2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF

[Marshy]

that's the actual tank - made of plastic?!

Yep, plastic tank, which is a FANTASTIC idea because they don't dent in a crash! They are very hard-wearing in a slide, too, although I still add c/f sliders.

So I have a decision to make; whether to paint the tank I have, try and find a used one to paint or fit the Sebimoto cover and hope it doesn't batter the factory finish underneath too badly.

I smother the oem tank in electrical tape before putting the cover on. It will wear through in spots over time, but it's fairly good protection in the medium term, particularly with sliders on the corners of the tank, which keeps the cover from scratching the tank at the most vulnerable spots.