes like two past years.
Joined Feb 2009
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Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Well Jussi, I sure hope our weather is better than yours on Saturday. We are going to saddle up the GPZ and head off to a dealer about 160kms away where there is a 2001 Falco with 20,000kms on the clock. Asking price is $9,000 (about 3,000 UK pounds). After we've had a ride on that, another dealer a further 30kms on is going to let us loose on an '04 RSV with 6,000kms up and a tag of $14,500 (about 5,000 UK pounds).
Hmm, I've got some photos of these bikes on my pc but can't figure out how to post them here (keeps wanting a url rather that letting my browse my pc for it).
Anyway, my heart is looking forward to the RSV, but my head is saying look closely at the Falco. I'm pretty keen on one since rockdoctor pointed out I can get a belly pan for it. But I have a few (lame) questions about them that someone may indulge me with some answers ....
Twin pipes - is this just cosmetic or part of the detuning? (Kinda wish they had a single pipe)
Lion's head on the side fairing - some have it others don't. Does it denote a particular year or model? And are the decals available?
Ok enough dumb questions for now!
Hmm, I've got some photos of these bikes on my pc but can't figure out how to post them here (keeps wanting a url rather that letting my browse my pc for it).
Anyway, my heart is looking forward to the RSV, but my head is saying look closely at the Falco. I'm pretty keen on one since rockdoctor pointed out I can get a belly pan for it. But I have a few (lame) questions about them that someone may indulge me with some answers ....
Twin pipes - is this just cosmetic or part of the detuning? (Kinda wish they had a single pipe)
Lion's head on the side fairing - some have it others don't. Does it denote a particular year or model? And are the decals available?
Ok enough dumb questions for now!
Evening CB
I am not too sure about the single pipe/twin pipe but on my old VTR twin pipes gave more top end and a single pipe gave more midrange, however the Aprilia could well be different (Spoonz, Griff and a few others maybe able to shed some light on that subject)
Decals do seem to denote year or at least a particular model type.
Good luck & have fun
I am not too sure about the single pipe/twin pipe but on my old VTR twin pipes gave more top end and a single pipe gave more midrange, however the Aprilia could well be different (Spoonz, Griff and a few others maybe able to shed some light on that subject)
Decals do seem to denote year or at least a particular model type.
Good luck & have fun
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click here!
http://www.troli.no/MC_lyder/Aprilia RSV Mille.mp3
and listen the vroom vroom! If you don't like it I'll give you your money back in the New Turkish Liras. lol
* Taxes and Custom fees may apply, battery not included with an optimate! LOL
http://www.troli.no/MC_lyder/Aprilia RSV Mille.mp3
and listen the vroom vroom! If you don't like it I'll give you your money back in the New Turkish Liras. lol
* Taxes and Custom fees may apply, battery not included with an optimate! LOL
Joined Feb 2009
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Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Hiya Kiwi! Thanks for that - I certainly intend to have fun
Superyellow, that was, er, super! I bet your neighbours love you!
Superyellow, that was, er, super! I bet your neighbours love you!
Joined Feb 2009
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Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Well we're back from our trip to ride a couple of Aprilias! Our round trip on the GPZ was 335 kms and we both have numb arses. After working all week in sweltering heat, a southerly wind blew up from the Antarctic and it was freezing cold. We donned thermals and neck warmers and yet 10 minutes into the ride I was regretting not having the liner in my jacket!
However, we got through the Manawatu Gorge and it was sunny on the other side so we were reasonaly thawed out by the time we got to the little town of Bulls where the silver Falco was sitting waiting for us. First impressions were good as this was the only one we had seen in the flesh, but closer inspection revealed it had skated down the road on its side at some stage. Fairings had been either repaired or replaced but there was still plenty of evidence of gravel rash on sticky-out bits! So not the best example of one perhaps but it fired up readily and felt good and comfortable to sit on. I managed to stall it by knocking it into gear when I flicked the side stand up! Not the best of starts! I took it down the road solo to get a feel and was surprised how quickly the red rev limit lights started flashing at me! I almost needed a heads up display in my visor reading "Change, stupid!". I went back to the shop and Jenny hopped on the back. We headed out of town on a twisting country road the dealer had suggested. It certainly turned in well and accelerated quickly! We were very soon doing 140ks and I had to back off and find a good cruising pace. After a bit I pulled over and asked Jenny how she was doing - she was not too happy! By sitting up quite high she was getting a fair amount of buffetting and was having to stoop down to get behind me. On the way back I took it a bit more steady and she felt a bit better, but the answer was a firm "no" and she was quite happy to get back on the GPZ.
