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First Ride - 2010 Aprilia RSV4R - A Swifter Viffer?


2010-03-07 07:53
By Gabe Ets-Hokin

If you hear a high-pitched whining sound from a pack of Honda VFRs, chances are it's not coming from gear-driven cams, but from the unsatisfiable and highly vocal VFR owners themselves. Since Honda first introduced its first V-Four sportbike in 1983, this group has been demanding more power, better handling and less weight, while also clamoring for a low MSRP, comfort for rider and passenger, extended range and waffle-maker-like reliability.

The dream, held by Viffer faithful since the days of Joey Dunlop and Freddie Spencer, is a light, affordable, hardcore V-Four sportbike.

Well, wait no more guys, because someone's finally built your ride. Pay no attention to the Aprilia logo on the tank, because this is the machine Honda's engineers would build if their board of directors let them........

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