[{"id": 17448017, "authorName": "MagniMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magniman/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "USD $4,000 bid placed by MagniMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745447173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17449533, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wanted to say hi and let everyone who\u2019s interested in the Aprilia know to feel free to ask questions or request additional photos. If the weather cooperates tomorrow, I\u2019m going to make a quick riding video to add. I\u2019m hoping I can get a decent representation of what this bike really sounds like with the Mivv exhaust, when running through the gears - it\u2019s the most intoxicating sounding bike I\u2019ve ever ridden. It reminds me a lot of an RC51 that I previously owned, but even better! Thanks for looking!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745457676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17449901, "authorName": "MACKDADDY2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackdaddy2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked at the photos you provided. Are there any blemishes or chips on the bodywork, etc?? It's a beautiful bike!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745462718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17452450, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MACKDADDY2 There are 3 blemishes in the vinyl that I thought would show up some in the photos, but didn't very well, so I'll add the better pictures here. The marks will be near the center of the 3 pictures. One is on the lower left front fairing and it's a small corner of the black lettering that's missing. The other 2 are on the right side front fairing - one is a scuff/rub near the knee and another a few inches in front of it. The bike is super clean. Thanks for the question.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745510130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17452778, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the time to take the Aprilia for a quick ride this morning and get a video (sorry for the quality, it was with my iPhone taped to my helmet) but it'll show the basics. The sound still doesn't give a good example of how great this bike sounds in person, so I also did a short warm start and rev video too. It sounds much deeper and throatier in person, but the phone mic just won't capture it well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745512125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17458603, "authorName": "Scott8060", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott8060/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, I am the previous owner. The existing owner is a meticulous owner and we have stayed in touch for any years. You will not be disappointed with this bike . It also has a limited adjustable head set...so you can adjust the steering angle...not many bikes ever offered this. The bike sounds incredible with these MIVVI canisters. It is a highly collectable bike....don't miss out on this opportunity to own one of the most beautiful bikes ever made !!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745528106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17460203, "authorName": "MACKDADDY2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackdaddy2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the updated photos", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745535499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17460725, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You\u2019re very welcome @MACKDADDY2\r\n\r\nThanks @Scott8060! Hopefully you\u2019ll have something else for sale out of your personal bike warehouse, in the future that I \u201cneed\u201d!\r\n\r\nAlso, a little history on how I got this bike\u2026In 2016 I turned 50 and we went for the trip of a lifetime, spending several weeks driving backroads in Europe, but also spending a week at the Isle of Man for the TT races and then a few days at LeMans for the 24 hour race! It was awesome and hard to believe it was 9 years ago too! While at the TT race, we saw one of these sitting in the street one day - I spent at least 30 minutes giving it a serious look over since I had never seen one before in the Bol d\u2019Or livery. I was completely smitten (especially by the striking violet colored front) and once we returned home, I went on the hunt looking for one. Just a couple of months later, Scott posted this one for sale and the rest is history! \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s been an incredible bike and has given me zero issues through the years. Yearly oil changes and basic general maintenance care has been all it has required. I did put a new Interstate AGM battery in last year, as preventative maintenance, even though the previous battery was still going strong. Sadly I just don\u2019t ride it often enough to do it justice anymore, and hate for any machine to sit too much, so I\u2019ve decided that it\u2019s time for it to find a new home. It\u2019s been seriously loved on its entire life so far and I hope the next owner is just as excited to have it as I have been! Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745540303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17461471, "authorName": "ckolony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckolony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the yellow light on the dash during the driving video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745548853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17461561, "authorName": "Ben_Drinking_Coffee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ben_drinking_coffee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ckolony - that's the low fuel light. Tank may be empty but these also go pretty frequently on this generation Ape.\r\n\r\nI had those Mivv cans on my second-generation Tuono. They're... spicy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745550123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17461572, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ckolony It's the low fuel warning light - I think it kicks on when there's a gallon left. It's in good working order, comes on when it should and kicks off after a fill. Thanks for asking since I meant to point that out earlier. There's also another yellow light that may have seen while parked, which is the side stand warning.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745550248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17462145, "authorName": "ckolony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckolony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745575814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17473401, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745679721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17480224, "authorName": "wwake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwake/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "USD $4,500 bid placed by wwake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745768459, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17480466, "authorName": "MagniMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magniman/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "USD $4,600 bid placed by MagniMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745770315, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17482655, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here\u2019s a few race photos that I\u2019ve pulled from the net over the years, showing this race livery back in the day when being used at LeMans and the Isle of Man. It\u2019s definitely a stand-out paint scheme that always draws attention, even from people who aren\u2019t into the sport bike world.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745780217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17484687, "authorName": "red-lion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/red-lion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did these bikes come stock with a black seat? Also is the exhaust mounted correctly? I noticed the license plate had to be bent to fit in between the cans.