Look what I just picked up boys

[Rich22]

Got it, love it, wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Done 53 miles so far, feels great.

[Miticale]

Impressive stuff and thumbs up on taking the plate holder off. Akra in the works possibly?

[RSV4ME]

Your boy is in awe, nice one mate, love the plate! congrats! :worship:

[mad modder]

i hate you :(

j/k very nice mate

[Rich22]

Yep pipe soon as, cheers guys
little vid from shop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQQR7HdUVLk

[mad modder]

god that thing just sounds awesome

[revdecal]

Amazing! Who is your dealer again?

Mine doesnt even seem to know when its turning up!!! Not good for the no 1 dealer suppossedly

[badrags]

Hey rich,

Congrats!!! Sizewise, how does it compare to your CBR? Also, is the seat height the same or taller than the CBR?

Thanks

Rags

[huddo330]

Rich
You lucky bugger !
Well done mate getting the plate in the right spot.
I have a question, for us poor sods still waiting could you enlighten us all as to what the contents of the carton it came in are ?
Such as pillion seat and pegs perhaps, anything else ?
Cheers mate

[Rich22]

The expression on my sons face is just great i just noticed it:bump:

In box is pillion seat and pegs and covers for rear peg holes and manuals.

The tool kit consists of 1 allen key:happy:

It feels a little smaller and taller than the Blade but good for me 5'10" it's not silly small it's about cbr 600 size.

Dealer is Inmoto Croydon

God it sounds awesome.:cheers:

.

[weirdsteve]

congrats man bike looks sick

[Micah / AF1 Racing]

Suffering from major jealousy over here...honestly. I think I am going to put up for sale ALL of my other bikes and maybe a car too, I think I might actually be looking at the first "new" bike I have ever really wanted since the 1998 R1.

[huddo330]

Cheers Rich
The dealer here tried to tell me it didn't come with the seat and pegs. So now I have some ammo next time we are speaking. This forum is awesome !

[Rich22]

Suffering from major jealousy over here...honestly. I think I am going to put up for sale ALL of my other bikes and maybe a car too, I think I might actually be looking at the first "new" bike I have ever really wanted since the 1998 R1.That's the exact same thing I said:cheers:

[JAndrewG]

Wow...huge congrats! Must've been great to actually see one in the flesh, and then throw a leg over and ride it home...'cause it's YOURS! Absolutely beautiful!

Big weekend for you, huh?

[Micah / AF1 Racing]

Just did it. I put it all up for sale. Time to free myself of all that I have been hanging on to. Time to try something new as far as bikes go.

[Rich22]

Yep big weekend in between my daughters 5th birthday party stuff:happy: I will get out though 1st thing in the morning for a blast! running in blast at least.

Micah, way to go mate:cheers:

[Gman2005]

Well done mate, looks amazing. Look after her. Does she come with them triangle side bungs?

[Rich22]

Cheers and yes mate the triangles are with it.

[rsvfourdave]

Got it, love it, wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Done 53 miles so far, feels great.

Well done mate, have to meet up and go for spin once their run in.

Nice plate too.

Did you have your insurance all sorted already ?

Seen mine but not PDI and only done insurance today for Ape and gsxr.

Wednesday seems a long way away :(

[Tom]

you're a lucky man rich! looks fantastic :)

[rsvdan]

Congrats, looking good and you have a great weekend on the weather front, couldn't have timed it better!


Cheers and yes mate the triangles are with it.

Did your dealer include the crash bungs with the bike or do they come as standard? Just trying to work out what to expect to get? I see you havn't got the bungs fitted on the bike, looked at the accesories pic and they don't seem to stick out from the fairing very much at all, almost looks like frame protection and not fairing protection, wonder what the R and G ones are like?

[Diablo1]

Congratulations! Must be an awesome feeling to be riding the most advanced sportbike ever. I haven't bought a new bike since 1985, but y'all have me thinking.

[bigzona]

Congrats!! Looks awesome!!

[Simcard]

Just curious as to how you've mounted the rego plate, looks like no indicators?

[kiwifalco]

Congrats, but are you happy???

[Rich22]

Cheers guys,

Dave yep meet up soon as mate,

No crash bungs with bike

Numberplate bracket I made from L shaped black plastic no indicators but you could put them on if your bracket was longer.

YES ME HAPPY:banana:

[Fcpcs]

Nice one bud, dont go eating to much birthday cake. plate is very cool. enjoy the weekend.

[Dman51]

Sick bike looks awesome enjoy it

[Fcpcs]

Rich22 do you say the exhaust valve is disconnected on yours? Mine is still connected.


whilst i am here a Big thank you to SP Motorcycels Exeter for all the info and extras that they have helped me with in getting V here. Cheers lads

[Rich22]

Yes mate mine is disconnected

[kostas]

how you disconect it the valve ????

