So I was thinking of my love of the mighty RSV4, and of the St George championship next year (the plan was to do ASBK, but the calendar is f@#ked, so then maybe FX but the rules are f@#ked), and I saw an opportunity to build a Clubsport Unlimited bike for next season.

It's an 09 RSV4 Factory, and for those not up to speed on the model differences, this is two years before APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control - TC, LC, WC). Otherwise they are pretty similar to the current offering. The steering head angles, swingarm pivot point and engine mounting heights are all different to the current bike, but are adjustable (being the Factory, not the R model). The engine is essentially the same. A few little things are different (tank shape, radiator mounts, calipers etc), but much of it is the same.

Only 5,200kms, and hardly any damage besides a big ding in the left side of the frame.