I really, really

[matron]

you are far too old for something like that Mikey.... now go sit down and have a nice cup of tea... i'll be round with your tranquilizers later

[Sharribee]

Bloody nora Matron I just did a double take then just to check it was you.

How are you, nice to see you over here honey, especially when your trying to talk some sense into my dear ole MoM

[Mabels Old Man]

you are far too old for something like that Mikey.... now go sit down and have a nice cup of tea... i'll be round with your tranquilizers later

Bloody hell woman where did you spring up from, I may say tranquilizers only work when accompanied by a good rub down .

How you keeping?

[Mabels Old Man]

especially when your trying to talk some sense into my dear ole MoM

It's a lost cause

[fatowl]

It'll be rubbish off road.....

[Mabels Old Man]

It'll be rubbish off road.....

Set of TKC's should sort that

[Kakugo]

I know I am going to get quartered for this but... don't do it.
Last year I went riding with a person I know on the Alps around here. When we arrived at my favorite bit of road he insisted that I should try out his K1200R, since I have owned sportsbikes for years, I am quite fast (false... ) etc and he wanted am opinion. I let myself be persuaded and I had the occasion to test the bike in a proper enviroment.
Stepping down from my VTR-SP (which apart from suspensions was still stock back then) I put the electronic suspensions in Sport Mode and decided to give the bike a good trash.
I only did two "laps" because plainly put I didn't like the bike, not one bit.
It carries around its enormous weight well but it still feels very heavy when compared to a Speed Triple, which is its closest contendant. It vibrates like a bag of bolts in a dishwasher over 6000 rpm, numbing your hands in minutes. It hasn't enough ground clearance to be a sportsbike (at least not in my book) and aerodynamic protection whatsoever.
I know I sound very demanding but I've owned and tested LOTS of sportsbikes in my riding years and this is one of those who failed to make the cut. Also I am very curious to know why it must use 98 RON fuel: Italian and Japanese bikes will use normal fuel without flinching.
Want a sporty BMW? Get a second-hand R1100S, it's much, much better and will run on ordinary fuel. Want a naked sportsbike with a funky look? Get a Speed Triple or a Tuono, though Aprilias are not what they used to be.
Sorry to sound harsh but this is one of those bikes I could not stomach.

[Mabels Old Man]

I'm not going to buy it just liked it. If I want to be a bigger hooligan I've got a RRS fireblade to play on. oh and I've just made a silly offer on a speed triple

[meljordan]

It'l be fine once you put TKC'S on it. Oh and a light grill,and bark busters.

[j]

oh and I've just made a silly offer on a speed triple

you'll need to make a bigger garage or pass the GSA to a younger owner. O great father in law