Sp1 v RSVR

blade1

Just curious as to which would ye pick between the two?
I'm guessing most will pick the Honda.
They are making good money at moment.
I rather the RSVR(that's why I have one)
Also with the RSVR you get Ohlins, brembos and carbon fibre bits and pieces.

The sp is making more money in Ireland at the moment but I have seen two same bikes as mine(2003)sold in England recently, one sold for 7000 sterling and the other 5000 sterling.

Wonda-Boy

Both are bike porn, cracking machines. Forget about the value, for pure motorbike tastes I would have the SP1. Especially in that Castrol colour scheme white and green with the hint of red.

Nerrads mate off here has one and its just so purdy! But I be more then happy with either TBH.

Wonda-Boy

In fact pretty sure this is his video....

blade1

Is that not an sp2 no?
Forget I said that!!:pac:

nerrad1983

If i had the choice i would be inclined to go with the RSVR myself especially the newer model

Thats ronans Sp1 it is something else in the flesh, custom paint job theres is not one sticker on the bike think it was done by Sean Egan

blade1

Yeah if I was to buy an sp It would have to be the castrol one.
The red ones just don't do it for me.
Although the sp would be easier to live it.
My RSVR was giving me a hard time starting it.
A slight adjustment of the throttle position sensor sorted it.
It was pretty cool sorting it though.
There's a diganostic wire near the battery that when joined gives readings on the dash regarding the position of the sensor.

One touch of the button now and bang,she fires straight away.

sleepysniper

Would go for the RSV 1000 R Factory myself.

If even just for that sound...:cool:

Magown3

Bikeworld have an Aprilia RSVR, 2003 I think.......

My jaw hit the floor when I say the pricetag. €30k! They're not worth THAT much money!!!

Wossack

prefer an rsv over an sp, and the later pointy model over the curvy one

blade1

Magown3 wrote: »

Bikeworld have an Aprilia RSVR, 2003 I think.......

My jaw hit the floor when I say the pricetag. €30k! They're not worth THAT much money!!!

If anyone wants to give me €25k for mine, I might be tempted!!!:pac::pac:
Practically giving it away at that!:pac:

rustynutz

I've owned a RSVr like yours, 2 of the later models and a SP1 down through the years (I'm obviously into twins!) As a road bike the model you have was the best of the bunch imo, followed by the later model rsvr and finally the SP1, even on track I would rate the 04 onwards RSVR. The SP1 was heavy, thirsty, fuelling was crap at low revs, even with a power commander and seriously uncomfortable but if you were in the mood and could find an empty, windy road it was fantastic, the only bike I regreted selling was the SP1, because of the rate they seem to be appreciating in value and they were well made, and have aged well IMO

blade1

rustynutz wrote: »

I've owned a RSVr like yours, 2 of the later models and a SP1 down through the years (I'm obviously into twins!) As a road bike the model you have was the best of the bunch imo, followed by the later model rsvr and finally the SP1, even on track I would rate the 04 onwards RSVR. The SP1 was heavy, thirsty, fuelling was crap at low revs, even with a power commander and seriously uncomfortable but if you were in the mood and could find an empty, windy road it was fantastic, the only bike I regreted selling was the SP1, because of the rate they seem to be appreciating in value and they were well made, and have aged well IMO

Interesting post, cheers for that.
I reckon the RSVR will appreciate in value too given time.

rustynutz

blade1 wrote: »

Interesting post, cheers for that.
I reckon the RSVR will appreciate in value too given time.

You could be right, yours is the nicest of the round shaped ones, it must be late 02 or 03 with the radial brakes, nice. With all the horror stories you hear about Aprilia reliability I never had an issue with the 3 I owned bar a fried stator on the 06 one, I think the secret is to keep them on a battery tender as trying to start them on a weak battery causes all sorts of problems from sprag clutches to blown relays

goodlad

blade1 wrote: »

Just curious as to which would ye pick between the two?
I'm guessing most will pick the Honda.
They are making good money at moment.
I rather the RSVR(that's why I have one)
Also with the RSVR you get Ohlins, brembos and carbon fibre bits and pieces.

The sp is making more money in Ireland at the moment but I have seen two same bikes as mine(2003)sold in England recently, one sold for 7000 sterling and the other 5000 sterling.

