Rsv-4 Vs Rc45

Man I never seen this before so I hope it is not a repost.
Sorry if it is.

link below

Performance Bike Test 09 RSV4 versus 94 RC45 - Speedzilla Motorcycle Message Forums

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

Interesting...even more so if not for the mourning I find myself in over the current non-superbike status of the new VFR.

 

it seems there is more to story but I can't seem to find it.
Do'h

 

I subscribe to a couple of British mags that have discussed similiar issues. I'll see what I can do to get them posted.

 

your right, its missing pages 078 & 079.(plus an extra page on 084 which is a side bar to the story 'race...bikes for the road').

i have that issue, its from PB issue August 2009.

infact the whole issue was a rreally good read and had lots of interesting stories.

the editorial team has just changed...i think for the better.:thumbsup:

 

OMG, Larry is at it again.. now where's my issue hiding??

 

hahahahah...i knew it wouldnt be long before you sniffed this one out...:biggrin:

your issue is on the way...:thumbsup:

 

^ is good my friend, good things take time, only question is how much..LOL sniff sniff..

 

its 'Gratis' brother.....part of your 'recovery plan'...LOL

 

I see you guys have an inside line on this
if anyone can post rest of story, I would really like to read it.

thanks

 

OK, i'll see what i can do. i can scan the pages(INCUDING THE RACE BIKES FOR THE STREET) and post it up.
i'll have to do it tomorrow at work tho.

will add it to this thread if it works out so stay posted.

 

thanks and looking forward to it.

 

Ok....here we go with the full article as requested...


Front cover




page 1




page 2




page 3




page 4




page 5




page 6




page 7




last page


if you need it any bigger, PM me with an email addy and i will send it to you direct.

cheers

RT

 

that was posted by busy little shop. theyre a member here too...

 

I don't understand why the magazine bothers to compare a stock RSV4 to a race tuned RC45? I wonder how much the race upgrades costs on that bike? Not taking away anything from the RC45, I would bet you could take that RSV4 and spend 1/2 the amount on parts and out perform the RC45 if you wanna compare apples to apples.

 

LOL they list the prices $ 9,000.00 just for the front end.
but nice to know that an old honda, even if you have to put big $$$$ into it ( it should have been closer to kit form stock IMO ) can rip it up against the new tech bikes.

 

Just saw the RSV4 in person and I have to say- Yummy! when I transfer back to the states and Honda has yet to build a spec V4- I'm going Aprillia! The Ohlins look the bussiness too.

 

I would say that a race outfitted RVF is apple to apple with an RSV4 as the newest RVF is 10 years older and was designed 15 years ago. Let's face it the RVF had some room to improve upon while the RSV4 comes stock with just about everything a growing boy needs.

 

I have much respect for the RSV4. It is cool to see them side by side. How fun would it be to own both?