Something for the weekend..
Discussion
Another damn what bike, i know
Budget really is variable... for the right bike i can stretch. The Super leggera and FE are just too pricey unfortunately
The super-mids i have looked at are the Ducati 959 and MV F3 800, both look fantastic, have more than enough power for the track and tick the right boxes, exotic, quirky and fast.
There are also a couple of 1199s nearby a 2013s tricolore, and a 2016 r that is incredible
The 13 1199s is nearly half the price, but is it less of a bike?
The 2016 1199r just looks mega, it's intimidating,and looks like it's doing 100mph sitting still but it is a lot of cash and is straight into v4s money.
But, the v4, just isn't doing it for me.
I feel the sensible option is along the lines of a new R1/s1000rr.. but i don't like the looks of either
Bike will be used on the track, taken around the mountains the odd gentle cruise and very little town work.
Anyone with any real world ideas on how these bikes perform and importantly, are you happy with the bike, any regrets at all, and what would you get if you had the choice?
Budget really is variable... for the right bike i can stretch. The Super leggera and FE are just too pricey unfortunately
The super-mids i have looked at are the Ducati 959 and MV F3 800, both look fantastic, have more than enough power for the track and tick the right boxes, exotic, quirky and fast.
There are also a couple of 1199s nearby a 2013s tricolore, and a 2016 r that is incredible
The 13 1199s is nearly half the price, but is it less of a bike?
The 2016 1199r just looks mega, it's intimidating,and looks like it's doing 100mph sitting still but it is a lot of cash and is straight into v4s money.
But, the v4, just isn't doing it for me.
I feel the sensible option is along the lines of a new R1/s1000rr.. but i don't like the looks of either
Bike will be used on the track, taken around the mountains the odd gentle cruise and very little town work.
Anyone with any real world ideas on how these bikes perform and importantly, are you happy with the bike, any regrets at all, and what would you get if you had the choice?
I have zero real world experience but Bike magazine did a track based test of six litre sports bikes in this month's issue.
Their take seemed to be based on how fast you are on track (novice, inters etc) as to which bike was likely to suit you best. The Fireblade SP came out of it surprisingly well and may be worth adding to your list.
The main bike missing from the test was the Aprilia. But the R1M, ZX1-10R SE, GSXR, S1000RR, Panigale V4S and the Fireblade were all tested. Worth a read.
Their take seemed to be based on how fast you are on track (novice, inters etc) as to which bike was likely to suit you best. The Fireblade SP came out of it surprisingly well and may be worth adding to your list.
The main bike missing from the test was the Aprilia. But the R1M, ZX1-10R SE, GSXR, S1000RR, Panigale V4S and the Fireblade were all tested. Worth a read.
Thanks Steeler, I'll give the magazine review a look.
The Fireblade and the s1000rr appeal to the logical side of me, both very capable, and the bmw especially i found super easy to ride.
But I much prefer the Italian stuff, albeit i would probably go quicker on the other stuff around a track, But they don't give me that special wow factor.
The Fireblade and the s1000rr appeal to the logical side of me, both very capable, and the bmw especially i found super easy to ride.
But I much prefer the Italian stuff, albeit i would probably go quicker on the other stuff around a track, But they don't give me that special wow factor.
If you're spending that kind of money then it's important that when you open the garage door whatever is in there makes your heart beat faster. For a lot of people it's also what physically fits them, so go and sit on a few and see what you like. Also what gizmos are important to you.
But everything you've listed will do the job so go with what you love.
But everything you've listed will do the job so go with what you love.
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