Am I mad?

[boundy]

For the last few months I've been riding about on a 2015 BMW S1000r Sport. I didn't plan on getting a BMW, I was perfectly happy with my 2000 CBR600f, but found myself presented with an opportunity to buy the BMW for a very keen price. It's a great bike and does everything effortlessly, almost to easy, it's like cheating, but alas, I'm not 100% happy. If I was actively looking for a bike to replace my CBR, the BMW would not of even been on the shortlist. I've always had a soft spot for the Street Triple.

Would I be mad to get rid of the BMW S1000r in favor of a Street Triple?

I Recon the value of my BMW should see me on a 2017 Street Triple RS.

I just feel the BMW is to much bike for what I use it for, I'm a proper fair weather rider and only ride for a bit of fun and just think the Triple would put more of smile on my face without feeling the need to ride at triple digits everywhere.

Any thoughts?

[pepperami]

You’ve answered your own question.
Get a Triple
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[chickenstrip]

My Fazer 1000 is a very capable bike, and I love it. There's nothing I'd rather have if I can only have one bike, but that's because it does everything to a good standard, and I like a bit of fun, a bit of touring, or sometimes just go somewhere on it. But when I had my Striple as well, that was the go-to bike for pure fun. If fun is all you want, get a Striple.
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[notbike]

Do it. S1K is a police magnet.

You will get banned like me if you can only enjoy it at three digits.

Thinking about going back to an R6 whenever I do decide to come back to riding.

[garth]

I've had a lot of bikes. Lots. 50+.

My 765RS is the best one I've had.

Shameless picture whoring opportunity.

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Probably worth noting that I don't especially like litre IL4's as they're too capable, un-involving and effortlessly quick. I'm quicker on the track on my 765 than on my brother's 954 blade, and having much more fun in the process.

Basically do it.
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[droog]

I don't think you are mad - I'm in a similar situation - I'm looking to get an R1/GSXR because I love motorcycles and these bikes represent the pinnacle of power, handling technical development etc (plus I also have a stupid ego).

On the other hand I have enough experience of bikes to understand that I would probably have a lot more fun on imperfect public roads on something that is not specifically calibrated for super fast, super smooth racetracks - so I would probably be better off getting a KTM 950 super moto than a litre superbike.

[MarJay]

Street Triple = fun.
Any modern 1000cc bike = a lot more serious.
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[Polarbear]

I haven't owned a pure sports bike for years but my Hayabusa was licence destruction on wheels.

I'd quite often on motorways find myself in 3 figure territory without trying and even on A roads it was so easy to go fast.

I would expect a pure sports bike to be even worse.

I went from my Busa to a Street triple R and didn't regret it
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[A100man]

If I was in the market for a modern bike that's one I'd look at for sure (although I'd wait for the new Trident maybe).

I'd do something about the 'Crazy Frog' front end though.


A BMW 1000 is waaay more bike that I could ever need.
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[Irezumi]

Definitely change. For me the sweet spot is around 100-120 bhp for a (only/main) bike, any more and it gets silly, any less and it feels a bit mechanically unsympathetic. I realise that the Street has more than this but the lack of fairing offsets it a bit.

[boundy]

That's settled then, test ride booked for Tuesday.

Anyone want to buy an S1000r?

[garth]

[boundy]

[recman]

I've owned a bog standard Street Triple for 8 years.
I've ridden faster, more comfortable bikes with better spec and while I have the means to aquire them, I'm still on the Street.

[boundy]

Well I rode a 2018 Street Triple RS yesterday and I came away feeling a little underwhelmed. I put 30 miles on it around the a32/a272, so gave it a fair test in limited time I had it. Engine felt great, if a little lacking in the midrange torque, but I had just jumped off the S1000R, so was alway going to feel underpowered. I liked how light it felt, it changed direction nicely but it felt to small for me, I just felt to big riding it.

I also took out the Speed Triple but the previous model, I kept hitting the rev limiter expecting it move quicker than it did.

Looks like I'm keeping the BMW

[MCN]

Does you BMW have a Magnesium Sump?

Keep it off the road during the Cooncil's Salting Season.
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[MarJay]

[boundy]

[chickenstrip]

I doubt the difference will be physical size.
I almost dismissed the Street Triple even before I rode one, after looking around them in showrooms and elsewhere, because I thought they would be physically too small for me (I'm 6'2''). But I actually found mine pretty comfortable (apart from the standard seat!). It actually had slightly more leg room than my Fazer, a bigger bike overall.
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[MarJay]

[boundy]

Sod it, Triumph it is.

I've just written an advert for the BMW, let me know what you think before I stick it on Ebay.

2015 BMW S1000R Sport.

Fantastic condition, low mileage, super naked. This S1000R was purchased new from Bahnstormer BMW in Alton by my Dad and then I bought it from him when he ordered himself a new bike. It has full BMW service history all completed at Bahnstormer and was last serviced & MOTed in June this year. It has just hit 8000 miles. It has a larger touring screen fitted (original included), tail tidy and small plate (originals included) and radiator + oil cooler guards, everything else is factory standard. These bikes come with a huge spec as listed below.

2015 BMW S1000R Sport
Black Storm Metallic
8000 miles
Full BMW service history
All original paperwork and invoices
2 keys
1 previous owner
Factory 2 Stage Heated Grips
4 riding modes with Dynamic Pro unlocked
Trip Computer + Lap timer
Full Electronics Package Including;
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
DDC (Dynamic Damping Control, Electronically Adjustable Suspension)
DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)

Larger BMW Touring Screen
Radiator & Oil Cooler Guards
Tail Tidy & Small Number Plate
Factory LED Indicators
Factory Immobiliser
DATA Tag

New Pirelli Rosso Corsa II Rear Tyre less than 100 miles
New Pirelli Rosso Corsa Front Tyre less than 900 miles
New Chain & Sprockets Less than 900 miles

BMW Dealer Service History;
21/07/2015 - 689 miles
03/08/2016 - 3320 miles
16/10/2017 - 4830 miles
05/10/2018 - 6022 miles
10/06/2020 - 7148 miles

Bike is located in Gosport, Hants. PO13
Please feel free to ask any questions, the only trade I would be interested in is a Triumph Street Triple RS
I can be contacted between 07:30 - 23:00 on 07748703010
The bike can be test ridden if the cash is in hand, you can show me adequate insurance cover and it's not raining.

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[boundy]

It took a while but the BMW went off with its new owner today.

Went for £6250, happy with that.

Time to start looking for a Street Triple.

[jeffyjeff]

It's a good time of year to be in the market for a bike. Good luck in your search.
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

i'd have had the BM me sen - but by christ that boz eyed light arrangement is fucking stupid
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