DID I BUY A FAKE APRILIA RSV MILLE SP?

Perkins took a punt on an ultra rare 1 of 150 WSBK Homologation Specials - the Aprilia RSV Mille SP and took it up to Griff at AP Workshops for diagnosis and hopefully the seal of approval!
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[@robevans916]

Halfway through this video and wanted to stop and say: Pay this man whatever he charges. This is the guy you want working on this kind of machine. A perfectionist who knows all the details. Amazing knowledge and recollection for something 20 years old.

[@Gobbbbb]

I was blown away when he said "look at this little clip, that held the build/bill (not sure) sheet".

[@neillthompson2]

@44Teeth you have to offer Griff a proper ride out on that. A man that passionate about a particular bike needs to have a good go!

[@RedlineRossi]

Griff is literally a walking encycloaprillia

[@MrLundefaret]

This comment deserves more likes, lol 😅

[@donalsmith]

I rarely give a comment a thumbs up but if I could, this would get Tuono

[@EarthToSean]

Dare I say... a motorcyclopedia?

[@jacefuller4072]

Apriliapedia

[@brokenbiker09]

Get it on the road with new tyres and let that man take it for a blat. Anybody enthusiastic enough to notice the mudguard screw is wrong deserves a chance to ride it. Putting a smile like that on a mates face helps justify the purchase price!

[@roadrasher8913]

Griff has serviced and worked on every Aprilia I have owned,Griff is an absolute legend and wouldn’t have anyone else work on my Aprilias 🤘

[@natmann7384]

Tbf - he is a legend on just about any bike! His mini-bike obsession is equally nerdy and great fun :)

[@roadrasher8913]

@@natmann7384 your right man all bikes! Every time I ride after he’s fettled with it it feels so good ✌️

[@Miester7]

He also looks like Rolf Harris

[@perryburns6515]

Can Griff move to Oz please 🙃

[@paulireland4258]

What a great guy, and right on my doorstep? Who'd have known it... 🤔 Rsv Mille here I come😉 👍

[@peterjackson2722]

“Find a job you love and you’ll never have to a work a day in your life.” Fantastic stuff!

[@johnburns3703]

I have a job I like but am not stsble

[@johnburns3703]

I'm a torque head

[@briansteele2723]

Griff should definitely be a honourable member of the team, he is well spoken and knows his onions, and has some classy banter ‘pissing like a puppy’…etc🤣😎👍

[@christiangrendel9893]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@KingPeachful]

Motion passed. We all agree.

[@davidwelsh829]

@@KingPeachful 4th

[@BobJJ9999]

Spot on, what an infectious enthusiasm he has.

[@anthonygibbo1881]

Don't forget rare as chicken lips 😂😂👍🏽 classic

[@Squirrelmobile74]

Bike looks great in that livery! All the time and expense to take it back to the factory paint just to make it look worse would be a bitter pill to swallow. I would leave it as a period-correct custom that looks fantastic. Hopefully you can piece together the full history on the bike. Nice work, Grumble! -Tim

[@bchant19]

Just remember it's only original once so why bother re repainting it back to standard looks sexy as is.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

this is good advice.

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

@@FortyFourTeeth it's spectacular in that paint scheme - well in Chris.

[@vpweber]

@@ianmacfarlane1241 Yes I second this motion. It speaks volumes about Chis's respect for other artists and his discerning tastes.

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

@@vpweber It certainly does - the matt black against the fluorescent orange on the nose cowling/top fairing is stunning - the whole bike is stunning. Chris seems like a man who doesn't live with regrets, but I think he'd regret re-painting that scheme. It also adds to the uniqueness - out of the 150 RSV Mille SPs there can't be many, if any, that have that particular paint scheme. It's close enough to the standard scheme, so it doesn't appear outlandish, and the gold wheels look fantastic. I'd leave it - I don't think that it can be improved - I'd love to see it.

[@buildatrap]

Yep, fully agree. Leave it as is

[@normankeoghan5298]

Griff is a legend in his own right , take him up on his offer and film it for us. The road version and your SP comparison. I remember being given a ride on a full factory race team 851 Ducati back in the 90’s . I could still tell you exactly how it felt to ride nearly 30 years later. This is how Griff would feel about a ride on the SP, Some things just mean that much !!! Thanks for sharing such an awesome bike, great content.

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

“That screw’s wrong!” Haha, love it. Bike is cool as fuck and looks seriously great in that paint scheme. Can see why previous owner had it in his living room.

[@EricvZ1967]

Same wrong screw on the other side....

