Neosophist wrote: Mumbles something about italian vehicles only lasting long enough to get to the repair centre.

Awaits flaming by Duke owners :D

With the engine recalls I don't know how long it will be before aprilia sees a profit on this model.... if they do at all!

It didn't help that 30% of the bikes on the track launch lunched their engines.

I can feel a lawsuit coming on to the component supplier.

Nice looking and specced bike, but I personally reckon the beemer s1000rr is leaps and bounds ahead in the technology stakes and is truly a modern bike in all senses of the word - if not outright horsepower! 183hp at the wheel!