Which 1000cc bike is best?
Discussion
I'm 5'9" seems the Aprilla is worth a try...my BMW was 2013. I did LOVE it but with her being nicked I'm thinking a new bike...but I wont use the full capability of any bike...only mine! I did 6 track days last year... as long as it's fun...I'm not out to prove anything...I ride better than some boys and girls, worse than others...don't we all!
Walter Sobchak said:
I'm 6'1" and I don't have any comfort issues on the Aprilia, no more than the BMW or Fireblade that I had before that.
Main things to point out about one compared to an S1000RR- it's thirstier, there can also be a bit of a delay with parts but most service items are ok in honesty.
I guess knowing your budget would help people to reccommend bikes too.
Budget...I thought the RR was too much - rode it when I took my F800ST in for it's first service (it was raining, I was bored) never looked back. I'll know when it's right...looking at the Aprilla (and most others) seems there are deals to be had...my Bike love:Bike budget is variable!Main things to point out about one compared to an S1000RR- it's thirstier, there can also be a bit of a delay with parts but most service items are ok in honesty.
I guess knowing your budget would help people to reccommend bikes too.
spareparts said:
If you run on track, and are relatively lighter weight (most ladies are compared to us fat blokes), instead of a 1000cc, I'd be tempted to go for a Pani 899. The 73ftlbs torque of the 899 is plenty for the lighter rider, and it's handling and all round package is supposedly better than the 1199. In white! 
Thanks I shall add that to my list (I'm 60kg)! Just seems most of the dealers don't keep any of the bikes on demo...I shall go to the bike show and try and book them all there.So use...every day (I take on board the commuter thing as the S1 was nicked outside my office...but when I had both (VFR800) before I'd go the garage take one look inside and get on the S1 whatever the weather...the only people who preferred the VFR were pillions!), road ride outs here, track days here and I went to Spain last year which was great so I was hoping to do that again...and I've got a trip to the Dolomites and Nurburgring coming up...so I need a bike for all of the above. I've never had a problem with the bike in traffic...it's narrower than most of the commuters (I used to hit the handlebars on the BMW 800 all the time).
I like a bike that gets to speed quickly...I love that wheeee feeling when a car moves over and you can gun it past and I love a bike that's forgiving when you do screw up a corner (yup still do that)! I've only seen the red traction control light on mud and gravel and was amazed at how quick it tucked the back in...so I'd quite like that again...although it can be added.... Not too worried about fuel (anything's good compared to a car)
The advice has been great, nothing seems to have been ruled out (bit concerned about the Aprilla reliability issues) Thank you! Whatever I get I'm wrapping it in pink again...I thought the BMW looked great! Probably too great which is why she got nicked!
Tim85 said:
None other than cat from red dwarfs bike.
The big bang r1 in my short experience is harder to ride quickly but a better road bike than the s1000rr. Never ridden either on track but I'd pick the bmw every time. It is noticeably quicker but not really at road usable power. The place it really felt faster was like above 9k rpm like you'll be used to where as below the r1 feels quite a bit more responsive but doesn't carry the bmws crazy urgency right up to the redline
Possibly a bit too Barbie for me...wouldn't match my leathers...I've gone more power ranger! The R1 isn't on the list...I think I would be sitting in the kitty litter blubbing if I had one of those!
The big bang r1 in my short experience is harder to ride quickly but a better road bike than the s1000rr. Never ridden either on track but I'd pick the bmw every time. It is noticeably quicker but not really at road usable power. The place it really felt faster was like above 9k rpm like you'll be used to where as below the r1 feels quite a bit more responsive but doesn't carry the bmws crazy urgency right up to the redline
hebegb said:
Nobody ?? Ok , the "tosser" on the right is in fact the one and only Tony (Fleegle) him very self ....
and if he tries to come out for a beer in that shirt in the near future, he will be drinking alone I wager...
It might work for you , Charlotte,.....
Hey...what can I say... beer...I'm there whatever the shirt!and if he tries to come out for a beer in that shirt in the near future, he will be drinking alone I wager...
It might work for you , Charlotte,.....
McClure said:
Charlotte, in case you're still looking this review of the 1299 Panigale includes interesting comparisons with the new S1000RR.
http://44teeth.com/ducati-1299-panigale-review/
Thank you!http://44teeth.com/ducati-1299-panigale-review/
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