2001 Aprilia SL1000 Falco review from New Zealand
"The best bike I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Fuel injection vacuum hose split at 10,000 KM.
General comments?
Pure fun factor.
Very fast and handles well.
Excellent fuel range, 300 km plus.
Very reliable, no major problems to speak of.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 9 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 12000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500SE |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2008 |