Aprilia RSV4 Factory On Track Review

[@mrkang4080]

I keep seeing this Chris guy hosting videos, and it makes me happy... he's a real one.

[@anthonylynn1969]

Yes you spot on..hes good at this video and bike riding thing

[@Jason-hk4uq]

Yes, definitely one of the best motovloggers in the industry

[@richardrobinson1879]

He's the best! Simple as that.

[@salskars6637]

Agreed. Chris is awesome (at everything). A great addition to the channel.

[@TheYakkis]

I'd watch Chris Northover review a tricycle. There is no one better.

[@Sanjarih]

The coolest bloke in the world, riding the coolest bike in the world.

[@tristenwilliams1943]

I was dropping my rs660 off for service today and they let me test ride an RSV4 factory…. Holy crap. I’ve ridden fast bikes before, but what really impressed me was how fast it turns in and the feeling in a corner. This bike rides on rails. Also the quickshifter is light years better than the 660, it was so seamless. I’m gonna give the 660 another year and trade it in for the big brother.

[@one-of-us9939]

As an Aprilia owner: I approve this message. Nothing I've ever owned is so smooth. At 59 yo this IS my knife's edge.💪🥰👍 See you at the track!

[@nomojo1110]

Their scooters don't count 😂👍 (joking mate ;)

[@fyorbane]

59 here too and I have a new "22" 1100 Tuono. What a bike, what an engine and what a chassis. This is the best bike I have ever owned [I have been riding since the late 70's].

[@nomojo1110]

@@fyorbane Best looking Tuono (imho) since the first V4 in 2012. And that engine note when given the beans is simply glorious! 🤘

[@one-of-us9939]

@@fyorbane I had a Tuono for a track bike Then I got bitten by the RSV4... have y'all been paying attention to MotoGP? Go Aleix Go Maverick Go team Aprilia!💌

[@Addy-745]

​@@fyorbaneThat's beautiful sir 🥰

[@paul.vanhout57]

Another thorough, honest and entertaining review from Chris👍. His talent, insight and approach is top shelf.

[@Rufus-OG]

Excellent review once again. Really appreciate your honesty in relation to reliability and warranty. Never normally covered by reviewers so it’s great to hear this covered in your review. This is a great channel that keeps getting better 👌🏻

[@louhassan6096]

I bought this bike a week ago and I daily it. It's worth every penny! What a dream

[@ginoasci]

if you’re like me, you ride a bike but you’re not even close to having the experience and skill like these track guys, watching this video opens up so many doors and windows to show you how much you don’t know. listening to this i realize that not all expensive sport bikes don’t perform the same and each one requires a different skills levels. i appreciate this information so much because we all want to learn and motorcycles are fun and that combination makes the world turn. thank you for uploading this video.

[@paulocarreiro5855]

I came here for the jump. Was not disappointed! Also, I like Chris's work. That adaptive scheduled maintenance is quite interesting.

[@Antmanmoto]

This guy is a master reviewer… Fantastic job. The lack of nitpicking and overthinking. I just absolutely enjoy your reviews sir and I’ve watched tens of thousands probably. Your understanding of the variables and factoring those in to your reviews is what makes you amazing to me. Outstanding job!

[@andrewdeaville6442]

Jumped the mountain, massive respect!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Love your honest and humble reviews Chris. A man with extreme talent and no BS. Keep them coming. 👍😎🇦🇺

[@ChasingTenths]

it was great seeing you guys there and sharing the same tarmac with you, you my man are really quick!! great film, kudos to the editor

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Good to meet you too!

[@ChasingTenths]

@@BikeWorldTVshow I am now binge watching your videos lol

[@Icem4n84]

Chris's passion shows through in his videos and I love it! Keep it going. Aprilia has really impressed me last few years. As for the reliability thing, I get frustrated with comments like that. I've been riding for 30 years. In that time my experience tells me the 'unreliable' bikes are the bikes that hardly ever get ridden.

[@skts2610]

My all time favourite bike😘and as always Chris, you’ve given an honest no bull review on it👍🏽

[@MillerMotoring]

Chris does full service to any bike he rides! Real motorhead through and through! Keep it up..

