Rsv-4 Vs Rc45

02 VFR Rider · 10-02-2009, 12:19 PM

Man I never seen this before so I hope it is not a repost.
Sorry if it is.

link below

Performance Bike Test 09 RSV4 versus 94 RC45 - Speedzilla Motorcycle Message Forums

havcar · 10-02-2009, 12:34 PM

Interesting...even more so if not for the mourning I find myself in over the current non-superbike status of the new VFR.

02 VFR Rider · 10-02-2009, 01:11 PM

it seems there is more to story but I can't seem to find it.
Do'h

havcar · 10-02-2009, 01:14 PM

I subscribe to a couple of British mags that have discussed similiar issues. I'll see what I can do to get them posted.

Richard Thompson · 10-02-2009, 02:04 PM

your right, its missing pages 078 & 079.(plus an extra page on 084 which is a side bar to the story 'race...bikes for the road').

i have that issue, its from PB issue August 2009.

infact the whole issue was a rreally good read and had lots of interesting stories.

the editorial team has just changed...i think for the better.

RVFR · 10-02-2009, 02:35 PM

OMG, Larry is at it again.. now where's my issue hiding??

Richard Thompson · 10-02-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVFR

OMG, Larry is at it again.. now where's my issue hiding??

hahahahah...i knew it wouldnt be long before you sniffed this one out...

your issue is on the way...

RVFR · 10-02-2009, 02:50 PM

^ is good my friend, good things take time, only question is how much..LOL sniff sniff..

Richard Thompson · 10-02-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVFR

^ is good my friend, good things take time, only question is how much..LOL sniff sniff..

its 'Gratis' brother.....part of your 'recovery plan'...LOL

02 VFR Rider · 10-02-2009, 02:56 PM

I see you guys have an inside line on this
if anyone can post rest of story, I would really like to read it.

thanks

Richard Thompson · 10-02-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02 VFR Rider

I see you guys have an inside line on this
if anyone can post rest of story, I would really like to read it.

thanks

OK, i'll see what i can do. i can scan the pages(INCUDING THE RACE BIKES FOR THE STREET) and post it up.
i'll have to do it tomorrow at work tho.

will add it to this thread if it works out so stay posted.

02 VFR Rider · 10-02-2009, 03:06 PM

thanks and looking forward to it.

Richard Thompson · 10-07-2009, 10:34 PM

Ok....here we go with the full article as requested...

Front cover

page 1

page 2

page 3

page 4

page 5

page 6

page 7

last page

if you need it any bigger, PM me with an email addy and i will send it to you direct.

cheers

RT

CandyRedRC46 · 10-08-2009, 02:53 AM

that was posted by busy little shop. theyre a member here too...

Sippy · 10-08-2009, 07:10 AM

I don't understand why the magazine bothers to compare a stock RSV4 to a race tuned RC45? I wonder how much the race upgrades costs on that bike? Not taking away anything from the RC45, I would bet you could take that RSV4 and spend 1/2 the amount on parts and out perform the RC45 if you wanna compare apples to apples.

02 VFR Rider · 10-08-2009, 08:51 AM

LOL they list the prices $ 9,000.00 just for the front end.
but nice to know that an old honda, even if you have to put big $$$$ into it ( it should have been closer to kit form stock IMO ) can rip it up against the new tech bikes.

goinphaster · 11-04-2009, 11:43 AM

Just saw the RSV4 in person and I have to say- Yummy! when I transfer back to the states and Honda has yet to build a spec V4- I'm going Aprillia! The Ohlins look the bussiness too.

havcar · 11-04-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sippy

I don't understand why the magazine bothers to compare a stock RSV4 to a race tuned RC45? I wonder how much the race upgrades costs on that bike? Not taking away anything from the RC45, I would bet you could take that RSV4 and spend 1/2 the amount on parts and out perform the RC45 if you wanna compare apples to apples.

I would say that a race outfitted RVF is apple to apple with an RSV4 as the newest RVF is 10 years older and was designed 15 years ago. Let's face it the RVF had some room to improve upon while the RSV4 comes stock with just about everything a growing boy needs.

drewl · 11-04-2009, 12:25 PM

I have much respect for the RSV4. It is cool to see them side by side. How fun would it be to own both?

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Richard Thompson Kiwi RWB Join Date: Apr 2008 Last Online: 11-19-2009 04:53 PM Location: Huntington Park, Auckland, My Ride: 2007 RWB VFR 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 651 Thanks: 49 Thanked 45 Times in 41 Posts	your right, its missing pages 078 & 079.(plus an extra page on 084 which is a side bar to the story 'race...bikes for the road'). i have that issue, its from PB issue August 2009. infact the whole issue was a rreally good read and had lots of interesting stories. the editorial team has just changed...i think for the better. __________________ Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. that way, when you judge him, your a mile further away and you have his shoes...

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02 VFR Rider Uber Guru Join Date: Jan 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 03:03 PM Location: MA My Ride: 02 RC 46 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 141 Thanked 83 Times in 76 Posts	I see you guys have an inside line on this if anyone can post rest of story, I would really like to read it. thanks __________________ Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion ZG dbl bbl, semi gutted stock exhust " The Chip " power mod, 19mm tail riser and cool red grips

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Richard Thompson Kiwi RWB Join Date: Apr 2008 Last Online: 11-19-2009 04:53 PM Location: Huntington Park, Auckland, My Ride: 2007 RWB VFR 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 651 Thanks: 49 Thanked 45 Times in 41 Posts	Ok....here we go with the full article as requested... Front cover page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 last page if you need it any bigger, PM me with an email addy and i will send it to you direct. cheers RT __________________ Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. that way, when you judge him, your a mile further away and you have his shoes...

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Sippy Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 11-08-2009 08:07 AM Location: Kitchener, Ontario My Ride: 2006 VFR800a 2004 VTX1300C(SOLD) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 30 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't understand why the magazine bothers to compare a stock RSV4 to a race tuned RC45? I wonder how much the race upgrades costs on that bike? Not taking away anything from the RC45, I would bet you could take that RSV4 and spend 1/2 the amount on parts and out perform the RC45 if you wanna compare apples to apples. __________________ 2006 VFR800a, Pearl White: Remus Ti exhaust, PCIII, Throttle Meister, Pazzo Shorty levers, K&N, Flapper mod, -1 front, Kappa side bags, Michelin Road Pilot 2, Autocom

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