You should check out the new 4cyl Kawasaki ZX-4RR. Revs to the moon, sounds awesome and will get through the corners quicker than any liter bike. Puts out about 60-70 hp so you can really bang through the gears. At legal(ish) speeds.
I looked into that bike but I'm probably gonna stay away from sportbikes. Maybe a naked upright like an XSR900 like I used to have, or something similar to that.
I feel your pain. I installed a smaller 15 sprocket in the front and you could even go to a 42 or 43 in the rear. Look for a twisty loop in a remote area where you can have some fun. Check for hazards on the first lap as you warm up the tires, then go all out for the rest of the day. But the RSV4 is really built for the track. I got myself a Supermoto for everyday fun which is actually awesome.
😂it’s why I love my Streetfighter V4s. I don’t have to bang through gears! It’s insane fun, 70% of full torque given at 4k revs. Arm ripping . A naked panigale, without the crouch and ‘let me off this thing after 45mins’. Any bike over 500cc is ‘too much & unusable ‘ for legal limits. Putting a smaller bike through its limits is still only going the same speed as your larger bike in a lower gear. 🤷♂️ Is it ocd that you need to run through the full 6 at redline? 😂 Do you get into your car and redline it in every gear? Why’d you buy a 1100cc v4 moto gp derived, sports bike ergos (uncomfortable crouch) if you only wanted a 600? Maybe get the 660 tuono? Either way, your bike is beautiful 🤩 safe riding!
@@markholmes5695 I completely agree with everything you said. And as to why I bought the RSV4, for the same reason people buy Lambo's or Ferrari's or any other rediculous unusable car. Because I love the bike and was fortunate enough to have the means to get one. Its my dream bike and I'm grateful that I had the chance to own one. The RSV4 is amazing in its own way, but for street use, 95% of other bikes are a much better choice. BTW, I love the streetfighter. Great bike!
@@rsv4pilot114 it’ll be hard to go back to anything else after the v4 platform. I’ve tested the m1000r (another stunning looking and performing bike) but it felt utterly soulless in comparison to the SFV4 (annd panigale, tuono I’ve tried) all personal preference as you alluded to 👍 Yeah, I’m enjoying the SFV4 (grey Nero, she’s the only video on my channel ). Only problem now is I’m broke and spending all discretionary on fuel ⛽️ 😂
@@markholmes5695 I like the m1000r. My next bike is the S1000xr for touring/sporty nature. But keeping the RSV4 for occasional short distance fun. Its paid for so ne reason to sell it. But now I need something fun and sporty with comfort and storage options.
Its a great machine. But it belongs on a track. For road use, its useless. All you got is cool factor. Its like driving a Lamborghini around the Walmart parking lot. You'd be very disappointed because it's not useable.
It sounds like you didn't know what you were buying. Each of your complaints is the reason someone buys the RSV4. It is a street legal track bike. The reason the RSV4 loses "superbike shootouts" is because of its fit and finish, looks, or comfort. However, it trumps the other bikes with its lap times. If it came with carbon fiber wheels like BMW and Ducati.. it would be embarrassing what it would do to them.
If you want to hear your bike scream and want to stay under the speed limit then buy a shorty exhaust. You bought a race bike to ride around the city at the speed limit? Lmao
So true. I agree. The speed! In my younger days, that's all that mattered. Now that I'm older and wiser, I realize that speed will land you in big trouble, seriously hurt or killed.
Dude, you need a new microphone or means of recording. The in and out audio quality is a tad annoying. That aside, get a 16T and you'll feel better on your RPM/Speed needs.
