My RC51 friend evaluates my RSV - ApriliaForum sponsored by AF1 Racing, inc.

DockingPilot · 07-04-2004, 01:52 PM

This morning while gougeing the backroads of Sussex county my friend who can ride like a true outlaw on his RC51 asks if he may try my RSV. He is quite criticle and has owned many bikes.
As he got off my RSV after his ride, pulled off his helmit and just looked at me and said..................."there is no comparison. The Aprilia is a much better bike hands down. Handling and motor."
Of course it costs more too and he said he could probably get the RC51 to that level with the cash differance. But hey, it would still be a Honda, as common as white bread !

ckruzel · 07-04-2004, 02:06 PM

if more people would just test ride them, i'm sure the sales figures would surge upward

zx6racer · 07-04-2004, 02:28 PM

Most dealers will not let you test ride a $18000 motorcycle HD makes you rent one for $90 a day and you have to have motorcycle insurance and a license

ckruzel · 07-04-2004, 02:37 PM

warhorse lets you test ride any bike except for one - MV Agusta, they have a demo in almost every make and model, if not you may take one off the floor

bikesdp · 07-04-2004, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ckruzel
if more people would just test ride them, i'm sure the sales figures would surge upward

That is how I ended up buying mine. I went to an open house at a Denver area dealer and signed up for a demo ride from the Aprilia guys. They had a trailer full of RSVs and Tuonos. That's all it took. I almost didn't leave on the same bike I rode in on. I picked up the RSV the next business day.

Dvus · 07-04-2004, 02:39 PM

My dealer will let you test ride a bike no problem.

zx6racer · 07-04-2004, 03:10 PM

My uncle got his Indian from them. When I went there they would not let me test ride a Factory.

wolly · 07-04-2004, 05:27 PM

Over here in the Netherlands a RSVR is a lot cheaper than a RC51

FalcoLion · 07-04-2004, 06:38 PM

In NYC and surrounding area its almost impossible to get a test ride. I bought my Falco without the test ride based on all info that I have read. I am superbly happy with my decision. I just hope more people will buy Aprilias. That will allow all of us to have more access to part and better service becuase it will assure the survival of our great brand

DockingPilot · 07-04-2004, 09:12 PM

Aprilia's not going anywhere. The product is too good.

Craig · 07-04-2004, 09:56 PM

Quote:

it would still be a Honda, as common as white bread !

Pfft... well i suppose im being biased though since i just picked up a H*nda!

ckruzel · 07-04-2004, 10:30 PM

nice bike !

Jiggla · 07-04-2004, 11:07 PM

Seacoast has demo bikes

I bought mine in March b4 the demos hit the road. I had been looking at the Mille the year before and for one reason or another never ended up taking one out. I walked in w/ my wife on my birthday to see the new shop. They had an '03 R as the bike of the month. I asked if there was anyone to answer some questions about the bike. They send over Clarkie and I walk out signing papers on an '04.

parkec · 07-05-2004, 09:04 AM

My local dealer will only allow you to demo his USED bikes, with one exception

- last summer Ducati had a big push on the 999 (I think the dealer got $$ for each test ride) yu sign up for a test ride get a tee shirt and a manuf's survey to complete...Bike was fun, but ran hot.

I understand the liabiity implications but..How do you know if you want to buy a RSVR, RSV Factory. 999 something, or a Guzzi v11 Cafe', or a MGS 01 if all you can do is look a them? Hah? Hah?

milleRrrr · 07-05-2004, 09:17 AM

One of my alll time favorites

Except I want the 750

Quote:

Originally posted by Craig
Pfft... well i suppose im being biased though since i just picked up a H*nda!

07-04-2004, 01:52 PM	#1
DockingPilot apriliaforum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Allamuchy NJ USA Posts: 355	My RC51 friend evaluates my RSV This morning while gougeing the backroads of Sussex county my friend who can ride like a true outlaw on his RC51 asks if he may try my RSV. He is quite criticle and has owned many bikes. As he got off my RSV after his ride, pulled off his helmit and just looked at me and said..................."there is no comparison. The Aprilia is a much better bike hands down. Handling and motor." Of course it costs more too and he said he could probably get the RC51 to that level with the cash differance. But hey, it would still be a Honda, as common as white bread ! __________________ My AXIS Nation toys: 04 Aprilia RSV "R"(Arrest-Me-Red) Purchased and maintained by Rollin Fast Motorsports. 05 BMW 530i 03 BMW K1200RS 03 Honda CRF 230 (Off Road) 87 Honda XR 250R (Street Legal !) FMF Pipe, "XR's Only" Engine mods. And did I mention "Street Legal ?"

