Ay up Jake good to see you out on the rocket ship probably not many more opportunities this year winter is closing in fas . I reckon if that boat goes wrong you could say goodbye the port of great Yarmouth 😉.The RSV4 is a thoroughbred for sure Jake but I really wouldn't take it on track (not that I could ride it fast enough ) purely because the thought of something going bad just doesn't bare thinking about 😬. It's not really a bike for traffic and around town I wouldn't think it's awesome but would be wasted on me that's for sure how on earth do you get on in 20mph speed limits ?😂.good one 👍
Hi Malcolm was great to get out….yes your probably right about the track riding it could end badly. Round the town is most definitely not where this bike is happy especially at 20mph. Take care
My Aprilia generates a lot of heat, must be an Aprilia trait! I think they're generally reliable bikes, unfortunately support isn't the best when things do go wrong, and I think the typical fragile Italian bike tag is hard to shake.
All V4s generally generate excessive heat.Thats one of Ducati's main issues from riders . It is not Aprilia exclusive. I have a little over 1000 miles after the first service on my 24' rsv4 factory. Its tuned and has performance upgrades loaded. The small issues Ive experienced so far has to do with Power delivery. Its very smooth which is a good thing but ont the other side of my trailer is a Kawasaki ninja zx14r fully tricked and uncorked pushing upwards of 220hp to the wheel and I feel the power from everywhere and any gear. This bike builds power. The other thing and am noticing a trend , enhancing italian motorcycles performance is really not a thing. I did have a mv agusta brutale 800rr and it after adding mods etc. Very minimal performance gains. Kind of disappointing. Japanese bikes work really well and produce big gains if you spend the money. Other than that, learning the electronic suspension for the best setting. But overall its been a beast in my short time of ownership. Stay safe out there. Especially winter! ❄️🥶🤘🏿
@@KhrisRidez nice one! Some great bikes there….the RSV4 is still a bike I’m trying to get used to it’s also my first aprillia but loving it so far. Cheers.
The issue with the V4's isn't so much the day to day reliability, but the engine longevity. My local used bike dealer will not stock V4's as they're not worth their good reputation. The engines seem fragile. Valves, gearbox, cam chains. This has put me off buying one. New out of my reach these days. I've owned a RSV twin 18 years. The engines bulletproof. Why you can pick up used engines cheaply. Try buying a used V4 engine. Shame as I've ridden a V4. I would have bought one if not for the horror stories. My twin has not missed a beat and is high mileage. You don't see many high mileage V4's.
@@yamark02 Can’t really comment on the longevity of the V4 engine as mine has only covered a small amount of mileage. It’s also the first Aprilia V4 I’ve owned so I suppose time will tell. There’s lots of variables in this subject ie track use and hard riding…servicing etc so time will tell. Thanks.
THE V4 HAS BETTER RELIABILITY THAN INLINE 4 NOW . LOOK AT THE 2015/2016 YAMAHA R1 10,000=20,000 BLOWN ENGINES SAME WITH THE NEW HONDA CBR 1000RRR INHERENT MASSIVE HEAT ISSUES BLOWING ENGINS ECUS ECT ECT = LEMON
Ay up Jake good to see you out on the rocket ship probably not many more opportunities this year winter is closing in fas . I reckon if that boat goes wrong you could say goodbye the port of great Yarmouth 😉.The RSV4 is a thoroughbred for sure Jake but I really wouldn't take it on track (not that I could ride it fast enough ) purely because the thought of something going bad just doesn't bare thinking about 😬. It's not really a bike for traffic and around town I wouldn't think it's awesome but would be wasted on me that's for sure how on earth do you get on in 20mph speed limits ?😂.good one 👍
Hi Malcolm was great to get out….yes your probably right about the track riding it could end badly. Round the town is most definitely not where this bike is happy especially at 20mph. Take care
My Aprilia generates a lot of heat, must be an Aprilia trait! I think they're generally reliable bikes, unfortunately support isn't the best when things do go wrong, and I think the typical fragile Italian bike tag is hard to shake.
@@markcolman3106 Nearest Aprilia dealership is quite a distance away unfortunately should things go wrong.
All V4s generally generate excessive heat.Thats one of Ducati's main issues from riders . It is not Aprilia exclusive. I have a little over 1000 miles after the first service on my 24' rsv4 factory. Its tuned and has performance upgrades loaded. The small issues Ive experienced so far has to do with Power delivery. Its very smooth which is a good thing but ont the other side of my trailer is a Kawasaki ninja zx14r fully tricked and uncorked pushing upwards of 220hp to the wheel and I feel the power from everywhere and any gear. This bike builds power. The other thing and am noticing a trend , enhancing italian motorcycles performance is really not a thing. I did have a mv agusta brutale 800rr and it after adding mods etc. Very minimal performance gains. Kind of disappointing. Japanese bikes work really well and produce big gains if you spend the money. Other than that, learning the electronic suspension for the best setting. But overall its been a beast in my short time of ownership. Stay safe out there. Especially winter! ❄️🥶🤘🏿
@@KhrisRidez nice one! Some great bikes there….the RSV4 is still a bike I’m trying to get used to it’s also my first aprillia but loving it so far. Cheers.
The issue with the V4's isn't so much the day to day reliability, but the engine longevity. My local used bike dealer will not stock V4's as they're not worth their good reputation. The engines seem fragile. Valves, gearbox, cam chains. This has put me off buying one. New out of my reach these days. I've owned a RSV twin 18 years. The engines bulletproof. Why you can pick up used engines cheaply. Try buying a used V4 engine. Shame as I've ridden a V4. I would have bought one if not for the horror stories. My twin has not missed a beat and is high mileage. You don't see many high mileage V4's.
@@yamark02 Can’t really comment on the longevity of the V4 engine as mine has only covered a small amount of mileage. It’s also the first Aprilia V4 I’ve owned so I suppose time will tell. There’s lots of variables in this subject ie track use and hard riding…servicing etc so time will tell. Thanks.
THE V4 HAS BETTER RELIABILITY THAN INLINE 4 NOW . LOOK AT THE 2015/2016 YAMAHA R1 10,000=20,000 BLOWN ENGINES SAME WITH THE NEW HONDA CBR 1000RRR INHERENT MASSIVE HEAT ISSUES BLOWING ENGINS ECUS ECT ECT = LEMON