Well LL it sounds like the Rsv4 is a racing bike to me , as I have never ridden 1, and you aren't a crazy teenager. Maybe you and that bike don't match . Maybe you don't want your motorcycle impounded from trying to outrun whatever yall call state police, highway patrol etc. We call them state troopers in Alabama. Plus it sounds like Maybe you are at an age where seating posture and riding comfort are becoming more important to you. It happens. Sounds like you are mature . I don't see anything wrong with that. I do alot of 45 mph and 50 mph riding and I wouldn't want to be in 1st gear all the time. I don't know if you have reached cruiser age , but it sounds to me like you could enjoy a less than liter engine, and something you could be in at least 3rd gear at 45 or 50 mph. Sounded like Maybe another 900 like you used to have might work, or maybe even a 650 or 750. And it sounds like you might want to sit in a more comfortable and upright position. That's what I got out of it.
You kinda hit the nail on the head. As cool and awesome as this RSV4 is, it has its place and that place is not the city streets. I love my RSV4. It's been my dreambike since it came out. I've had a cruiser along with many other bikes. And honestly, the XSR900 was 10x more fun on the street. It had usable power and plenty of it. I'm getting a sport touring bike this summer. As far as the RSV4, its future is up in the air. I may keep it another season or two or just trade it for something more comfy and street friendly. Who knows? Haven't made up my mind yet. But the sport touring bike is for sure coming.
There's this thing called... a track...?
Yeah, very true. Unfortunately, for me that's not an option. But yes, that's where this bike belongs.
I’ll buy your RSV so you can get an MT-03
Deal! $23,000 and its yours.🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
Did you consider the Tuono - with less power but more low down torque? Looks and sounds great too - with a little more comfort?😊
@@wl660 Funny you say that. Yes I have. So much so that I think I'm going to sell the RSV4 and get a 2025 Tuono Factory.
You should check out the new 4cyl Kawasaki ZX-4RR. Revs to the moon, sounds awesome and will get through the corners quicker than any liter bike. Puts out about 60-70 hp so you can really bang through the gears. At legal(ish) speeds.
I looked into that bike but I'm probably gonna stay away from sportbikes. Maybe a naked upright like an XSR900 like I used to have, or something similar to that.
I feel your pain. I installed a smaller 15 sprocket in the front and you could even go to a 42 or 43 in the rear. Look for a twisty loop in a remote area where you can have some fun. Check for hazards on the first lap as you warm up the tires, then go all out for the rest of the day. But the RSV4 is really built for the track. I got myself a Supermoto for everyday fun which is actually awesome.
A supermoto would be a blast. My XSR900 was really fun on public roads. Way more so than this RSV4.
😂it’s why I love my Streetfighter V4s. I don’t have to bang through gears! It’s insane fun, 70% of full torque given at 4k revs. Arm ripping . A naked panigale, without the crouch and ‘let me off this thing after 45mins’.
Any bike over 500cc is ‘too much & unusable ‘ for legal limits.
Putting a smaller bike through its limits is still only going the same speed as your larger bike in a lower gear. 🤷♂️
Is it ocd that you need to run through the full 6 at redline? 😂
Do you get into your car and redline it in every gear?
Why’d you buy a 1100cc v4 moto gp derived, sports bike ergos (uncomfortable crouch) if you only wanted a 600? Maybe get the 660 tuono?
Either way, your bike is beautiful 🤩 safe riding!
@@markholmes5695 I completely agree with everything you said. And as to why I bought the RSV4, for the same reason people buy Lambo's or Ferrari's or any other rediculous unusable car. Because I love the bike and was fortunate enough to have the means to get one. Its my dream bike and I'm grateful that I had the chance to own one. The RSV4 is amazing in its own way, but for street use, 95% of other bikes are a much better choice. BTW, I love the streetfighter. Great bike!
@@rsv4pilot114 it’ll be hard to go back to anything else after the v4 platform. I’ve tested the m1000r (another stunning looking and performing bike) but it felt utterly soulless in comparison to the SFV4 (annd panigale, tuono I’ve tried) all personal preference as you alluded to 👍
Yeah, I’m enjoying the SFV4 (grey Nero, she’s the only video on my channel ). Only problem now is I’m broke and spending all discretionary on fuel ⛽️ 😂
@@markholmes5695 I like the m1000r. My next bike is the S1000xr for touring/sporty nature. But keeping the RSV4 for occasional short distance fun. Its paid for so ne reason to sell it. But now I need something fun and sporty with comfort and storage options.
