rsvr differences

Latest model 2003.5 onwards RSVR 1000 and Factory are unchanged for Model years 2003.5 and 2004. Some of these models suffered problems with clutch master cylinder, swing arm recall replacement and mileometer resetting to 0 when battery removed ( check history )

2005 RSVR's got radial calipers and new paint and graphics and clear lenses. Factory got new paint and graphics and clear lenses

2006, 2007 and 2008 models were revised with uprated revised engine, electronics and paint, bodywork and graphics changes. A new revised exhaust system with new style cans. RSVR got Ohlins front forks as standard and OZ copy wheels. Factory still keeps Ohlins front and rear and OZ forged wheels from previous years

If you can stretch your budget, go for a used 2005 Factory or 2006 RSVR as there are some good deals out there at the moment. Pay around £5000 - £5500 for a mint used one with cans and full dealer history

just came across these might give you some more idea of price.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2005-APRILIA-...oryZ9913QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-APRILIA-...085QQihZ013QQcategoryZ9913QQssPageNameZWDVWQQ

2003.5 and 2004 Factory had Ohlins F&R, Ohlins SD, Brembo radials, OZ wheels and carbon bling in addition to RSV-R (See my avatar <<<<<<)

You should easily be able to get a nice 53 / 04 plate Factory for 4.5K or less

Best to buy sooner than later, prices always jump up in the Summer.

I got an 06 RSVR last june with less than 5K on the clock with all the factory bits on it other than the Carbon bits and Oz wheels for less than £6K. It has the Ohlins rear, Ohlins SD, Evo Air Box, Acro exhausts, Carbon hugger, tail tidy, Datatool Alarm etc etc and also came with all of the standard parts so there are bargains to be had out there.

I would like the extra carbon bling but can't bring myself to spend the cash on it.