Is The Aprilia RSV4 The World's Best Superbike? We test it on the road and racetrack! - Cycle News

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  • It's 2021, and like a young man who has diligently spent the past 12 years in the gym, the RSV4 has matured into a muscly, powerful beast of a motorcycle, yet it retains the charm, poise, and youthful good manners that endeared it so to the superbike riding fraternity when it came out way back in 2009.
    Available in the base $18,999 RSV4 with cast-aluminum wheels and conventionally adjusted Sachs suspension, and the $25,499 RSV4 Factory (complete with semi-active Ohlins suspension and forged aluminum wheels), this is unquestionably the finest superbike Aprilia has ever produced. Come for a spin as we head to Laguna Seca and Big Bear to give the new RSV4 a thrashing!
    Timestamps
    0:00: Intro
    2:54: Track
    9:00: Road intro
    9:17: Road test
    19:49: Conclusion
    Rennie wears:
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  • @luckyoleary9626
    @luckyoleary9626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review mate. The road ride was a great addition. Really rounds out the review for track and road use. Cheers.

  • @hipposnakeyo
    @hipposnakeyo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I stalled mine so many times when I first got it , probably more than my other bikes and cars combined lol

  • @daveo9844
    @daveo9844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta love a real world review. Thanks mate 🇦🇺

  • @tonyw3250
    @tonyw3250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice test mate

  • @matttorgersen9932
    @matttorgersen9932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review

  • @driveandsurvive
    @driveandsurvive ปีที่แล้ว

    It was impressive to see the pace you were pulling, heading up to Big Bear, while giving in-depth commentary. It looked like your divided attention led you into a couple of corners a bit hotter than you may have intended, but your skills are bang-on and you made it look easy, as you effortlessly brought it back on line. OK, sure it's an awesome bike and looking good on RSV4 is easier than on some others, but that aside you certainly have talent. Thanks for a great review.

  • @paulvanhout9695
    @paulvanhout9695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Outstanding review and quite an impressive motorbike. A bit too much for my skills and use but appreciate the evolution of the RSV4.

  • @user-hb6ms3mb4t
    @user-hb6ms3mb4t 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice review. Many thanks. G.

  • @jamest5149
    @jamest5149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review 👍

  • @MMPAspergerian
    @MMPAspergerian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Although I've never tested a RSV4, I'm going to say yes, it is the best superbike.
    I rode my buddy's 2019 Tuono and the hype is real. The stability and confidence in the turns is ethereal. It's like the chassis is saying to you, 'Is that all you got because I'm barely getting started?'
    It makes my moto2 765 seem unstable by comparison and it's unshakable in the turns.

  • @camthegoat7130
    @camthegoat7130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful piece of kit all around

  • @Lancebins1
    @Lancebins1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great review. I'd like one.

  • @MrInsanityPants
    @MrInsanityPants 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review mate, want the factory just for the lava red livery but $40k in Australia 😬

  • @lambethlongshanks4791
    @lambethlongshanks4791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Superb review, Rennie. I love the road riding and talking about the area. Adds depth and life to the review.
    First rate. 👍🏽

  • @jwalsh9283
    @jwalsh9283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you. Excellent review. End of summer here and riding season. So now thinking about bike for next year. Had not considered the RSV4 and want to get back to sports bikes. Been Ducati for last 15 years (current Multistrada 1260s) and various Red sports bikes before. Could you comfortably road ride this bike for 2 hours without incurring the usual back and wrists of a 90 year old? Thanks again 🤔

  • @axs7689
    @axs7689 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sold my 2014 Rsv4 and currently love and ride my Multistrada 1200. Deciding between the V4, V2 and another RSV4

  • @AcXr50
    @AcXr50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I want this bike in the 2014 factory plastics/color.

    • @beetleything1864
      @beetleything1864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 2014 looks the same 🤷‍♂️

    • @StigRossi
      @StigRossi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beetleything1864 no. the older bike had diff colours. 2021 Aprilias are that blue red colour

    • @beetleything1864
      @beetleything1864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StigRossi ah your right - i was thinking the Tuono - that's black and red...

  • @vincentvalerio915
    @vincentvalerio915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hopefully picking up mine next week. The base. Def can’t afford the Factory

  • @michaelj.kastner5165
    @michaelj.kastner5165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a stunning Video !!! Excellent, my Aprilla dealer is sketchy at best,Go Honda!!!

    • @elvulch
      @elvulch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honda? Never heard of it?

  • @matchuu-rang1690
    @matchuu-rang1690 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How was the quckshifter and autoblipper on the street vs. Track?

  • @TSC1TV
    @TSC1TV 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Big Bear is in my backyard sort of speak. The first place I rode my RSV4 to test out the handling was there.

  • @SuperAdobeFlash
    @SuperAdobeFlash 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Review. SoCal roads need a lot of work. Tax dollars being spent on wrong things

  • @beetleything1864
    @beetleything1864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought - oh its an Aussie review but dude is in California- good review. Nice bike. You could stick the factory in your own set up mode on the track. I think the adjustable suspension would be better for the road and easy to tweak.

    • @cyclenews
      @cyclenews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, we put the Factory in manual mode on the track and it was much better. On the road I think the electronic suspension is the way to go, but the base model at $7k less is a hell of a bike.