[@chrisnorthover7582]

Lemme ride a MotoGP bike and get back to you 😜

[@mineblock9024]

Total professional at both riding and journalism - never tire of listening to Chris

[@happydays1165]

That bike is just amazing perfect balance love how it knows when it needs services pace of mind

[@carlmayer691]

Yeah but .....'it knows when it needs' ..costs $$$$..now they can determine thru the ECU when a motorcycle meant for track use is being used on the track. Why is this kind of software even in an ECU. So they can quibble over a broken engine, say it was abused on the track. I know when my bike needs maintenance via owners manual and a factory service manual. This electronic crap is what adds thousands to the price.. I trust a throttle with a cable vs a fly-by-wire..has anyone seen the amount of parts that go into a fly-by-wire throttle vs cable...and everything must be set just so for it to work properly. Has to show X parts of a volt, potentiometers to measure resistance,... you need a Masters in electronic engineering, instead of a a couple metric wrenches.. The throttle body potentiometer fly-by-wire throttle in my GM crapped out, which told the ECU my engine was being damaged so it went into limp home mode immediately dropping speed to 10 MPH which almost caused me to get obliterated by a box truck behind me.... All because of carbon build-up on the TB blade which held it open a smidge causing problems. Just insane and I can't understand why manufacturers go down and down this electronics rabbit hole !!

[@DeusMort]

@@carlmayer691 Cause Bike-companies know what theyre doing unlike GM! ;) I think its great the ECU can tell you that its time for service when you do trackriding. You cant honestly believe the serviceschedule is the same for a bike riding at the revlimit all the time as the one doing normal riding life on the streets? x.x

[@chrisnorthover7582]

And in fairness to Aprilia, the UK guys said they still honour a warranty claim regardless of track use or not.

[@sjoshuan]

The best bike review guy round! Thanks mate love it!

[@curtisclarke3589]

Picking mine up tomorrow with the same colours to say i can't wait is an understament, No sleep tonight as its christmas eve

[@DevRSVR]

How is that bike going? Im hanging to get one myself. Hope its as good as it looks?

[@sarahlivingstone8367]

I did a bike school at Cadwell two years on the trot in early 90's and absolutely fell in love with the track...

[@iand5706]

Appreciate the discussion of warranty and self scheduled maintenance, with track use. Great informative review. A four year warranty on such an extreme engine is tempting.

[@vanduc996]

This is my favourite two wheeled channel. Because of Chris. He's good at his job he is

[@mellevanwieren1996]

Hey Chris, by this way I would like to thank you again for fixing my rear tire of my BMW back in Wales. Because of you we could resume our trip in Wales and back to the north of Holland! You got yourself an subscribe!

[@chrisnorthover7582]

Ah my pleasure, glad you managed to carry on your trip!

[@DbzDan78]

probably one of the best explanations I've ever heard in a bike review. great job.

[@wallacemiranda373]

Any bike this guy touches.. makes the program so cool! You are the man 😎 This Aprilia is dream bike 🏍

[@michaelmckenna2882]

A lot of other people have said it before and they are 100% correct, Chris you do the best reviews, no nonsense, no bullshit, you ride each bike the way they were made to be ridden and you tell us about them honestly. I would love to own that Aprilia, what a bike. Now I just have to go check my lotto ticket. Keep up the great work. 👍👏👏👏

[@jonashelgesson_]

This guy is 3rd on my list of people I like to watch on youtube, after Ari and Zack! Good job!

[@XtremeCoke]

I jumped on my RSV4 at Cadwell and that's the only time it triggered TC..it's a great nimble bike and nothing beats it's turn in and smoothness

[@Ducatijay72]

Chris is the reason there's no rain anywhere, god is watching bikeworld and forgetting to make rain 💪

[@defaultpanic]

I'm no motorcycle mechanic or engineer, I couldn't afford 6K for entry to RSV4 so gambled and bought a 2012 aprc from a breakers for 2.8K and just researched KZbin etc to diagnose and fix all (7) issues for below £500. That included a 2nd hand gearbox for £350. (That was to swap out a damaged gear, with spares, but the ratios didn't match, maybe later or Tuono, anyway I compared fitting which was exactly the same so just slotted the whole box in, closer ratio and works perfect). I could, if I wanted, sell the old box and get most of that £350 back. As Aprilia and Moto Guzzi are in the same stable you can get many parts that are shared for a fraction of the cost - sensors, relays etc. Anyone can own one of these and do the work, don't be afraid! All info is out there, you just have to put in some time. The bonus is you are much more connected with the bike when you understand how its put together. Be quick, the number of RSV4s available are a fraction of the other makes.

