Aprilia RSV Mille R Reviews

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Aprilia RSV Mille R
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Average Ratings for Aprilia RSV Mille R

  • Build quality4.2 stars
  • Reliability4.2 stars
  • Value for Money4.5 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.1 stars
  • Overall Rating4.3 stars

11 Reviews For Aprilia RSV Mille R

  • Guest 15th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Ok I have a 2004 RSV Factory and it's fantastic but not without its faults..first and most anoying is neutral, you can only select it by going into second and dabbing your foot on the lever. then if you want a bike with a rear brake then this bike is not for you because it never works even when it gets bled by the dealer. If you let the battery run out of charge completely the odometer might reset to zero so beware low mileage bikes (check the mot) the clips on the hoses corrode and it stalls sometimes at low speed when you pull the clutch in. at slow speeds round town the clutch is very heavy but hey its a sports bike. parts are not easy to get hold of and are expensive so is servicing but mine has been very reliable with its rotax engine developing 130 bhp with akrapovic cans and a power commander with a live remap from jordan bikes leeds. Now for the good bit..I have recently had it on the track (Cadwell) and it is stunning...the brembo's stop it harder than you can hold yourself back and hardly fade even with loads of abuse..the drive out of corners is great and for a big bike it flicks and turns in really fast maintaining its line and filling you with confidence...Best looking bike since the 916 but i'm getting overtaken by 180 BHP GSXRs on the straights now so i'm saving for an RSV4

  • Un4givN 17th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    So far Murzy was right on the ball i have a Aprilia RSV Mille R and it does exactly what he said it leaks small amount of rad fluid from the top clamp when bike starts in cold temperature, and sprays it allover your right fearing minor problem to fix get new more powerful clamps, as for the battery once you get an automatic charger for it like 40$ does all the work for you everything else on the bike is awesome had it out to 252km/hr no vibration no shake awesome and i weigh only 140pounds all i ...

  • murzy Rank: Lance Corporal 16th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've owned or ridden a series of modern bikes over the last 20 years. CG125, CB500, R1, Triumph 955i, Thundercat, GSX-R, SL1000 (Falco) and get on with the Mille the best (I'm 6ft 4 and 14 stone).
    My current bike is a 2006 base model (not the factory). I've owned it for 2 years (since new) and I think it has been very reliable. It is a great bike but not without it's flaws so let's start with those first. The battery does not like winter and needs regular charging or riding. First gear is very ...

  • Davos69 5th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    After owning 7 sports bikes in a row which includes 3 fireblades 2 x zx750r this bike felt pretty weird the way the power comes in is mental, first gear is very tall but once you get into it they go like stink, changing front cog to 14 tooth is a must. Wheelies at the drop of a hat. The guy who says this bike doesn ' t handle. Just plain wrong. It handles better than all my blades the zxr hands down. Ok they do have the odd teething problems with low battery start ups but if you keep the bike on ...

  • HonarySwede Rank: Corporal 30th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    If you think of the MV and 1048 as classic Italian super models this is one of those gorgeous full bodied beauties who appear on the Italian Games Show's for no good reason than to look good. They are a good bit bigger and a good bit less subtle than the Super Models, but you also know that they will be a lot more fun to live with!
    Which is what makes the RSV factory so good; it's noisy, handles well with a planted feel in the bends that builds your confidence. Needs big positive input on the tu ...

  • ams67 22nd Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Great torque, nice design, great handling (if you knows how a VTwin works), great breaks.
    I had an RSV before. I sold it to buy a Jap (ZX10). Six months later I bought it back. I love this bike. No more Japs...

  • hoermi 14th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Perfect bike for experienced drivers, who don't intend to fall off! Great sports bike! Marvelous handling. Leightweigted and easy to go fast.

  • guxy 17th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    The front brakes on the standard rsv (not rsvr) are really hard to judge whats going on beneath you because of the lack of feel in the lever, the back brake should NEVER of passed health and safety! It is so short there is not enough leverage to get any thing out of it and your foot also catchs the actual arm of the rear brake lever stopping you from pressing it sometimes!
    The bike just point blank refuses to turn in to a bend and anyone that tells you these bikes handle are talking rubbish...
    I ...

  • RSV R owner 23rd Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    V twin sounds awesome on full chat and roll off. The torque takes quite a bit of getting used too! The bad boy want's to wheelie like a madman so make sure you get used to not cranking ya right hand as you could be looking at the sky more than the road. Would highly recomend cans as this releases more ponies and switching the ecu to map 2 helps the fuelling.
    Loads of toys including the rev limit option (changing where the red led flashes) is sublime to show ya mates and set for the roads your wi ...

  • Stephen Robbie 17th Nov 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    A bike you can love - Perhaps a little less so than its predecessors?
    Buying used should not be a problem - Try to find one already equipped with an alarm and as many, tasteful extras as you can.
    'Factory' models are not worth the extra, unless you do track days.
    Recommend loosing a tooth (16-15) on the front sprocket: it makes for a more pleasant ride.
    The 'R' lacks a steering damper - under full power, on less even surfaces mine shakes its head like a 'Quo' fan. Otherwise fine.
    04' lacks ...

  • Alex Angelico Rank: Lance Corporal 2nd Dec 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've had 2 Aprilias , This RSVR is a fantastic bike ,but with a little after market work on performance changes it's amazing how this bike & engine package realy goes. I love the torque & the ridability of this machine.
    If you buy one you will only smile all the time.
    By the way the girls like it to.