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nin73
31-Oct-2005, 11:04
Hi,

Just wanted some opinions on which bike to buy. I like trackdays, every now and then. Dont mind the looks of either bike. Have found both bikes in my budget.

If i buy the S4 will i always wish i went for the R?
Lee1980
31-Oct-2005, 11:13
If your doing trackdays then I think the S4 has less ground clearance unless you change to high level cans and rear sets. Though I have heard the S4r is easy to deck out on track to if you go for it:o on the road both be fine i expect.

The S4 is 916cc and S4r 99c so more power. Best reason for the S4r for me is the single sided swingarm looks so cool:cool::cool:

[Edited on 31-10-2005 by Lee1980]
berto
31-Oct-2005, 11:57
S4R if it's within your budget S4 if dough is right cheap...
sparkin
31-Oct-2005, 11:58
S4r if you can stretch to it
Monty
31-Oct-2005, 13:06
Having ridden both-in a spirited manner-I would go for the S4R. The S4 is a bit 'flighty' on the front end, great if you are a wheelie merchant but fairly crap when you want to chuck it into a bend either on track or the road. The S4R is very planted on the front end and gives loads of 'feel' from the front tyre-just my opinion.

John
Nattyboy
31-Oct-2005, 15:58
Biased..but R. