2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF |What's it really like??

[@iamtherealzombie]

"you tried to kill me, I tried to love you"... best sum up of just about every supersport bike, IMO :)

[@TubeSocksMalone]

I love my 2016 RSV4 RF absolutely love it. Just a beast and nothing but compliments. I keep my traction control around 2 or 3 and wheelie control usually 1 or 2. I use my RSV4 RF even as a commuter to work 1hr 30 minutes everyday. I can't get enough of riding it.

[@juanox10]

I have the same bike, and feel the same about it

[@MegaTechpc]

I’m looking to get a 2018 RSV4 in the next month but am worried how bad servicing prices and intervals will be. Can you shed any light on that aspect of ownership? How reliable has yours been? Love the 2 year warranty at least!

[@juanox10]

MegaTechpc honestly it’s been as reliable as any Japanese bike. Just change your oil every 3k miles and Lube your chain every 500.. do it yourself. Valve adjustment is until 12-15k miles so you’re good on that for a while. I hear it’s like 700 for the dealer to check that.

[@MegaTechpc]

Ruano09 Thanks for the info. I rode a 2019 RR yesterday and there’s no way I’m NOT gonna buy this bike now! I’m utterly in love with it!

[@juanox10]

MegaTechpc go for it, it’s an amazing machine!

[@mauro954rr]

she sounds amazing even with the stock exhaust on.. what an incredible bike.. Thank you Mr LambChop for another beautiful video!

[@cozloucas6612]

Mine arriving soon !!! Can't wait !...........Thank you P.H.

[@pankinyek]

LOL I actually felt really emotional at the end of the video, when you were saying goodbye to the bike. #mustnottearup :)))))

[@LambChopRides]

+pankinyek haha you big softy 😀

[@Patriiiiick]

I just put down a deposit on a '17. Can't wait!

[@teddd10]

You get it bud

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Had to have good ol'chuckle at the end. The new bike looks like a 50cc in comparison. Nice work Chops. Nice work indeed.

[@111111111Tiger]

they let you test it a week or two ? wow ! How could you NOT go ahead and buy it? Best sport bike made... hands down.

[@killygonz]

Now then LC you have mentioned in the past that you would test a Harley . Now I'm not a great fan of them but watching you ride one has the potential to be comedy gold. So come on . Get it done !!!

[@LambChopRides]

+AP1964 yes I would like to try one genuinely 😎😎 I'm only worried I might like it!! Haha

[@heavymetalboi]

Nice teaser there ;) Just got 2000km on my 2017 Superduke and I love it!

[@Tefloncoated]

My favourite colour scheme. If they update the headlights and make the frame black it should look more modern. Love it

[@eliseovelarde4593]

Only if the color of the wheels matched the red on the body work👌.

[@RahulYadav-ck5nu]

Loved the way you ended the video. Perfect way to say good bye !

[@markmurphy5390]

Great real world review mate .

[@oldman748]

Great review sir. Looking forward to the next toy test. Ride safe.

[@127069]

i got knocked off my 16 zx10 last week, bike destroyed. That white car pulling out on you nearly stopped my heart where im still delicate!

[@LambChopRides]

+dan wolf oh bloody hell sorry to hear that Dan. Hope your ok and insurance is sorting the bike? Yeah I was just thinking no not now when I'm only 2 miles away from returning the bike!! 😂😂

[@127069]

+Lamb Chop Rides thanks, I was only two miles from home😞insurance have kicked me in the nuts but putting a deposit on a s1000rr has cheared me up!

[@theincrediblesulk5543]

Awesome video Chops, looking forward to how you compare the Superduke to the Tuono.

[@willsherriff3711]

You should definitely get a touno? Also you're review videos are quite entertaining, looking forward to seeing the other bikes.

[@TheMatrixcube]

Epic video ! Seems the rsv4 is quite the mistress :p

[@mihalis3392]

6:41 what happened with stupid car cut you off ??

[@OARotifa]

Watch to the end of the video...

[@jitterball]

I think I went up to 75-80 mph in the first gear, it doesn't help that bike is very quiet (compared to my Ducati), it takes a little while to realize.

[@verdeboyo]

Superb and even funny review Sir. Ive hit the button for more Lamb Chops! Just bought myself a RSV4 APRC ABS couple of weeks ago and cannot wait to give it a good thrashing it deserves. You reckon I should be gentle to begin with?

[@briand7946]

@ 6:41 a genuinely mature reaction from a British motorcyclist for once. The way some of those other pork chops carry on is ridiculous . Good bike review too!!

[@spudtrainspotting9149]

Like your videos lamb chop, I had one of these out on a demo today Sunday the 21st of July 2019 from wheels in Peterborough. I've got to say, did not like it because of the clonky gearbox, the engine feels very agracultural and feels stressed on the very bottom of the Rev range, the clutch is really annoying as well. The induction roar is awesome though and it has monster power, more than you could ever use on the road. I've got to say, I prefer my R1M. Each to their own lamb chop.any way, keep up the good work.

[@Gautam454]

You got any pictures of you on it? I'm 6'3" and curious how you look / fit.

[@ftrider1768]

awesome bike, just eats the road up !

[@apollomorris9920]

It pulls the front up with ease with the wheelie control set on. You dont even have full power with out a pipe and ECU map. Run that thing full monty!

[@lucasschofield8716]

6:41 Heads would roll.

[@nemesisabaddon5628]

Now the real work is going to start with the Superduke ! 😈😈😈 Naaaa, kidin' ! 😉 You've done a nice job with these two fabulous Aprilia's, thx 👍G. luck with the Beast. ✌️

[@LambChopRides]

+nemesis cheers dude, the big duke has certainly entertained me 😎😎

[@OARotifa]

Awesome video... many thanks for this review. And thanks for showing us what happened to that driver that jumped in front of u just like that.

[@briand7946]

I take that back. Excellent review!! Really good!

[@Shimmoda]

5:53 That's weird cause I'll leave my wheelie control off and I can give it full throttle in first gear and it won't go up haha

[@jotunheim5302]

You probably have TCC on max...

[@Shimmoda]

I turned off all my electronics and put it in Track mode

[@MLambdaman]

You need to remove your rear stand first.

[@LambChopRides]

+The Muscle Biker must be that extra 2017 power 😁😁 this one's faster than a s1000rr in a straight line remember and you know how those things wheelie! With the torque everywhere engine it tries to pop up all the time! Little beauty 😎

[@worzysp1]

What would you say/ prefer. This or the tuono v4 1100 After coming from a Honda vtr sp1

[@r.n6775]

My next bike I believe.. Nothing else like it!

[@Dan-vq1dr]

Will a fuel commander 'limit' the fuel consumption?

[@LambChopRides]

+Dan 1135 no it just corrects the fueling to give more power and better throttle response. New bikes have to meet emissions laws and to meet those restrictions the manufactures have to map the bikes as best they can but it's not optimal. Power commander corrects that 👍

[@Dan-vq1dr]

Ok thanks, that's some explanation you've got there. Great job on the RSV4. Looking forward to the Beast now. Cheers

[@sirrideabit651]

Have enjoyed watching your video's on both these Aprillia's but the subtitles/closed caption button doesn't really help from 6.38...

[@worzysp1]

Wow 6:40 in video that car 🚗 😳 mate 👆 so glad you kept your cool. I would never been able to And you thought Ronnie pickering was a bad ass.

[@chrislittle6455]

You mentioned all other manufacturers but how about the gen 3 bmw s1000rr I'm torn between the 2

[@vindicated3463]

Any chance you can speak on your impressions on straight line high speed stability, I've seen other reviews and footage of the front end getting a bit squirrely

[@LambChopRides]

+Dusten Jordan it had great high speed stability but didn't push to really stupid speeds. I don't think there are any issues there 👍

[@DAGenao]

I love the bike and I'm contemplating trading in my Ninja 1000 for the RSV4RR, but I've watched other reviews where the reliability, availability of parts and cost of maintenance were not very encouraging. I know you might be reluctant to say anything negative about it, but I'm interested to know what you think about it.

[@jamesSmith-bn3ud]

What is the tune that's playing

[@mattmcalister1915]

chops, I live in Towcester, right by Silverstone. do you wanna pop in to the local motocafe? there are 2, the Jack's hill cafe and the super sausage cafe. both great. Jack's hill is more a truck stop, but they've got a bike night once a month. let me know if youre nearby, I'd love to come have a cup of tea with you :)

[@LambChopRides]

+Matt McAlister Hi Matt, yes I'm up and down to Silverstone every other week so could be an idea one week 👍 will lookup the cafes see where they are 😎

[@Justwanthavefun_100]

Hi Lamb chop 👋🏻 How to use the pit lane limiter ? Thanks

[@LambChopRides]

I have a whole video on the electronics Sean where I demo everything ;-)

[@noothing2173]

Bro is there any differences between rsv4 rf (2017) and (2018)

[@DevRSVR]

Hey man, thought Id give you my thoughts as Ive been researching these a bit. From what I can tell there isnt much between 17 - 18. I think 16 - 17 was a bit of a jump electronics wise. Im getting close to getting one of these myself. I just need to sweenten the missus up with a bunch of flowers before she makes more room in the garage!! Best sounding engine ever and I think with the onset of the electric thing it wont get much better. Better grab one while we can.