[@craigmorgan4676]

@@EricvZ1967 lol 😆 u spotted it bruv 👍👍

[@EricvZ1967]

@@craigmorgan4676 😜

[@michaelcarney6280]

@Howling Mad Murdock My dad's mate has classic bikes in every room it's weird but it's also amazing at the same time.

[@ollydogtravels9465]

got a mate like this withnharleys and old brit bikes, really embarshing when your out and the owner hears rob talking, but hes always right

[@PiGnarSquared]

The two of you have single handedly made me an Aprilia fan. The genuine stoke throughout this entire video and the giggling and grinning going on shows there is truly something special about that machine. Can’t wait for the ride video. Congrats on the purchase!

[@PeteToken]

Loving the amount of videos coming out recently!

[@lc2571]

They have a Dakar trip to pay for

[@vpweber]

Yes!!! I mean yes because I love these guys and their prolific content!

[@michiel1362]

Yeah!! Great deal

[@bladebedsracing]

same!!

[@EarthToSean]

I just LOVE Griff's enthusiasm for this bike. It's contagious!

[@ZondaF355]

This is the type of moto vids I personally have been longing for. Unique insights into unique earlier bikes. This should be a 44Teeth special segment going forward. Love it!

[@RestoreIt]

This guy is great. Another great video as well, Chris. Cheers!

[@marklupton2064]

Beautiful bike👍

[@henrikforsberg683]

That grif-guy seems to know his stuff! Always cool when technerds get going! 😁🙌

[@jmfreestuff73]

The fact he can say that this bike has an aftermarket screw is impressive.

[@soilsmanadv6673]

I love to watch someone who actually knows their stuff and geek out on it. Griff wasn't throwing the knowledge at us, he was helping us learn about what it actually is. One of the best videos I have seen in months!!!

[@jammykane]

This is bloody awesome!!!! Would love to see more nostalgic bikes with history like this!!

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Just hope it rides in a straight line now 🤣

[@silvsiri3478]

Me too, loving the older bike..do one on the SUZUKI RGV 1997

[@justinbrown8034]

The amount of passion this guy shows for bikes makes me so happy.

[@TheR6Jon]

What a top bloke. He’s genuinely happy for you! If I ever get one of those Aprilllllllia things for track then he’s the man to go to!

[@stepseldinski]

I love this bike so much. On my 2000 RSV mille I had these pipes running and even the Arrow manifold for the street legal bikes (because the cosworth heads have different manifold mountings). Only the 2-2 connection to the mufflers were missing and I planned to let me make some, to be able to enjoy the real 2-2 sound and power. Unfortunatelly there was an accident distroying my plans.. The sound of these two pipes (Aprilia SP Titanium) is so good.. not even too loud, but so so deep and crisp! I am really happy for you to get such a good pick with this bike. Enjoy!

[@ClarkAnd]

You had me at dodgy warehouse.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

we've all had you at a dodgy warehouse..

[@drewiediggler1]

@@FortyFourTeeth like the dyslexic pimp? He bought a warehouse....

[@corsarogonzalez9831]

@@drewiediggler1 lmao

[@tims4241]

the paintjob is absolutely awesome especially this being a WSBK homologation bike having a unique and fantastic looking WSBK replica color scheme!! congrats!

[@sinematographers3344]

Stand out Vid. More of this. Grifs knowledge, passion and detail is supreme, almost zen. He needs to feature more. Love that bike, i had to pause the vid before you started her up i was that nervous. Congrats on an amazing purchase.

[@vrfrys]

Love this, I can listen to Griff talk all day. That is a real enthousiast

[@room3663]

Nice to see Jason Newsted working again after Metallica ..... 😁 Lovely bike

[@moulip]

I was looking for this comment before post it myself 🤣🤣😍😍

[@interceptorm5]

I think this is the best video you've ever made. Both of you were so happy like 2 kiddos in the candy shop. Genuine joy to watch.

[@JohSno]

Thank you for sharing this. I badly needed something positive today, and it did the trick. I have a soft spot in my heart for that era Aprilia's and awesome rotax engines. Couldn't stop smiling.

[@christiangrendel9893]

I understand you mate. Had a shite day yesterday, till a rebuilt '67 Laverda stopped next to me at the lights.

