A friend of mine has the triumph 675r and he loves it. Remember you can always upgrade the triumph to get better top end, the suspension and handling are amazing so it doesnt really need much in that dept. Good luck on your choice and hope you have a blast riding which ever one in the future.:thumbup

 

So no more BMW M6 :dunno I say go with the Ape.

 

Haha, Guate you remembered my story! The rest of the story is that as soon as I converted the R1 back to stock (via Gearheaded's gracious technical skills) and put it up for sale, my wife said she wanted to keep her Boxster until our son goes to school in about 3 years. I was pissed! That was the only reason I considered selling the R1 and she agreed to the original idea of getting an M6 so we "could all enjoy your toy".

So anyways, Chris already sold my Ohlins Fork, TTX Shock and other bits (Full Bazzaz Z-Fi TC still for sale, only $550 including the accessory TC light!) I decided to just go ahead and sell the bike and get another one.

Thanks for the replies, guys, I am definitely leaning towards the Ape. I had a first-Gen RSV1000R Factory and can only imagine how good an RSV4 APRC is.

Just listen to this freakin' exhaust with just a slip-on:

 

Ape

 

No question - The RSV4

 

I still dost understand why are you even considering between a RSV4 & 675?! Since the electronics got updated for 2013 RSV4 is the only way to go when you compare it to a 675!

l love Aprilia & hope to go back on a ape soon!. Cheers

 

you know my vote Jeff

ill tell you what, go ahead and buy the APE and ill buy the 675. Then we will hit the track again and see

 

Think about this: maybe if you had had traction control in turn 6. maybe that bike would still shiny?

I'm old and out of shape now, so I think I'll go with the best TC on the market to save my ass when I get tired on track...

 

Absolutely the Aprilia.

 

Thanks for posting that Jeff. I also had a big goof on my end going through the grass on the inside of three, leaned over, didn't crash. I must say I'm lucky I had a small little low side with minimal damage.

Anyways, I guess buy the ape.. :lol

 

I would go with the 2012 Aprilia because I would not purchase a 2013 bike... I heard it's bad luck :scared

On a serious note, I rode my friend's Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC... and it was an exhilarating ride.

 

I say get the Triumph. Especially coming from the R1. I've had decent seat time on the 2010 RSV4 Factory, one of our sponsored riders has one and while it's a cool bike, I think the 675R would be more useable and in turn, more fun. Especially with the bits it has. You can't go wrong with either bike though, they're both incredible machines! I've seen how much damage the 675R can do at the track, it's a sweet machine.

 

Are u kidding? Obv the rsv4


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Can't see how in your mind this is up for debate!!!! The APE is definitely what I would do. I can however see the appeal of the 675r very sweet bike, but the same way you can make the triumph faster you could if needed ad the suspension of your choice to the Aprilla

 

Right between the two Jeff!

Gix 750. Use the extra $ for suspension/plastics/Bazzaz

 

Thanks for all the responses guys, I appreciate the feedback and opinions.

Roc - I did think about that actually as they're practically giving away 2012 GSX-R 750's. In the end I've always been more eclectic in my choices in bikes, and GSX-R's are just too "plain". Damn effective for sure, but just too common and vanilla for me.

If I was going to stay with Jap bikes I'd probably get a 2012 ZX-10R (non-ABS) and re-flash it, get the Ohlins Mechatronic TTX that plugs directly into the ECU, and maybe get a 3/4 system. Again, though, just too plain!

And then there is the fallback position of a new S1000RR, but I left that out intentionally...

 

Ape or Pan. I think at this point you could get the base Pan for your price range.

New bikes coming for 2014. New R1, and supposed to be new CBR1000RR. I would keep your R1 another season and wait for the new bikes. I wouldn't buy the Brit bike and the Ape is due for a FMC or MMC.

 

This is a no brainer IMO. There is a reason a 675 can't hold the top end together for more than a few race rounds...I personally think they are one of the most unreliable top ends out of the lot, that is if you are SS legal.... now if you want to put whatever you can dream of then they turn into a little nasty machine.... but not half as nasty as the APE...

I agree with the comment regarding what may be coming out next year... I sure hope Yamaha steps up to the plate with a new powerplant that is reliable in the 600 class...triple whatever it may be... but that's just me and my optimism.

 

The new triumphs have a different top end don't they?

 

APE awesome V4 sound stying is better in my opinion and the extra power is always a plus.

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Just so you guys know, he bought a Panni :lol

 

Everyone I've talked to has been really happy with them.

 

the Priller gets my vote...either way you are getting some top kit mate

 

I rode a Pani. Very weird. Sounded like a Ducati, but it made power everywhere. Freaking awesome bike.

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Panis don't sound like a true Ducati.

 

Hey Chris, tell him to post some pictures, and what's this I hear about you low siding at Jennings ??? You good ?

 

nm :dundun:

 

they are completely 2 different bikes..... i love my rsv4!! just sayin!! wish the tank held a little more fuel. i wouldnt take a 675 over it....