Honda needs to watch this video....

[dino71]

If only they could come out with this bike and not the abortion that was given to us! I just wonder what this bad boy goes for?

Aprilia

[TOE CUTTER]

Not sure I would want to ride one to Long's next BBQ much less to Grand Canyon.Would most likely need an ambulance to bring my old ass home.Late model sport bikes are just not comfy enough for 500 + mile a day rides and having to fuel up every 100 miles gets old fast .

[dino71]

Not sure I would want to ride one to Long's next BBQ much less to Grand Canyon.Would most likely need an ambulance to bring my old ass home.Late model sport bikes are just not comfy enough for 500 + mile a day rides and having to fuel up every 100 miles gets old fast .

I would be in heaven if I could do 500 miles on that bike.

[betarace]

$20K for the factory version $16.5 for the R (regular). worth every penny for both. mysteriously no word on how much the new VFR will cost.

[TOE CUTTER]

I would be in heaven if I could do 500 miles on that bike.

I would be in traction after 500 miles on that bike.

[TimRav]

Not sure I would want to ride one to Long's next BBQ much less to Grand Canyon.Would most likely need an ambulance to bring my old ass home.Late model sport bikes are just not comfy enough for 500 + mile a day rides and having to fuel up every 100 miles gets old fast .

+1. While I'd love to have one of these for everyday riding, I don't think I could handle it for my long rides (300-500 mile days).

Still, I wouldn't mind trying.

[speedpoker]

Yes that looks sweet. On the spendy side though. And finding a bike that is comfortable enough, handles well enough, and has lots of power is a real chore. Seems like everywhere you turn there is always a compromise of some sort.

[dino71]

+1. While I'd love to have one of these for everyday riding, I don't think I could handle it for my long rides (300-500 mile days).

Still, I wouldn't mind trying.

I know, the more I watch the vids on Aprilia.com the more and more I want one!

[Alaskan]

Waiting for Aprilia to turn that bike into a SPORT-tourer. You would think that a supersport that a guy could ride 500 miles a day without suffering would be popular . . . .

[15dollar]

Aprilia took alot of influences from the Honda RC 212V MotoGP bike. I love the looks of the RSV4 but agree it is too much sport for my needs. I feel if Honda had stayed with the sporting nature of the original VFR's, the newer versions would be very similar to the RSV4.

[vfrcapn]

I would be in traction after 500 miles on that bike.

I sat on one for about a minute and they had to call the ambulance to get me off.

They are putting that same motor in the Tuono, due out very soon I believe. That should be something you can put some miles on comfortably if you don't mind riding a naked.

Still, the RSV4 is nice, esp. in white.

[reg71]

I sat on one for about a minute and they had to call the ambulance to get me off.

They are putting that same motor in the Tuono, due out very soon I believe. That should be something you can put some miles on comfortably if you don't mind riding a naked.

There is no doubt they are beautiful bikes. I have a friend who sold his VFR to get a Tuono. He says, it is way way more fun, BUT it sucks to ride it very far. He says having no fairing at all sucks after an hour or so. He does have fun in the twisties, though. For me it always comes back to comfort/dependability/already paid for when I think of my VFR.

[dino71]

Waiting for Aprilia to turn that bike into a SPORT-tourer. You would think that a supersport that a guy could ride 500 miles a day without suffering would be popular . . . .

And do what, fuck it up like they did the VFR! Just bring some Advil with you.

[Alaskan]

Actually, I meant an Aprilia V4 sport-tourer in addition to the Aprilia RSV4.

[Coyote3]

For me it always comes back to comfort/dependability/already paid for when I think of my VFR.

+1

[RVFR]

That's pretty darn nice. That'll be giving the 1198 a run for it's money

[dino71]

Actually, I meant an Aprilia V4 sport-tourer in addition to the Aprilia RSV4.

I don't think Aprilia has the means to get another bike out the door in ST trim with that engine. I think they are a pretty small company and I am grateful that the RSV4 will be out soon. I am going to try to make that my next bike if my budget allows. Good bye Honda....buongiorno Aprilia

[RVFR]

With Honda dropping out of the race scene, seems to me they are not interested in developing a hyper sport, they could in a heart beat, but they seem not to care like they use to. Soichiro must be rolling over in his grave. Be nice to park my ass on one of those RSV4s, maybe this time around they'll have one at the show to do just that..

[dino71]

With Honda dropping out of the race scene, seems to me they are not interested in developing a hyper sport, they could in a heart beat, but they seem not to care like they use to. Soichiro must be rolling over in his grave. Be nice to park my ass on one of those RSV4s, maybe this time around they'll have one at the show to do just that..

I can only hope the 2010 Aprilias are all at the International Motorcycle Shows in the United States. I can't wait to see one. I never thought I would stray from Honda but I can't wait anymore from them to build something innovative...first V-tech now this...and you think it couldn't get worse....well it did.

[vfrcapn]

I don't think Aprilia has the means to get another bike out the door in ST trim with that engine. I think they are a pretty small company and I am grateful that the RSV4 will be out soon. I am going to try to make that my next bike if my budget allows. Good bye Honda....buongiorno Aprilia

Revive the Futura with that V4 motor!

[Alaskan]

Futura was a sport-tourer with a limited range and angular/sci-fi styling. And it was competing against the sporty VFR. Now, if Aprilia were to launch a sport bike with that V4 engine and without "Robbie-the-Robot" styling and with a decent range and with ergos that didn't kill your back and wrists on a 500-mile ride, who here wouldn't buy that? Be honest! I would probably dump my 2004 VFR in about 5 minutes for that. And I really like the bike I own!

[magnavmx5]

ooh its just what i been wanting but its not made by honda and its way to expensive for me :(

[stoshmonster]

Holy Smokers,you said it all Dino! The RSV4 is SWEET,and WTF was Honda thinking. Secretly I was kinda hoping that Honda would've just given us an affordable NR in 2010. Retain the V4 engine,but give it the more traditional round pistons and four valves per cylinder layout,1000cc engine displacement,no VTEC,slipper clutch,retain the fully adjustable inverted forks,add radial mount front brake calipers,keep the single-sided swingarm,a true dry weight of around 420 pounds or so maybe a little less,no goofy gadgets,and price it at around 12 to 13 grand. Would it have been an all-around,everyday,go anywhere,do-it-all,gentleman's sportbike? Hell no! Who cares! It would've had way more in common with the racing lineage of the original VFR's though.
I've owned and ridden Honda Intercepters for more than two decades now and I too am getting tired of waiting for Honda to build me a reasonably affordable,up to date,light weight,1000cc V4 engined,no excuses pure Sportbike to replace the very capable,yet slightly overweight and somewhat under powered existing VFR800. Something way more toward the Sporting side of the coin like the original VFR's used to be,and much,much further away from the Touring side than that heavy luxo touring barge that Honda just built. With the RSV4,Aprilia may have just built it. When it comes time to go shopping for my next V4 Sportbike,I'll be taking my money elsewhere.
Oh man,I feel sick. I can't believe I just said that because I'm a die-hard Honda Intercepter lover. The VFR really is dead.
From the pic that VFRCapn posted,it doesn't look as though riding the RSV4 would be any more uncomfortable than riding my RC51. Achy joints and sore back be dammed,riding 500 mile days on an RSV4 would be worth it I say.