Chinasaur Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 74 Location : Northwest United States Points : 5301 Registration date : 2010-08-26
| Subject: Aprilia 850 Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:04 pm | |
| Anyone seen, or been on, this scoot yet? I've read some reviews but interested in it from someone who rides a SW. Thanks |
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Darkeswinger Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 115 Location : Southwest Ohio Points : 5407 Registration date : 2010-06-11
| Subject: Re: Aprilia 850 Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:50 am | |
| I've studied it a bit, and seen a few, but have not ridden it. Prices for used ones look good. I don't know about the complexities of the power train, and the resulting reliability.
I prefer the riding posture with the Silverwing, and being able to comfortably tote the wife.
Seems like the same technology could be used in a scooter form factor.
More power = better! |
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Meldrew Visiting Curmudgeon
Number of posts : 4218 Location : York, North Yorkshire, England UK Points : 9441 Registration date : 2010-11-16
| Subject: Re: Aprilia 850 Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:27 am | |
| Hang on, the Aprilia SRV 850 is a brand new scooter based on the Gilera GP 800 and currently the subject of road test articles in UK and European bike mags. They might be currently in Aprilia showrooms here, I don't know.
Surely there can't be any used ones being offered for sale already unless it's been a complete flop like the Honda DN-01, and that doesn't seem to be the case.
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Darkeswinger Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 115 Location : Southwest Ohio Points : 5407 Registration date : 2010-06-11
| Subject: Re: Aprilia 850 Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:55 pm | |
| oops!, I was thinking about the manta. |
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