What would you buy?
Discussion
So, hypothetically speaking, which is the better road bike with maybe the odd track day. There seems no consistency at all with reviews? After speaking to the local place the value seems to be a 'standard' GSXR then fit a blipper etc, apparently the electronics are very easy to play with? The S1000RR has always been on my list, as has the blade. Lastly the R1.
The forgotten bike seems to be the RSV RF but I am not sure if I have the patience to deal with the local dealership?
I am firmly in the 'I would like a new thing', this is despite the K6 being really good and making me smile. I thought it might happen, just not so soon.
The forgotten bike seems to be the RSV RF but I am not sure if I have the patience to deal with the local dealership?
I am firmly in the 'I would like a new thing', this is despite the K6 being really good and making me smile. I thought it might happen, just not so soon.
I have the same question
I've ridden the S1000rr and it's an awesome bike on the roads but i REALLY REALLY want an R1, rode the R1 and R1M on track and it's everything i want, took one for a test ride on the roads and hated it, it wasn't happy going at road speeds, didn't really get it out of second and found it very uncomfortable.
I'd like the give the Blade SP a go next.
I just want an R1 for the noise though! The blade and beemer just don't really cut it.
I've ridden the S1000rr and it's an awesome bike on the roads but i REALLY REALLY want an R1, rode the R1 and R1M on track and it's everything i want, took one for a test ride on the roads and hated it, it wasn't happy going at road speeds, didn't really get it out of second and found it very uncomfortable.
I'd like the give the Blade SP a go next.
I just want an R1 for the noise though! The blade and beemer just don't really cut it.
Best roadbike is the S1000RR, best trackbike is the R1. I know, because like an idiot I’ve done it the other way.
The R1 is superb at speed, but very clunky and uncomfortable at slow speeds. The S1000RR is fine at slower speeds and great when ridden fast, but not as good as the R1 at speed IMO.
The R1 is superb at speed, but very clunky and uncomfortable at slow speeds. The S1000RR is fine at slower speeds and great when ridden fast, but not as good as the R1 at speed IMO.
Gavia said:
Best roadbike is the S1000RR, best trackbike is the R1. I know, because like an idiot I’ve done it the other way.
The R1 is superb at speed, but very clunky and uncomfortable at slow speeds. The S1000RR is fine at slower speeds and great when ridden fast, but not as good as the R1 at speed IMO.
I’ve heard so many good things about the BMW. Truth is it’s not cheap? The base GSXR, looks good but I’m not sure either way. Maybe the next step is a 2015 or whenever the facelift S1000 happened? The R1 is superb at speed, but very clunky and uncomfortable at slow speeds. The S1000RR is fine at slower speeds and great when ridden fast, but not as good as the R1 at speed IMO.
yonex said:
I’ve heard so many good things about the BMW. Truth is it’s not cheap? The base GSXR, looks good but I’m not sure either way. Maybe the next step is a 2015 or whenever the facelift S1000 happened?
I’ve no experience of the others so couldn’t comment with any knowledge, but I do question the value of buying a base model amd then paying to add on all the things that the higher spec model comes with. Why not just buy the higher spec?The BMW isn’t cheap, but then when has good been cheap? I love mine in various guises, but wish I’d bought a new R1for track.
I haven’t ridden the new GSXR but there are some very good deals out there on them to go with great reviews. The R1 is a beautiful machine but I thought it might be a bit frustrating on the road. So I’ve just bought a 3rd gen S1000RR. I’ve only put about 500 miles on it, but it really is blowing me away. It does lack a bit of character, but the things it does well (pretty much everything) are a bit overwhelming at the moment. I can’t get my head around how it can be so refined, comfortable, and ridiculously exciting and fast. I don’t think any of them would disappoint, but I will say that the BMW is just astonishing.
They're all excellent, truth be told.
I've tried a base GSXR (albeit with the yosh can) on track and it was very good. The motor in particular is pretty bonkers.I'd not bother with a blipper, the gearbox was sweet as a nut, it's quick steering and you can take quite a few liberties, changes line cranked over better than any stock road bike I've tried.
I've tried a base GSXR (albeit with the yosh can) on track and it was very good. The motor in particular is pretty bonkers.I'd not bother with a blipper, the gearbox was sweet as a nut, it's quick steering and you can take quite a few liberties, changes line cranked over better than any stock road bike I've tried.
Edited by poo at Paul's on Wednesday 4th July 09:21
Having ridden them all for the road I'd be buying either a GSXR or S1000RR if it needs to be a sports bike.
I went with a 4yr old crossplane R1, as I found it more comfortable than the other two and budget was £10k max, but if buying again brand new then it would be the new GSXR-R for me.
I went with a 4yr old crossplane R1, as I found it more comfortable than the other two and budget was £10k max, but if buying again brand new then it would be the new GSXR-R for me.
Hungrymc said:
I haven’t ridden the new GSXR but there are some very good deals out there on them to go with great reviews. The R1 is a beautiful machine but I thought it might be a bit frustrating on the road. So I’ve just bought a 3rd gen S1000RR. I’ve only put about 500 miles on it, but it really is blowing me away. It does lack a bit of character, but the things it does well (pretty much everything) are a bit overwhelming at the moment. I can’t get my head around how it can be so refined, comfortable, and ridiculously exciting and fast. I don’t think any of them would disappoint, but I will say that the BMW is just astonishing.
Yes, I’ve got a soft spot for the S1000. I’m not good enough to explore the outer edges of grip on any superbike to be frank and although the R1 is achingly gorgeous I think it’d torment me, everyone says it’s amazing on the track but this is a mainly road. yonex said:
Yes, I’ve got a soft spot for the S1000. I’m not good enough to explore the outer edges of grip on any superbike to be frank and although the R1 is achingly gorgeous I think it’d torment me, everyone says it’s amazing on the track but this is a mainly road.
The S1000RR is the better roadbike as it’s more of an all rounder. The R1is superb at speed. If it’s mainly road, buy the S1000RRyonex said:
Yes, I’ve got a soft spot for the S1000. I’m not good enough to explore the outer edges of grip on any superbike to be frank and although the R1 is achingly gorgeous I think it’d torment me, everyone says it’s amazing on the track but this is a mainly road.
The R1 really is beautiful, very special looking bike and everyone raves about it on track and / or at speed. I came very close to going that route just because they’re so lovely. I really want to use the bike as much as possible this next 12 months so I went for the BMW in the hope that it’s ease of use would see me use it for more than just the odd blast.It’s doing everything and more than I hoped for so far.... but it does taunt you a bit, telling you about your lean angles and how much work the electronics have done :-)
Gavia said:
The S1000RR is the better roadbike as it’s more of an all rounder. The R1is superb at speed. If it’s mainly road, buy the S1000RR
Yes, that’s what I’m thinking. The R1 on the road would likely goad me into trouble? I do like the K6 but fancy modern suspension and traction control etc. On track I’d likely just buy a Triumph Daytona and spend some money on suspension. How much are they, oh god. Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff