anybody considering another bike instead of the 1199 for next spring?
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I plan to ride the BMW 1000RR too
The 1199 and the BMW S1000RR are the two bikes I am considering...well also the aprilia rsv4 but no dealer in Orlando so that's not a plus in my book...1 1/2 hr drive to get to a dealer isn't the perfect situation. Anyway the orland ducati dealer is also a BMW (and triumph, which btw look really cool) and I asked them what I had to do to get a test ride and he said I just have to have the means to buy one and be a serious buyer...when he found out I was an engineer I could see the smile come across his face so I guess that means I qualify...lol. Anyway any Ducati guys that have ever driven the big BMW let me know what you thought/think....any input is welcomed.
p.s. I have never driven a ducati of any type.
The 1199 and the BMW S1000RR are the two bikes I am considering...well also the aprilia rsv4 but no dealer in Orlando so that's not a plus in my book...1 1/2 hr drive to get to a dealer isn't the perfect situation. Anyway the orland ducati dealer is also a BMW (and triumph, which btw look really cool) and I asked them what I had to do to get a test ride and he said I just have to have the means to buy one and be a serious buyer...when he found out I was an engineer I could see the smile come across his face so I guess that means I qualify...lol. Anyway any Ducati guys that have ever driven the big BMW let me know what you thought/think....any input is welcomed.
p.s. I have never driven a ducati of any type.
Word of advice on the RSV4 - I have one and the bike itself has been a total nightmare and a lemon. Their dealers are absolutely horrible (except AF1 out of Texas) and dealing with Piaggio Group/Aprilia as a company is incredibly frustrating.
I have ridden the S1000RR on the track and on the road. The bike is a sweet bike and it has pretty much all the electronics you want. However, I could never set up the suspension the way I liked. The engine is smooth being a straight four and it lacks drama and excitement in my opinion. The build materials are very cheap (as reflected in the price). I personally do not like the look of the bike.
I have ridden a few Ducatis, and a huge difference is the build quality the suspension and the L-Twin has quite a lot of torque. Much easier to get around town and then open it open on the back roads. If you like riding, I think you will be much happier with a Ducati than the BMW.
I have ridden the S1000RR on the track and on the road. The bike is a sweet bike and it has pretty much all the electronics you want. However, I could never set up the suspension the way I liked. The engine is smooth being a straight four and it lacks drama and excitement in my opinion. The build materials are very cheap (as reflected in the price). I personally do not like the look of the bike.
I have ridden a few Ducatis, and a huge difference is the build quality the suspension and the L-Twin has quite a lot of torque. Much easier to get around town and then open it open on the back roads. If you like riding, I think you will be much happier with a Ducati than the BMW.
Wow 512BB...thanx for the input...the BMW/Ducati sales person told my the aprilia infrastructure just wasn't up to snuff but I have heard nothing about the scooters themselves having build issues...what kind of problems have you had with yours? Electrical or engine? Regardless many thanks for your input...I think I am at the point that I'm about to just put a deposit down on an 1199...standard or S...I think with my really light weight and riding prowess I'll be able to beat anything, anywhere on a standard....141 lbs...soaking wet...lol
Haven't had experience with their scooters (Aprilia or Vespa) but basically the new RSV4 has been a disaster and Piaggio group (who owns both Aprilia and Vespa) has been a nightmare to deal with.
I believe they sold about 200 RSV4's in the US in since 2009 and through the grapevine I hear that at least 12 are in late stages of legal proceedings. Also, around where I live within a 5o-75 mile radius there used to be 14 Aprilia dealerships. Now it's down to 2 and I talked to most of the dealers who don't represent Aprilia anymore and each one has nightmare stories about Aprilia and they will never deal with them again. The place I got my bike from is basically a pump and dump operation.
As long as you don't have any issues with the bike and there is a dealer right next door that is a great dealership, I would not recommend Aprilia to anyone.
I believe they sold about 200 RSV4's in the US in since 2009 and through the grapevine I hear that at least 12 are in late stages of legal proceedings. Also, around where I live within a 5o-75 mile radius there used to be 14 Aprilia dealerships. Now it's down to 2 and I talked to most of the dealers who don't represent Aprilia anymore and each one has nightmare stories about Aprilia and they will never deal with them again. The place I got my bike from is basically a pump and dump operation.
