aprilia RSV4

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by No Worries

I know you're all asking if No Worries would buy one. No, it's great for racing, but not that good for the street. It has the same problems that all the latest liter bikes have: A super-tall first gear. Here's what Cycle World says "Net result was that we needed to maintain 9,000 rpm throughout the launch, while aiming for full clutch engagement by 60 mph."

Um, install a smaller front sprocket? That's what I did on my last RSVR, and it was fine. Who buys bikes like this for city riding anyway. Most motorcycle riders tend to live in suburbs and small towns.

And that's such bullshit about not being able to finish slipping the clutch until 60 mph.....WTF are they smoking. Cycle World is a crap magazine anyway. You want quality auto/bike journalism, the UK is the only source.