TL1000R Vs 999S Vs RSVR (maybe Tuono)
Discussion
Hi guys, I just sold my bike and have decided to buy something cheaper. I had £10k+ tied up in my last bike and I just didn't ride it enough to justify keeping it. I work over 50 hours a week so have decided to spend between £2,500-£4,500 and want to get a V-Twin. I want to buy a really nice bike and I know I should ride one to decide but I don't have time so will just buy a good one from a forum member to make sure it is good.
I am not a fast rider just want a nice bike to keep and go out for a ride every now and then on my own. I might ride about 500 miles a year. I will not be riding it on the track. Just a ride for an hour or two. I am 6 ft and 18 stone as well. Like a rugby player.
TL1000R - Bullet proof. Cheap to maintain, sounds great with yoshis, looks great to me and you can get a good one for £2,500.
RSVR 04+ I like the newer model with the twin headlights. A bit newer tech than a TLR, more agile and modern looking. Already comes with Ohlins and lighter wheels. They aren't without their issues though I hear. Good ones are around £4-5000 ish.
Ducati 999S. Looks amazing to me. Looks more exotic. Might feel too small compared to the others? I am worried about the costs of the upkeep. I know belts are around £800 to replace every 2 years. If I only ride a 500 miles a year that sort of costs every 1000 miles might take the shine of it.
I am sure some of you have had the above bikes so would be keen to hear from you.
Thanks!
I am not a fast rider just want a nice bike to keep and go out for a ride every now and then on my own. I might ride about 500 miles a year. I will not be riding it on the track. Just a ride for an hour or two. I am 6 ft and 18 stone as well. Like a rugby player.
TL1000R - Bullet proof. Cheap to maintain, sounds great with yoshis, looks great to me and you can get a good one for £2,500.
RSVR 04+ I like the newer model with the twin headlights. A bit newer tech than a TLR, more agile and modern looking. Already comes with Ohlins and lighter wheels. They aren't without their issues though I hear. Good ones are around £4-5000 ish.
Ducati 999S. Looks amazing to me. Looks more exotic. Might feel too small compared to the others? I am worried about the costs of the upkeep. I know belts are around £800 to replace every 2 years. If I only ride a 500 miles a year that sort of costs every 1000 miles might take the shine of it.
I am sure some of you have had the above bikes so would be keen to hear from you.
Thanks!
Hi guys, thanks for the great replies so far! I know what you mean about the KTM. Looks amazing but a bit more than what I wanted to spend right now even though they are a bargain for what they are.
The SP1/SP2 are also great bikes but the SP2 is getting up there as well and maybe a bit to focussed for me.
The hard bit to work out is that I know the RSVR is more modern than a TLR but is it worth nearly double? Is it that much better?
The Ducati 999S has always looked great to me and I personally like the styling. Looks even better with age. I can imagine me sitting in the garage just staring at it. But a good one is at the top of my budget and the cost will also be the most to run.
Hard to know if they are both paying double or more for or if the TLR is actually a real bargain.
Does that make sense?
The SP1/SP2 are also great bikes but the SP2 is getting up there as well and maybe a bit to focussed for me.
The hard bit to work out is that I know the RSVR is more modern than a TLR but is it worth nearly double? Is it that much better?
The Ducati 999S has always looked great to me and I personally like the styling. Looks even better with age. I can imagine me sitting in the garage just staring at it. But a good one is at the top of my budget and the cost will also be the most to run.
Hard to know if they are both paying double or more for or if the TLR is actually a real bargain.
Does that make sense?
Thanks for the replies. I sell cars for a living so I only get one weekend off a month and 1 day a week. 2 children keeps that day fairly bust too! I only did 400 miles last year but I would like to try and get more in this year.
I thought about a SP2 and I think look and sound amazing. I would have to buy a SP2 as if I bought a SP1 I would always wish I had a white SP2. I think the riding position is too extreme for me as well and they are getting pricey.
I am looking for a better general road bike as I won't be racing it or trying to beat any records on it. Just a really nice Sunday ride out on the bike.
I am just wondering if it is worth stretching the budget to get a RSV Factory or the Tuono? A lot of people love their TLR's!
I thought about a SP2 and I think look and sound amazing. I would have to buy a SP2 as if I bought a SP1 I would always wish I had a white SP2. I think the riding position is too extreme for me as well and they are getting pricey.
I am looking for a better general road bike as I won't be racing it or trying to beat any records on it. Just a really nice Sunday ride out on the bike.
I am just wondering if it is worth stretching the budget to get a RSV Factory or the Tuono? A lot of people love their TLR's!
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