[@SimpsonHomer27]

someone knows the music on start and end video

[@coolingenhasse]

Electro-Light - Symbolism

[@neilsimpson5900]

Holy shit, that car that pulled out at 6:30 odd, nice job getting it stopped - I assume you cut out the "fuck you, idiot' remarks it warranted :)

[@neilsimpson5900]

Edit: oh you bitch, end with not only semi-answering my question, but teasing me with what I think might be my next bike....arrrrgggh :P

[@antwilliams2253]

ive watched a few of your vids. im subscribing after watching this! made me laugh. (you have tried to kill me! i have tried to love you!) haha ive just bought one a few days ago. I cant wait to ride her!

[@LambChopRides]

Haha welcome along Ant 👍

[@antwilliams2253]

@@LambChopRides thank you and thanks for your vids. I stumbled across you this week. Your knowledge of bikes is top notch fair play! Always had inline 4s etc, blades, r1s. Finally I have a rsv4 factory... I'm like a kid at Christmas. Have to be honest my first electronic bike and I have no idea what modes is best for the road, so any tips etc would be appreciated haha. Thanks again! Keep em coming!

[@Sarah-Caito]

We need liter bike technology and design with street friendly powertrains... wide ratio gearboxes, low end torque, and not too much power. It doesn't need to be either get an amazing bike or be able to ride at saneish speeds while pushing a bit.

[@Zalonka]

They are called Naked Bikes. You don't buy a SS and then complain that it's not for you. You know damn well what you are getting into that's why it's called Supersport (besides that new Ducati lol).

[@Murphy252000]

Round of a plause, quality as per usual!

[@farnalliermathias8072]

Hello sir, nice review, a true kick in a pant vid , great to sart the day with... have you seen the Max Biaggi track test ride at Motorland Aragon ? highly recommended eventhough it was the R model ... Best wishes .

[@Merlin-lc4zu]

Have to laugh at the Guy in his silver estate wanting a race.Come across them all the time and they really have no idea about what a superbike can do in terms of destroying their little 4 wheel boxes.I just snigger at them as they are that deluded to even think it.Well done Chops for just letting the clown think he has had you.

[@SMU_3L]

Im looking forward to the Superduke videos, not gonna lie :D What the fuck was that person thinking at 6:40?

[@LambChopRides]

+Samuel Wicks haha yeah silly sod but I can never get too upset as I was going too fast.. but was clearly visible when they pulled out but all ended well... thankfully!

[@bloodhunter78]

You need get the new 1290 Next fella I'm looking into getting one in next 6 months fingers crossed.

[@LambChopRides]

+Dave C in the garage right now 😎😎

[@bloodhunter78]

Lamb Chop Rides yes yes I'm looking forward to the next few videos fella. ride safe and take it easy.

[@TrigunV4S]

Lamb Chop Rides love the videos! I've been debating on adding a Supersport to my collect that being 2015 Superduke 1290R and WR250R Supermoto. I too am 6'2 230lbs been debating the RSV4 RR / R1 / 2017 Blade. How does the 2015 up comfort compares to the RSV4? I sat on the rsv4 does feel pretty cramped. Coming from riding a Superduke super comfortable. I'm waiting to see what Yamaha Honda and Aprilia add to there models but I hear the fireblade is pretty comfy vs R1 and rsv4 but the sound of the Rsv4 and the R1 just music to my ears! Looking forward to the 2017 1290R videos! It would make for excellent bike for your height and weight I can do all day rides on my KTM easily!!

[@LambChopRides]

+TrigunVS the R1 and RSV4 are both the most cramped Imo.. The R1 has a long reach to the bars but they are the two best sounding bikes 😎😎 I'm really loving the superduke comfort it's a great road bike and oh the wheelies!!! 😆😆 RSV4 is the most exciting sportsbike and as you have a comfortable road bike already go for it I say!

