buying

Hi guys! Can anyone confirm whether this is actually the 2018 model? (LINK) My friend says its not but the sales representative claims that it is. I've been burned before and I want to take all precautions before going any further with this dealer. Thanks and happy riding!

I'm looking at a Tuono, standard model, I have had 1 x race and 2 x factory Tuono in the past, I'm looking at this beauty anyting I should be aware of

Hey, am looking at a new T, The front tyre looks like this I haven't seen that kind of wear before, is it a bad omen? These are metzeler racetec rr, am guessing these are pretty focussed tyres, will they be ok on the road and in the rain? Any advice would be appreciated. P

Hi, I was wondering if you could please help. I'm buying a 2007 Factory RSV. I've put down a £500 deposit and agreed £3900 as a total price. It has full service history and 16,000 miles on the clock. MOT has just expired and it's now due a service. There are some cosmetic bits which I can sort...

i have the chance to get a 2015 V4R for 10k USD. it has 365mi on it. now i dont know about your guys but when i take a demo out i beat the crap out of it, because i know im not going to buy that specific bike. i know its "bad" to not break it in correctly. that being said what do you think of...

Some photos of the first few days after buying my Tuono. Riding, servicing and fettling it up. Also replaced the stock exhaust silencer with an exhaust noisier... https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.971945989541690.1073741837.100001788946530&type=1&l=be464de33b

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and just thought I would try and get some feedback from Aprilia owners. I currently have two bikes - a 2008 Fireblade which I have pimped over the years about as much as it can be with Akro exhaust and carbon wheels and all the usual mods. The reason I did...

hi, I am just about to go out and purchase a Tuono 1000R on a 08/09 plate. Could anyone give me any clues what to look out for as in problems or anything like this. I have other bikes and have been riding for 18 years but it's always a help if someone's knows more. Thanks Jim

hiya. looking for advice , middle age has made me bored of all these arse up / head down bikes that change every 6 months so had a look at a Gen 2 06 plate bike. Done a few miles , 30 k + but I'm not bothered about that as condition is good and service history is there. Anything extra I...

Hi all, I'm posting this here as it's a far more informative forum than the one for my other bike. My RSVR ain't getting replaced! I've got a Yamaha XT660z and need some new tyres but I've got inner tubes in both wheels and the tyres online don't seem to mention TT or TL for the fronts. I'm...

Hi all, I am looking for a really nice Mille now. Any advice on what to look for , and what mods are essential, any recalls to know about etc, would be greatly appreciated. Any of you thinking of selling then please let me know Thanks all Mike

I would love to buy a V4 this year however SHE wants more money spent on the house, so I think it's likely to be a later gen 2 factory for me. I have owned a couple of RSVs and a Tuono before but never a Factory, what are the buying advice/watch outs..? I've always been lucky and never had...

Hi Quick post to introduce myself! Finally got round to buying one of these! Wanted one since my first ride at Mallory park test day back in 2004! Aprilia guy said I would have the biggest grin on. My face when I got back into pits! And did! Just bought a mint 54 plate 2004 model ...

Howzit! Im going to check out a 2005 silver on grey rsvr on saturday, its got 15k on the clock, and in stock trim. It seems clean from the photos, taking a mate whose a mechanic experienced with busa's....not really with italian twins... Just a question for yall, what tell tales should i keep...

Hello guys, this is my first visit here, so nice meeting you all :) I'm seriously considering a new Tuono. Actually, already gave a deposit and now am waiting for it's arrival to Canada.... recently sold my bandit 1200. looked for a bike that I'll have more fun with, preferably Italian...

Ok nearly parting with money on a Tuono 2003 with genuine 8k miles Please advise what I should look out for and what to ask? many thanks:thumbup

Hi all, Im a newby to the forum and after a bit of advice. Can anyone help me make my decision on my next bike purchase.:confused I have seen 2 absolute minters. Both are 2001 bikes, One, an RSV R with the full works, Ohlins etc with 21000 miles on the clock with full service history...

I am interested in buying a used RSV R, anything I need to look out for? What are the common faults etc? Cheers

Im going to ditch the Avon Storms this year and go for some Michelin Power Pure's after some good revoews from my mates. Ive found them for about £230 a pair. Can anyone recommend their preffered site to buy tyres.

Hi all i am looking to buy a Millie What should I look out for faults etc . looking at somthing from 1999 to 2002 have been riding a vtr firestorm for 5 years until a **** in a car reversed into it and sort of trashed it. all the best Neil:thumbup