I just saw WSB Races. Good thing I watched them before I read this. Otherwise you would have ruined it for me. Its great to see Biaggi up there. Especially on the Aprilia. It took him a while. But its good. Its a brand new bike, like the R1, and thats pleasing. Now if the price is right, Ill be all set.

Mike

idejducman, you don't see the Aprilia running with Haga, Fabrizio and Spies?  Have you been watching the same series as everyone else?  Two podiums this weekend, two podiums last weekend (with two different riders).

I am definately going to wait for the official prices. I heard less than that as well, but the magazines are stating/speculating 15,000 GBP which roughly translates into 23,000 USD. Lets hope that this model is between 16,000 and 18,000 USD. I would purchase it for that.  Otherwise, the 1198S is looking better and better.  It would be dissapointing to see a high price on a bike we have waited so long for.

Mike

Hey idejducman,

are you sure about those prices? Cause I heard a price less than that. Less than the Factory, what should be normal since the R has less nice components than the Factory. I would wait on the real prices and not believing the dealers words :).

Stef

The wait is yet to be over, but is it worth it? The bike looks awesome. I like the new colors but not the changes made. No Ohlins? Alot of people were counting on two versions, one being around 21,000 USD and the other around 16,000 USD. Dealers here even thought that the price would be comparable to that of the Ducatis 1198 bikes. But now the price seem's to be 23,000 USD. That's alot compared to the Ducati 1198S version which has the suspension and goodies' you would expect. Also, you don't see the Aprilia running with Haga, Fabrizio or even Spies for that matter. It is unfortunate now with the price, because my heart was set on the RSV4. Looks like Ill be considering another Ducati. Change the price and Ill change my mind.