Discussion
legzr1 said:
I'm off next week so I'll pop up to Bells and have a look at the R1 in the flesh ( I'll text you of you want to meet up?)
Yeah, shifts allowing.legzr1 said:
I'm not sure I'd give up your R1 for the Duc - I thought you meant 'in addition to' rather than 'instead of' but I'm sure a lengthy test ride will answer your questions.
Yes, but I'm getting a good deal on the R1 !
legzr1 said:
I'm waiting for the release of the 2015 RSV4 before doing anything - I love the handling but fear they may have sacrificed midrange chasing top end power.
Hope to see that ( maybe even have a go of that one 
)Tim85 said:
The black looks good but I think that's a us colour option only although may be wrong.
I think so, certainly not a UK option.popped into dealer mates yesterday,still no chance of a test ride though at least he has a bike in the showroom . wiggle between the legs test it feels a load lighter than the old fat one. may just be weight distribution ,it is certainly a lot taller ,as this shortarse was on tip toes to touch both feet down.
not so keen on the red and white colour scheme,think the blue looks great and overall a far better looking bike than the old one,imo.
not so keen on the red and white colour scheme,think the blue looks great and overall a far better looking bike than the old one,imo.
Richyboy said:
Just tried to get an online insurance quote for a new R1 and its £1298. Using the same details a 1299 panigale is £623 and a s1000rr even less.
I guess until Insurers know or understand the costs of repair on a brand new model, they're going to load it through the roof to cover their arses?
was initially put off my how ugly this was.... then I realised I have a S1K anyway so what am I moaning about.... am now thinking its time for some new metal !
Quick question - how do we rate our chances of finding/buying someones R1M allocation - or getting a second hand one that we I can trust ? may as well spank 18k rather 15k and get the full monty.... will serve me well on my rainy commute into london.
Quick question - how do we rate our chances of finding/buying someones R1M allocation - or getting a second hand one that we I can trust ? may as well spank 18k rather 15k and get the full monty.... will serve me well on my rainy commute into london.
Bah!
Details!
Less than a grand will get you Brembo serie Oro discs, great pads and three years worth of fluid - most will spend that on an offensive exhaust and tacky levers and rear sets.
£15,000 for the council-spec looks really expensive but, thinking back, I paid £10,000 for a T'ace 18 years ago...
Details!
Less than a grand will get you Brembo serie Oro discs, great pads and three years worth of fluid - most will spend that on an offensive exhaust and tacky levers and rear sets.
£15,000 for the council-spec looks really expensive but, thinking back, I paid £10,000 for a T'ace 18 years ago...
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