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Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 11:36 am: | 
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There is no local dealer for Aprilia for me. That pretty much rules out ownership. |
Jomartijr
| | Posted on Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 12:01 pm: |
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I have two Aprilias, a 2002 Futura and a 2005 Tuono Factory both bought new. My experience has been good with both bikes. The Futura has been super reliable though that's likely due to efforts on my part in putting in pre-emptive fixes- example adding supplemental wiring to the charging system. The Tuono,( for sale) no issues but it only has 8965 miles on it.
As for handling and power neither disappoint but my standards are less as I'm an old guy.
Ownership/maintanance is a do-it-yourself affair due to sparse dealer network, slightly more intensive than the Uly due to chain drive and liquid cooling. Neither bike is difficult to work on except for removal of many fasteners on the Futura bodywork to access engine as required.
All in all I can attest to a good experience with Aprilias and if you live in Texas one of the best dealers in the country is in new Braunfels near San Antonio. |
Fahren
| | Posted on Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 12:52 pm: |
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Fatty, you can say that again! |
86129squids
| | Posted on Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 01:01 pm: |
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Wow, Jeremy, I'm surprised that Nashvegas is still so bike-benighted... I'm with ya on the Trumpet though. Motorcycle Daily had a good comparo on the Triumph Street Triple R and the FZ8...
Back when I was still in MC sales, we got a Tuono traded in- ran like a cat with its tail on fire, sounded great, slick ride. Didn't last long at all on the sales floor...
Always liked the Futura too. |
Barker
| | Posted on Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 03:00 pm: |
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+1 Fatty
If we had a Priller dealer in middle TN I would own one. At least a scoot and maybe a Tuono or SXV.
What I have heard from my local dealers(Bloodworth/East Side/Castle) is that Piaggio (Piller Mothership) is bish to work with.
IRRC: They require sizable inventory and floorspace as well as expensive proprietary P&A and sales systems as well as a minimum purchase of marketing materials and signage each year. For what most see as a sideline boutique line. |
Supafast
| | Posted on Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 03:55 pm: |
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My friend bought a Tuono last fall and LOVES it. Its a nice ride. |
Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 07:16 pm: |
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I'm sure the Tuono is a great bike. I've never heard anything but good things about it. I'd buy one if:
1) There were a local dealer to support it
2) It wasn't as unattractive as it is
3) I had ANY money
I know many are "function over form" folks. I'm not. I want it to perform well AND look beautiful. The second part is subjective, I know, but with all the beautiful bikes on the market, why buy one that isn't beautiful as well as functional? |
Macbuell
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 12:24 pm: |
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I'm casting my vote for the Speed Triple too. If I were shopping for a bike, that is the one I would own. |
Rasta_dog
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 03:56 pm: |
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Really? You have to have 150 hp? Then your choices are down to the RC8 1190 and the RSV4 Factory which are both $20K +...and I'd be very jealous if you bought either. |
Pwnzor
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 04:08 pm: |
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Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 04:24 pm: |
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Good luck finding parts for that. |
Hootowl
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 04:33 pm: |
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Holy crap those pods are hideous  |
Macbuell
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 04:34 pm: |
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By the way, who needs 150HP for a street bike? |
Tbowdre
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 04:39 pm: |
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ummmm
1125R? this is a decent bike, okay fantastic bike
cheap, bullet proof, 150HP, handles like its on rails, unique, american made, pretty comfortable too
just a thought
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Svh
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 05:10 pm: |
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Love those Benelli's but parts and dealers are hard to come by fo sho |
Froggy
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 05:31 pm: |
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quote:Really? You have to have 150 hp? Then your choices are down to the RC8 1190 and the RSV4 Factory which are both $20K
You forgot about various Ducati offerings and BMW.
quote:By the way, who needs 150HP for a street bike?
Who needs 103hp in a street bike? Even the Blast at 34hp is overkill most of the time. All the power on tap that my 1125R has is fantastic for the few opportunities I use it.
