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SamJL |
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SamJL Nearly there...
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Posted: 22:04 - 28 Jun 2022 Post subject: Help me choose a new Superbike |
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Hello everyone!
Bit of a background. I hadn’t ridden for around 5 years, my previous bike before I stopped riding was a CBR1000RR, I did like it but towards the end I just didn’t have time to use the bike so it got sold. Roll on 5 years, life has calmed down and I’m finally back on two wheels.
I actually ordered a Ducati V2 but the delivery time was looking like 2023 so I decided to pick up a bike in the interim. I really wanted a litre bike but I was a bit worried that with the time off it would be wise to start off on something slower and work my way up. I picked up a 2016 ZX6R around 2 weeks ago but I’m getting buyers remorse. Got a great price on it and it’s a brilliant bike with some good mods in great condition, but I’d forgotten how little low end and mid range 600 supersports had.
I’ve changed the V2 order to a V4 after riding both, but I really want to swap the ZX6R to a litre bike on the meantime until the V4 arrives next year. I don’t really want to spend more than £8k as I will only be using it for 6-7 months.
I’ve shortlisted the following:
2013+ CBR1000RR - Can get a nice one within budget, they ride well but I always found my old one was lacking character, but still a great bike.
2012 RSV4 Factory APRC - Always loved the RSV4, but for this price it’s probably going to be a bit ropey. I have found a 2012 bike for £8k with 9400 miles on it, race ECU, full exhaust and a few other bits, just concerned with potential issues.
2012+ S1000RR - Will be quite a high mileage example, probably 20,000 miles+ for this price and I’ve never been sold on the strange headlights, but I understand they are a great bike.
Riding will be 70/30 street to track.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Heart is saying RSV4 but head is saying this is a stupid idea…! ____________________ 2009 CBR1000RR
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Fat Angry Scotsman |
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Fat Angry Scotsman World Chat Champion
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Posted: 09:57 - 29 Jun 2022 Post subject: |
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Just for looks sake I would go with the Aprilia. The winking-eye look of the S1000RR looks shit to me.
Very nice getting the Panigale V4. If it wasn't for the fact I am way to fat to ride a Ducati comfortably, I would give one a consideration but I actually like the SuperSport 950 for looks over the Panigale ____________________ PRESENT: 2018 BMW S1000XR SE Sport.
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