As long as you don't have any issues with the bike and there is a dealer right next door that is a great dealership, I would not recommend Aprilia to anyone.
I've been looking at and drooling over the newest RC8R for about 9 months.
What do you guys think?
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Little brother owns an RC8R and it's one of the best bikes I've ever ridden, well balanced, good suspension and very linear powerband.
Considered getting one for a while but it'll never be a Duc no matter what you throw at it.
Considered getting one for a while but it'll never be a Duc no matter what you throw at it.
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I've been looking at and drooling over the newest RC8R for about 9 months.
Great bike loads of fun to ride and suspension is top class , a click here and a click there and it is one of the best handling bikes on track , it turns like a dream with all the HP and pulls from 1000 rpm . on a full set up inline 4 you may do quicker lap times but if it grin factor and fun to Ride its very hard to beat .
i love mine
i would save a little longer and buy the 1198 s or sp the 848 EVO was a big disappointment for me with fitting Termi's , euc re map and gearing its just way under powdered lack torque and over all not worth the money , i wish i never brought mine . i had it on track last monday and it will need a lot of $$$ thrown at it . its still fun as it handled ok and does everything but it should be a lot better than it is
its not even close to the KTM in any part , handling , brakes of course power
save your cash and buy it big brother
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My apologies but . . . I am also considering an s1000rr BMW . . . just considering it as a track weapon
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I've been looking at and drooling over the newest RC8R for about 9 months.
The other bike that is drop dead gorgeous is the new MV 675 serie oro
Both formidable, possible substitutes for the 1199.
I really like the sound of that 1190 RC8 with a JCE can,, what a rumble. price for the RC8 though i would say is pretty high though for what it is, I like the white 2011, if price was lower I would say yes.
Though I may still look at this option as the new Duc 1199 are sold out here at three dealerships and I like to ride something not everybody else has, hence the RSV4.
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was not to bad , its so thin and light i got it from Germany , worked about around 1500 euro as no tax because i shipped it out of the EU
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....we'll having seen the 1199 in the flesh (didn't have the WOW factor) and combined with the possible early May delivery,......
I decided to buy a tricked up 1098r Bayliss LE.
I'm afraid the wait has got to me,..and want to be riding something now and not in 3 months plus.
The Bayliss will have more than enough for my skills and the roads I ride on,...and I'll say it now, even though I love ducati's (had them for the last 17 years).....I do think the 1199 has lost some Ducati personallity,....Yes it will be a progression in terms of the way it rides...howerver (for me) not visually.
There are some very nice areas of design on the bike, but not as a cohesive visual package.
Lets not start a debate about this and I'm not trying to wind anyone up !
Just my view.
I decided to buy a tricked up 1098r Bayliss LE.
I'm afraid the wait has got to me,..and want to be riding something now and not in 3 months plus.
The Bayliss will have more than enough for my skills and the roads I ride on,...and I'll say it now, even though I love ducati's (had them for the last 17 years).....I do think the 1199 has lost some Ducati personallity,....Yes it will be a progression in terms of the way it rides...howerver (for me) not visually.
There are some very nice areas of design on the bike, but not as a cohesive visual package.
Lets not start a debate about this and I'm not trying to wind anyone up !
Just my view.
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Rsv4f se aprc
Guys my current bike a 2011 Aprilia RSV4F SE APRC will be used 100% on track, why because thats what it is made for, I can't tour Europe on it and neither the wife or kids realy fit on it. But as a track tool simply Brilliant!. However the Panigale S Tric I have on order will not see the track (at least for now). I bought it because of it's innovative engineering and looks, but as a road bike with alot of laughs and can put the family on it, (one at a time), I will be keeping the Diavel with Competition Werkes Exhaust, living the dream !!
Guys my current bike a 2011 Aprilia RSV4F SE APRC will be used 100% on track, why because thats what it is made for, I can't tour Europe on it and neither the wife or kids realy fit on it. But as a track tool simply Brilliant!. However the Panigale S Tric I have on order will not see the track (at least for now). I bought it because of it's innovative engineering and looks, but as a road bike with alot of laughs and can put the family on it, (one at a time), I will be keeping the Diavel with Competition Werkes Exhaust, living the dream !!
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