Aprilia Overdose

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EdinburghFalco · #1 Post by **EdinburghFalco** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:57 pm

Planning an Aprilia overdose this Saturday, booked rides on the Mana, Tuono and Shiver at one of these experience Aprilia days, it will be interesting to see how they compare to the Falco. It seems to me that they don't have a direct replacement of the Falco at the moment, the guy in the showroom in Paisley said that there was some talk of a Shiver with a three quarter fairing, so it'll be interesting to see what the Shiver engine is like. Praying for half decent weather

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:02 pm

I think the rumourswere that it'd be based on the Shiver but with the 1200 motor (once that's out).
The pics shown in MCN of a faired Shiver look to have more Fazer type sit-up riding position. I hope they're wrong ... that would not be a Falco Mk II

Gio · #3 Post by **Gio** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:12 pm

Call me old but in my opinion the Mana, is the only one worth riding, scarcity value (ala Falco) plus either a automatic or clutchless manual..

I'm not a fan of the Tuono its common as muck and the Shiver is a ugly pile of shit, designed for the morons of the world.

I would add I've ridden all 3

Take a look here Mana

Biased? Yes a fair amount and pleased as well

#4 Post by **Kwackerz** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:49 pm

Oi Gio!!

Youve ridden all 3 and point to other sites' write ups?

"I want 3 reviews on my desk by Sunday..."

Nooj · #5 Post by **Nooj** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:33 pm

Shiver is a ugly pile of shit

Are you blind?

the Tuono its common as muck

Because it's an awesome bit of kit.

the Mana is the only one worth riding

It's fugly scooter for poeple who want to ride a proper bike but can't.

I worry about you sometimes, dude

EdinburghFalco · #6 Post by **EdinburghFalco** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:53 pm

What have I started?

Must say I am looking forward to riding the Mana for the experience of the automatic thingy, I have never even driven a twist and go so it will be interesting. I have arthritis so I am wondering if it might be the way to have a decent sized bike in the future if it becomes too painful for me to pull in the clutch lever. I would rather slit my wrists than have a scooter.
I quite like the look of the Shiver but a 1200 would be a lot more attractive to me, size does matter (well so my wife tells me)
I fancy a shot on the Tuono to see if there is a big difference between its engine and the Falco's.
So should be an interesting morning

fastasfcuk · #7 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:07 am

if the tuono is as common as muck ? it's still a work of art.

sabestian · #8 Post by **sabestian** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:53 pm

fastasfcuk wrote:if the tuono is as common as muck ? it's still a work of art.

I can't disagree. I hated the look of the 1st generation but it's grown on me and I love it now. 2nd gen - I don't think I'll ever like the looks but it's one of the best bikes ever produced nevertheless.

Fortunately I don't have to live with that look, I've built my own beauty!

Gio · #9 Post by **Gio** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:13 pm

Nooj wrote:
Shiver is a ugly pile of shit
Are you blind?

the Tuono its common as muck
Because it's an awesome bit of kit.

the Mana is the only one worth riding
It's fugly scooter for poeple who want to ride a proper bike but can't.

I worry about you sometimes, dude

Well don't

I mean it, as I look at the world through 54 year olds eyes. Its a bit like all those dummies who rave about the 60's crap in the 4 wheeled market (ie Cortina, Granada etc)

There are very few real bikes now, they seems to be designed to be ridden by morons, the sort who enter corners 2 fast then slam the brakes on without any brown moments.

The Mana is easily the best bike ever designed for Aprilia and it will spit you off if you take liberties.

Falco9 · #10 Post by **Falco9** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:14 pm

Gio wrote:Call me old but in my opinion the Mana, is the only one worth riding, scarcity value (ala Falco) plus either a automatic or clutchless manual..

I'm not a fan of the Tuono its common as muck and the Shiver is a ugly pile of shit, designed for the morons of the world.

I would add I've ridden all 3

Take a look here Mana

Biased? Yes a fair amount and pleased as well

I've become very good at biting my lip!, But I only spotted 6 Tuono's at the TT this year , and have only seen another dozen or so on the road in the past 18mnths, so not as common up here obviously

F9

Gio · #11 Post by **Gio** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:16 pm

Kwackerz wrote:Oi Gio!!

Youve ridden all 3 and point to other sites' write ups?

"I want 3 reviews on my desk by Sunday..."

<please>

You will be lucky, I really liked the Mana so much the others are just footpages in 2 wheeled history. Oh and I can get my knee down on one (thats a first lol)

D-Rider · #12 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:32 pm

So when are you placing the order then Gio?

TBH I think the Mana is a very interesting bike and as long as Aprilia have done a good job could meet many peoples needs - particularly if they have varied needs, commute on it and still want a proper bike.
I wonder how many will give it the chance it deserves?

Falcoholic · #13 Post by **Falcoholic** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:08 am

Mana?

No ta! I want to put petrol in my tank not my helmet.

A little OT here but I see a load more of the original RSV Mille than the later models.
And the Tuono isn't quite a clitoris bike just yet.

Gio · #14 Post by **Gio** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:39 am

Falco9 wrote:
Gio wrote:Call me old but in my opinion the Mana, is the only one worth riding, scarcity value (ala Falco) plus either a automatic or clutchless manual..

I'm not a fan of the Tuono its common as muck and the Shiver is a ugly pile of shit, designed for the morons of the world.

I would add I've ridden all 3

Take a look here Mana

Biased? Yes a fair amount and pleased as well
I've become very good at biting my lip!, But I only spotted 6 Tuono's at the TT this year , and have only seen another dozen or so on the road in the past 18mnths, so not as common up here obviously

F9

Seen quite a few down here sadly all in standard trim

The Mana is like hens teeth tho. One thing its really great at is pissing off the sports bike riders in London, with their hamfisted gear changing

wavey · #15 Post by **wavey** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:28 am

Falcoholic wrote:Mana?

No ta! I want to put petrol in my tank not my helmet.

So they want you to put the petrol in your helmet?
Dave