[@adamstratford6740]

This brand new gen RSV4 is getting amazing reviews all over KZbin 👌🏻👌🏻. Ive owned and rode a 19 RSV4 for all but dam it 3 years and hands down the best bike ive ever owned. To pick up on your reliability point i can only say it never missed a beat through my ownership not once. The only drawback with owning an Aprilia in the uk is still dealer network Aprilia definitely need to sort that out but as a bike WOW 🤩

[@festol1]

I'm sold, I want one. Feels nice what he told about the engine.

[@Jason-hk4uq]

Need to see more of Chris on these reviews! The people have spoken!

[@losslessification]

"Have to be Millimetre perfect" Tarran Mac has proven that more than once. I've only been for a trackday and a CRMC meet but what a phenominal place, I really must get over there again this year.

[@lambethlongshanks7990]

Cracking video, Chris. Smashing manner. Information without condescension. Love it. Looking forward to hearing what you make of it on the road! 🙂

[@martinez19d]

Great review, coming from missano and testing a duc and then testing the RSV4, that's a lot of excitement.

[@redline9221]

Chris, the best bike reviewer on KZbin

[@jamest5149]

Hopefully you will do more on the RSV4, would likemto see you wheeling and wobbling over your single lane country road you use, backing it in etc 👍

[@Showmetheevidence-]

This track is terrifying, and I've never even been there - let alone ride there!! I mean that Misano/Cadwell onboard comparison...

[@Rayz-ow8bg]

I was literally on a track day there today on my R6 13s. And it suits that track perfectly!!

[@stevechampion7938]

A mate has had 2 tuono’s both did 60k before he got rid of them. Not one problem with them throughout. Although it seems it’s harder to find a good service provider here in Australia…

[@636theofthebeast8]

6:28 made me chuckle 😂 You're an absolutely top notch motorcycle journalist.

[@garylai363]

Chris finally reviews an RSV4 for us. It's a good day.

[@robertthomas2665]

hell of a rider Chris, seen you in Aberdare park few weeks ago, loving the channel too 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Patriiiiick]

Even though it's absolutely rapid, I think a V4 Aprilia is a great 1000cc litre bike to own for amateurs. My '17 RF was my first litre bike and it was so easy to ride. Just really smooth and predictable whilst still being very quick. Had zero issues and I even commuted on it through winter and it gave me way more confidence than the '04 GSXR600 I had before that. Only annoyance was it getting a bit toasty in static traffic.

[@KevGoesRiding]

Really loved this review. I honestly love these bikes but I am 6ft tall and the ergos are on the RSV are really punishing for taller riders and but more importantly I have PTSD from the failures I have seen on them. There was this aprilia-only trackday I attended many years back and I saw never so many engines blow up in one day. Some were catastrophic failures where the whole engine case basically explodes and emptied out ALL its oil on the circuit, badly injuring the rider who of course crashed badly. I still remember that day and it left an indelible impression on my mind about how much reliability matters: it's life or death, literally. Still love this bike, but doubt i'll ever own one sadly. Aprilia dropped the ball really badly on the reliability front and even if they were good now, its hard to take the leap of faith and give them a try. I suspect i'm not the only one thinking this way

[@5parky]

Re 2021+ RSV4 Incredible front end feel and brake performance, predictable power delivery that pulls incredibly hard, electronics are amazing though wheelie control feels a bit crude (so better to manage with your throttle), I get better starts doing it manual vs launch control, stock suspension is a really high standard, i upgrades to Ohlins cartridges a and shock and barely noticed a difference. What a machine 👏🏽

[@barryrose4850]

As usual another great informative vid Chris. Toprak could do with some tips over the mountain apparently. Your the man 🏁

[@ykdickybill]

Super test young man. Really enjoyed it. When you finish racing you’ve definitely got a career testing and commentating. Get onto the people who do the media for MotoGP, WSB and BSB , I think your really good 👍

[@brockett]

Wow, beyond my budget and way beyond my skill, but WOW. Good video Chris well done. That is a proper bike review.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Aprilia US took care of me when I had a fuel tank issue back in the day that was not their fault. US put too much ethanol in the fuel mixture which eroded the spun nylon fuel tank and leaked fuel all over. New fuel tank in a couples weeks and was good to go. No complaints and a life long customer from that point forward.

