Let me give you the low down on on the 04+ RSV1000R's........they flat out rock... I think I can give you some special insight since I traded a 2002 Triumph Daytona 955i in on an 04 RSV1000R. Have you ever ridden a V-twin sportbike? They are adictive as hell, I had a 2000 TLR which I sold for the Triumph (which was also a great bike) and frankly never was able to forget that V-twin punch. That is what led me to the Ape. Here is my late 04 (traded for the B-king) Don't let anyone tell you the Aprilia's are maintenance headache's....it's just not true. The Rotax V-twin is BULLETPROOF....end of story. However, if you go with the Ape, be fore warned, your choice for service is VERY limited. Hinds is flat terrible, I wouldn't let them touch my bike if it was on fire. Which leaves Aprilia of Wooster....an hour away. I assure you though, you will NOT regret owning a Mille. Everyone should own an italian motorcycle at leat once...and the Ape is a good one... Also, I have never heard ANY bike sound as good as my Ape did with Tigcraft slip-ons...