[@dlus6369]

Love this. Grif seems like a total legend. Exactly the kind of guy you want working on your bike

[@Hermenaus]

8:10 MS is a brand of italian cigarettes we had mostly from the '70 until the '00

[@aaronkastriotiseni1406]

I remember those

[@MrMagEck]

Hands up, those of you who went online straight after this and looked for a RSV Mille SP! Great buy, Mr Baron. 🤩

[@richardhenderson2650]

What an absolute minter! We'd all be lucky to have a Griff working on our bikes too, and you can tell he loves what he does.

[@d3toxd670]

If you ever sell this Griff should be the only person allowed to buy it or another person who truly understands just how special these old factory race machines are. You can see the enormous amount of pride he has just looking at that machine. Really have made a fantastic purchase. As a bit of a Aprilia nut having the RS125, 08 RSV1000R and all being well soon a RS250 along with a 98/99 Millie 1000 would complete the stable of these phenomenal bikes. Might have take a leaf out of the person you purchased this from and start keeping them in the front room. Who needs a sofa,bookshelves and a TV when all you want is a folding deck chair to admire these great bikes. 44Teeth, You boys smashed it out the park once again

[@jaseleese7549]

Griff is THE #1 man in Europe for 'Prillas. Bit of a top dude too!

[@steorris]

Totally agree.

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

Whoa, i get he’s good. But there has to be a guy in italy somewhere topping him, don’t you think?😉

[@frankiepavinato]

In Europe? Fuck me..no wonder why you all had that fucking "it's coming home" sense of superiority... 🤭😄

[@natmann7384]

@@HeyAddieImTojo Always possible - Griff said on a podcast episode that he was working for Aprilia in Italy on many of the v-twins that were developed.

[@natmann7384]

@@frankiepavinato I wonder if The Lightning Seeds would ever have understood how misunderstood that song became :)

[@iwanvanderhut4159]

That was a great video, so neat to see two grown men behaving like kids at Christmas.

[@weed46]

Love this Griff guy, have to bring it more often on the channel. He has great attitude and energy... He genuinely is jealous of this Mille SP.

[@fishfingers1985]

The current paint really highlights the gold accents and makes the orange pop in contrast with the finish being a matt instead of high gloss. I personally think it looks better like this than the original paint job. Carbon fibre stands out more to. Happy for you and the bike is legit.

[@leebaker6807]

Absolutely beautiful. It's amazing listening to Griffs knowledge.

[@RE650NZGraeme]

Bloody fantastic!! What a happy face Chris - and Griff's as well 😀 ... sounds gorgeous, so smooth. Next we"ll see you wheel standing her around Oulton Park...

[@Witness27]

Will you PLEASE invite Griff on the first run!

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

from one of the biggest Aprillia fans down under,DONT EVER PART WITH THIS ICON,sir you have just purchased the worlds best motorcycle ,much respect

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

Here in Melbourne we are entering our 2nd week of stage FKN 5 lOCKDOWN,cant leave except for food,medical care or essential work ,cant leave a steel ring of 5 kilometres from home ,i hour exercise with one other person ,suffice to say ever damm person is fairly miserable and theres word the transport union are going to strike to try hold goverment to some type of ransom,THANK GOD for your recent run of content that you have been posting and most especially this SP one ,its been far too long since i felt happy but this video has recharged my batteries ,sounds silly but i feel better ,thank you

[@Twinpot1962]

Dealt with Griff a good few times. Genuinely one of the nicest blokes on the planet. What a great looking bike, please keep that paint scheme.

[@ArranD1]

Griff seems like a top bloke, could probably talk about that bike for hours and it not be boring

[@nealsteik9408]

You went to the master (Griff), so you can rest assured you own a piece of history, congrats!

[@vardypeeps]

Griff getting excited over all the parts etc, loved it. Even more so the cable tie near the end :)

[@22NL22NL]

It's great to see the enthusiasm, knowledge and love for these machines! If I ever own a Aprilia, I'll be using AP x

[@steveball2307]

Love AP, had a smashing day chatting to Griff as he serviced my humble ETV 1000 with (nearly!) as much enthusiasm and attention to detail. Great vid, great shop.

[@apriliatuono2056]

This has got to be the best video 44Teeth has ever done. Me owning a 2002 Tuono R Limited might make me a bit biased though.

[@motorcyclemicah6309]

Griff is an incredible guy - as are all the folks at AP Workshops. They all have helped so many Aprilia folks, and they ship parts the world over! I purchased some bits and bobs from them, and I'm in the States. I'm glad Chris made it up to see Griff. As *soon* as I heard Chris state he was heading to AP Workshops, I knew I was going to like this video. As always - top quality from 44 teeth.