  • @bellicromanx
    @bellicromanx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can the electronic suspension be tuned to make the ride sport touring bike level comfortable (barring the aggressive riding position of course) or is it just 'good for a supersport bike' level comfortable?

    • @EscapePlan97
      @EscapePlan97 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely superbike level comfy

  • @alistairthompson2750
    @alistairthompson2750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't know why but it's always been underrated as a package and undersold could be when it first come out it had reliability problems maybe always liked aprilia's myself

    • @kindajal
      @kindajal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the lack of aprilia authorised distributor/service centers globally might be a reason

  • @hilmanfirgiansyah9728
    @hilmanfirgiansyah9728 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Apriliano 👍

  • @ragerider6283
    @ragerider6283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice review & very cool bike. A lot of people saying the bade model is great so I wonder if Aprilia have shot themselves in the foot by making it too good & 7k cheaper as well.

    • @cyclenews
      @cyclenews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, it's surprising how good the base one is on track. The Factory is absolutely beautiful on the road, however. If I could afford it, I'd have both!

    • @ragerider6283
      @ragerider6283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cyclenews Interesting & ironic the base version is possibly better on track & the track version is better on the road lol. Although can't go wrong with either, I used to own an RSVR & it was a beautiful bike.

    • @doncappo1509
      @doncappo1509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I own the factory and let me just say the ride on the back road twisties are sublime to put it lightly

    • @cyclenews
      @cyclenews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@doncappo1509 Sure is.

    • @Stan-rf2bn
      @Stan-rf2bn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@doncappo1509 Don, I have the same feeling as well. I can't wait to ride it on my Deals Gap trip in July. :-)

  • @michaelj.kastner5165
    @michaelj.kastner5165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    FIREBLADE RR-RSP = POWER!!!!

  • @akhil8263
    @akhil8263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Would you take this over an s1000rr on the road ?

    • @ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop
      @ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know you are not asking me, but my two buddies have BMW's.
      Even though Aprilia has my heart. I see that the s1000rr is a better bike. Aprilia is more exciting.

    • @allnighterist
      @allnighterist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      bmw is better for street riding, just dont get their carbon wheels they crack.

    • @thelifeofBrian8
      @thelifeofBrian8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was debating between the two but I couldn’t convince myself on a boring in-line 4. Then I went to see both and I was sold immediately. The two bikes next to each other seemed like they were two different price category. The bmw looks and feels a lot cheaper. I really dig the bmw’s dash though.

    • @pabloperez4063
      @pabloperez4063 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thelifeofBrian8 which one did you buy, Brian?

    • @pabloperez4063
      @pabloperez4063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am also debating between BMW and Aprilia... BMW seems ugly, however April has personality. I still don't know what to do 😑

  • @BlazinSpeed
    @BlazinSpeed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What tires come stock on RSV4?

  • @r4ng3r_one95
    @r4ng3r_one95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the EC 2.0 on my tuono factory and I prefer manual mode. I don't trust the electronics

  • @DwA501
    @DwA501 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    its a good super bike until you get the check engine light come on after 2month

  • @doncappo1509
    @doncappo1509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes , yes it is!

    • @Stan-rf2bn
      @Stan-rf2bn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love mine so far. :-)

  • @jamest5149
    @jamest5149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listening to an Ozzy talking in gallons and miles an hour was strange to hear 👍

  • @michaelj.kastner5165
    @michaelj.kastner5165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Honda RR-RSP is just insanely planted always!!!

    • @jake88ci
      @jake88ci 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      honda cb1000rrr sp also 30,000$ has hole in middle of power band . AND has been in WSBK for 2 years and is lucky if it makes into top ten ....... michael kastner blind hodna fan boy

  • @stevenjackson5541
    @stevenjackson5541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your the mail in the coffin. I’m gonna buy the rsv4 base.

  • @jamest5149
    @jamest5149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those tar snakes… there was almost more of them than ‘good’ tarmac… those are some badly kept roads

  • @jake88ci
    @jake88ci 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    michael kastner your a blind honda fanboy the honda cbr 1000rrr cost 30,000$ has a hole in the middle of powerband , gets beat by 600cc sportbikes under 8000rpm..Aprilia rsv4 has won multiple wsbk titles ...the honda cbr1000rr -sp is a complete failure in wsbk . luck if it gets into top 10

  • @JoUtan01
    @JoUtan01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best made in China bikes, China makes the best sports bikes. this why the western nations loves China !

    • @pmcaRSV4
      @pmcaRSV4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What an idiot comment

    • @JoUtan01
      @JoUtan01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pmcaRSV4 ...triggered trump supporter, biden supporters and john cena agree's with me !

    • @johndoe70770
      @johndoe70770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      * Made in Italy
      * China has no reknowned sportbike manufacturer
      * Chinese bikes copy europeans so poorly that they escape copyright laws altogether
      * I hate to break it to you, but... according to the recent news, Biden really, really hates China. Pretty much all around the world the hatred is rampant
      Protect your democracy at all cost people... or you'll end up like this guy

    • @JoUtan01
      @JoUtan01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johndoe70770 Fake News from a guy/girl/transgender with Fake Name who is probably a white supremacist ! The US Democrats and EU loves CCP China..China is the envy of the world and always makes the Best. Stop your hate for china, embrace CCP.