[@TrigunV4S]

Yeah that's kind of how I see it I already got a nice comfy bike for longer trips I think the Rsv4 will give me the same feeling I get when I ride my 1290R the sound of the V Twin I haven't ridden the V4 but from videos I've seen it has a wonderful sound as well! Hopefully the 2018 RSV4 will have even better features if nothing much changes I'll probably try to get a 2017 RSV RF left over model! Next year. Looking forward to see videos on the KTM I hear it's much more refined over the 2014-2016 models I really like the Keyless ignition and instrument cluster the led headlight looks pretty slick as well!

[@964tractorboy]

I had a big stupid grin watching this. Not as big as yours but nevertheless... I was a bit confused when you had a bit of a dig at folk buying a 'Blade though. I get the merits of this bike but it's a big slice of cash and not without its drawbacks as you mentioned. Comfort and convenience can be vastly under-rated; and if you can only have one bike... It does look "the nuts" though but.

[@LambChopRides]

+964tractorboy yes my comments were more targeted at blade SP1 buyers as the bikes are very similar price in the UK. Personally I would take the Aprilia but if Honda want to lend me a SP blade for a couple of weeks willing to do a proper comparison... 🤔

[@j2tmfc]

Brilliant edit when the silly sod pulled out on you. I laughed!

[@ace3085]

One day I will realize the dream of climbing one and runnig back with my dream bike, I hopo it arrives soo.

[@nellytheelephant7794]

Hey chops, great review. Will you publish the review of the ap too.

[@LambChopRides]

Unfortunately I couldn't get it working, when the Android App is out I will borrow it again and retry. Probably next year now on the 2018 version

[@nellytheelephant7794]

Lamb Chop Rides thanks for the reply. By the way you persuaded me to go out and buy a brand new Tuono after watching your reviews, getting it delivered next week!!! Keep the vids coming as they’re the best ones out there and looking forward to the upcoming ones from your new job as a motorcycle journalist!!! Cheers Chops.

[@LambChopRides]

+Neil Butcher thanks Neil and good to hear. Tuono is lovely, if it fit me better I would own one also as fantastic bike to ride

[@nellytheelephant7794]

Lamb Chop Rides hey chops. Picked my tuono up yesterday. ******* wow! Had the akro fitted with the race map and it just sounds incredible, even with the baffle in its sounds like a spitfire, just amazing and so loud! Full concentration needed at all times.

[@LambChopRides]

You lucky sid Neil very jealous incredible bike

[@theboombapp6351]

Nope.....not sick it all. Bang on Brotha. Bang bang bang!!!! However, I do not have the wrist troubles I did with my CBR1000RR SP.

[@michaeljkasnter]

I don’t understand the anti wheelie comments? How can it be dangerous? Throttle Control!!! I ride a KTM-1290 SuperDuke R with a Rottweiler stage 5 with TC off and ABS off daily with 0 issues.

[@bekeneel]

Yeah I agree, it's only dangerous if you're a jackass or have no expierence at all... But then you shouldn't ride this bike anyway...

[@MegaTechpc]

A Super Duke R is in no way, shape, or form comparable to an RSV4. It’s basically a fat and ugly supermoto; of course you can handle wheelies on it, it’s been dumbed down just for that sort of riding. The RSV4 is a 200+ hp racing bike that will chew you up and spit you out if you don’t know what you are doing.

[@yeoldchief7711]

Has anyone here ridden the v11 sport or variant?

[@couchsquad9227]

I had the carbon edition and it did 165kmph in first gear and my mates s1000rr was 170

[@andrasvrbovszki2831]

Hi This bike is better than the new Gsx-R?

[@LambChopRides]

+András Vrbovszki will let you know for sure as borrowing the GSXR1000R for a week soon 😎

[@andrasvrbovszki2831]

Lamb Chop Rides thanks!!

[@fcodijk]

for sure it's the rsv4/touno factory for best looking, sounding and best components/materials compared to the new gixxer.

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

Nah I've test rode both you couldn't do more than 2 hours in the saddle of the RSV . Seriously uncomfortable

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

The Gixxer is faster in a straight line

[@Albertalorian]

Great vid LCR, I was between the RSV4 (2016 RR) and the ZX10R ABS KRT (2016), after watching all the video's (esp your ZX10R review), and sitting on/playing with both bikes multiple time. I went with the ZX10R and couldn't be happier. To me being a bigger guy (6.0' 245lbs) the ZX10R fits, the suspension is perfect (after adjustment of course) and the power is so smooth and linear down low, then mental explosive up up, I just mesh with it so well. Its like you say, for a track bike the RSV4 is amazing, but sitting up so high, the compactness of the bike, and the heat it makes; not the best on the road.