[@jhstony]

Great review 👍

[@TrooperTed]

Nice to see a review address the elephant in the room (reliability) and lay out the options. The track sensor is interesting, and good to see a manufacturer willing to stand over a bike that's been used as intended

[@therealslimshady4555]

I took one out for a demo and it broke down 🤬

[@harrypersaud9422]

Excellent honest review of the bike great video sir and because of your honest review I just subscribed to your channel

[@shanebingham8137]

Great guy seems really down to earth.

[@coastalrider1155]

Really like this Chris guy

[@JDeezle21]

Bring the old Triumph Daytona 675 in the corner of the garage out 😊😁

[@modpup]

Nice review. Great bike. Never owned one yet but hope to

[@davroshalfbeard8368]

Nerves of steel for that track lad 👍

[@REDDYKASU2015]

I LOVE YOUR REVIEW BRO

[@Arthurzeiro]

Sick havaianas mate, great taste in sandals.

[@kasztan2008]

Great video. You look very fast on that track !

[@eriklarsson3528]

Great review 👌🏆

[@mrmando69]

What an excellent video , thanks

[@rickphillips2900]

Great review as always, best bike channel on the net. Great to see you nailing it around my local track.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Cheers Rick!

[@davidebbs2797]

So Camera holder on the right tray top and your takeaway cuppa on the left?? Some more awesome insight here Team 😁

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Isn't that what's for?

[@jesus2400]

Chris is da man

[@mitchaxton1380]

I’d really like you to do a serious review on the new Tuareg, I respect your opinion as you really get the most out of a bike

[@philip5798]

Chris, which bike feels more like a MotoGP bike, this or the Panigale V4?

[@trashedlife1]

Thanks for the review

[@jmal1824]

excellent review

[@chrisjohnson9306]

great job thank you

[@damirvilenica571]

I have old Aprilia and i love her😂😂♥️🔥🔥

[@racer_v4r]

My Dream Bike 😍

[@cecilwilson5442]

Good review especially with Chris as it's layman's terms of explanation as I'm more into analogue bikes,,but mine does not have 200+ BHP 🙂🙂🙂☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland

[@vincentdehamer431]

small chance U might react but i hope this reaches u. I'm in the market for a new trackbike and have a big chunk of cash saved up sold all my road bikes apart from an old RSV4 APRC. As soon as that is sold i'm going to order a new bike without registration just for trackday use and maby an occasional low level local endurance race. The RSV4 is the bike i lust after but i'm afraid that with 1.83m tall the bike will be too cramped for me, even after replacing the rearsets and clipons. The other option would be a S1000RR which seems to have the edge on the RSV4 electronic's wise. Seeing as u have experience with riding both bikes hard I'd love to have your opinion on the matter.

[@Image-X]

Chris, which '22 bike would you rather personally own for aggressive backroading , trackdays, and daily driving? The Aprilia RSV4 or BMW S1000RR-M Sport?

[@Addy-745]

You have such pretty hair could you also do a video on your hair routine & what shampoo do you use

[@esstee9595]

I certainly hope that a bike company whose slogan is "be a racer" will cover track use under its warranty. But that's not the concern when it comes to reliability: dealer network, parts availalability, and technician skills, would be the worries. Italian bikes are as reliable as any other bike, but still, old beliefs linger which is a shame really, because they offer charteristics of ownership that Asian bikes can't, like soul and character...for those who want that type of thing, as opposed to "bang for buck" and lingering myths of superior reliability. Plus, that Apr v-4 sounds excellent!!!

[@pinotgreen5317]

I can subscribe to every word he says, fantastic bike, very easy to ride in my opinion.

[@gixxis3264]

ducati are blessed that VW took over back in 2018/19 The electronics are sound , I get the impression that Aprilia could do with something similar. Valve clearances . . . it is what it is , the most powerful production bike with the best sound & stability in the corners , If you cant afford the servicing get a Japanese bike & spend money on upgrades. What worries me about the Aprilia is this notion of having to open the gas tank after you've ridden due to Aprilias Fuel tank design!?! Anyone have an Aprilia from 2017+? Is this true , theres a few videos stating this but it looks like folk from Texas , Florida , Arizona , South of Spain (Hot Climates). Nice Review , I'd like to have the RSV4 & the Superduke in my Garage

[@R2D2trashcan]

In a world where sports bikes generally look like chopped up transformer parts, it’s bikes like this that show how to do it.