[@dalebatten2741]

I want one, I've always wanted one, what a great find well done Chris, keep the paint as it is.

[@jimarillo]

Wow, total Jizz machine. That sound ! Congratulations ! What a legend Griff is too , more Griff pls.

[@paulhall170]

"It was quite a lot of money"... so, how much?? Peter Goddard? A great Aussie, live right here in Wollongong!!!

[@fencer11474]

Please buy more of these specials and have this guy run through the details explaining why they're special.... great watch MORE MORE Please film him doing the others!

[@Deivs65]

Griff was so excited, awesome to watch!

[@GTiR23]

I'm a car man not a bike man, but I could listen to Griff talking about Aprilias for ages!

[@ginger1908]

Keep the paint scheme. The exhaust though 👌. If I lived closer I'd totally use Griff as my mechanic, what a guy!

[@paulaus]

I'm fairly new to the world of bikes and was totally unaware of this era of Aprilia. Really enjoyed the vid and Griff's enthusiasm is infectious. Great stuff.

[@westers1514]

That exhaust note beats any of the others V Twins of the era. Super snarly and super horn. Griff is now in the hallowed club of James, and the Solicitor bloke that I would instantly use if I ever needed what they can offer. Thanks 44T for bringing these guys to our attention.

[@deehaws4334]

The VTR SP2 says hold my beer.

[@BobsYirUncle]

Mr loophole (solicitor)? He’s a very good man 👍

[@westers1514]

@@deehaws4334 😁😁

[@nitramdoow91]

I love how excited he was about the cable tie that held the build sheet! We need more Griffs in the world

[@Dan-56]

My God it’s gorgeous ! When it first fired up on the video, I was grinning like a idiot, just like the two of you were 😆. Don’t you dare remove that beautiful “period correct” paint job 😱.

[@Jeez726]

Nice!! Makes me miss my old red Tuono 2003 with beige frame, original race exhaust sounded great. Love the twin rear lights.

[@butlersg1]

Loved that - Chris, give that lad a spin on your bike!

[@Gornflyin]

so so good to see genuine boyish excitement over a special bike :)

[@Kurlach]

Griff seems like a nice guy; I’ll give them a call about my Tuono, doubtless he can answer a few questions. Great video too, something a bit different, really good to watch 👍🏻

[@Shinysideup]

That’s a stunning bit of kid Chris, Griff clearly knows his stuff, I wouldn’t paint it looks awesome 👍

[@petervanderheyden1505]

RSV Mille SP. . smooth as silk! when it started, the hairs on the back of my neck sat up and listened!! love it.

[@louismarino5448]

Awesome bike. Griff is amazing to listen to, love all the nerdy tech stuff! I needed this today. Keep em coming

[@cvgbcs]

I have never seen this bike in my whole life, but listening to griff talking about the bike with such passion, and the facts, just makes you hooked to the video

[@presstodelete1165]

Hi Griff, 100% with you on the bolt identification details (Mark at TimeMachine)

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

It has a fully adjustable frame, a cosworth reworked engine, the frame number is right, the pipes are right so it's kosher then. What's with the wheels though? They don't look like the correct ones but that's ok as you can fit the standard brembo or lighter OZ wheels anyway. May have been intended to be tracked but never used? Engine looks different to the gen1s especially the heads. Standard it wasn't any more powerful BUT was left for the customer to tune. All they were untuned was around 105 to 110bhp rear wheel out of the crate. Tuned expect 125bhp rear wheel. Griff is deffo your man...he's a legend and no one touches my rsvr except Griff. Be aware that many parts are not available now for these so get pally with Alan Millyard who can make anything😉 Great find, great bike and a really fast appreciating classic...a true investment. Don't crash it on track!!!😁 This is the best bike you've never ridden Chris. I'm a complete rsv nut and bit of a nerd on them having ridden, owned and loved gen1 rsv bikes over the past 18 years and one like this hardly ever comes around mate. You really lucked out this time. Keep it, cherish it but ride it! I'm back in the fold having found a one off low miles rsvr from the same period. Won't be selling this one! Welcome to the club. That's two rare ones you have what with the Eddy Rep which I also had.

[@jamest5149]

Awesome bike. Look forward to a Jason/Sue review between the SP and your Factory… maybe a track review as well would be awesome 🙏 Great video ‘series’? 👏

[@geoffygeoff9391]

Old mate Griff is awesome. I love listening to him nerd out on the bike and spew a waterfall of knowledge.

[@stephenp4563]

Gotta say, that paint job is awesome. No way I'd be repainting that if it were me.

