aprilia RSV4

z06boy · 11-02-2009, 11:34 AM

I like it but if I was considering that type of a bike I would probably get a Duc 1198 instead.

fnfalman · 11-03-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I like it but if I was considering that type of a bike I would probably get a Duc 1198 instead.

Well, Aprilia tend to be geared towards the more discerned riders...

z06boy · 11-03-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fnfalman

Well, Aprilia tend to be geared towards the more discerned riders...

Yeah well I'd have to ride them both since I've only ridden a Duc and really like the looks of the Duc better and have always liked them since the 916 came out.

I didn't say anything negative about the Aprilia...just that I lean more toward the Duc for MY $$.

Adeptus_Minor · 11-03-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

really like the looks of the Duc better and have always liked them since the 916 came out.
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Well, if we're talking 916/996/998 vs. Aprilia, I'd take the Ducati. Back then it looked like a Ducati and nothing else did.
The new Japanized Ducatis... not so much.
Aprilias still look like Aprilias, and while they might not always be the most handsome bikes out there, they get full marks for maintaining their distinctive styling cues.

marko138 · 11-03-2009, 08:19 PM

I've never been super wild about the 1098 looks. I think I'd take the RSV4 Factory over the 1098. That being said, I'd take a 999S over both. I love that bike...and I'm not sure why.

Dave · 11-03-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Well, if we're talking 916/996/998 vs. Aprilia, I'd take the Ducati. Back then it looked like a Ducati and nothing else did.
The new Japanized Ducatis... not so much.
Aprilias still look like Aprilias, and while they might not always be the most handsome bikes out there, they get full marks for maintaining their distinctive styling cues.

im trying to figure where you get japanized out of the 10/1198. i also can't understand why thats supposed to be a bad thing.

Phenix_Rider · 11-03-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

im trying to figure where you get japanized out of the 10/1198. i also can't understand why thats supposed to be a bad thing.

If anything, the Ape looks more like the latest generation of Japanese bikes. The Ducati still has smooth, flowing lines. I'll never love the fish face, but I will never like the new angular anime\cell-shaded styling either.

Adeptus_Minor · 11-04-2009, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

im trying to figure where you get japanized out of the 10/1198. i also can't understand why thats supposed to be a bad thing.

Just my opinion... has been since they went to this latest style.
And why it's a "bad" thing... well, it's not "bad", but Italian bikes are supposed to have their own look.
The current look (once again, in my opinion) borrows too much from current and previous YamaKawaHonzuki designs. It is nowhere near as distinctive as previous generations.
(916/996/998 etc)

z06boy · 11-04-2009, 08:42 AM

Just to be clear...I do like the RSV4 and I would want to ride it and the 1198 to make a final decision IF I was going to buy an Italian bike BUT at this point I do lean toward the Duc.

The only Duc I've ever ridden was a 2005 999R and I've never ridden an Aprilia.

karl_1052 · 11-04-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Just my opinion... has been since they went to this latest style.
And why it's a "bad" thing... well, it's not "bad", but Italian bikes are supposed to have their own look.
The current look (once again, in my opinion) borrows too much from current and previous YamaKawaHonzuki designs. It is nowhere near as distinctive as previous generations.
(916/996/998 etc)

916 was japanezeed.

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11-02-2009, 11:34 AM	#1
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I like it but if I was considering that type of a bike I would probably get a Duc 1198 instead.

11-04-2009, 08:42 AM	#9
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Just to be clear...I do like the RSV4 and I would want to ride it and the 1198 to make a final decision IF I was going to buy an Italian bike BUT at this point I do lean toward the Duc. The only Duc I've ever ridden was a 2005 999R and I've never ridden an Aprilia.