RSV4 sighting.

[nomo]

Those of you craving this latest sbk jewel should be able to get a deal soon . It's a buyer's market , especially for the higher end models .

[Old Baldy]

It doesn't do anything for me. Ugly as hell (well OK, this is a personal opinion, I agree), and it SURELY doesn't fit my long 34-35" inseam any better than the Mille Factory used to.

Nah, give me a nice, torquey, powerful, COMFY, 1098R any day. It's a Cadillac in comparison to the Aprilias, for my long legs.

[hank]

It sure looks R6 sized, and seat to bars reach is about the same as the R6 as well, however, the actual specs are a more reliable source for info about the size of the bike...

Comparing the chassis specs between the RSV4 and the old RSVR:
-wheelbase is 1420mm on the V4 and 1410 on the V2
-overall length is 2040mm on the V4 and 2025 on the V2
-seat height is 847mm on the V4 and 820 on the V2

As it is (unfortunately) the current bike-of-the-moment, there are waiting lists at the dealers. Wait a year or so and they should be available. Also, as with all other Italian bikes, the resale value sucks, so in about 2 years a used one would be well worth the wait.

[Old Baldy]

Originally Posted by hank

It sure looks R6 sized, and seat to bars reach is about the same as the R6 as well, however, the actual specs are a more reliable source for info about the size of the bike...

Comparing the chassis specs between the RSV4 and the old RSVR:
-wheelbase is 1420mm on the V4 and 1410 on the V2
-overall length is 2040mm on the V4 and 2025 on the V2
-seat height is 847mm on the V4 and 820 on the V2

As it is (unfortunately) the current bike-of-the-moment, there are waiting lists at the dealers. Wait a year or so and they should be available. Also, as with all other Italian bikes, the resale value sucks, so in about 2 years a used one would be well worth the wait.

For me, it's always the critical seat-to-peg distance that results in major fitment issues. The Mille was incredibly short. Maximum 30 minutes riding for me, then I need to get off.....but I can ride all day long on the bad old 996, because my legs aren't wrapped around my ears.

[Busy Little Shop]

Originally Posted by Old Baldy

For me, it's always the critical seat-to-peg distance that results in major fitment issues.

That is critical... for a tall rider to fit the bike of their dreams custom
machine rear sets are a must... it's a service that I offer at the BLS...