for anyone thinking outside the box, this is a smokin deal. aprilia has some left over models and have been trying to move them. this is a 13-14k motorcycle

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem




You may even be able to walk into your local dealer and ask for these left over models. but this deal is extremely low priced

 

Don't they cost an arm and a leg in maintenance? I have also heard that they are unreiable. I admit that this is all hearsay.

 

From all I read, they are bulletproof, especially the Rotax engines. However, when something breaks, parts availability isn't the best and parts can be expensive.

 

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I think that's in large part to the "Non-Japanese Boogeyman" that most people seem to hear about. It effects Aprilias, Ducatis, Audis, BMWs and pretty much any other European automobile.

Let's not forget that parts are generally relational to the MSRP of the vehicle. More expensive toys have more expensive parts, that's why they cost more in the first place.

 

There is nothing on this bike that you can not do yourself, not unlike on another bike when it comes to maintenance. to date I have not found parts to be hugely more significant in costs, actually I have been pleasantly surprised by how little things cost and how much support there has been. aprilia is about to invest in 18 new models in the next few years and has a huge cash infusion from pagioli. this is a SMOKIN deal, specially if you could get it as first bid price. OF course this si not the factory(16-17K), but this bike is more than competent and can be made to handle just as well. the German built Rotax is BULLET PROOF. Hoever I do understand the higher the entry fee, the more the drinks cost


Modified by MSchu at 8:54 AM 3/22/2006

 

Definitely a sick bike that someone here should hop on!

 

any other models or only this one?

 

yes, there maybe some Tuono's avalibe, and tuono R's... I beleive all the Factorys have been sold, but it never hurts to ask

 

thanks, i'll make some phone calls

 

I found this link, dont know how current it is.

http://www.motointernational.com/HDB_7_05.htm

 

holy ****. 8k for that bike. thats as good a deal as i am getting on an RC. **** that is a smokin deal. someone needs to jump on it and get a sweet twin for a steal.

 

I just bought 2. Thanks for the heads up.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PrecisionH23a &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just bought 2. Thanks for the heads up.</TD></TR></TABLE>well then you have an RC to spare

 

interesting. who wants a 748?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .Ash &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">interesting. who wants a 748?</TD></TR></TABLE>how mucho

 

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more info

 

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more info</TD></TR></TABLE>

Heh, I wasn't 100% serious but if someone wants it; $6200. Its a 98, and has 24k on it. Never been down, clean title. Stock with cf slips. Is a biposto so it has rear seat and such. Has a new clutch too. KBB books at $6300 and change with a provision up to 28k for the year and size. Is quite the pretty bike...

 

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And a gixxer 600

 

where would the bike be located Ash? Your sn lists 3 states

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nishant &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">where would the bike be located Ash? Your sn lists 3 states</TD></TR></TABLE>the bike is in cali.

 

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Forgot about that; It's in San Diego, CA. I will happily ship it anywhere but I do always prefer that people check things out firsthand or have a neutral party do it.

 

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Forgot about that; It's in San Diego, CA. I will happily ship it anywhere but I do always prefer that people check things out firsthand or have a neutral party do it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I would def have to get someone to check it out for me. Its funny that I will prob be in CA next week for spring break. I could come check it out myself. I wish I could ride it home instead of flying back but I don't think its a good idea I should just stick to looking locally...

 

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I would def have to get someone to check it out for me. Its funny that I will prob be in CA next week for spring break. I could come check it out myself. I wish I could ride it home instead of flying back but I don't think its a good idea I should just stick to looking locally...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats fine; there are some good duc dealers around.

 

Thanks Schu, I just forwarded this to my coworker. He has an '05 750gsxr, and he's itching to move over to an Aprilia.

 

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he won't be sorry

And if his dealer won't work with him, I can give him leads for late model pre-owned Ape's