[@LambChopRides]

+BigHoss P&R so pleased you found the videos useful, the zx10 is a lovely bike. You should try changing the front sprocket to 1 tooth smaller to help pickup as they do have a very tall first gear. It's a mod I tend to do with all my bikes really brings them alive 👍

[@MegaTechpc]

Lol, the RSV4 is about a thousand times the bike a ZX10R is. And I’ve owned both a ZX10R and a ZX6R, they’re great little bikes but simply not in the same class as the RSV4.

[@TheKphreak]

how anybody had any success connecting the phone app to this bike using an android?

[@LambChopRides]

+Doug Weiss I asked Aprilia, new app coming soon for 2017 bikes on Android

[@TheKphreak]

Lamb Chop Rides Thanks man! Love your content and how you actually respond to comments keep it up bud!

[@one-of-us9939]

My Aprilia RSV4 RF LE#14 is 2018. Only road driven so I could wear in the engine then it's off to the tracks. I leave on my mirrors and license frame so ppl can see they were passed by a street legal.😇👍

[@NCC2087]

Hilarious video. Beautiful bike. I'm going for it in 2018.

[@LinuxGalore]

it's me or the bike she said I had a hell of a time getting the bike through the bedroom door.

[@AndieBlack13]

At 2:02 , just how can you stand riding on such narrow roads? Of the many moto videos I've seen, UK roads are far too narrow...some don't even fit two cars, & one or both cars wind up going onto a curb or sidewalk...Don't you have any legal minimum road width regulations?...especially with a corresponding maximum speed? These country roads your riding here while are maybe, legally wide enough, ..in the States they would be posted at only about 20-25 MPH.....far too narrow for my taste...but this is what you get when you pave over an Ox-cart trail & call it a road.

[@grantfoster8833]

Some of our roads in the UK are over 1000 years old and traffic was never taken into consideration. The speed limit down these narrow lanes is 60 MPH! Which is fun when there is no room for error..

[@darrenbutler160]

What you on about don't turn off the anti wheelie . Bring it to Stoke and I'll show you how you wheelie one .

[@LambChopRides]

+Jane Mander Tuono and RSV4 are are very different, I had wheelie control off on Tuono all ways 😀

[@sofalugger]

I had a RC30 AND A 45..... TOO OWD NOW...

[@shaun9107]

Those dam cars , tell the drivers to go and watch the telly

[@allaroundguy1980]

USA rider most likely would get into an accident in this place, due to opposite traffic flow in European roads.

[@paul1e]

only in UK you meant ?

[@karlwalker1771]

I would like to know why the hell it has taken a foreign company to show us how to implement a V4 as I thought Honda had achieved this a decade earlier! Please message me and tell me different. Regards K

[@karlwalker1771]

Love you son:)

[@booger65man]

I'm one of those guys that loves the RSV4 but am afraid of the Italian build quality. They seem like the Ferrari of motorcycles. Beautiful but an exercise in frustration when it comes to reliability and cost of ownership.

[@olliesearle9752]

Absolutely nothing wrong with Aprilia build quality

[@booger65man]

@@olliesearle9752 KTM either I suppose?

[@olliesearle9752]

@booger65man they aren't great 😅 I'm going on first hand experience with spanners

[@pags1981]

New model Fireblade does not deserve that name. Lazy Honda engineers...get off your arse and make a V4!!!

[@PhantomRides]

I don't know why my brain keeps choosing the S1000RR over this :-/

[@LambChopRides]

+Phantom Rides give it a slap and tell it to stop being so silly 😉

[@MikeNoran]

Honda would make bank if they shoved a V4 in the fireblade.

[@LinuxGalore]

yes but Honda's new V4's all sound like shit, their old V4's in the VFR750 sound really nice then they screwed the pooch on later models.

[@yardblah5161]

Richard Neal i put a straight pipe on my vfr1200f and it was the only bike sound i will remember to my dying day...it was awesome..shame about the rest of the bike..the engine was glorious

[@clinchdis]

Come on Aprilia UK give chops a bike for keeps. Jellie as fk you can ride sports and super bikes. I'll have to stay with my f3s spyder

[@LambChopRides]

+Jason Clinch agreed hehe 😂😂

[@MoreThanExpected1]

The other 5 gears are for prison sentences

[@sk2283]

I don't know how you gave it back ? :-) But with that twat car pulling out in front you nearly gave it back in bits !!! just going to check on mine in the garage now...... she's resting till later ;-)

[@LambChopRides]

+S K haha yeah my brain was screaming nooooo not now as I slammed on the brakes 😂😂

[@karlwalker1771]

PS an American said the first Service/valve service said it cost over £500 is this true and if it is i think biking has been presented to the boardroom dickhead. Again your reply would be most appriciated:)

[@LambChopRides]

Thats probably about the price Carl but its 18k checks I believe, the Fireblade will also cost you around that figure main dealer prices..

