APRILIA RSV4 Review after 4,000 Miles 

I will agree that the aprilia community is amazing and one of the top allures of the bike : there has to be something right about a motorcycle that has a community filled with such legends who are helpful, excited and don't have a chip on their shoulder.

That was well done, thanks. I pulled the trigger last year and got the RSV4 RF LE#14. 1st LE sold in '18. I cannot rave enuff! This combination of parts makes a machine that makes me into a better, more confident, rider than I ever dreamed... yet could kill me in slightly miscalculated wrist twist... I honor her, I respect her... and that's love in my book.

Just bought a 2013 RSV4 Today, it's that beautiful yellow color. 💛 can't wait to get it all fixed up and ready for the road 🙌

You really shouldn't compare the rsv4 dry weight to wet weights and say the rsv4 is significantly lighter.

I have Evans waterless coolant in mine and it dropped engine temps drastically. Was a task, but I enjoy it even more. Honestly coming from a 2009 R1 the heat didn't bother me. That bike lit my ass on fire and cooked your right leg. Now just the engine heat sitting at a light on your right hand is a bother, but just go into N and sit back and its all good. I love it and honestly is the most enjoyable bike I have ever ridden.

Your (relatively) short video gave me the best, true impression of this bike that I've ever heard. Gonna jump on my GL1800 and head to to the Ape dealer and kick some tires, but probably a Tuono for commuter duty.

The sound is absolutely insane. Agreed.

Love my 16’RR - I agree with everything you said. The heat is only a bit of an issue in heavy traffic and finding neutral can be funny sometimes. Good video.

Couldn’t agree with you more. I have the 2017 RF and I can’t stop gazing at it when I open and close the garage door...lol. When you ride, the bike makes you feel like a rock star. Keep the videos up, they’re great!

We ARE bad asses riding this bike. I love it!

I'm the cat rolling DOWN his window when this thing pulls up near me at a light. Rode one of these today, totally badass bike with the best sound ever.

Great review!!! I've had my 2016 RSV4 RF for about a year and a half now and absolutely love it. The sound..............epic. The design.............epic. The performance................epic. I've owned bikes since 1986.......everything.......GSXR, CBR, Ducati, ZX7...on and on........this bike is the best by a long shot.

Agree completely. I absolutely love mine, it's such a fantastic bike. I've ridden the new R1 and BMW S1000RR, and I prefer the Aprilia. They are all great bikes, but the Aprilia has that exotica feel, the lusty V4, pure Italian sexiness

One thing I was surprised by with this bike when I rode it today was how tall the seat is. I’m 6’2” and I was barely able to flat foot the bike at a stop. That’s the first time that’s ever happened to me on a sport bike. Still, I found The bike to be pretty comfortable for what it is and the performance is just mind-boggling. Granted my current bike is a 2013 ZX6R but I can’t imagine there are many other bikes that are faster than this thing.

Love your bike 🏍 what Ducati did you ride that was so uncomfortable? Thanks for another great review video

Great Vid !!! LOVE MY RSV4 2016 RR with SC project full titanium exhaust :)

This is probably my dream bike

That is an amazing looking motorbike. I just purchased a Dorsoduro. It is my first Aprilia. It is a really fun machine. I'd love to experience an RSV4.

True, this bike makes you feel like a bad ass. I love mine

Had many bikes, my 2016 Tuono 1100 is alltime favorite!

My dream bike !!! We want more video !

yea buddy,,i have my first 2013 rsv4 and i love this bike ,,rides nice,,brutal sound,,i really like the design and power!!

You just compared wet weights to the aprilia dry weight. I own a 2016 rsv4 and will be the first to admit those weight numbers are off

I have a 2016 RSV4 RF, which I got in August 2015. Made some changes, but the one I highly recommend to you is the Brembo master cylinder. Unbelievably nice progressive feel on the already excellent brakes. I put on the matching (for looks) clutch lever as well. It'll be the best thing you do to this bike, trust me.

