THE RSV 1000 R Factory is probably the nest bike space-wise especially if ridden with a big rider aboard. Thanks to its ample space, the tallest riders can man-oeuvre freely without problem. It also provides perfect aerodynamic protection. Earlier with the 750 the Italian bike used to feel a little underpowered but with the new liter class engine it finally has the power to match an excellent chassis making it one of the fastest bikes around the Ricardo Tormo circuit, so fast in fact that it is just tow tenths of a second off the pace of the Ducati. The maximum speed of 254kmph is in fact nearly the same as that of the CBR1000RR, an engine slightly more powerful in a superior category.
It’s also true that smaller riders have difficulty in adapting themselves to the Factory. More than its riding position, it is treated as a very physical bike, its dimensions, general rigidness and the weight require extra effort to move her from one point to another rapidly. And for good measure the Factory compensates with excellent dynamics and dire4ctional stability. The MV is a fine handler, one of the best and not just in its category, with an almost telepathic front end feel. A clear effect of the excellent components of the Factory, especially its beautiful upside down Ohlins at the front.