I would agree that the RSV4 is a bit homely, but it is still much better looking then the Hypermotard. The Penigale is almost as gorgeous as MV Agusta's F4 which compels the question of how any Italian company could create anything us hideously ugly as the Rivale.
Obviously, moto attractiveness is subjective but I did not give even the Rivale a fail just on appearance.
I absolutely LOVE this bike! I have wanted an Aprilia sportsbike for a while now but wouldn't get one in Houston, too many horrible roads (pavement is awful here due to shifting ground). I vote this one awesome!!!
NOTES: Wow, a great voter turnout = a great voter result! 80.8% rockets the 2013 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC up to our #4 spot on the 2013 Cool Wall (#1 is 83%, #2 82% and #3 81%). For a bike some have called "a modern UJM" the Aprilia really does stand out to the majority of riders. Could be the wonderful V4 engine, might be a high quality (and class) Aprilia name or maybe even the price. The magic is definitely there whatever it is.