Honda CBR1000RR-R SP 2024 vs V4R 2023

KarlKani said:

I will pay money to subscribe if you do some vlogs thats just recording you using this software.

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spooky said:

Going off-topic, I was surprised to see that the new Aprilia RSV4 is using Ohlins EC2 instead of EC3, despite being fitted with the latest Hypure calipers. It seems an odd choice.

I’m still undecided on getting the new V4S, stick with the R or have a change and go for the Honda, but I’m leaning very heavily toward the Honda. If I go that way then it’s either going for the base and building up a pretty cool track bike or just get the SP, put some forged wheels on and enjoy it as it is, as I’m sure it’s more than enough. The SP is probably the better option.

The V4S would be an easy choice as well. With what I’m hearing about Ohlins EC3, I don’t think the accepted idea of getting the base and upgrading is necessarily still the best way to go, unless you want to go down the bottomless pit route. Obviously I’ve only sat on the Ducati, but I reckon they’ve done an awesome job and having improved data integrated into the dash with WiFi connection would be very convenient.

For some reason, BMW doesn’t interest me at all. I was told that the Honda is great on entry and the engine and quality are awesome but I was also pushed toward the Yamaha GYTR and told that it makes up a lot of it on exit drive. The GYTR is still a pretty nice setup for the money. I reckon I’d wish I’d gone Ducati or Honda if I got a Yamaha, although the R1 is by far the most popular option at track days, with plenty of GYTR being used.

At this stage I’m likely to give Honda a try, but the V4S is still in with a shout. Worst case scenario is that I stick with my R for the coming season, which is not the worst of worst case scenarios - I love that bike, but I’d want to get the RADE Garage tank - having sat on a V4 with that tank and also the new V4S, the narrower tank definitely makes a positive difference. That would mean sinking more money into the R, which isn’t my preferred option.

Regardless, I’m looking forward to getting past winter and back on track rather than talking about it. Winter sucks.

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M3Inline6 said:

Upgrading the base will still save you money over a V4S. A set of Ohlins FGRT 214/231 forks with custom valving and a TTX will run you about $3500, and it’ll be WORLDS better than the factory Ohlins on a V4S. Grab a set of forged wheels and you’ll still be ahead.

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