So we headed to Palmerston North deep in thought. I'm not used to twins and I found the Falco quite harsh at low revs. It felt better to slip down to fifth before a bend to enjoy that torque on exit without the vibration. Which kinda surprised me as I do that on the GPZ to keep it on the boil.
Soon we were in Palmerston North and looking at the RSV Mille that awaited me. It was stunning (see my avitar) and after the formalities I was again off down the road on an Aprilia. This time I had it all to myself as Jenny had seen the height of the rear pegs and said "I'm not getting up there!". What a bike! It seemed so capable that rather than me being not up to it, it seemed to take over and do things so well my lack of ability didn't matter. The first time I applied the brakes (in the manner of my GPZ) I nearly came off the seat! And the motor was much smoother than the Falco and just wanted to pull! Unfortunately the area is cursed with long straight roads so I wasn't able to fully appreciate the handling but I could tell at "sensible" speeds it would deliver me safely on any road. And I'd have a grin the wouldn't quit!
It is not the machine for two up touring (that's why they make the Futura) but I think that one day soon I'm going to have to get one of those flat-black Milles for the times when I want to be on my own on the ultimate bike.
However, we got through the Manawatu Gorge and it was sunny on the other side so we were reasonaly thawed out by the time we got to the little town of Bulls where the silver Falco was sitting waiting for us. First impressions were good as this was the only one we had seen in the flesh, but closer inspection revealed it had skated down the road on its side at some stage. Fairings had been either repaired or replaced but there was still plenty of evidence of gravel rash on sticky-out bits! So not the best example of one perhaps but it fired up readily and felt good and comfortable to sit on. I managed to stall it by knocking it into gear when I flicked the side stand up! Not the best of starts! I took it down the road solo to get a feel and was surprised how quickly the red rev limit lights started flashing at me! I almost needed a heads up display in my visor reading "Change, stupid!". I went back to the shop and Jenny hopped on the back. We headed out of town on a twisting country road the dealer had suggested. It certainly turned in well and accelerated quickly! We were very soon doing 140ks and I had to back off and find a good cruising pace. After a bit I pulled over and asked Jenny how she was doing - she was not too happy! By sitting up quite high she was getting a fair amount of buffetting and was having to stoop down to get behind me. On the way back I took it a bit more steady and she felt a bit better, but the answer was a firm "no" and she was quite happy to get back on the GPZ.
So we headed to Palmerston North deep in thought. I'm not used to twins and I found the Falco quite harsh at low revs. It felt better to slip down to fifth before a bend to enjoy that torque on exit without the vibration. Which kinda surprised me as I do that on the GPZ to keep it on the boil.
Soon we were in Palmerston North and looking at the RSV Mille that awaited me. It was stunning (see my avitar) and after the formalities I was again off down the road on an Aprilia. This time I had it all to myself as Jenny had seen the height of the rear pegs and said "I'm not getting up there!". What a bike! It seemed so capable that rather than me being not up to it, it seemed to take over and do things so well my lack of ability didn't matter. The first time I applied the brakes (in the manner of my GPZ) I nearly came off the seat! And the motor was much smoother than the Falco and just wanted to pull! Unfortunately the area is cursed with long straight roads so I wasn't able to fully appreciate the handling but I could tell at "sensible" speeds it would deliver me safely on any road. And I'd have a grin the wouldn't quit!
It is not the machine for two up touring (that's why they make the Futura) but I think that one day soon I'm going to have to get one of those flat-black Milles for the times when I want to be on my own on the ultimate bike.
