This 1100 Factory is absolute gold!! I ride a 19 RSV4 RR and simply cannot sing enough praise about it its an absolutely awesome bike with the best soundtrack of any bike 😍. Aesthetically imo it’s ageing very gracefully as imo it’s still a very beautiful bike and with these little tweaks that Aprilia have done with this 1100 Factory it’s kept the bike right up there with it’s competitors so very well done Aprilia 👏👏 Adam 🇬🇧
I LOVE IT! MC Commute rocks, fellas. Thanks for the ride and review. Race direction to rider communication is a subject of discussion in motogp these days. Not really a fan of it because riding is subconscious for me. And so is virtual riding from the couch via videos such as these. I like all the info, but would enjoy a couple of laps with just the moto doing the talking. Appreciate your work, Mr. Gilbert. Thanks.
Stopped riding in 2015, having owned an Aprilia RSV1000 Factory (V-Twin) and an RSV4R. I've loved Aprilia since I was in high school. I'd love to own this RSV4 1100, 😍😍😍
It still looks amazing, but I agree. I recently bought a new bike and while shopping, LED lighting was a must. They are just so much more effective (and visible to other road users!) than halogen.
@@tracebritt8794 i will honestly have to ride one, but i find it hard to believe i'll like it more than a xb12s! hopefully we see more models. shame the Bronx was cancelled, really wanted to ride one of those as well
@@Fearless154 Absolutely! That's what makes motorcycling so fun - variety! Once your skills are sufficient though there is nothing like a good sport bike to discover what you can do on 2 wheels! You'll either love it or scare the sh*t outta yourself 8-O
@Event Horizons You're way too optimistic if you think combustion engines will be gone in just 20 years. Even if the technology was perfect it'll much longer than 20 years to replace each car and gas station for an electric one. Let's not mention the fact that you can't just remove the oil trade market which one of the biggest markets in the world without suffering major damage to the economy, it'll be a very slow process. Until we have oil combustion engines and electric motors will co-exist.
Thanks for the review. Strong, unbiased insights, stunning bike, and great to watch how it should be done! Makes me want to hit the track again right now!!
Such an awesome place and bike! Absolutely a dream ride. I do think that the RSV4 and Tuono V4 should be getting the 660 front ends in the coming year or two. I am REALLY interested in seeing the 660's come out, hopefully you get to ride them sometime soon!
@CJCashMoneyIMVU if it doenst look good to u now then u never liked it in the first place? Lamborghini Aventador looks good to me and its 10 yrs old. Eurofighter tycoon stil looks awesome and thats nearly 20 yrs old. But if u dont like it don't buy one 👍🏾
@CJCashMoneyIMVU owned a s1000r but didn't like it so sold it. Only bmw bike iv owned. Dont have a clue what ur going on about referring me as a bmw guy. But I prefer Italian bikes. Only Japanese bike I like is my zh2. Prefer German cars to German bikes
Nice review Michael! I was more interested on how far your zip tie was going to travel at the end of your video with the electronic setting. Looks like it did hit the limit.
Another fantastic video! My only question is “What was your speed range?” I could not read the display due to the vibration. You have mastered the art if you can talk so calmly while screaming around the track.
Nice vid, I would like to see a review of the shiver 900 it seems to me the best value for money naked for it's class, at least for the EU market. Great engine, fully adjustable suspension, ride by wire throttle, color tft screen with connectivity and great brakes while cheaper than mt-09 , cb650r , street triple , Duke 790
Hey it's a typical commute for a racer! Great review while riding, I own the 2019 model and have been curious as to how much better the electronic suspension would be on this.
I have a 28-29” inseam and sometimes struggle to maneuver at slow speeds. Have been practicing the one foot stops and feel it is an improvement over 2 feet down. (After 50 years of riding.)
Shelton, WA. 2 hours south of Seattle. My favorite local track. Ride it every chance I get. Lots of elevation change and sharp turns, very easy to crash ;)
I think if they finally do projector lights but inside the same headlights, get rid of the middle light and do an LED strip for running lights below the lights or something like that the front end would be just perfect. It already looks beautiful but APPEARS to be outdated because of halogen lights
Sure you know the way to work? Seem to be going round in circles. Anyway - looks - LEDs would be great, it does look 10 yo, but it's attractive and will be considered classic. And all the better for the toned down color scheme.
