the dark side!

shaun1978 · Post by **shaun1978** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:50 am

I'm thinking about buying an rsv mille to run as well as the storm ,anyone here had any experience with them , what are they like , and would a shortarse like me get on one?

Seeker 77 · Post by **Seeker 77** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:10 am

One bloke on here has just bought one:

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9556

and another was thinking about it

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9438

So i would probably start by asking them!

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:46 pm

I think you'll find that Kaz had one once but wasn't exactly overwhelmed!

shaun1978 · Post by **shaun1978** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:52 pm

I'm gonna have to get a few test rides i think , the storm aint going anywhere though , theres been too much time and effort spent on it.

Post by **firestorm996** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:39 pm

I testrode Fluffy's Mille a few weeks ago. Fantastic engine, beats the storm in every respect IMHO. The only downside for me (and it was a biggie) was the riding position, really really pitched forwards on your wrists. Wouldn't be as big of an issue coming from a storm to the mille but from a Z750 with flatbars it was a right shock. I just couldn't get on with it.

What an engine though, would pull your arms out of the sockets at any speed, any gear. Excellent suspension too, outhandled the storm by quite a margin.

lee67 · Post by **lee67** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:18 pm

aprillia's are shite end of...crap spares situation still!...like duc's more trouble than good....now a suzuki tl1000 thats the ultimate v twin'...loads of torque low down..ample top end, comfy and its got the looks and an evil reputation

Zer0Zer0 · Post by **Zer0Zer0** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 12:11 am

http://www.apriliayorkshire.co.uk/catal ... 01998-1999
Everything in stock next day delivery...
the Mille is a lambourghini in comparison to the Wartburg storm, and slaps it around like a red headed stepchild. and dosent have chocolate cct's, and is a very rewarding bike to ride....

bluesman · Post by **bluesman** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:56 pm

Everything is relative. Speed and engine? Ducati 1098 will slap Aprillia, something like Gixxer K7 (let's be real despite it is hated ;) IL4) would slap both and something like ZZR1400 will overrun them on straight.
Why compare bikes on BHP and suspension (on good road only!) when better to base bike choice on riding habits.
Full-blown track bike is completely no-go for long distance or worse surface. Middleweight sport tourers are no-go for race track. Never ever ever saw Mille or 9xx-10xx Duc long rides. But I did see older Blades and R1. Even those never left highway or perfect paved roads. Just as well as Storm will never ever catch Aprillia on the track. And Husky 610 will beat them all in the city and will drive you mad in performance touring or will lose pathetically on "big curves" track.

IMHO what is it for is the key when making choice for bike

Post by **firestorm996** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:08 pm

bluesman wrote:Everything is relative. Speed and engine? Ducati 1098 will slap Aprillia, something like Gixxer K7 (let's be real despite it is hated ;) IL4) would slap both and something like ZZR1400 will overrun them on straight.
Why compare bikes on BHP and suspension (on good road only!) when better to base bike choice on riding habits.
Full-blown track bike is completely no-go for long distance or worse surface. Middleweight sport tourers are no-go for race track. Never ever ever saw Mille or 9xx-10xx Duc long rides. But I did see older Blades and R1. Even those never left highway or perfect paved roads. Just as well as Storm will never ever catch Aprillia on the track. And Husky 610 will beat them all in the city and will drive you mad in performance touring or will lose pathetically on "big curves" track.

IMHO what is it for is the key when making choice for bike

Well said that man, or to put it briefly 'horses for courses'

Outright performance means very little to me, my zed has all the power I need for most situations and if I had more power I'd just spend more time doing daft speeds and risk getting nicked. Handling, character, sound and the grin factor are my criteria for choosing any bike.

That's not to say I don't enjoy riding bikes with daft amounts of power every now and then, but performance is just one factor and not the main one for moi.