[VFR4Lee]

Sweet! :cheers:

[Rich22]

Take the cables off

[kiwifalco]

I can't say for sure about the Aprilia but normally the valves are the last thing you hear when you turn the key after the fuel pump. It closes the valve, disconnect it & they remain in the open position, that is the ones I've seen do this on the Jappers.

[RSV_Ecosse]

I'm not jealous. Not one bit.

Honestly, I'm not. :happy:

Awesome, first time I've heard a "proper" one in a vid clip instead of the test/official vids available. Congrats on the ride. What with this stunning weather we have been having I'm guessing its now got slightly more than 50 odd miles on the clock?. :cheers:

[JAndrewG]

Rich22 and all that are 'on the list' for the first RSV4's... you guys have got me all worked up. I'm in my office trying to work, and instead I've got my amortization book out, figuring payment amounts on one.

Crap, this is such a cool bike... could I trade in my GT1000? Naw, I love the thing. How about the RSVR? Nope, it's so nicely put together and so much fun it'd have to stay.

A THIRD bike in the garage? Not unless I make more room... I'm seriously thinking about selling my '69 Dodge Super Bee. Yeah, that's it!

I am going to have one. Might be next year, or the next, but this is looking a lot like my next bike. Hee, hee, hee...:cool:

[Rich22]

Rich22 and all that are 'on the list' for the first RSV4's... you guys have got me all worked up. I'm in my office trying to work, and instead I've got my amortization book out, figuring payment amounts on one.

Crap, this is such a cool bike... could I trade in my GT1000? Naw, I love the thing. How about the RSVR? Nope, it's so nicely put together and so much fun it'd have to stay.

A THIRD bike in the garage? Not unless I make more room... I'm seriously thinking about selling my '69 Dodge Super Bee. Yeah, that's it!

I am going to have one. Might be next year, or the next, but this is looking a lot like my next bike. Hee, hee, hee...:cool:
That's the way:bump:

[mobee]

hate u too
:mad:

i hate you :(

j/k very nice mate

[Smitherz]

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/phorum/icon_hail.gif Alright! They are loose on the streets now... only a matter of time until we see em in the US.

You should go back to the dealer with a bandage on your forehead and ask your salesman how much new fairings cost just to mess with those guys! HAH they would freak if you told them that you laid it over already.

Looking good!

[revdecal]

Hopefully mine will be here tomorrow and on the road by the weekend!

Bit too close for the track day booked for next Wednesday but we will have to see how things work out.
Fairings and accessories have not arrived yet as well as the Akro system but we should defo be set for Donington on the 17th!

Cant bloody wait! :bump:

[rx7tt95]

How much were the pipes?

[alex59]

Mate that rear end shot of that muffler looks big , need to get rid of that Wopping big muffler looks like at type of rocket launcher.

Thats the only thing that spoils it , why couldn't they go under seat ? the Honda CBR1000 looks smaller were did Aprilia go wrong in that design of muffler.

Alex Melb Australia:aussie:

[Rich22]

Yep agreed pipe on the way dude, have to say though the standard can sounds like a moto gp bike, wicked:lover:

My mate got his today here is a shot of both stopped for a breather.

Still running in but I can say these things are quick! very quick and everything feels so easy on them.

Cheers Dan.

[PedalBin]

:worship:

They both look stunning!

I have heard one with a standard can and it does sound glorious.

I know you have got a nice reg no but do you (or anybody else) know anyone with an RSV4,Desmo,V-Max etc that is looking for a "V4 ***" reg plate?

I know where there is a good one for sale.

Your mate,for instance?

Pm me if you're interested.

[Rich22]

Will ask around mate:cheers:

[Gman2005]

can i ask where the indies are lol

[rsvfourdave]

Yep agreed pipe on the way dude, have to say though the standard can sounds like a moto gp bike, wicked:lover:

My mate got his today here is a shot of both stopped for a breather.

Still running in but I can say these things are quick! very quick and everything feels so easy on them.

Cheers Dan.

You boys are risking a tug with those plates, hope plod is dazzled by the beauty of the bike to notice them.

Think I'll be going the 6" x 4" route but they do look good that small.

[rsvfourdave]

:worship:

They both look stunning!

I have heard one with a standard can and it does sound glorious.

I know you have got a nice reg no but do you (or anybody else) know anyone with an RSV4,Desmo,V-Max etc that is looking for a "V4 ***" reg plate?

I know where there is a good one for sale.

Your mate,for instance?

Pm me if you're interested.


V4 What ? I could be interested

[PedalBin]

Cheers mate.

Here's some pics of it stuck on a demo V4:

http://i43.tinypic.com/2hxalfm.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/v83p8x.jpg

[rsvfourdave]

Cheers mate.

Here's some pics of it stuck on a demo V4:

http://i43.tinypic.com/2hxalfm.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/v83p8x.jpg

And may I enquire as to how much ?

[PedalBin]

Pm sent

[rsvdan]

Nice to meet you and ya mate last night Rich, nice to see two RSV4's in the car park.