Iv always loved the design of this. They just make it look better and better. Id say its better looking than the latest panigale R thing with winglets. That thing is ugly now. I just couldn't love with my rsv4rr so sold it and got the tuono better suits me. I love the design. Such an epic bike. Id be gutted if they face-lift it and turned it ugly and Japanese bike looking.
I thought the point of MC Commute was to you know, commute with the bike, unlike your regular run-of-the-mill review. This is just a regular run-of-the-mill review.
Soo much technology on the Aprillia but the "backwards" made new "old" GIXXER 1000 is still faster on track but always gets talked smack about being old. Make it make sense please
@@abymathew295 "outdated" it has better tech than the panigale and the r1m. The design is already beautiful. And they HAVE changed it. Look at the first gen rsv4 and today's rsv4 one after the other. The headlight is the ONLY thing that's the same. And ALL THAT for less than a brand new h2.
just want to point out the fact that he's overtaking with ease and able to narrate the video and talk through the features.
3 possible reasons: the bike is really good, the rider is really good, or both are really good.
@@Acetara well he races in the Moto America championship ...
@@faizalmohd9536 wait really? I had no idea!
@@faizalmohd9536 I did not know that. After further investigation, he took second in the Stock 1000 race the weekend before. Dude's legit!
And don't forget avoiding riders using the entire track or nearly high siding
Serious closing speed on those other riders while narrating the whole time. Wicked.
This 1100 Factory is absolute gold!! I ride a 19 RSV4 RR and simply cannot sing enough praise about it its an absolutely awesome bike with the best soundtrack of any bike 😍. Aesthetically imo it’s ageing very gracefully as imo it’s still a very beautiful bike and with these little tweaks that Aprilia have done with this 1100 Factory it’s kept the bike right up there with it’s competitors so very well done Aprilia 👏👏
Adam 🇬🇧
Thumbs up! Great video! You are a great rider! Love how you passed all those riders while chit chatting casually haha. More like this please!
Am I doing something wrong? My commute doesn't include a race track...
Maybe you should get a new place to work. :-)
Your calm tone is such a contrast to the pace you're carrying haha. I love it.
He is only riding at 60 percent speed for him
This is not an MC Commute, its a MC Track
Speak for yourself. Maybe you just need to change your commuting route. :-)
You're actually complaining about that?
It was great meeting Michael and talking to him at that event! Oh yeah and that bike is GOOOOOOOD!
I love this bike .
That's one epic MC Commute. Hope Adam does a mix of both track and normal rides as part of his mc commute.
Funny how he is clicking off lap times faster than anyone else but he is talking like he is going on a cruise for coffee....lol 👍🏻👍🏻
I LOVE IT! MC Commute rocks, fellas. Thanks for the ride and review. Race direction to rider communication is a subject of discussion in motogp these days. Not really a fan of it because riding is subconscious for me. And so is virtual riding from the couch via videos such as these. I like all the info, but would enjoy a couple of laps with just the moto doing the talking. Appreciate your work, Mr. Gilbert. Thanks.
This man is on another level. I swear i thought he was doing a voiceover while commenting on that bike!
Best riding commentary I’ve seen. So calm whilst very descriptive. Sound was great too 😎
Stopped riding in 2015, having owned an Aprilia RSV1000 Factory (V-Twin) and an RSV4R.
I've loved Aprilia since I was in high school. I'd love to own this RSV4 1100, 😍😍😍
Where’s Adam hopefully getting a haircut 😂😂
Nice! Thanks for the POV ride on track. For sure the Aprilia is one of the quickest and best sounding bikes available. Can’t wait for the RR review.
Another great review Michael!
Lights need a refresh.. don't know why they overlooked that
Because you don't need headlights on the track?
Limited budget, only Change what they NEED to change to be competitive, everything else is secondary at best.
It still looks amazing, but I agree. I recently bought a new bike and while shopping, LED lighting was a must. They are just so much more effective (and visible to other road users!) than halogen.
@@RustyVigero2005 makes sense
@@1MrBryn pretty sure the future led version will look even better 👍
Whoa did not realize he was THAT Michael Gilbert in MotoAmerica Stock 1000!
Considering how old the design is, they did an amazing styling job in this. It still looks gorgeous.
That's a dope bike man! Aprillia made a masterpiece and the paint scheme is not tacky.
Meanwhile America is making motorcycles that resemble old tractors.
no one buys America's sport bikes. Buell has been trying to do it right for years
@@tracebritt8794 i will honestly have to ride one, but i find it hard to believe i'll like it more than a xb12s! hopefully we see more models. shame the Bronx was cancelled, really wanted to ride one of those as well
Well not everyone sees the appeal of riding sports bikes. Some riders enjoy cruisers.
