APRILIA SRV850 (2012 - 2016) Review

Year: 2014

Every biker should at least have a go on one, its a different kind of fun.

Year: 2013

Best, so easy to ride,comfy ,just great .worst, if being picky fork and shock std could be better, this can be over come just like any other bike just through money at it.

Buying experience: Got from dealer ,easy no problems, Coloperb motor cycles.

Year: 2012

stylish and powerful scooter

Buying experience: Easy loan and with low interest offered

Well over a year on of srv ownership and it still 12k later is putting a smile on my face . The motor is still a real peach and has never failed to do what has been asked of it . I have had a few issues mostly small nuisance things like the fuel gauge which just does not work as it should ,but has been addressed . I have done 400 mile + rides on it with no problems ,hard and fast. Twisty rides with m8s on sports bikes who have been really surprised when the srv is always big in there mirrors . Yes it could be a bit bettering the suspension department ,which I will be addressing to suit my needs. When the time comes . I have found that the Michelin. Pure 2ct tyre to be best suited with faultless grip ,unfortunately Michelin have still not made a front available to match the rear so it's a mix with the older pilot sc on the front . Tyre ware has been approx 4.5k to the ware bars . I think however aprilia should bring it up to date a bit with a nice digital dash so you can read the mph . Compared to others it's not got all the storage space etc ,but it is a lot cheaper to purchase . I do feel its a lot better than a few reviews have made it out to be when comparing it to what we all think a scooter is . I wish I had got a maxi years ago they are a hoot .

If you want a superbike or a scooter, go get one, stupid. The SRV is neither, thankfully. Of course it doesn't compare well to either extreme, but if you want a good compromise of performance and functionality, thrills and comfort, this is it and you won't be disappointed. Theres nothing better (well, I haven't tried the BMW C600GT yet, but I have ridden all the other competition).

I have a need to change from motorcycles because of a disability which is causing normal bike riding to be a painful affair . So i bit the bullet and tried the the srv850 ,What a hoot to ride the motor is a peach.I found it to roll on and accelerate past traffic comfortably .I found it very comfortable .I like the sporty looks of the bike as well .The only downsides i found were the speedo MPH is very hard to read and that my full face helmet did not fit in the storage space under the seat .Overall the test ride has convinced me that this is the route to go rather than spend a load more money converting another motorcycle to fit my needs .