Hi guys well i have had my blade for a month and dispite the snow i have managed to have a play a couple of times all be it very tentative. I thought I would share my thoughts on my v4 compared to the blade. 1 The RSV4 you sit on unlike the blade where you sit in it. So out of the two the V4 isnt as comfortable as the blade 2 The blade feels like you are in control the V4 is a hooligan 3 I have found very few outlets that can service the V4 however the ride to any establishment is worth it. 4 i am a short arse the V4 has a seat height of 33inches so at traffic lights you look like you set up to get your knee down 5 The V4 has 3 settings r-road S-Sport T-track. Track gentlemen is an animal but boy do you grin. It should show up on the V4 onboard computer as NFP as its not for everyone 6 power delivery on the blade is smooth. Once your on it you feel in control the bike feels like its eats the corners your are definately in control. conclusion If you want a all out hooligan track bike that feels like a stallion then pick the V4. If you want a ride that provides good predictable solid riding pick the blade. In my opinion I am a convert I will stick with blades now
Im surprised you found you sit more in the blade as I came from A Duke and found you were more perched up on top of the blade. Would like to take the aprilia out a run as I do like the low down Power from V engine's