@@Fearless154 Absolutely! That's what makes motorcycling so fun - variety! Once your skills are sufficient though there is nothing like a good sport bike to discover what you can do on 2 wheels! You'll either love it or scare the sh*t outta yourself 8-O
@Event Horizons You're way too optimistic if you think combustion engines will be gone in just 20 years.
Even if the technology was perfect it'll much longer than 20 years to replace each car and gas station for an electric one.
Let's not mention the fact that you can't just remove the oil trade market which one of the biggest markets in the world without suffering major damage to the economy, it'll be a very slow process.
Until we have oil combustion engines and electric motors will co-exist.
Your review was awesome! And to add to it, being able to do it while on track is just great. I love the mix or commute and track.
Thanks for the review. Strong, unbiased insights, stunning bike, and great to watch how it should be done! Makes me want to hit the track again right now!!
Quality review 👌🏼
Such an awesome place and bike! Absolutely a dream ride. I do think that the RSV4 and Tuono V4 should be getting the 660 front ends in the coming year or two. I am REALLY interested in seeing the 660's come out, hopefully you get to ride them sometime soon!
awesome riding! Casually cruising slaying everyone. Makes those R6's look so wimpy when this thing just flies by without much stress...
where is the busa mc commute?
Love that bike, love that track. (Took my '08 Tuono there)
The front needs a refresh
Still looks good to me 👍🏾
@CJCashMoneyIMVU if it doenst look good to u now then u never liked it in the first place? Lamborghini Aventador looks good to me and its 10 yrs old. Eurofighter tycoon stil looks awesome and thats nearly 20 yrs old. But if u dont like it don't buy one 👍🏾
@CJCashMoneyIMVU don't tell ppl what to do......
Front doesn't need an update since you will only see the rear 99% of the time anyway. lol..
@CJCashMoneyIMVU owned a s1000r but didn't like it so sold it. Only bmw bike iv owned. Dont have a clue what ur going on about referring me as a bmw guy. But I prefer Italian bikes. Only Japanese bike I like is my zh2. Prefer German cars to German bikes
Now thats what we call a fun commute.
Owning one might be like having a two-wheeled Can-Am car in your garage. Good show Mr. Gilbert!
The ride at pace was superb. Felt almost like I was there, at least my heart was, haha
Great ride....Respect man!! like reading a recipe for kids you're that cool.
What a cool track! On a badass bike 🤘
Nice review Michael! I was more interested on how far your zip tie was going to travel at the end of your video with the electronic setting. Looks like it did hit the limit.
thats my favorite commute too! WooHoo!
...oh, watch out on the "checkers" lap at track days... some guys are still racing for that pit exit!! LoL!
1st time MC commute on a track
Another fantastic video! My only question is “What was your speed range?” I could not read the display due to the vibration. You have mastered the art if you can talk so calmly while screaming around the track.
Well he is a successful MotoAmerica racer so there's that...
Thanks for the review
I love how you kick those other motorcycle riders' asses when you're on the track. 5'7" guys always kick ass just like Bruce Lee.
Nice vid, I would like to see a review of the shiver 900 it seems to me the best value for money naked for it's class, at least for the EU market. Great engine, fully adjustable suspension, ride by wire throttle, color tft screen with connectivity and great brakes while cheaper than mt-09 , cb650r , street triple , Duke 790
Hey it's a typical commute for a racer! Great review while riding, I own the 2019 model and have been curious as to how much better the electronic suspension would be on this.
Awesome video!! Love how calm you stay while passing everybody. Curious how this compares to your full race bike?
THAT IS SOME MC COMMUTE!
But... but... how comfortable is it on the freeway? How bad is the engine heat in stop-and-go traffic?
Stop and go heat is nearly unbearable on hot days .🙄😍 But otherwise amazin bike
Thanks for the amazing perspective.
If you don't want 'Active' adjustments on track then just select 'Manual Track' settings instead, right?
Good review from a fellow short guy. What's your inseam though? And how difficult is it to get your feet on the ground at stops?
I have a 28-29” inseam and sometimes struggle to maneuver at slow speeds. Have been practicing the one foot stops and feel it is an improvement over 2 feet down. (After 50 years of riding.)
I think this bike is quite refined!
Bit of a pucker moment around 12:50, eh?
