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Tuono. Of course I'm biased. The specs are so close between the two it's not even funny. The only thing is that the Tuono is putting out more power. One of the local guys around here has an 07 that put down 143 whp with Leo Vince slip-ons and Map 2. But I think his bike is a freak. Both motors are bulletproof and built by Rotax. So really, it comes down to riding both and make your choice. There really isn't any better one when comparing their stats, and looks are a personal opinion. Power - Aprilia Torque - Aprilia Brakes - Tied Suspension - Tied (assuming the Tuono doesn't have Ohlins, if it does, Aprilia wins) Drive - Both chain Weight - Very close, tied Motor - Tied, basically the same motor. Slightly changed.

+1,00000000000

Ooooo, sorry Hobby. That sucks!

Correction. A bottle of Patron solves all problems. Jeez girl.

V8 Vantage. It's the lil' bro.

Well my desktop is usually a rotating wallpaper of the best bikes in the world. With a bias towards Italian and British. But recently I've developed a strong affection for the V8 Vantage. My goal is to own one before the age of 35.

O rly? You mean this? Found here -->http://www.desktopmachine.com/framepic.php?id=10573&size=1024

To put that into perspective, I'm going to this.

Holy dogshit! This thing was geared to the moon from the factory!!!!

Aluminum rear sprocket from AFAM. No missed shifts. I do engine brake a lot but that's why it's got a slipper. The front sprocket looks fine, half the teeth on the rear are almost gone. Took it out, felt the chain slip on a 3/4 throttle pull and limped her back home. I hadn't checked the chain in about 900 miles but that's usually about right. I was 300 miles over the Aprilia recommended chain service of 600 miles. Whatev. I'm done for the season. Whole bike is getting torn down to the frame this winter in my garage and I'm going through everything outside of the motor to bring it back to spec. It's getting a new set of Dunlop Q2s with a 190/55 rear, RK GB525GXW gold chain, Supersprox Tri-metal 44T rear, and new steel 16T front. And hopefully, if I have the $$$$ an airbox kit, fuel pressure mod, and Gabro chip.

Well have fun with that. I think it's gonna get $$$$$$$ really fast. But a cool project if you can pull it off.

Took her out for a hard ride, made it a half mile from the house and sheared half the teeth on the rear sprocket. Doh! She's getting parked for the winter...

+1, completely different environment whether on a bike or in a car.

They are taking this really seriously at school too. I live in a house on campus but in the dorms they have an entire dorm level quarantined off and ready for anyone who would want to stay there voluntarily while sick. Basically free room and discounted meals. Also, if it's confirmed you have it they want you away from classes for at least 3 days and maybe more with arrangements already made for make-up work. Also, there was a note at the bottom that if it does spread then there may be a call for a campus-wide shutdown. Oh how I'd love a week off school in the middle of the term.

Ok, while the Harley Revo motor is a nice motor. It still took wayyy too long for that to get here and it's still not the greatest. I was surprised that it actually was a 60* V like the Aprilia. The motors seem very close in design, except the Aprilia's Rotax motor can rev 2,000 rpm higher and makes 15 more HP at the crank. Now, sadly, that's outdated as my motor is 5 years old. The new Ducati 1198 (close to said revo motor in size and design, aside from the 90* configuration) is making 180 HP and 93 lb-ft of torque! Aprilia's last 60* V-twin in the RSVR is making roughly 150 at the crank. The revo motor is definitely not an end all motor and it surely is not up there with the likes of the other V-twin superbike motors. I'll give it to Roehr for making an original design (even if I feel they ripped the nose straight off an MV Augusta) but it's still underwhelming, overweight, and waaaaaayyyyy overpriced for what you're getting. Congrats, they stuck a supercharger on a V-rod motor. I'm a little upset that they had to S/C the motor to get the power needed. Ducati still walks over it every day in every category. Sorry.

Have fun ya'll. And come back in one piece.

You like death, or just dismemberment?

I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Along with the RSV4. Then I could have two V4s and laugh at everyone below me with their inept, and slow bikes that are obviously not superior to mine because I'm an elitist bastard.

Still doesn't change the fact that he won this by doing nothing. It really tarnishes the prize and gives a bad rep to those who earned it. Fuck that.

Ahahahahahahahha, that's awesome!

Just show up to school in a medical mask. Create panic. And don't get sick!