RE: PH2 Tested: 2012 BMW S1000RR
Discussion
BILL PAYER said:
No disrespect but anyone who goes out and buys a bike like this or even a sports 600 for that matter as a first bike, is in serious danger of becoming an accident statistic.
In all fairness, considering that most (granted, not all) of said people will ride their bikes about 3 times a year, in the sun, giving them a bit of gas on the straight and jibbering around bends, for a maximum of about 45 minutes each time, (talking for far longer to friends and colleagues about how fast their bike is) they are probably relatively safe. Edited by MC Bodge on Wednesday 26th October 23:23
bass gt3 said:
obscene said:
Nuff said I guess.
Now why the feck can't they be as reliable as jap bikes, I need one in my life.
They are!! A couple of guys i know have the new Multi and have had no problems at all, despite it being their day to day bikes. Now why the feck can't they be as reliable as jap bikes, I need one in my life.
MC Bodge said:
BILL PAYER said:
No disrespect but anyone who goes out and buys a bike like this or even a sports 600 for that matter as a first bike, is in serious danger of becoming an accident statistic.
In all fairness, considering that most (granted, not all) of said people will ride their bikes about 3 times a year, in the sun, giving them a bit of gas on the straight and jibbering around bends, for a max of about 45 minutes each time, (talking for far longer to firends and colleagues about fast their bike is) they are probably relatively safe. Edited by MC Bodge on Tuesday 25th October 12:15
MC Bodge said:
In all fairness, considering that most (granted, not all) of said people will ride their bikes about 3 times a year, in the sun, giving them a bit of gas on the straight and jibbering around bends, for a max of about 45 minutes each time, (talking for far longer to firends and colleagues about fast their bike is) they are probably relatively safe.
Edited by MC Bodge on Tuesday 25th October 12:15
smack said:
Has he found it yet?
Shouldn't be that difficult, surely? i'll still be resting by the side of the road, rattling and clunking away.Jokes aside, if the clutch pack isn't set right, the Duc motors will chow the friction plates in no time, especially on the bigger cc motors.
obscene said:
In reply to the first poster: I completely agree with the fact that DTC is not needed on a well sorted bike and I personally would only take ABS as far as safety aids go on the road. The Blade is an absolutely fantastic bike!
Second poster: How does the Multistrada hold up when hooning it? I'm going to try and test ride one this week as it seems like my perfect bike. A pure mix of everything. Have you had any reliability issues yet? I have read alot of Multistrada owners having issues with the rear brake. I'd really like one, but being a Honda man I'm put off by Ducati reliability.
Only done 2000 miles so far, but i love it. Back brake, I hardly ever use it, I'm not that impressed with the brakes in general, but I've been spoiled with the s1k brakes wich are awesome. Fantatic all rounder. A set of decent tyres on and you will be the envy of all your sports bike matesSecond poster: How does the Multistrada hold up when hooning it? I'm going to try and test ride one this week as it seems like my perfect bike. A pure mix of everything. Have you had any reliability issues yet? I have read alot of Multistrada owners having issues with the rear brake. I'd really like one, but being a Honda man I'm put off by Ducati reliability.
SonnyM said:
I am considering my first bike at 35 now that I have "slowed down" a bit. And this is the only bike on my list...
EPIC.
It is an EPIC machine indeed. I've been riding for *cough* several *cough* years, mostly top end sports bikes and the S1000 does in 2011 what the Fireblade did in 1992, completely redefine sports biking for the next decade. EPIC.
But seriously sir, if you are coming to riding then you most certainly should take this off your list. It is not a first timers bike by any measure. A seriously well set up machine, with incredible performance-enhancing technology, excellent stoppers and precise handling. None of that will compensate for pilot error. My recommendation would be to do a spell on a 600 before thinking about one of these.
Apart from anything else, a October 2011 insurance quote for one of these with zero no claims bonus was £3,250 (Carol Nash). With 9 years NCB on BMW's insurance that came down to £425.
MC Bodge said:
In all fairness, considering that most (granted, not all) of said people will ride their bikes about 3 times a year, in the sun, giving them a bit of gas on the straight and jibbering around bends, for a maximum of about 45 minutes each time, (talking for far longer to friends and colleagues about how fast their bike is) they are probably relatively safe.
Over here in Blighty we tend to ride our bikes all year round. My 32-day-old S1000 RR is going to get wet, and it is going to rack up at least 10,000 miles each 12 months. Precisely as all my previous bikes did. Its how we roll :-)Edited by MC Bodge on Wednesday 26th October 23:23
SonnyM said:
Some thought provoking replies thanks...
As long as your confidence curve is always running underneath your talent curve, you shouldn't have too much of a problem. If you're the kind of chap who'll pin the throttle without being confident of what'll happen, then you'll come off - but that'll happen sooner or later whatever you ride, if you're that kind of chap.
Though you won't necessarily learn as quickly on a bike like that. A bit of fear is a good thing, I think, but abject terror is probably a bit of a hindrance to education.
But it's only as fast as you make it...
But it'll always be razor-sharp...
But...
Hands0n said:
Over here in Blighty we tend to ride our bikes all year round. My 32-day-old S1000 RR is going to get wet, and it is going to rack up at least 10,000 miles each 12 months. Precisely as all my previous bikes did. Its how we roll :-)
I don't. I've got a car, because I can't be arsed getting cold & wet and slip-sliding all over the place. I like riding for fun, although it does get more than three runs a year.Not sure I see the point in riding a superbike through winter.
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