Hmm... very interesting

[Slimie]

Just got this from Visoryawn:

http://www.visordown.com/articles/vi...l&attr=feature

So far so good but top of para 5 is written:

wind blast at speed which will take a small fairing to sort - could well be in the new model pipeline, as lots more machines are planned using the basic motor.

Could this lead to the kick up the arse that the AT sector needs? Hope so.

Back to your original programming.

-Simon

[sbikerbud]

they already use the same basic motor in the Mana(bored out i think)automatic and the Dorsoduro supermoto

[Wee Jack]

I had a day with a Shiver recently - See "Shiver me timbers" thread in others section.

What a stonking motor it is ......... precise fueling and a magic switchable fuel map button with Sport/Touring/City modes.

Just imagine that, in a Dual Sport - Adventure configuration with an Sport/Touring/Offroad choice???

If Aprilia got their act togher and designed a true adventure model (and not just a dressed-up cosmetic exercise) , with top notch suspension and wheels - like the KTM design philosophy - it could make one stunning bike!!

[Slimie]

Yummeeeeeeee!

They also need to get the spare parts situation sorted too, there's an RSV in my KTM dealers that's been there for nearly two years waiting parts!

Mind you it is an SP, s'gorgeous n'all!!

-Simon