Yeah man great review,I just purchased 2016 tuono rr,traded my 2016 speed triple,should be picking up next week,

I honestly just want a single swing arm on a RSV4 But for a standard swing it looks 😍

"Makes you feel like a bad ass riding it" sooo true 😀✌

391lbs dry weight 448 lbs wet weight

I love my 2016 rf its amazing

That bike is indeed a unique looking bike. Really like the looks and sound of it. I owned a 636 but still rsv4 is my dream bike aside from zx10r. Not to mention I'm a kawasaki bike fan but that v4 sound pretty amazing.

Gorgeous bike 🏍👍🏻

The bikes awesome.. it has that orgasmic shout ... May b smeday ... However, what's your helmet setup, I m very interested in that for now. Do share. N happy riding !

RIVERSIDE! lol haven't seen those parts in a few years, don't miss the traffic light cams thou. Nice choice on the bike, I got my back in April, looked at it for a year before I actually bought it

cool video. this should be my next purchase. wouldn't change the paint scheme though eh 😉 ??

Seriously start to love this bike, sounds epic! Best v4 sound i ever heard. Btw, having hard time here to choose my first superbike, R1,H2,duc, and now thissss

Sick vid. Keep up the good content n honesty. I would love to hear the story of how o e day u didnt really think you'd get one n next day you had one parked in your garage. 👍 ride safe brother.#bikelife👌

I have to say that I agree with him when he said it's a comfortable bike. I traded my 09' 600rr for a 17' rf, and the day after I bought it I left for a week long trip and put over 1800 miles on the bike, and I actually wasn't that sore by the end of it. And now day rides are a breeze lol Good video!

@motopilot I agree with EVERYTHING you’ve said here, as usual. One thing I’m glad you mentioned, although there isn’t really a “fix”, is the engine heat. So my bike heats up FAST. In “traffic” and red-light driving she runs around 220s. Now I don’t necessarily have a problem with the heat off the engine, I mean, as a Soldier I’ve made my living in lands that just stay 120s for no reason... but that’s another story. So I took the RSV4 on a “Toy Run” here in town. 3,000 bikes showed. I had to “quit” half way through because the bike jumped up into the 230s ... and the slow, clutch heavy 1st gear type parade run was TOO much for my guy. I had to sit for 30min in the side of the road until she cooled enough to start back up and then take the interstate to the end / meeting point and pump some air through her. I went back to the dealer (I used my discount and ordered some CRG Shorty Black/red brake and clutch levers, and the T-Rex frame sliders) and talked to their lead mech (he has the 2016 RSV4 RF). Sadly, because it wasn’t really a “fix”, he told me that getting that hot is normal. He explained to me this is a high performing RACE bike, and it isn’t designed to just put around lol. He actually said don’t even let it idle. When you shut it off, shut it off, don’t let it run or anything. Of course I’m still riding mine DAILY, but he told me to use caution and again reminded me: it’s built for racing, not groceries. So it’s gonna get too hot if you aren’t pumping air through it. Just thought I’d share! Thanks for the amazing video!

Very nice bike my friend.

MP That is Brockton Arcade... Not really DT Riverside! DT Riverside is more towards Mission Inn and University!

I love my 2016 RSV4 RF. Dream bike no doubt. I always get asked what it is, not many know what it is. The ones that do always say they're jealous and how cool it is those people know what it is about. Very rare bikes I'm lucky to have a big dealer 15 minutes away for parts and maintenance makes it easier but I have had no problems. I still love my CBR600RR but I would rather ride my RF. It's not the lightest but it has tons of power and power all over the rev range as well as it truthfully is just as nimble in the twisties as my CBR600RR and they're very flickable. Seat height is a little taller than a 600 but parked next to my 600RR it looks almost the same size but its a litre bike lol. fucking crazy.

I owned a S1kRR before my rsv4, Although I loved my S1k. The Rsv4 is so much better in every way. The sound, the handling.

