Motorcycle specifications ApriliaSL 1000 FALCO 2005 An RSV for the people
aprilia has developed an excellent twin that's a joy to ride on the RSV hypersport. So why not extend the scope of its possibilities? With the SL 1000 Falco, this engine has found a new receptacle for other pretensions. Halfway between a sportbike and a sport-GT, this bike features a new version of Noale's twin-cylinder engine, tweaked to deliver more mid-range watts. While the engine is that of the RSV, the SL has its own personality and equipment. Its frame is an aluminum-magnesium double-beam, with an interesting and subjective design. A true Italian beauty, its light, sporty lines make it a racy, svelte beast, exuding a touch of aggression. The handsome passenger grips aren't the most practical, and the rear seat isn't a model of comfort either. Without being in the extreme of an R1, the passenger won't be the most comfortable. The rider, on the other hand, will be more at ease, his position being less radical than on the hypersport.
The SL 1000 has not forgotten to be versatile. And with its 21-liter fuel tank, it can go far. The dashboard is packed with information, and range is more than comfortable.
A direct competitor to the Suzuki TLS and Honda VTR, the Falco has its cards to play, although protection seems limited for its intended use. In a more GT-oriented, sporty register, the Futura could fill the gap.
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You write "a new version of the Noale twin-cylinder"
It's a Rotax engine, not an Aprilia ..
Kind regards. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Fred
Nickel-plated styling and milling, as pleasant solo as in a duo, even on long trips, torquey engine, the power of a Japanese with the vibrations of an American, the ideal compromise, and it's not "everyone's" bike.
A bike with character that will atomize a lot of fun-loving asphalt-dwellers (the moi-je), the list of ya..., su..., ka..., tr..., but they don't like Italians and won't admit it, even if they can't keep up lol), hard to keep up with it's pace folks.... (they'll recognize themselves)
Greetings to all the happy Falconists/RSVists, Ducatists too (let's stay in the Family) and we look forward to seeing you
Rating : 5/5 Respond to Mat
Certainly less at ease than the rsv1000 on the racetrack, for city riding or cruising, it dominates.
The chassis is really well designed, incisive and easy to ride.
The machine's only shortcomings are a fragile starter freewheel and the drain….****** dry sump!
P.S.: with non-original exhausts, the sound is less intoxicating than the V90°, but far more bestial!
Rating : 4/5 Respond to userhosted
Excellent roadholding, a hell of an engine, a very heavy load, excellent chassis, killer torque, a hell of a peach, more responsive than before, since I had a tooth removed. I tried it out for the first time on the track, and it gave me a masterly racquet kick at the start of a chicane, so I told its seller, I'll take it!
The only problem this summer was that the freewheel gave up the ghost, but that's in the past. Mine is all the more beautiful as it has a banana arm, pots in high position, a shoe, original indicator replaced (too big and flashy for my taste...). Her pots, straight out of a tuono shiver, sound like hell. In short, I simply love her. I love people who stop to look at her, and even more I loved the police when they stopped me (arfff excess of slowness obliges) and asked me: \What kind of bike is this? It looks like an RSV"..... And yet, on the racetrack, I ride its most direct competitor, our beautiful and aptly-named Suziki TL 1000S. In fact, as you gentlemen say, men's bikes ridden by a chick. I THINK AND I'M SURE, I like to fight with my bikes, and a bike that's too easy or too nimble throws me off. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Aprilliette
you say you used Aprilia Shiver pots, are they directly adaptable without any modification? were they original shiver pots? is the noise really different from the original Falco ones?
thank you
Matthieu Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
Those who doubt it, try starting it with a stroller for a laugh....!
Bonne route Rating : 5/5 Respond to linlau
Nevertheless, for these reasons, I'm parting with it...it's too hard on my riding and my driving license.
Note a few clutch problems...otherwise a sensational bike. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Superbat
In short, with this new mill (and also the old one), it's a real blast to drive (I'm not a pilot) and to listen to (Leo Vince Pot)
We see very little of it, and it makes a lot of people turn around.
If I ever change, it'll be for the same engine, but in an RSV.
J\'en rêvais Aprilia l\'a fait!!! Rating : 5/5 Respond to Tazzman
And above all, no major worries. A real man's bike, with big torque, a magnificent noise and above all, one that you don't see around every corner...
In short, I highly recommend it! Rating : 5/5 Respond to Shogun
i'm in Bordeaux. do you have any addresses?
i also have less than 50% worn original brake pads
otherwise a treat, but less noise, original pot. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Phil
It's a shame this bike was overlooked by the press, which led to it being discontinued..
Bonne route à toutes & à tous ! Rating : 5/5 Respond to Clinty38
and I almost forgot: you don't see it on every street corner!
i had an r1 before. more powerful(that's for sure) but much less pleasant to drive on a daily basis
maintenance a little high, but when you like it, you don't count
bonne route et vive les twin!!! Rating : 5/5 Respond to twin
Rating : 5/5 Respond to chnordix