[@tdeloriea]

Just picked up a pristine 2001 RS 50 and was just as excited to hear it run. Lol. Congrats dude! What a rare beaut!

[@richardhughes8968]

Griff is a legend , I wouldn't take my RSV anywhere else.

[@hunkyleepickle]

This is why i order way too much 44teeth merch, and its not for the merch. Nerdy, special motorcycle content like this is so much more enjoyable and valuable than the latest advertorial from whatever mainstream motorcycle pumps out for the masses. Genuine and passionate.

[@forzavale5303]

My god Aprilia and Ducati are just something else,absolutely beautiful,stunning masterpiece

[@michaelcarney6280]

I'd add MV's to that list as well!

[@forzavale5303]

@@michaelcarney6280 Absolutely,yes!

[@akilagun1]

What a purchase. What a top bloke Griff is. I have to congratulate you on a very smart buy. It has left many of us envious, jealous, drooling and cursing!! But grinning from ear to ear like you must be :) Thanks for sharing.

[@StealthTaxes]

I feel like he's earned a ride on it.

[@1MrBryn]

It's like jewlerly under the fairings. Absolutely beautiful. I say keep the paint too.

[@jamest5149]

Just a tip when strapping the bike in your van, add one large (heavy duty) strap straight back from the rear wheel, in the event of a hard brake/accident it will stop it coming forward into the seats and potentially hurting you. Straps lose strength when not directly load in a straight line from the direction of force, the wider the angle the load effectively goes up so their effective load rating is massively reduced if that makes sense?

[@andrewdeaville6442]

....and get a bulkhead.

[@cv5645]

love the enthusiasm and geeky details, so much more interesting than a modern bike. Great video.

[@adlerengr]

Love the paint job. I'd keep it, no doubt about it!

[@1986XRV8]

I got goosebumps when it fired up! Beautiful bike...can't wait for the follow-up videos on this machine!

[@nikolaah]

griff, what a legend. love that level of geekery. what a bike!

[@muramasa2643]

Half way through, got to say - I'm excited for you! Brilliant video. So much nostalgia, i miss hanging out at the garage! Back to the video, get the brew on!

[@darrylbacciochi]

Griff is an absolute legend and the holy grail in the Aprilia knowledge world..AP Workshops rule 👍🏼🇮🇹

[@woooster17]

Really enjoyed that.. Really chuffed for you Chris.. She sounds incredible! Can’t wait to see/hear her out on the road 👍🏼

[@alf9638]

paint looks good, don't change it...

[@MegaRyoNo]

I recognise Griff! a mate was on his fireblade and his gear linkage came off near Tamworth Yamaha. Griff was driving by in some sort of American Low rider and took us to his workshop to knock something together for him to get home. lovely bloke.

[@41Teeth-b5w]

What ever happened to this beauty? Has It been sold?

[@carthings7874]

Bump on this!

[@jasons9417]

I had one of the roads bikes back in 2000 and had it painted up in these very colours, along with the Aprilia challenge leathers and AXO RSV helmet. Kept the bike for 7 years and still regret selling it to this day. I met Troy Corser (along with all of the stars of the golden age of WSB inc Suzi Perry!!) at 2002 WSB at Brands when I had a VIP pass gifted to me and he signed a print that I still have of him riding the RSV at Laguna Seca. Please don't change the paint work it's a true icon of its time in this spec. You are a lucky man!!!

[@LickyDischarge]

I’d absolutely love to own that!!

[@marky9117]

Stunning bike and Griff seems like a top bloke. It’s always good spending a day watching a master of their craft at work. You can see how passionate he is for these bikes. Cracking vid! 👍🏻

[@zedddddful]

That's a fookin beast Chris I'm well jealous the paint job looks good I'd leave it personally.

[@mattiadallapozza5619]

FYI Chris, MS is an Italian cigarette brand which was the main sponsor for Aprilia Racing at that time also in MotoGP Factory bikes :) What a bike!!!

[@TheToggleguy]

My derbi mulhacen 125 from 2012 has the same fuel cap. basically a racing machine at this point

[@siraff4461]

Looks bloomin lovely. Now get it some rubber and go enjoy it. Too many bikes like that sit about all their life when the joy is really in the ride.

[@LambChopRides]

wow absolutely loved that! Im late for work now!! Will you stop doing features on these old RSV I want to buy one and your driving the prices up!! ;-)

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Come and ride one of mine!

[@LambChopRides]

@@BaronVonGrumble Actually would love too! 👍