Thoughts on the new R1...

[scottieducati]

...so with our very own sport bike pimp egging me on, I've taken a look at the new R1 and well, eff me as it's quite a tempting package. Was curious what folks thought of it, being as it's winter and all and I'm bored.

The new R1 to me brings this to mind:
pluses = sexiest sounding liter bike around (shy of the RSV4), parts availability, helping a local forum guy meet his #'s while getting a good deal...
minuses = it's not a Ducati, I'll never use all that power, and it's not a Ducati (or Aprilia)

Plus, well... yeah....



Other contenders and drawbacks:

-S1000RR
pluses = TC, ABS, QuickShift and MEGA Power
minuses = $17k, or about $4k more than an R1

-RSV4R
pluses = V4 power and sound, Italian style
minuses = $16k, or about $3k more than an R1

I've heard amazing things about the Bazzaz TC / Fuel Mapping stuff for the Japanese bikes, and for the same $$ I could likely get an R1, fitted with a Bazzaz , an Ohlins TTX and some valving for the forks.

Decisions decisions....


*disclaimer, I have motorcycle ADD and this will likely change 3 minutes after posting.

Discuss!

[CBR929RE]

so this is what you meant when you told me earlier that you have to get back to work.

I say you buy it. I'll even help by buying the NC30 off you once its put back together

[R1]

...so with our very own sport bike pimp egging me on, I've taken a look at the new R1 and well, eff me as it's quite a tempting package. Was curious what folks thought of it, being as it's winter and all and I'm bored.

The new R1 to me brings this to mind:
pluses = sexiest sounding liter bike around (shy of the RSV4), parts availability, helping a local forum guy meet his #'s while getting a good deal...
minuses = it's not a Ducati, I'll never use all that power, and it's not a Ducati (or Aprilia)

Plus, well... yeah....



Other contenders and drawbacks:

-S1000RR
pluses = TC, ABS, QuickShift and MEGA Power
minuses = $17k, or about $4k more than an R1

-RSV4R
pluses = V4 power and sound, Italian style
minuses = $16k, or about $3k more than an R1

I've heard amazing things about the Bazzaz TC / Fuel Mapping stuff for the Japanese bikes, and for the same $$ I could likely get an R1, fitted with a Bazzaz , an Ohlins TTX and some valving for the forks.

Decisions decisions....


*disclaimer, I have motorcycle ADD and this will likely change 3 minutes after posting.

Discuss!

having owned a previous gen R1 you answered your own questions there....

i havent had a chance to take one for a ride yet, but besides the looks i have heard nothing but good things from other R1 owners...

hell i drove 23 hours to help a friend pick one up

just hearing it run made the trip worth it.

[nivek]

is that girl part of the package?! i'll buy one if so!

[scottieducati]

Yeah, I'll need an exhaust too, can't muffle that sound.... plus I heard the underseat heat was a BITCH.

And sorry, the NC30 stays.

[schleppy]

I don't see any R1 in that pic. What gives?

[scottieducati]

Right? My girl is pretty damn phenomenal as is though... I'm sure she'd be down for that one to join...

*edit: just looked again, nope... GF's ass trounces hers.

is that girl part of the package?! i'll buy one if so!

[scottieducati]

I suck at staying on topic, but seriously... having NEVER owned a liter bike... I'm dang tempted.

[R1]

Yeah, I'll need an exhaust too, can't muffle that sound.... plus I heard the underseat heat was a BITCH.

And sorry, the NC30 stays.

exhaust wrap and baffles and temps will be tolerable....

[R7]

My R1 makes me all everytime I look at it, never mind if I toss a leg over it Reason enuff to buy one, yes?

I don't see the "it's not a ducati being a minus, that should be a plus Buy the bike, keep the oil and filter changed regularly and don't think about the valves for 26,000 miles. Cheaper, less maintenance, and it won't brake...ever

[Devil1]

having owned a previous gen R1 you answered your own questions there....

i havent had a chance to take one for a ride yet, but besides the looks i have heard nothing but good things from other R1 owners...

hell i drove 23 hours to help a friend pick one up

just hearing it run made the trip worth it.

Oh and the new R1 is a POS.

[nivek]

I think i'd take some serious looks at the bmw s1000r as well as the r1 if i was in for a new bike

[R7]

Yeah, I'll need an exhaust too, can't muffle that sound.... plus I heard the underseat heat was a BITCH.

And sorry, the NC30 stays.

I love the sound of the stock pipes, just not the looks. As for the heat, I'm 90% squid (I like to ride in shorts) and the heat doesn't really bother me. Only seems to be an issue if you're stuck in traffic or at a stoplight that takes forever to change

[butcher bergs]

Yeah, Scott, I'm not sure what the issue is here.

"It's not a Ducati"?

BFD, you'll be happier with the Yamahammer for many reasons you'll come to learn.

[Devil1]

Mark you effin squid. What a fuck.

[Chippertheripper]

personlly, i don't think its all that sexy in stock trim. (exhaust and tail particularly, and headlights) but it's no dealbreaker. i'd have to ride just about anything before dropping tht kind of coin.

nothing moves me like a twin. this i'm sure you understand, scottiedukecati.

[scottieducati]

Good to know about the heat, I never ride in shorts though and don't see myself commuting on this bike, ever. As for the S1000RR, I'm looking into it, but I'd honestly rather give my business to the jockey versus a BMW shop I have no relationship with. That said, it's hard to argue with the THREE YEAR WARRANTY you get w/ the S1000RR, not to mention the tech it's got. They came out a-swingin for sure.

[scottieducati]

Indeed, which is why I'm looking closely at the V4 Ape and the R1. The BMW is in the equation simply because it's *the* bike to beat in the class this year.

personlly, i don't think its all that sexy in stock trim. (exhaust and tail particularly, and headlights) but it's no dealbreaker. i'd have to ride just about anything before dropping tht kind of coin.

nothing moves me like a twin. this i'm sure you understand, scottiedukecati.

[Chippertheripper]

oh i understand perfectly. that rsv is secks.

[scottieducati]

Yes, yes it is.... but man, $$ begins to add up quick w/ that bike. (Shock, Pipes, etc.)

[Chippertheripper]

but you just sold all the elite memberships.....

[GixerJockey]

I kinda like them...

[KawiSmurf]

I'd vote for the RSV4R. It may be a superbike, but it "feels" like a MotoGP bike. Like a cheaper Desmo...much cheaper.

And then you can rent it out to BoMo Elite members at track days to help pay for it...

[scottieducati]

I'd vote for the RSV4R. It may be a superbike, but it "feels" like a MotoGP bike. Like a cheaper Desmo...much cheaper.

And then you can rent it out to BoMo Elite members at track days to help pay for it...

Maybe we need a poll: What would you rather ride for a session as a rental, new R1 or RSV4R.

edit: poll added. S1000RR not included due to the fact that it's German and will Blitzkrieg it's way in regardless of a poll.

[Chippertheripper]

rsv hands down.