Loved your video this was my first video of yours , also a quick question is this bike reliable(unlike most European bikes) like Japanese bikes ? Personally i just love rsv4

Ok ok. Im sold!!!

hey mate nice vid also I liked the bike can I ask how tall are you ??? i have trouble with sportbikes because I'm a tall guy and don't fit on most of em :(

I want one now 😎

Everywhere I go they take pics of my rf Especially gas stations, Its so cool experience that.My other bike is gsxr 1000

Great video. I have a 2016 RSV4 as well and love it. With respect to the weight tho, it appears you're comparing Aprilia's dry weight to Yamaha and Kawasaki's wet weights. Gotta be careful when comparing apples to oranges.

What about comfort? I had a GSXR before it was incredibly easy to ride for long distances. I use to ride to work 1 hour 40 mins one way and then back. Is the Rsv4 tough on the back legs wrists or is it comfortable like the suzukhi gsxr

Also how tall are you bro? I'm 6'3" but I still want a RSV4

I want this bike. The only problem is I don’t even want to imagine maintenance costs. It’s not bad fixing stuff on my r6. But fixing anything on this might scare the shit outta me lol

Still about that S1000 life. But the Aprilia is always there in my mind

MV AGUSTA I have 14,000 miles on my 800 dragster rr zero problems and a saddle sore 1000 under my belt.

Lmao no bro, your bike weighs 458 lbs with all fluids. It’s the heaviest super bike. Funny you mention wet weight for the other bikes but dry wight for yours hahaha

MP - Update....went to AF1 Racing in Austin this weekend. They had just sold the RSV4 RF demo so I wound up riding the Tuono Factory bike. Holy $@#t man. I think I may go that route as the 2017 Tuono has a nice pillion seat and the wife is with me more than not and the pax seat on the RSV4 is a joke. They did say they could easily take the subframe off the Tuono and mount it to the RSV4 so that she'd have a real seat to sit on but I think the Tuono is just fine for me. The demo had a Yosh slip on and the sound was amazing. Considering the price for a full exhaust, I think that'll be more than fine. Everyone turned their head and what you describe is on point in regards to how you feel riding down the street. They're offering great pricing on remaining 2017's as well so this is a great time to buy. We just have to figure out what bike or bikes we currently own that we want to trade in to get it. I'm so stoked!

Dude. You didn’t mention cost of maintenance, dealing with European customer service getting parts shipped to the states, how long it takes to get the bike fixed. Overall turn around time in comparison to your GSXR.

My cbr1000rr only weighs at 418, but I love your bike, almost got one but got my cb r with only 6800. So that is what I bought.

Has ur motor been reliable so far?

Love that bike. How’s the maintenance and finding shops to work on Italian bikes?

This bike is sexy as hell, I've always been a Honda man but Ducati and Aprilla make some really nice bikes those Italians know how to make bikes.👌👌👌👌👌👌

Considering the slim width of these bad boys, I suppose it handles much like 600cc bike huh

I lived in Redondo Beach and used to ride the snake...to bad we didn’t ride together Motopilot.

I'm an Aprilia fanboy but your comparison of weight is way off "Because of the V4, etc.." was your comment. You were comparing the RSV4 dry weight to the R1 wet weight. Not a fair comparison. It's actually heavier than the R1 (458 wet vs 443). Just want to keep things honest here.

Sounds like it needs fixed... But the brand is cool... Nice video...

Good info MP. I don’t know much about Aprilia except Italian made. I hope you give a close idea of the price tag. Exotic bike, exotic price. I mean compared to the price of an R1M or H2. Be safe man. ☮️

Love the bike but damn that helmet With alt the equipment mounted, is a Real life ant man 😉😅

Whats that helmet setup? Awesome

What brand of helmet is that? Love that helmet

Haha, Rev Bombing the popo at around the 6:05 mark, you funny!!!

I am looking at purchasing a 2013 rsv4and am concerned about mechanical issues. Seeing how you are quite informed on this model what things should I be concerned with ? thanks

Not sure how many changes if any were made from the 2015 model to the 2016 model, but I looked at a 2015 model today and that bike weighed more than my 2006 GSXR 1000. It was nowhere close to being as comfortable as my GSXR is either but even after complaing about the riding position, weight, and cost ($11,300 with 4,400 miles on it) I still want the damn thing😕 Going back up there on Tuesday to negotiate.