Keep me posted on the exhaust front.....forgot the name of the company you menioned! Doh! Will let you know the score on the link plates when I get em sorted

Cheers

Dan

[Rich22]

Yep good to meet you, Race fit for the can

speak soon

Rich

[burntout]

Very nice indeed - I want one. Perhaps I'll start the lottery again - or whore myself out.

Anyone fancy a handjob?

[mad modder]

hate u too
:mad:

damn just noticed the hate. :eek:

i cannot wait for a rsv4 god they cannot come fast enough

[ckruzel]

that carbon needs need to be clear coated

[timcrasher]

Cheers Rich
The dealer here tried to tell me it didn't come with the seat and pegs. So now I have some ammo next time we are speaking. This forum is awesome !

The bikes come with the pillion pegs already fitted. You can take them off, and replace them with the little blanking plates( supplied with the allen screws) which are in the bag with the manuals.
The first bikes were supplied with a few of the extras missing, the pillion seats and the supersport front wheels sensor kit. These are being supplied separately as soon as possible.

[huddo330]

Thanks Tim mine arrived in port today all things going well I should have it next week. Some sleepless nights coming up I think !:D:aussie:

[Rich22]

Your in for a treat:happy:

[huddo330]

I reckon you're right, just read the latest "BIKE" wih the journo riding with the company development rider through northern Italy. Sounds like some of the riding we got up to back in oz on my Mille. He loved the bike and picked it for the one thing that the others didnt have, a "soul".
Aprilia seem to know how to put in the bike just right.
Cheers

[pilotw98]

Congrads!!!! The more I look at it, the more I love the way she looks. Now they just need to get the v4 Tuono done :D

[iang27]

I 'NEED' one of these bikes,

Not seen one in the flesh yet but they look stunning in the photos, I need to sell all my worldly possesions I think !

My current bike is great but when you get something in to your head.

Anyone want a nearly new RC8 !!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/iang27/IMG_0066.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/iang27/IMG_0064.jpg

[SnaggleUK]

Dam mate that Rc8 is lovely !!

Snaggle

[iang27]

Wants to look good for £17k+ worth at todays prices !!!

It has virtually every genuine KTM part fitted including a £2400 titanuim Akra.

It rides great, looks great but I am always looking for something else, cannot help myself.

[X-CBR MAN]

Wow, what a beaut.

[v4fac]

Well picked her up today!!
100 happy miles on the clock
Even saves the wife needing furniture for the hall!

[revdecal]

Fantastic! Enjoy, wish i could fit mine in the house :cheers:

[Rich22]

Love it, in the hall, way to go!:D

[rsvfourdave]

Nice, but where is the sleeping bag and pillow ?:cheers:

[007]

Well picked her up today!!
100 happy miles on the clock
Even saves the wife needing furniture for the hall!

don't lie to us... she put you on the couch :)

enjoy and congrat

[Fcpcs]

great photo, What would happen if you started her up in doors???????? LOL the nosie would smash plates and cups i reckon.

Also made me think that me moving out in to the garage was now the wrong way to go R L LOL someone else always has a better idea......

[Gman2005]

Well picked her up today!!
100 happy miles on the clock
Even saves the wife needing furniture for the hall!

You'll be cuddling up to that in the next couple of weeks and leave the misses lol. Looks mint though. Though don't do what my mate does and lets the dust settle haha



Gman

[orangerr]

how does it compare with the fireblade for take off, top end, and handling

[nemmetz02]

Well picked her up today!!
100 happy miles on the clock
Even saves the wife needing furniture for the hall!



i'm soooooo jealous. but i'm going to wait for a second hand RSV4 to grace me with its company.

I keep telling the misses that if i have a house that doesn't have a garage the bikes going in the house. she laughs and realizes that i'm serious. she pretty much said hell no, But that's where it's going if i get a place with no garage!!!!

[shanes]

I 'NEED' one of these bikes,

Not seen one in the flesh yet but they look stunning in the photos, I need to sell all my worldly possesions I think !

My current bike is great but when you get something in to your head.

Anyone want a nearly new RC8 !!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/iang27/IMG_0066.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/iang27/IMG_0064.jpg

I was going back and forwards between the KTM and the Aprilia but I ordered the RC8R yesterday :banana::banana::banana::banana:

[colacin]

After watching the video on the RC8R site... I have to say I wanted one of those, too. That is how you do a proper marketing video! But my RSV4 arrives in 3 weeks and I don't think I'll be disappointed with my choice. :)

[iang27]

I love the RC8 to ride, BUT, I still want an RCV4 !!

I have listed the RC8 on ebay to see if it gets any bites, the amount of parts on it should sell the bike.

I tried to get hold of someone who had their demo for sale but he has not replied. He visits the UK Aprilia forum ( c and a ) but I am not a member there so cannot get in touch. I will be ringing his dealership tomorrow.

RC8R looks a great bike, I am sure you will enjoy it.