2012 - 14 Superbikes Opinions Please

[theshrew]

Hello boys

I don't get much time to look on here these days. Hope everyone is keeping well.

I'm getting an itch, not one i'm very eager to scratch tbh. I absolutely love my R1 but its getting time to change i think, my head says yes but my heart says no. TBH if cash wasn't the problem id never sell this bike - Ever

If i do change its going to have to be something i fall in love with. I'm tempted by the TT Ledgends Livery blade. What 2012 - 14 bike would you go for and why ?

[Ho Lee Kau]

I bet 90%+ will say BMW S1000RR. It was ahead of the pack.

[Prof Prolapse]

I'd be looking at Suzuki/Hondas depending on budget, but that's just me. I wouldn't want an ageing BMW, Yamaha R1s held their value far too well, and I don't know anything about ZX10Rs...

GSXR-1000 2012 onwards came 182bhp, pretty Brembos and, Showa BPF front suspenders. Questionable finish in some places however.

Honda Fireblade 2014 onwards, I believe, had the power output increased to 178bhp (same as the SP which came out the same time, confusing matters). Earlier engines often used oil, not sure about this revision.

If I was desperate for a superbike I'd have one of those, but at that price point some very good naked bikes (Street 765 RS) start to become available which would sway me a lot.

[Krikkit]

I think I'd have an 1199 Pani, just for the noise and looks.

Lots of other chioces which are probably more sensible though. When did the big-bang R1 come in?

[super7]

MV Agusta F4RR - Biased opinion!

[Biker's Nemesis]

The answer is always R1.

[Darkslider]

Krikkit said:

I think I'd have an 1199 Pani, just for the noise and looks.

For noise, (subjective) looks and Italian passion (read: questionable reliability) the Aprilia RSV4 had the Ducati beat imo, with lots of change left over for fuel! The best sounding sportsbike out there bar none.

[Krikkit]

Darkslider said:

Krikkit said:

I think I'd have an 1199 Pani, just for the noise and looks.

For noise, (subjective) looks and Italian passion (read: questionable reliability) the Aprilia RSV4 had the Ducati beat imo, with lots of change left over for fuel! The best sounding sportsbike out there bar none.

Noise possibly (both sound bloody awesome) but not the looks. Both great though.

[Prof Prolapse]

Biker's Nemesis said:

The answer is always R1.

They seem loved by the folk that own them.

Any particular reason everyone loves an R1?

I've only ridden the GSXR-1000.

[dibblecorse]

I went 1199s when I had that decision to make ..... as for looks, whats not to like ...

[Baldchap]

super7 said:

MV Agusta F4RR - Biased opinion!

Lovely bikes. Top drawer components too.

There's a lovely 2010 (that's almost 2012) 312 on Autotrader that almost certainly won't lose any more money...

[Pothole]

dibblecorse said:

I went 1199s when I had that decision to make ..... as for looks, whats not to like ...

Hard to say without a picture where we can actually see the bike!

[dibblecorse]

Pothole said:

dibblecorse said:

I went 1199s when I had that decision to make ..... as for looks, whats not to like ...

Hard to say without a picture where we can actually see the bike!

With a 2014 1299s ....

[DarthtaterM16]

S1000RR. Game changer.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Prof Prolapse said:

They seem loved by the folk that own them.

Any particular reason everyone loves an R1?

I've only ridden the GSXR-1000.

The biggest plus for me on the 09-14 R1 was the engine for road use. The seemingly great mid-range and of course the noise with a decent set of cans and a de-cat.

Ergonomic wise they are a decent size with wide ish bars and 2 settings to move the pegs up or down.

I had mine 4 years from new and apart from a replacement rear shock it was reliable.

I also think they're quite handsome too.

[Walter Sobchak]

Ho Lee Kau said:

I bet 90%+ will say BMW S1000RR. It was ahead of the pack.

I’ve had one, it was a great bike, but for pure riding enjoyment my pick would be the RSV4.

[tight5]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Prof Prolapse said:

They seem loved by the folk that own them.

Any particular reason everyone loves an R1?

I've only ridden the GSXR-1000.

The biggest plus for me on the 09-14 R1 was the engine for road use. The seemingly great mid-range and of course the noise with a decent set of cans and a de-cat.

Ergonomic wise they are a decent size with wide ish bars and 2 settings to move the pegs up or down.

I had mine 4 years from new and apart from a replacement rear shock it was reliable.

I also think they're quite handsome too.

Just don't get a pink one !

[blade7]

Gen 2 S1000RR Sport.

[GYTRDave]

As good as the S1000RR where/are (gen 1, gen 2 is the one to get) I found I enjoyed the bike, but didn't love it, its often thrown about but i really did find it bland, clinical, it's a great road but but has no character.

My money would go
Bang bang R1
Rsv4r
Zx10r

[jhoneyball]

Very happy with my 1199S