@@rsv4pilot114 awesome, a friend has one. Touring comfortable but with stupid top end that’ll get you into trouble fast 😂
@@markholmes5695 Yeah. Perfect for me. Fast, agile, all the capability but comfort and luggage options.
I was two seconds away from buying one, changed my mind. I keep thinking about that bike though. I may own one at some point.
Its a great machine. But it belongs on a track. For road use, its useless. All you got is cool factor. Its like driving a Lamborghini around the Walmart parking lot. You'd be very disappointed because it's not useable.
It sounds like you didn't know what you were buying. Each of your complaints is the reason someone buys the RSV4. It is a street legal track bike. The reason the RSV4 loses "superbike shootouts" is because of its fit and finish, looks, or comfort. However, it trumps the other bikes with its lap times. If it came with carbon fiber wheels like BMW and Ducati.. it would be embarrassing what it would do to them.
Move to Texas.. nothing but long wide open roads on Sunday mornings. 😅
If you want to hear your bike scream and want to stay under the speed limit then buy a shorty exhaust. You bought a race bike to ride around the city at the speed limit? Lmao
Lol
This the case with any 1000.I Iove my 2016 rsv4 RF but i live in Florida with nothing but long roads around
I love this bike. Its amazing. Just not good for street riding unless you dont care about comfort or obeying the laws. Hahaha
Disagree, I absolutely hate underpowered motorcycles. 2023-ZX-10-RR is phenomenal at any speed!!!
So true. I agree. The speed! In my younger days, that's all that mattered. Now that I'm older and wiser, I realize that speed will land you in big trouble, seriously hurt or killed.
That’s my BiKe! And it’s 👏 awesome new bike rsv4 or s1k
@@WillieWheels both excellent choices
Dude, you need a new microphone or means of recording. The in and out audio quality is a tad annoying. That aside, get a 16T and you'll feel better on your RPM/Speed needs.
Yeah my purple panda took a crap on me. I since got a new one.
I see a Multistrada V4 in your future....
The probability is more likely than not at this point.
Well LL it sounds like the Rsv4 is a racing bike to me , as I have never ridden 1, and you aren't a crazy teenager. Maybe you and that bike don't match . Maybe you don't want your motorcycle impounded from trying to outrun whatever yall call state police, highway patrol etc. We call them state troopers in Alabama. Plus it sounds like Maybe you are at an age where seating posture and riding comfort are becoming more important to you. It happens. Sounds like you are mature . I don't see anything wrong with that. I do alot of 45 mph and 50 mph riding and I wouldn't want to be in 1st gear all the time.
I don't know if you have reached cruiser age , but it sounds to me like you could enjoy a less than liter engine, and something you could be in at least 3rd gear at 45 or 50 mph. Sounded like Maybe another 900 like you used to have might work, or maybe even a 650 or 750. And it sounds like you might want to sit in a more comfortable and upright position. That's what I got out of it.
You kinda hit the nail on the head. As cool and awesome as this RSV4 is, it has its place and that place is not the city streets. I love my RSV4. It's been my dreambike since it came out. I've had a cruiser along with many other bikes. And honestly, the XSR900 was 10x more fun on the street. It had usable power and plenty of it. I'm getting a sport touring bike this summer. As far as the RSV4, its future is up in the air. I may keep it another season or two or just trade it for something more comfy and street friendly. Who knows? Haven't made up my mind yet. But the sport touring bike is for sure coming.
You should get a Ducati multistrada. 😮
😁😁😁😁
Change the gearing…problem solved
Wtf is this stereo shifting with the audio 😅
I'm not sure what you mean. What are you hearing?
Keeps cutting out like you had bad editing
@@WillieWheels Thanks for letting me know. I'll check on it to see whats up
buy a scooter and no power ajjaajjaj ........................................
@@alexcambrils You are a funny guy!