SL1000 Falco R

SpeedyQuaker · 04-05-2005, 07:11 PM

I'm thinking of picking one up for my next bike, and I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with it, and what did you think? Thanks in advance!

SpeedyQuaker · 04-06-2005, 05:23 PM

Damn...quiet in here. Nobody has ANYTHING to say?

crankcase · 04-07-2005, 07:17 AM

great choice, everyone who owns an aprilia love's their bike. good looks and a great engine, what more could you want.

falco · 04-09-2005, 02:29 AM

I have one, absolutely love it. The only problem I have had so far was starting it this spring, got gas for some strange reason at a cheapo station at what ended up being the last fill up of the season last fall, and didn't add stabil. I drained the tank added fresh chevron, and in 2 days it started.

I am happy with most of the design, and finish work on the bike, the electrical system is a little sloppy(wires not arranged neatly and hidden well) but I'm an electrician and a good critic of that hahaha.

It eats up rear tires if your right wrist is heavy.

It handles very, very, well, its a bit heavy, by super sport standards, but I comfortably ride hard along with a 600rr in some fast mountain roads.

If your getting a new one, and follow the break in procedure, be ready for shocking power past 6000 rpm(your break in limit)

It pulls really hard up to 140, then air resistance fights it pretty hard.

Have any more questions, ask me.

alaska cajun · 04-09-2005, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by falco

It handles very, very, well, its a bit heavy, by super sport standards, but I comfortably ride hard along with a 600rr in some fast mountain roads.

that would be me

SpeedyQuaker · 04-10-2005, 11:12 PM

Thanks a lot for the info, fellas. I think they might have changed the forks or something in '03, but is there any year that I should look for in particular? Thanks again!

falco · 04-11-2005, 08:44 PM

It mostly depends on the look. In 03 they dubbed it the "R" Model, with no real changes besides all the beautiful aluminum was painted black. And they gave it a more "trendy" paint/sticker job. There are still brand new ones out there. I got a brand new 01 model in the fall of 03. There are a few of the blackened R models new out there left. I have never heard any complaints from the upside down stock falco forks, not sure of an 03 change on them. They should have put the rsv/tuono rear shock on it though. I'm bouncing off the seat sometimes when I see the cajun with his rr riding much smoother over the new frost heaves.

SpeedyQuaker · 04-12-2005, 11:27 PM

Cool, thanks guys...Now it's just a matter of tracking one down!

falco · 04-12-2005, 11:55 PM

http://www.speed-sports.com/motorcyc...falco1000.html

This dealer appears to be selling at least one. I'm almost considering a futura, more comfy for the long hauls, and still has the v990 rotax mill.

SpeedyQuaker · 05-05-2005, 05:50 PM

How is the power delivery compared to the 600s? Just wondering if it's going to be a big jump from the F4i? Thanks.

falco · 05-05-2005, 08:00 PM

The last(and only) 600 I rode was about 8 years ago whatever CBR F series a 2 year old bike would have been. So I can't give first hand comparison. The numbers say stock power is similar to 600 bikes. Take the plug out of the airbox, get a chip and exhaust and it feels like a new bike, not kidding I was shocked at how much the chip transformed the bike. The plug was a no brainer, lets see whats better a 3/4 inch hole or a 4 inch hole for incoming air supply, I shouldn't have to answer.

I ride with alaska cajun, and don't know how mean he's being to his 600rr but i never have trouble keeping up in acceleration, speed, twisties... yes the falco handles very well.

I don't know what more to say without a practical comparison. Basically I'd say its a jump up because of a different riding style is required. Your f4i gradually makes top power from above 9000rpm to 13/ 14000 whatever it is. And the aprilias have constant close to peak power from 6000-9000rpm I know what I'm trying to say but I can't spit it out in words. Basically the power is just there all the time in most any gear it pulls really hard, you don't need to drop several gears and wring the poor things neck off to feel the power. It pull the front up very easily so throttle/clutch control is more important, you can't just keep it wound up and dump the clutch when accelerating really fast into 2nd or 3rd(and obviously not first, it throttles up really really easy in first and ocasionally in second ) or you'll be on your but.

I'm babbling really bad I will shut up now, I probably should never have opened my mouth.

SpeedyQuaker · 05-05-2005, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by falco

The last(and only) 600 I rode was about 8 years ago whatever CBR F series a 2 year old bike would have been. So I can't give first hand comparison. The numbers say stock power is similar to 600 bikes. Take the plug out of the airbox, get a chip and exhaust and it feels like a new bike, not kidding I was shocked at how much the chip transformed the bike. The plug was a no brainer, lets see whats better a 3/4 inch hole or a 4 inch hole for incoming air supply, I shouldn't have to answer.

I ride with alaska cajun, and don't know how mean he's being to his 600rr but i never have trouble keeping up in acceleration, speed, twisties... yes the falco handles very well.

I don't know what more to say without a practical comparison. Basically I'd say its a jump up because of a different riding style is required. Your f4i gradually makes top power from above 9000rpm to 13/ 14000 whatever it is. And the aprilias have constant close to peak power from 6000-9000rpm I know what I'm trying to say but I can't spit it out in words. Basically the power is just there all the time in most any gear it pulls really hard, you don't need to drop several gears and wring the poor things neck off to feel the power. It pull the front up very easily so throttle/clutch control is more important, you can't just keep it wound up and dump the clutch when accelerating really fast into 2nd or 3rd(and obviously not first, it throttles up really really easy in first and ocasionally in second ) or you'll be on your but.

I'm babbling really bad I will shut up now, I probably should never have opened my mouth.

Naw, I definitely understand what you're saying. Power being there at all times. That's definitely good to know. I'm pretty excited to hop on one and see what she's got. Thanks a thousand times again. I'll let you know when it happens!

Nooj · 05-06-2005, 04:34 AM

Stunning bike, you WILL NOT be disapointed! If you can, find one with a PowerCommander and a 15 tooth front spocket. Awesome!