Great review, I own a 2004 RSV, identical bike and its awesome to ride. Performance, handling, braking etc... is stunning... just get all the mods done!!!
I recommend to: remove all connections from Stator to Regulator, fit SH847 Regulator, fit 150amp solenoid, 16mm batt cables and a Yuasa YTZ14BS Battery. starts and charges like a dream now! (protect your stator and sprag clutch!)
Your neighbors must love you every time you come by with those GP cans. I know.....I have two Tuono 1000R Factory with MIVV Suono and no baffles. It's pure terror.
I do my best to keep the peace 😅 The rc8 is much louder & deeper in tone so that’s the one that really wakes the street up lol! Can’t beat the sound of the V-twins though 😎
I have two of them in the Tuono form but I also have a Moto Guzzi V9 with Agostini pipes no baffles and a V85TT with full Arrow exhaust. The Italian V-twin sound soooooooo good.
@@stoneautomotive Just got back.. other than the heavy Saturday afternoon/evening traffic which is as you say a bit ‘wristy’ & she gets a bit hot, it definitely did. Really enjoyed the ride..👍🏼😊
@@woooster17 it’s all about the Sunday 6am rides (if you’ve seen on the latest cafe video I took the RC8 out in mid-day traffic, not what these things are built for 😅
@@stoneautomotive Very true words.. I managed to find similar roads to yourself out and around Stevenage/Letchworth. Mine has carbon Akrapovic exhausts.. which look & sound 👌 Nice revue by the way..👍
Completely under rated bikes in their time and even today, which is why I enjoy my 2008 so much. Whenever you think of big twins that won races in 2000's you immediately think Ducati. Everyone forgets how very capable this bike is - despite being a great sport bike it just didn't compete well. I don't know what other bike produces this much bang for the buck while having this much personality.
I had one in 2005. Be aware of the stator burning up and the wires melting. Plus the clutch will need bleeding quite a bit and the rear brake is useless.
They are worth so little nowadays. The Rotor engine is indestructible. The electronics are very good. You can't go wrong buying one. It is an analog bike, no rider aids, respect the machine or it will punish you in the most brutal way. Anything with 150Hp will go plenty fast no matter how old.
I have exactly the same gsxr 600 k6 with akrapovic shorty as in this video, and i am looking to change it for rsv1000r, what do you think is it a good call? I am more v2 guy but love my gsxr
Easy answer is buy/keep both as there such different bikes 😅 Really tough choice, the torque is addictive on the RSV and the brakes & suspension are a notch above the gsxr but the 16,000rpm from that screaming inline 4 🤔
@@stoneautomotive well if i have enough money I would buy tuono v4 instead both those hahah, but i cant deside what to doo... I love gsxr for screaming like hell, but is it like diesel until 8k rpm, and also gsxr is prittier if you ask me, but i like v2 more... I like to do more power wheelie... Maaaaan so hard choice...
@@stoneautomotive the 04/05 bikes are under a global recall for the issue, which as I'm reading remains in place today, due to the nature of the issue. It's an easy visual check to see if you have the one that can go bad and I'd make this check no matter what Aprilia state, as if you Google the issue, you'll quickly establish why, bikes that went back to the shop, not all changed them before handing the bike back by sounds of it. If you have the original, I'd suggest calling an Aprilia dealer, have the VIN to hand. The one I'm looking at has the original swingarm and unless it can be resolved quickly (depending on lead times and work being scheduled) I'll walk away. If your already an owner with an original swingarm, just need to get it sorted.
I don't think that the recalls go away. Once the NTSA issues a recall, the manufacturer has to fulfill the repairs. I remember when working for Mercedes Benz as a tech, I was given a $3,000 exhaust to install on a 25 year old POS that was worth about $3. The whole thing was rotten but Mercedes had to perform the recall.
RSVRs age SO gracefully. The design is timeless.
Agreed 😎
Great review, I own a 2004 RSV, identical bike and its awesome to ride. Performance, handling, braking etc... is stunning... just get all the mods done!!!
Thanks Peter, yea Sanj plans to have this one as a long termer 😎
I recommend to: remove all connections from Stator to Regulator, fit SH847 Regulator, fit 150amp solenoid, 16mm batt cables and a Yuasa YTZ14BS Battery. starts and charges like a dream now! (protect your stator and sprag clutch!)
@@petervanderheyden1505 hi any guides or links for how to do this?
Your neighbors must love you every time you come by with those GP cans. I know.....I have two Tuono 1000R Factory with MIVV Suono and no baffles. It's pure terror.
I do my best to keep the peace 😅 The rc8 is much louder & deeper in tone so that’s the one that really wakes the street up lol!
Can’t beat the sound of the V-twins though 😎
@@stoneautomotive RC8 ? WOW, hahaha now that's a MACHINE !!! A mean machine. I'd love to ride one of those someday.
@@tedmarakas2626 yep 😬
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Fuck that BHP, it's all about the chassis and torque. Gen 1 RSV Mille and Tuono owner here.
Love the sound of the V twin😄. Awesome looking bike to. Sanj is one lucky boy🤘
Hope he looks after this one 😅
@@stoneautomotive 😬
Rsv1000r owner. Its a blast. Great fun. So loud it sets car alarms off...... 😂
V-twin life, the ultimate sound of thunder 😅
I have two of them in the Tuono form but I also have a Moto Guzzi V9 with Agostini pipes no baffles and a V85TT with full Arrow exhaust. The Italian V-twin sound soooooooo good.
