[figment]

anyone done a rollon side by side with one of these?

I was out riding this weekend and one of the guys just got one(has a Colin Edwards sig on the tank). Rode out to the wilderness on some lonely roads. He motioned me up beside him and we rolled on from about 45. I was on the 954 and he was RIGHT with me all the way to about 10k where my RPM let me leave him behind. Was wondering how the RC would stack up against it. He said the bike was rated at ~130hp. The rear of that bike, which is all I saw in the twisties looks cool.

[Heavy-Dee]

Originally Posted by figment

anyone done a rollon side by side with one of these?

I was out riding this weekend and one of the guys just got one(has a Colin Edwards sig on the tank). Rode out to the wilderness on some lonely roads. He motioned me up beside him and we rolled on from about 45. I was on the 954 and he was RIGHT with me all the way to about 10k where my RPM let me leave him behind. Was wondering how the RC would stack up against it. He said the bike was rated at ~130hp. The rear of that bike, which is all I saw in the twisties looks cool.

I think sport rider did a shootout between the two a while back. I think the RC came out on top. Not sure.

HD

[deez]

The Aprilia motor isn't quite as strong as the RC. The Aprilia feels heavy as well.

[showmethebombs]

Yes, sport rider did put the RC on the top above the 999 and the Aprilia. I am sure that cost figured into that test as well as performance.

[Haywood]

Friend of mine has an `03 (not a Factory model) and we run pretty equal on the street. He used to have an RC until it was stolen and says the RC was a better bike, but the `priller is more 'fun' at a higher cost.

If cash isn't an issue, pick up a Factory model. If it is an issue, find a leftover or low-miles RC. You can't go wrong with either bike.

[fl-929]

Originally Posted by booth23

The Aprilia motor isn't quite as strong as the RC. The Aprilia feels heavy as well.

Also, feels tall (maybe cause I'm short).

[The Sook]

Well, my mate had an RC51 and I had a 929 then a 954. On the road, if we did that, he'd have left me for dead until the blade wound itself up into the higher range of rpm. The RC has way more torque than the blade (929/954) and well it should leave you behind in that instance. If the Mille was beside you, I'd suggest that it ain't as fast as the RC.

[ccwilli3]

I unfortunately, turned down a chance to ride a new 2004 mille at Jennings earlier this month. Earl (who bought Abtech's 929) had his there and offered a switch, but I declined.

My impressions: Earl is a better rider with more experience than myself. Having said that, he had no issues slinging the new mille around jennings like I did with the RC at jennings. I think its a lighter handling bike PERIOD. I never got to ride a 2002+ RC, and those are better I know. But having seen some of the things I have with the new mille R (not the factory), I'd have to give it the overall nod for being the better bike.

As for rollons... Thats so gearing, speed and weight dependent, its hard to make a judgement call... he would pull me a little initially on my 600RR on the back straight but once I got into the revs, I'd start to pull him back some...

[phobiaphobe]

www.motorcycleusa.com

[figment]

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

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Winner

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[CBRGuy]

Originally Posted by The Sook

The RC has way more torque than the blade (929/954) and well it should leave you behind in that instance.

I wouldn't say it has way more torque, if any. Both are in the neighborhood of 70 ft-lbs or so. I'd bet its the powerband and the gearing that makes the difference.

[figment]

Originally Posted by CBRGuy

I wouldn't say it has way more torque, if any. Both are in the neighborhood of 70 ft-lbs or so. I'd bet its the powerband and the gearing that makes the difference.

a better way to say it is "the RC51 has more USEABLE torque." and I should know...

[The Sook]

OK, I worded that a little wrongly.................. if both bikes are in say 5th gear or top, doing 110km/hr and you both roll on, then the RC is gonna munch the Blade.

[figment]

Originally Posted by The Sook

OK, I worded that a little wrongly.................. if both bikes are in say 5th gear or top, doing 110km/hr and you both roll on, then the RC is gonna munch the Blade.

Heres where the fiddyone does its thang, in the CORNERS.

Its all about the control mang and the 954 is a bit more twitchy.

[bubba]

the mille sucks

[figment]

Originally Posted by bubba

the mille sucks

and you should know

[cbr99xx]

The only time I've ever ridden with an Aprilia it was small and shrinking in the rear view (or not there at all)... Of course I was on the all conquering R1 at the time.

[bubba]

Originally Posted by cbr99xx

The only time I've ever ridden with an Aprilia it was small and shrinking in the rear view (or not there at all)... Of course I was on the all conquering R1 at the time.

it musta been scared of the Yamaha

Originally Posted by figment

anyone done a rollon side by side with one of these?

I was out riding this weekend and one of the guys just got one(has a Colin Edwards sig on the tank). Rode out to the wilderness on some lonely roads. He motioned me up beside him and we rolled on from about 45. I was on the 954 and he was RIGHT with me all the way to about 10k where my RPM let me leave him behind. Was wondering how the RC would stack up against it. He said the bike was rated at ~130hp. The rear of that bike, which is all I saw in the twisties looks cool.

You got it right........the Mille isn't the quickest in a straight line, but will waaay out perform the RC in the twisties. The handling is like a dream, not much unput needed to flip it around.

[bubba]

yeah, it is actually quite BORING in a straight line

[abtech]

Originally Posted by SPEED

You got it right........the Mille isn't the quickest in a straight line, but will waaay out perform the RC in the twisties. The handling is like a dream, not much unput needed to flip it around.

That is until you "massage" the stock suspension, then it's the other way around . . .

Originally Posted by abtech

That is until you "massage" the stock suspension, then it's the other way around . . .

Nope

[abtech]

Originally Posted by SPEED

Nope

Oh Yeah?

[showmethebombs]

Originally Posted by abtech

Oh Yeah?

Yeah!.....but it'll be hard for me to show you since mine is gone & I haven't found another one to replace it yet . I wanted to take you up on your offer to ride the RC, but it looked too purdy to take a chance of binning it .

[bubba]

Originally Posted by SPEED

Yeah!.....but it'll be hard for me to show you since mine is gone & I haven't found another one to replace it yet . I wanted to take you up on your offer to ride the RC, but it looked too purdy to take a chance of binning it .

your priller is gone?