Coming back from seattle yesterday, seen a guy on the shoulder of I-5. Stopped to check on him, all was good he was just changing his plugs. But we got to riding together for a bit him on a Aprilla RSV 1000R me on my 08 XB12R. The freeway was almost completly clear and we ate the asphalt up, pushing 115+ for a good 30-45 mins. And wow was his bike fast! I would be going 110+ and he would blow by me like I was standing still. I have to say I was pretty impressed by the sound and performence of that RSV. Then im coming over Blewett Pass (Crosses the Cascade mountains) and my helmet was CAKED with bugs, I even had a damn bat bounce off the side of my helmet(poor guy). But ya on the Aprilla note...all I have to say is "wow"
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If im not mistaken...a similar motor to the Aprilla is being used on the 1125R. [up] (it might be the same, im just too lazy to search right now so someone chime in 
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)Maybe a mix? I mean, it didnt hold a candle to the sound of my Firebolt with a stock exhaust but...It definetly didnt sound like it ran on rice[up] Too much chrome tho, he had both wheels chromed, duel alluminum exhaust, full fairing set.
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dammit double post
I get that too sometimes (from folks who really don't know bikes) - I think it has to do with the physical size of our XBs. For some obscure reason, folks seem to think (physically) bigger bikes are better (hence the 'busa).
I guess it's kind of like the GSXR-750 - folks who don't know think the 1000 is the only way to go, when those who actually ride love (or at least respect) the 750.
I guess it's kind of like the GSXR-750 - folks who don't know think the 1000 is the only way to go, when those who actually ride love (or at least respect) the 750.
