queenfan07 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

whats the top speed

redlightklondike (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This bike is nothing like a Suzuki, Honda, or Harley. That's why it exists.

lesmcluffalot (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I like it. I would buy one.

mike1964180 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I own one and it is brilliant. Gutsy and now that the tyres are run in and the engine is beginning to loosen and bite, it is amazing. Not cheap by any means but so much fun, and the passion red makes it a looker.

H0wardSt3rn (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I agree. They insist on distancing themselves from potential buyers with their pricing, parts availability, and sketchy product distribution worldwide.If they want to make an automatic, follow the Suzuki Burgman. If they want to make reliable bikes, follow Honda. We already HAVE these things for less money. Aprilia bikes are just prettier, that's all. Unless you're a dumb Harley rider, looks shouldn't matter enough to pay double.

nivelan (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

And even then, 7.5l petrol per 1000m would mean you could go 2km before having to fill up again. Perhaps if it had a jet engine! If I got my maths right (doubtful) 15 litres over 200.000 metres (200km) means 100m will burn 0,0000075 litres = 0.0075 millilitres. A dram of whisky is 30 millilitres, to compare.

nivelan (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

A kilometer is 1000m, not 100. Shame it took 4 months for someone to point this out, haha.

garbageguy1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Yes twist and go...or manual, you decide, I was behind the 750 shiver and it kept up with that.

sylennox (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

what is it? twist and go?

garbageguy1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I test rode this yesterday at Rocket Ctr in Blackburn UK, great bike, lots of power, use full auto or the paddles on the handlebar..or gearshift, 7 gears! only took it to 100mph, but it pulls well,feels like a proper bike to. fuel tank is under the passenger seat, fake fuel tank is a helmet locker, with light and aux electric socket.