07 Aprilia 450 SM brand new

[max power]

Saw this at the Pony wednesday. New 07 SM for $4k.

Thought someone here might wanna scoop it. If I had the spare cheddar, it would be in my garage.

[Zach]

Is this one of those with the grenade under the fuel tank?

[crf69]

does it have the 08 engine? if i remember correctly these were milkshakes....

[max power]

Don't know anything about them. Were they lemons?

[Zach]

If I remember correctly, the engine internals were made of a fine swiss cheese.

[cmh_sprint]

If I remember correctly, the engine internals were made of a fine swiss cheese.

Just like Todd's last SM

[rawlins87]

550s were more notorious for the motor problems. Supposed to be 08+ are fine, yes they are better bbut nope still not worth it. Either way look for orange gasket on the motors.

450s are a little better for the motor failure. Still 08+ is better.

Regardless Its one of the best factory motards. Beautiful, fast, and Italian.

If your buying to race snatch it up, best factory race bike. But expect to do alot of maintance. This isn't a bike to ride to work and back only. Its meant for a track, yes it will run on the street fine but not forever.

[usafstud]

I totally want this for my collection, only if engine issues weren't such a common problem.