I have a 2012, love it. Wish I never bought it. Parts take FOREVER to come in, I’m talking I haven’t been able to ride in 8MONTHS!! Because of a timing chain tensioner. Also be prepared to pay roughly $1500 every 12k miles for valve adjustments. Places that work on them are few and far between. And as expensive as can be. A valve adjustment on a Japanese bike is 300-600. Aprilia is 1200-1500… insurance is outrageous. And pretty much anything that isn’t bolt on that has to be worked on has to go to a shop because it requires special tools… that are priced outrageously. It’s the most fun bike I’ve ever owned, best looking and by far the best sounding, videos will never do it justice, nothing on the world sounds like these things. if you’re thinking about getting one I hope your pockets are deeper than mine.

Aprilias are badass. The Tuono is the model I wanna try. What do ya think about Ducati jumping on the V4 wagon?

Try water wetter and distilled water runs cooler

What The Fuck Man! You drove past my house and Haven't seen you not one time in my area lol 2:44 (right hand side in the gated community) One day man one day hahaha great content keep it up. Your one of my favorite riders on RU-vid its a bonus because your from my area 😎

how much do you weight dry?

391 is the dry weight the weight you listed for the r1 and zx6 is the wet weight of those bikes

If you come from a 954 fire blade its no big deal. They where quite the cookers

@Moto Pilot this was a fanboy review. You never talked about maintenance or services (how often and prices) you never talked about recalls, factory defects or check engine lights. I'm considering of buying one but I know european bikes can be a little finicky and I would love to know things like this before I buy one. It would be nice if you did a "long term review" of the bike addressing this things. Other than that keep up the good work, love the look and sound of your bike!

when can I ride it??

My 07 gsxr 600 did the 200-220 heat at slow speeds or stopped.

Its 450 lbs wet weight the 2018. The 2017 cbr1000rr is like 20lbs lighter. And almost -20hp ha. Rsv4 or v4r? Get both maybe haha

I agreed 1000% 😉 I have 2 😆

Which windshield do you use? I would love to get the same thing.

what about the seat height ?is it good for short rider like 5'7????

The Aprilla is a 2005 Moto GP BIKE ! Design by Max Biaggi world class MOTO GP rider ! It’s harder to ride then say the Honda CBR 1000rr You have to be on top of your game to get the most out of it !

Yamaha R1m 430lbs. These are both wet weights.

the cameras on your helmet are worth more than your helmet :D

sure is a nice bike but at the price point the Tuono V4 is the one to buy

Just want to point out that the bike weighs like 460 lbs, you ride a 1000cc but can't tell the difference between wet and dry weights?!

I plan to buy this bike, my height just about 5'8 and 33 inseam will it fit?

Hi..how u doing.. I have a question regarding the riding position, I used to have DUCATI panigale 1299, the angle was very sharp cause alot of pressure on hand palm and the gas tank hurts my " nuts" so..how is it on the Aprilia RSV4? Cause I'm planning to buy Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017 Thanks

We get it, you are a Aprilia fan boy.

Don’t hate ducati from bad comfort then years ago. My 959 with comfort seat is like pillow

RSV4 RR Dry weight is 401 lbs, same as the ZX6R. The R1M dry weight is 419lbs. (Electronic Ohlins suspension and advanced rider aids mean more weight.)

That is literally the HEAVIEST liter bike LOL, More like 460+ haha your using wet-weights for other bikes, all the bikes mentioned are actually significantly lighter! I respect your review but for when your posting a video you really got get the stats straight...

I'll take your offer to ride your bike. I'll meet you at Malcom Smith.

I have owned 3 aprilia in the last 12 years. no one had a clue where it came from. I will sell my S1000rr next year for an rsv4 or tuono

That looks like Indiana Ave.

She’s a heavy bike, but feels light when riding.