Picked it up last Sunday. Haven't had a chance to go for a proper ride yet, but it already feels like an amazing bike. I finally got around to taking some better pics of it this past weekend. Also installed the fender eliminator as seen in the last pic. I'm going to get some rear sets for it and probably the exhaust in the video below.

Here are some pics:











Check out this exhaust note. I'll probably order this pretty soon too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZqa4vEti-4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjpGoCYF5G0

More info here:

aprilia RSV4 SPECIALIST PARTS - austinracing

 

Absolute perfection. Good call on the Austin. Enjoy her in good health!

 

just beatiful

 

congrads and enjoy in good health

 

Ooooh, that sound. What a beaut'!

 

Stunning bike! Congrats!

 

Thanks guys. Looks like no one has rear sets in stock. Any of you guys have any experience with the following brands?

Gilles
LighTech
Pp Tuning
Rizoma

 

oh my god! that sound! simply amazing bike, congrats!

 

Drool!!!!!!!

 

Gilles has had a few quality control issues with some of their chain adjusters and rear sets in the past. Apparently it's been sorted now but I'm still wary of using their products. Additionally, you never see them on the podium of any major event. That says something in the sportbike world.

LighTech is Italian and makes great stuff. They are heavily involved in endurance racing (Suzuka, Doha..etc). My friend has a set of their chain adjusters and lifters and has crashed 6 times with them on the track. They have hit the pavement or a tire wall 5 of those 6 times and are still functional. I can put you in touch with Tim over at OPP racing (US importer) for some competitive pricing.

PP Tuning was a company born on the track. Parts are hard to come by in the states but they are super quick with email response and willing to ship world wide. It's not the prettiest stuff out there but very much function over form. I believe Euro Corsa carries their products.

PP Tuning email: pptuning@pptuning.eu
PP Tuning Site: PP Tuning Racing Parts - Home

Rizoma makes some nice bits. Not much racing pedigree but quality stuff. A little pricey if you ask me.