The exhaust isn't parallel to the tail on your bike!! :eek::eek:
Fix it! :P

blade1

rustynutz wrote: »

You could be right, yours is the nicest of the round shaped ones, it must be late 02 or 03 with the radial brakes, nice. With all the horror stories you hear about Aprilia reliability I never had an issue with the 3 I owned bar a fried stator on the 06 one, I think the secret is to keep them on a battery tender as trying to start them on a weak battery causes all sorts of problems from sprag clutches to blown relays

03 model and from what I have learnt from the Aprilia forum, seemingly the the hardest to source parts for. Aware of all potential starting probs, done some mods and have her on an optimiser .
What I really like is the black frame as I have never seen another in the flesh with it.
And of course the radials are a nice touch too!;)

goodlad wrote: »

The exhaust isn't parallel to the tail on your bike!! :eek::eek:
Fix it! :P

Don't you fukin start me!!!!
Shur your bird needs a full Akrapovic system cause it's just wrong if it doesn't ok!!!:pac::pac::pac:

goodlad

blade1 wrote: »

Don't you fukin start me!!!!
Shur your bird needs a full Akrapovic system cause it's just wrong if it doesn't ok!!!:pac::pac::pac:

hahaha!! But your bike is so purdy and the angle of the exhausts is just soul destroying! :P
I have some Mat black beowulf exhausts on the way for the bird. They will do. At least the symmetry will be spot on... hahaha

blade1

You don't want my AKRAPOVIC within 5 miles of those beowulfs if you want to enjoy them:p
Now where's my angle grinder,I've work to do!:pac::pac:

fatbast

i have a black frame tuono model with same brakes and carbon body work..pic

goodlad

fatbast wrote: »

i have a black frame tuono model with same brakes and carbon body work..pic

Lovely angle on that Exhaust! :D:D

blade1

fatbast wrote: »

i have a black frame tuono model with same brakes and carbon body work..pic

Is that a 03?

goodlad wrote: »

Lovely angle on that Exhaust! :D:D

You better pray those Beowulfs end up straight!!!:pac::pac:

blade1

goodlad wrote: »

The exhaust isn't parallel to the tail on your bike!! :eek::eek:
Fix it! :P

There ya go:pac::pac:

amacca

Magown3 wrote: »

Bikeworld have an Aprilia RSVR, 2003 I think.......

My jaw hit the floor when I say the pricetag. €30k! They're not worth THAT much money!!!

Thats hilarious - they must be inhaling a lot of petrol fumes up there!, surely a mis-read / mis print?


SP1/2 - RSVR both gorgeous in my opinion.

RSVR great value second hand.........that is unless you're buying it in the glasshouse!

Wonda-Boy

blade1 wrote: »

There ya go:pac::pac:

Still off mate, but alot better. OCD is an illness......:P

blade1

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Still off mate, but alot better. OCD is an illness......:P

Now I'm more worried that I have one normal wheel and one huge one.:pac:

batman_oh

amacca wrote: »

Thats hilarious - they must be inhaling a lot of petrol fumes up there!, surely a mis-read / mis print?


SP1/2 - RSVR both gorgeous in my opinion.

RSVR great value second hand.........that is unless you're buying it in the glasshouse!

It's a Mille SP, limited edition yoke that they have had sitting there unstarted since new. It was 30k back in 2003 and is 30k now! The thing would be ruined having never been run. If you are some sort of collecting lunatic with nothing better to do I guess you might buy it

KT10

I'm one of the few among my mates who would rate a an RSV over an SP1/2, never really saw the attraction to the Honda myself...

Wonda-Boy

KT10 wrote: »

I'm one of the few among my mates who would rate a an RSV over an SP1/2, never really saw the attraction to the Honda myself...

Have you ever ridden one......that would go along way to get the appeal of the bike.

amacca

batman_oh wrote: »

It's a Mille SP, limited edition yoke that they have had sitting there unstarted since new. It was 30k back in 2003 and is 30k now! The thing would be ruined having never been run. If you are some sort of collecting lunatic with nothing better to do I guess you might buy it

I still think they'd be very very lucky to get that.

Like you say maybe a collector, they go mad for unmolested zero/delivery miles bikes.....maybe if they had the original crate it came in from the factory, any tools that came with it etc etc.

Still a bit of a mental price if you actually want to shift it anytime soon imo. I suppose they may not though...don't they have a bit of a collection themselves rc30 etc etc.

If I had that kind of cash for a bike I'd be on the look out for a tasty low mile bimota for not much more than half of that......be as good of an investment if thats what you want bikes for and you're willing to take the risk of having to sell it for much less in the future.

batman_oh

amacca wrote: »

I still think they'd be very very lucky to get that.

Like you say maybe a collector, they go mad for unmolested zero/delivery miles bikes.....maybe if they had the original crate it came in from the factory, any tools that came with it etc etc.

Still a bit of a mental price if you actually want to shift it anytime soon imo. I suppose they may not though...don't they have a bit of a collection themselves rc30 etc etc.

If I had that kind of cash for a bike I'd be on the look out for a tasty low mile bimota for not much more than half of that......be as good of an investment if thats what you want bikes for and you're willing to take the risk of having to sell it for much less in the future.

I can't see them getting it as it's not something people ever wanted. but then again lots of stuff that isn't particularly good is becoming collectable now so it's possible.

Hartey

SP1 ALL THE WAY

blade1

Speak of the devil,
A piece on the RSV in latest issue of CMM.
Buy now they say.