Literally about to go out on mine.. so I’ll watch this first 👌🏼😎
Hope you enjoyed the motivation 😬
@@stoneautomotive Just got back.. other than the heavy Saturday afternoon/evening traffic which is as you say a bit ‘wristy’ & she gets a bit hot, it definitely did. Really enjoyed the ride..👍🏼😊
@@woooster17 it’s all about the Sunday 6am rides (if you’ve seen on the latest cafe video I took the RC8 out in mid-day traffic, not what these things are built for 😅
@@stoneautomotive Very true words.. I managed to find similar roads to yourself out and around Stevenage/Letchworth. Mine has carbon Akrapovic exhausts.. which look & sound 👌 Nice revue by the way..👍
@@woooster17 awesome, the Akrapovic cans look perfect on these 😎
You got one that actually runs. By time I sold mine I could hire myself out as a Aprilia mechanic.🤣
There not that bad.. and for when they don’t work it’s all part of the character of owning an Italian bike - be boring if it worked everytime 😅
Completely under rated bikes in their time and even today, which is why I enjoy my 2008 so much. Whenever you think of big twins that won races in 2000's you immediately think Ducati. Everyone forgets how very capable this bike is - despite being a great sport bike it just didn't compete well. I don't know what other bike produces this much bang for the buck while having this much personality.
Agree, just like the early RSV they just don’t receive the credit they deserve ☹️
I had one in 2005. Be aware of the stator burning up and the wires melting. Plus the clutch will need bleeding quite a bit and the rear brake is useless.
Thanks for the info Robert, sure I’ll learn more about this generation as Sanj continues with it 👍
Great bike I can do everything on my tuono tour scratch it's even alright through town really well mannered bike surprisingly.
Been waiting for this review and gotta say... Great! 🙌🏽 keep it up James!!
Thanks Steven 😎 find some time we should probably get the XT on the channel
@@stoneautomotive For sure! Would love to see an honest review on it 🙌🏽
Awesome review 👌 full of detail and astute appreciation of the machine 👍👏
Thanks & glad you enjoyed the video 😎
Enjoy that video, sounds amazing 🙋♂️
Happy to confirm it is indeed a blast around Brands Hatch 😁
I can imagine 😎 it’s where sports bikes belong 👌
Nice Vid, I Like the Rsv I had a 08 Ducati 1098s which was a lovely bike but nightmare around town to ride, it didn’t like going under 40mph 😆.
Thanks Martin, speaking of Ducati’s I’m looking forward to getting my 748 SP out next month 😎
@@stoneautomotive loving your content on cars and bikes
Cheers again Martin 😎
I know them roads... that’s my local area... I love my Aprillia 👍🏻👍🏻
All filming is completed in Mexico 👀😅
It’s the only half decent bit of riding roads from me that’s relatively calm traffic wise 👍
@@stoneautomotive yes mexico 👍🏻🤣
Chobham roads are just great for any RSVR
This was all filmed in Mexico 👀
@@stoneautomotive uh no it wasn’t it was filmed in Chobham Surrey…..1 I live there so I know the roads inside out and 2….look at the road signs dur !
okay i gonna buy one
They are worth so little nowadays. The Rotor engine is indestructible. The electronics are very good. You can't go wrong buying one. It is an analog bike, no rider aids, respect the machine or it will punish you in the most brutal way. Anything with 150Hp will go plenty fast no matter how old.
WHEN SINGULARITY HAPPENS HEAR MY HUMBLE LIFE
I have exactly the same gsxr 600 k6 with akrapovic shorty as in this video, and i am looking to change it for rsv1000r, what do you think is it a good call? I am more v2 guy but love my gsxr
Easy answer is buy/keep both as there such different bikes 😅
Really tough choice, the torque is addictive on the RSV and the brakes & suspension are a notch above the gsxr but the 16,000rpm from that screaming inline 4 🤔
@@stoneautomotive well if i have enough money I would buy tuono v4 instead both those hahah, but i cant deside what to doo... I love gsxr for screaming like hell, but is it like diesel until 8k rpm, and also gsxr is prittier if you ask me, but i like v2 more... I like to do more power wheelie... Maaaaan so hard choice...
@@stoneautomotive i have buyer who wonna buy gsxr, and i have man with perfect rsv1000 factory who wonna change key for key..
@@gabrijelandrisek71 you need to test ride one to be sure 👍
Has it had the swingarm recall work done? I'm looking at one presently and it's not been done...
Pass, wasn’t even aware it was an issue with them 🤷♂️
@@stoneautomotive the 04/05 bikes are under a global recall for the issue, which as I'm reading remains in place today, due to the nature of the issue. It's an easy visual check to see if you have the one that can go bad and I'd make this check no matter what Aprilia state, as if you Google the issue, you'll quickly establish why, bikes that went back to the shop, not all changed them before handing the bike back by sounds of it. If you have the original, I'd suggest calling an Aprilia dealer, have the VIN to hand.
The one I'm looking at has the original swingarm and unless it can be resolved quickly (depending on lead times and work being scheduled) I'll walk away. If your already an owner with an original swingarm, just need to get it sorted.
@@MegaVinny73 thanks for the heads up, Sanj (the owner) has now sold the bike so hopefully the dealer recall will be issued.
Sanj has just confirmed his was recalled 👍
I don't think that the recalls go away. Once the NTSA issues a recall, the manufacturer has to fulfill the repairs. I remember when working for Mercedes Benz as a tech, I was given a $3,000 exhaust to install on a 25 year old POS that was worth about $3. The whole thing was rotten but Mercedes had to perform the recall.
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WTF !!
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