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745793098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17484841, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The majority of the photos that I\u2019ve seen of these have had black seats and about 3 or 4 that I\u2019ve seen have had the red seats. This is a factory seat so I\u2019m guessing the red was available for purchase at the time when these came out. It\u2019s the only seat I\u2019ve had on it for the last 9 years and I believe the only one the previous owner had for it too. I believe the \u201804-\u201810 bikes were all built the same so it would be easy to pick up a black one somewhere. \r\n\r\nThe exhaust is mounted correctly but there may be some adjustment in it by loosening and retightening the fixtures after some tweaking. I always liked it tucked in really snug and didn\u2019t mind rolling the edges of the tag a little to avoid rubbing. Thanks for the questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745795255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17485220, "authorName": "Duck1098fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duck1098fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a previous RSV1000R owner, I would like to chime in with how fantastic these bikes are to ride, not just for a few hours, but days. I toured on mine up and down the west coast 5 times. Very smooth engine and the suspension works great and you will still be able to walk to dinner after a day on it. Who ever wins auction is getting a great bike.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745800299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17487731, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree @Duck1098fan on the surprised comfort of this bike. When I picked it up, I was living in Alaska at the time, so I flew in to Charleston, WV and rode it to Franklin, KY (almost 400 miles) and left it at my parent\u2019s place. I had an awesome trip!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745856384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17502371, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One day left on the auction. Thanks for the interest in the bike so far.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745955182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17509764, "authorName": "Sonnygrass", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnygrass/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "USD $4,700 bid placed by Sonnygrass", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746021677, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17510385, "authorName": "Sgfuninthesun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgfuninthesun/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "USD $5,000 bid placed by Sgfuninthesun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746026277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17511348, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 5 hours, someone will be the winner of a really neat and unique motorcycle. Good luck to everyone interested!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746032170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17513624, "authorName": "red-lion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/red-lion/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "USD $5,500 bid placed by red-lion", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746038583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17513707, "authorName": "ckolony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckolony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - do you know the year or date codes of the tires? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746038841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17514446, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ckolony The front is a 2011 and the rear a 2012. They're in great condition, without any cracking, but if it's going to be ridden much, a new set would be nice. They're not hard, have great traction and still run very smooth at every speed. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746040887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17515341, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 hours to go! All tucked away and waiting for the future new owner!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746043386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17516548, "authorName": "Sgfuninthesun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgfuninthesun/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "USD $6,000 bid placed by Sgfuninthesun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746047360, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17517230, "authorName": "gtox2qsm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtox2qsm/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "USD $6,200 bid placed by gtox2qsm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746049487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17517605, "authorName": "red-lion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/red-lion/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "USD $6,500 bid placed by red-lion", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746050462, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17517665, "authorName": "ckolony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckolony/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "USD $6,600 bid placed by ckolony", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746050627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17517669, "authorName": "Eddiejj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiejj/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "USD $6,900 bid placed by Eddiejj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746050647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17517685, "authorName": "ckolony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckolony/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "USD $7,000 bid placed by ckolony", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746050689, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17517717, "authorName": "Eddiejj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiejj/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "USD $7,100 bid placed by Eddiejj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746050780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17517725, "authorName": "ckolony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckolony/", "bidAmount": 7250, "content": "USD $7,250 bid placed by ckolony", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746050813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17517758, "authorName": "Eddiejj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiejj/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "USD $7,500 bid placed by Eddiejj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746050905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17517769, "authorName": "ckolony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckolony/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "USD $7,777 bid placed by ckolony", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746050947, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17517802, "authorName": "ckolony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckolony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/30/25 for USD $7,777.00 to ckolony", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746051068, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17517830, "authorName": "SonnyAK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all of the interest in the bike and congratulations to @ckolony for the win! BaT is always one of the best places on the internet to spend some time and money.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746051141, "type": "comment"}]