Road Test: 2004 Aprilia RSV-R Factory

I am not saying there aren’t faster bikes; the Factory just has the best balance of power, handling and braking for my personal tastes. Four cylinder litre bikes are so brutally fast, and powerful, there is little room for error on the track, whereas the Aprilia is a lot more forgiving if you err. Sure it will spin up if you are too heavy on the gas and can hit some big speeds quick, but with its Ohlins’ suspension, radial brakes and race inspired frame, it never feels out of control.