[@ShaftDrive]

I bought a brand new RSV4 in 2011. I rode of the dealer floor and it caught fire on my second day at 150 km. The dealer support was horrible and Aprilia refused a replacement . The bike sat for 3 months waiting for injectors that were faulty and a bad psv valve on the tank . 9000 km the head gasket went. A ten thousand dollar loss on trade. Never again will I buy anything in the brand again and talk out any friends of mine considering them. If Aprilia managed by he situation better I would have a different mind set. But they didn’t. Dealer support was horrible.

[@targetoz5470]

How do they compare to the Duc v4 for the ergo??

[@billcarey9184]

Have Tuono Factory and thinking about getting one of these as well. :)

[@DukeOfTwist]

I have Tuono Base model.

[@billcarey9184]

@@DukeOfTwist . super fun isnt it? I love mine.

[@DukeOfTwist]

@@billcarey9184 Yeah, made me go n buy a few Tuono Track bikes '03 Gen1, '08 Gen2 & last week a '14 V4 1000 he he

[@billcarey9184]

@@DukeOfTwist Ive heard the "base" model is better for track and the factory for street riding. Do you have any insight or opinion on that? Since non factory is set and you know what to expect is better for track and factory is good for all the unknown bumps on the street

[@DukeOfTwist]

@@billcarey9184 Here in Australia its a $4k difference (15% extra), so if you set up your suspension properly its not worth it. But if money isn't an issue you'd buy the Factory, but the base is more practical for me ie: rear bag & better wind protection. ie: See me ride my mates factory and I mention annoying wind blasts up the arm pits.

[@benj5386]

Great presenter.

[@brucekendall52]

Nice bike,thanks.

[@iceninja46]

Is that a pillion torture device on the back?

[@marsmellow1589]

Were you riding with Dean Ellison at 2:17?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Yep, that was Dean.

[@marsmellow1589]

@@BikeWorldTVshow That`s great company to have on track :)

[@gw4717]

I F'in love this guy's videos he always gives a honest review not like the other dip shits that ride a zx10r and say it's big it's slow has no power because zx10r was my dream bike and I watched every video on the zx10r and the guys that I watched almost talked me out of it with all the bs thank God I went a head and got my 2018 zx10r because it was the best 👌 bike I've ever rode and I love ❤️ it I mean it's a Hella a Hella of a bike keep up the great videos mate you tell it like it is anyone can trust this guy and what he says about a bike 🏍 good job 👏

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks, there are a lot of them out there! Some people don't realise that riders like Chris have been doing this for years, he's ridden thousands of bikes, he's race in World Superstock so he knows his stuff. We've seen vlogger types drop bikes in front of us then go onto film reviews like nothing happened, they're very good a reading the spec sheets and that's it!

[@robbo3106]

Just been to view one this morning and cannot decided between this or Tuono- decisions decisions 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ozgotsoul]

Hey Robbo, can I ask where you went to view the RSV4 1100 Factory? I've been checking and from what I've found so far there's only a couple of dealers in the UK - assuming that's where you are located, of course... Any info much appreciated, cheers! (and good luck with the decision making...)

[@motosagela]

How would you compare it with the S1000RR? I have that one currently and will probably change bikes again next year.

[@lazzalazzalazza]

Fast sofa vs Hot knife on butter

[@motosagela]

@@lazzalazzalazza lol

[@garryholden2770]

done track they and it like go kart track it awesome

[@kingvlogsTV]

Nice !

[@wellwonky]

Chris’s got his legs out 🤣

[@Vicegoodn]

do you know what lever guard is on the bike?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Here you go: www.gbracing.eu/Catalogue/BRAKE-CLUTCH-LEVER-GUARDS

[@johndaroza8312]

They dont tell you that when you trail into a sharp corner and releas the break the bike turns in better then and other bike made. Ot is a dream to ride for a skilled rider. This bike is a bike made for skilked riders!

[@JNAMOTORSPORTS]

I like this man shaved 🪒

[@granty1150gs]

That pillion seat looks painful, the plastic looks higher than the padding.....not a bad thing, put most ppl of asking.

[@Doing_The_Thing]

The RSV4 includes another pillion seat for 2up riding. The one in the video is the solo cowl.

[@granty1150gs]

@@Doing_The_Thing Oh that's cleaver.