But it is all irrelevant, the OP said he can't afford a newer Buell, so every single bike mentioned in this thread is out of his league. |
Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 06:37 pm: |
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How is the Speed Triple out of his league?
The 06+ are all rated at NEAR 150hp and you can pick them up for $6,000 (maybe less). |
Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 06:38 pm: |
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You could also hold your nose and buy a B-King. |
Froggy
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 06:42 pm: |
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Well if "the newer buells are to pricey for me", I don't know what else he will find. Late model Firebolts and 1125s can be had for around $5k depending on year and condition. |
01x1buell
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 06:42 pm: |
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i do love the 1125r,s i have also been looking at them also, but yet again i am talking in the spring here. i love my tuber but i also want something that has way to much power. and yes i did look into ducati but i do not have 20 grand to spend and the money to fix it every 500 miles(so i have heard) |
Froggy
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 06:55 pm: |
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What Ducati have you been looking at then if they are $20k? Even most of their bikes brand new are less than $20k. They are about the same as Buell and BMW in typical cost and reliability. |
01x1buell
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 07:01 pm: |
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maybe they are not 20k i was just usung a random number. |
01x1buell
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 07:06 pm: |
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i was looking at something like this..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-DUCATI-1098-S- /370526173826?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item564514ba8 2#v4-32 |
Sifo
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 07:11 pm: |
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You could also hold your nose and buy a B-King.
I couldn't. I really like the Speed Triple a lot. The new one just feels comfortable to me like my Lightning. Way more power than I feel the need for though. My wife's Street Triple has plenty of power and is so light it's a blast to ride. Even with the Corbin seat it's not as comfortable as my Lightning though. There's more important things to me than HP. |
01x1buell
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 07:16 pm: |
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my lightning has a horrible seat. |
Brumbear
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 07:19 pm: |
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Neil having ridden with you I am sure you could get a lot out of the 150 +hp machines however all is not as it appears.
IE: I was actually faster in the turns on my XB than I am on the CR. With all that horsepower a rider can and many have lost rear wheel traction coming out of corners it's pretty easy to do.
I tell you what next time we are out ride the CR for awhile then make a choice. The Aprillia is a great bike but hell to get parts for and far from bullet proof.I love the Triumph Daytona 675 it has the best of both worlds.
Just my opinion. |
Sifo
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 07:20 pm: |
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Mine's the XB Lightning long. Quite comfortable, once the heat issues were solved. |
01x1buell
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 07:23 pm: |
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hey dave,, you know alot of people have told me to look into a triumph i do like the way they look but i have never heard annything good or bad from them. and about the riding the cr idk about that it is not my bike and i would not be able to get a good feel from it right away i would need some time.. and the rear traction in the corners i have actually had that problem on the x1,, a just put a michelin 2ct 180 on her and i love it great tire so far i have not layed her all the way down yet since it only has 150 miles on it as of now. |
01x1buell
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 07:25 pm: |
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hey dave look in old school section i just posted yesterdays experiance its titled i want to shoot someone. |
Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 11:14 pm: |
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There was a comparo between the 12Ss and the Speed Triple.
They were nearly identical in ergonomics and wheelbase.
When I sat on one, I felt right at home. Felt good. |
Tnxbrider
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 11:38 pm: |
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Fatty & Barker come to the Boro sometime if you want to see an Aprilia... |
Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 06:27 am: |
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Hmmmmmmmm........ |
Badlionsfan
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 08:15 am: |
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If you've not heard anything good or bad about Triumph, you're just not listening. Go to motorcycle.com and read their reviews and shoot outs involving Triumph, they always like them. Read what they say about other brands (especially Buell) to get an idea of their point of view and what they like. Or just listen to Danger Dave here who gets to ride more different motorcycles than anyone here.
(Message edited by badlionsfan on July 12, 2011) |
Danger_dave
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 09:41 pm: |
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There's some qualifiers needed about that character.
My most widely read (and acclaimed) article starts with:
‘See if you can get a patch for the other eye as well’ the publisher cryptically suggested as I walked out of his office, charged with yet another Kiwi Rider Magazine Triumph test to write up. |