Someone never discovered the autoblip-downshift - dropped 3 gears, dumped the clutch
Always funny seeing people all geared out looking totally lost on the track, on a 30k motorcycle no less🤣
@@shanepacillo3552 good eye, that 3rd shift got him squirrely
@@bazonka1 🤣the smart guy is chiming in with no clue of the comment thread.
Quit drooling on yourself and pay attention, or just stfu🤣
@@henrysheppard3433 I deserved that. Should know better than to comment before watching. Deleted the offending comment.
Does it have a fuel gauge?
not until a tank/chassis redesign.
I wish my commute involved a race track. Where do you commute to? i need to change jobs.
Nice race track!
Good for motorcyclist.com adding Michael Gilbert. Good review.
Really awesome videos❤️❤️❤️❤️
don't they use hydraulic clutches on those bikes ?
Review the tuono please
What a beautiful track, where is this?
Shelton, WA. 2 hours south of Seattle. My favorite local track. Ride it every chance I get. Lots of elevation change and sharp turns, very easy to crash ;)
Aprilia, la migliore!
I'm impressed with his ability to remain calm and stay with a narrative while riding spiritedly. Fatso at around 12:53 almost took him out too...lol
Yeah sure but how's it stack up against a 2005 gsxr1000?
I think if they finally do projector lights but inside the same headlights, get rid of the middle light and do an LED strip for running lights below the lights or something like that the front end would be just perfect. It already looks beautiful but APPEARS to be outdated because of halogen lights
Just lights dude. They do their job. If u want led its a £30 job 👍🏾
As Tubes would say “She’s a Beauty!” Maintenance must cost an 🦾&🦿ps...not a “commute”
Very good bike!
This is the GTR 35 of the bike world.
Nice
Nice track
9:57 OMG
Is it loud enough with the stock pipe?
Sure you know the way to work? Seem to be going round in circles.
Anyway - looks - LEDs would be great, it does look 10 yo, but it's attractive and will be considered classic. And all the better for the toned down color scheme.
Iv always loved the design of this. They just make it look better and better. Id say its better looking than the latest panigale R thing with winglets. That thing is ugly now. I just couldn't love with my rsv4rr so sold it and got the tuono better suits me. I love the design. Such an epic bike. Id be gutted if they face-lift it and turned it ugly and Japanese bike looking.
I thought the point of MC Commute was to you know, commute with the bike, unlike your regular run-of-the-mill review. This is just a regular run-of-the-mill review.
Collected.
Super osm bike ❤️❤️❤️
Savage ❤️💨
Really wonder why aprilia don't win races in wsbk no more..
I wish it had a little more HP..
Fireblade-3R-SP-3- weeks until i go Supersonic!!!!
I’m seriously going to empty my 401k to buy one...
12:47 lol
Soo much technology on the Aprillia but the "backwards" made new "old" GIXXER 1000 is still faster on track but always gets talked smack about being old. Make it make sense please
@ubu 9 On Track the Gixxer is the best handling liter bike soo... Here in the UK the fastest track day riders are on gixxers sorry to spoil your ego
Still faster based on that idiotic youtube video? Give me a break
MC Commute on track? nooo
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heavy ? 390 lbs dry....
forget the winglets we want wings
After you warmed up the tires you smoked everyone
Winglets 18 kg not pounds.
12:49 that was another moto journalist? ..but noob ;) ;)
ANOTHER RSV4 WITH ANOTHER PAINT SCHEME...wooooow....😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Still the best vfm European bike in the whole world.
@@sivvinod3187 , true, but still its an outdated platform and tech...🤕🤕🤕🤕
@@abymathew295 why mess with perfection I guess the aprilia guys were thinking
@@joeyg29jgjg , its the same case for Land Cruiser as well...tbh they both are afraid of upgrading it..
@@abymathew295 "outdated" it has better tech than the panigale and the r1m. The design is already beautiful. And they HAVE changed it. Look at the first gen rsv4 and today's rsv4 one after the other. The headlight is the ONLY thing that's the same. And ALL THAT for less than a brand new h2.
Believe me, they are all incredibly insidious inclination.
I want a Yamaha R2, aka 2 liter superbike, and why not supercharge it too.
Fuck that huge muffler lol
every time, i get two commericals by youtube, i press dislike button,, end of story..
aprillia is not understanding that it’s the design that’s ugly
ehhh sorry but all those computers on that bike suck .... take note.
Slow ass bike !!!!!