07-04-2004, 02:06 PM	#2
ckruzel Graphicologist Extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NorthEast PA Posts: 15,420	if more people would just test ride them, i'm sure the sales figures would surge upward __________________ 2004 Black RSVR Factory Custom Graphics CAGE: 2008 Acura TL w/navi decal questions? email me at kruzel (at)drippinwet.com / iphone - mobile (at) drippinwet.com find me on facebook! making decals for the some of the fastest people on the planet Josh Hayes \| Melissa Paris \| Josh Herrin \| Jeff Agnes \| Dane Westby \| Garrett Carter \| Chaz Davies \| Aaron Gobert \| Corey Rech \| Huntley Nash \| Benny Solis \| Payton Sassaman \| M3 Roadracing \| Josh Day \| AF1 Racing \| Van Blaylock \| Don Dahl \| Brandon Cretu are my decals durable? just ask the starboyz!

07-04-2004, 02:37 PM	#4
ckruzel Graphicologist Extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NorthEast PA Posts: 15,420	warhorse lets you test ride any bike except for one - MV Agusta, they have a demo in almost every make and model, if not you may take one off the floor __________________ 2004 Black RSVR Factory Custom Graphics CAGE: 2008 Acura TL w/navi decal questions? email me at kruzel (at)drippinwet.com / iphone - mobile (at) drippinwet.com find me on facebook! making decals for the some of the fastest people on the planet Josh Hayes \| Melissa Paris \| Josh Herrin \| Jeff Agnes \| Dane Westby \| Garrett Carter \| Chaz Davies \| Aaron Gobert \| Corey Rech \| Huntley Nash \| Benny Solis \| Payton Sassaman \| M3 Roadracing \| Josh Day \| AF1 Racing \| Van Blaylock \| Don Dahl \| Brandon Cretu are my decals durable? just ask the starboyz!

07-04-2004, 09:12 PM	#10
DockingPilot apriliaforum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Allamuchy NJ USA Posts: 355	Aprilia's not going anywhere. The product is too good. __________________ My AXIS Nation toys: 04 Aprilia RSV "R"(Arrest-Me-Red) Purchased and maintained by Rollin Fast Motorsports. 05 BMW 530i 03 BMW K1200RS 03 Honda CRF 230 (Off Road) 87 Honda XR 250R (Street Legal !) FMF Pipe, "XR's Only" Engine mods. And did I mention "Street Legal ?"

07-04-2004, 10:30 PM	#12
ckruzel Graphicologist Extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NorthEast PA Posts: 15,420	nice bike ! __________________ 2004 Black RSVR Factory Custom Graphics CAGE: 2008 Acura TL w/navi decal questions? email me at kruzel (at)drippinwet.com / iphone - mobile (at) drippinwet.com find me on facebook! making decals for the some of the fastest people on the planet Josh Hayes \| Melissa Paris \| Josh Herrin \| Jeff Agnes \| Dane Westby \| Garrett Carter \| Chaz Davies \| Aaron Gobert \| Corey Rech \| Huntley Nash \| Benny Solis \| Payton Sassaman \| M3 Roadracing \| Josh Day \| AF1 Racing \| Van Blaylock \| Don Dahl \| Brandon Cretu are my decals durable? just ask the starboyz!

07-04-2004, 02:28 PM	#3
zx6racer apriliaforum expert Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT, USA Posts: 843	Most dealers will not let you test ride a $18000 motorcycle HD makes you rent one for $90 a day and you have to have motorcycle insurance and a license

07-04-2004, 02:39 PM	#6
Dvus apriliaforum expert Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pac NW Posts: 1,590	My dealer will let you test ride a bike no problem.

07-04-2004, 03:10 PM	#7
zx6racer apriliaforum expert Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT, USA Posts: 843	My uncle got his Indian from them. When I went there they would not let me test ride a Factory.

07-04-2004, 05:27 PM	#8
wolly apriliaforum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 155	Over here in the Netherlands a RSVR is a lot cheaper than a RC51

07-04-2004, 06:38 PM	#9
FalcoLion apriliaforum expert Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,416	In NYC and surrounding area its almost impossible to get a test ride. I bought my Falco without the test ride based on all info that I have read. I am superbly happy with my decision. I just hope more people will buy Aprilias. That will allow all of us to have more access to part and better service becuase it will assure the survival of our great brand

07-04-2004, 11:07 PM	#13
Jiggla apriliaforum expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 723	Seacoast has demo bikes I bought mine in March b4 the demos hit the road. I had been looking at the Mille the year before and for one reason or another never ended up taking one out. I walked in w/ my wife on my birthday to see the new shop. They had an '03 R as the bike of the month. I asked if there was anyone to answer some questions about the bike. They send over Clarkie and I walk out signing papers on an '04.

07-05-2004, 09:04 AM	#14
parkec apriliaforum expert Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,432	My local dealer will only allow you to demo his USED bikes, with one exception - last summer Ducati had a big push on the 999 (I think the dealer got $$ for each test ride) yu sign up for a test ride get a tee shirt and a manuf's survey to complete...Bike was fun, but ran hot. I understand the liabiity implications but..How do you know if you want to buy a RSVR, RSV Factory. 999 something, or a Guzzi v11 Cafe', or a MGS 01 if all you can do is look a them? Hah? Hah? __________________ 02 Falco http://www.jumperpool.com/

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