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Old 25-May-2006, 10:12
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you could get almost everything as good or better by upgrading a 749S, but the engine in the 749R has a different bore and stroke. I had a 749R myself and there is something special about them

how long did you keep it?
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Old 25-May-2006, 11:42
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you could get almost everything as good or better by upgrading a 749S, but the engine in the 749R has a different bore and stroke. I had a 749R myself and there is something special about them

how long did you keep it?

As long as I could afford to
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Old 25-May-2006, 12:02
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you could get almost everything as good or better by upgrading a 749S, but the engine in the 749R has a different bore and stroke. I had a 749R myself and there is something special about them

how long did you keep it?

As long as I could afford to

....and bought a new k5.........got to be similar money?
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Old 25-May-2006, 15:07
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I have had a 999S and now a 749R and I much prefer the 749R. I have ridden a standard 749 and it feels no where near as taut and well balanced as the 'R', whether it is the ohlins suspension or whether the settings are different on the 'R' it feels like a completely different bike.
When out with the new 600s and 1000s I have no problem either keeping up or passing them on the twisties and I am not something special.
On a long straight the 1000s can come by but coming into corners then back out they cannot keep with the 'R'
I have spent a fortune on mine as have a lot of others and there is nothing I would swap mine for at the moment unless I got a xerox cheap or if someone offered me silly money for it !
I will see what the new model is going to be like next year but I for one do not need 1200cc especially so with all the speed cameras and new technology coming out so if they bring out a new 'R' I could be tempted.
Go for the 'R'
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you could get almost everything as good or better by upgrading a 749S, but the engine in the 749R has a different bore and stroke. I had a 749R myself and there is something special about them

how long did you keep it?

As long as I could afford to

Awww.... don't feel bad about it.
She's having lots of fun


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Old 25-May-2006, 19:13
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Great threads, just goes to show, everyone likes something different!
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Hello,

Following on from this aged thread.. I'm having a similar issue, where I have 2003 749 bp & my pal has a 2010 ZX10R, obviously, he's bike is much quicker then mine, but I really need some tips on how to improve my ridding style to @ least try to keep up...

Any info on how far I should be revving to.... his bike is rev happy being a Jap, I just want to ensure I'm doing justice on my 749..

so in essence... when I've tried revving hard in 2nd/3rd gear, I get some interesting vibrations... is that the norm....

Any views would be great
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