[@jgwon6629]

@@LambChopRides wouldnt aprilia cost more just because it has two head to open?

[@arirdrd]

wow

[@easternmenace]

Reliable? Pfff more like boring amirite?

[@Zalonka]

Grow to to know you hate your settlement rather than loving the risk.

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

It's a shame this bike is now 10 years old.

[@diemman70]

Emotional review but no content. Wouldn’t know whether to buy it or not based on your review.

[@Jay-yg8jj]

Go ride one if you want to know whether or not to buy it. Chances are you can't afford it anyways, so don't complain. Don't rely on a stranger on the internet to make your decisions for you. I dreamed of a Panigale for ages...til I rode one. Bought the RSV4rr instead.

[@bekeneel]

Hehe, my dealer here 3 miles away sells both Ducati & Aprilia, but for me Aprilia any day... Even the new Panigale V4 doesn't sound or look that great, it's just some more of the same, the RSV4 is and stays awesome....

[@apollomorris9920]

My thoughts on the rsv4 ,, if you're not an A group rider on the track. And you don't have a good feel for a motorcycle and you're not capable of sliding into a term or actually trail braking hard into a turn this bike is not for you. Go never get the most out of the bike and you won't be able to put yourself to get the most out of the bike you need to build up to this type of machine witch takes years to do. This is why there's something called a honda they're made for street riding they're comfortable to ride and you can push yourself on to this bike way before you could ever get a hold of the Aprilla, The Honda has good characteristics for street riding. The Aprilla is an old MOTO GP bike. Motogp bikes are hard to ride. Most people would be better off going with a honda that setup for riding on the street.

[@Merlin-lc4zu]

Well said.I was riding the aprilia Mille and RSV R in the early 2000s when most people i knew had not even heard of them as a manufacturer.Yes they were v twins with huge torque but the characteristics after riding Japanese 1000s like the R1 was like night and day.Very tall and narrow feeling too.Tempted by the RSV 4 but my Blade is just so nice even though its 9 years old now.The RSV 4 as you say is most certainly for riders with a good few years experience behind them especially on the roads of Britain.The BMW 1000rr is more agreeable but lacks that Italian x factor,but lets be honest most of us on this site ride bikes that can lose you your license in the blink of an eye no matter what make or model.

[@longlivechina7538]

Call me daddy

[@AmRFuKYaH]

daddy

[@tonykartracer8032]

In the end........ too much money for repairs, parts are hard to come by and expensive. Stick with Japanese manufacturer. The end.

[@Albertalorian]

I own a 2016 ZX10R, the gearing isn't tall, the bike was designed with 215hp in mind, and then Euro 4 and DOT regulations made them limit it to around 180 (170rwhp) with the throttle blades only reaching 40-60% opening below 7000rpm. I've ridden a Don Guhl Flashed 2016 ZX10R, and its an absolute animal! the power comes on hard at 5500rpm, and just screams to 14 500! The gearing is PERFECT at this power level, and once you ride it with this type of tuning, the entire bike makes sense. Its a shame all the reviewers and magazines couldn't see why the Kawasaki was underperforming with Euro 4, saying it was "tall gearing" as an issue. Kawasaki left the gearing, so when you flash the bike to its intended power levels, it wouldn't just loop itself at 250km/hr + lol. Anyway, just wanted to throw that in there. My brother races Aprilia's, and the parts are cheap and easy to find. They are also super reliable bikes, 2012 onward.

[@dman117zx6]

BigHoss P&R can't wait to get my zx10r. I'll be sure to remove the restriction as well

[@127069]

+BigHoss P&R yes but the gearing was wrong for the factory bike. I think the zx10r is almost a race kit bike ready to be modded but just off from the show room. Shame mine got destroyed before I got todo anything

[@mattyoz0]

That's, that's, that's!....pointless on a road bike.

[@Zalonka]

Sorry that people would ever want to use it as a track bike or even just take it to the track. You know or just set it up for a more comfortable ride for them. He failed to mention you can also adjust the swing arm pivot point. That's.. that's.. that's.. amazing to have options.

[@mattyoz0]

Zalonka amazing? oh please.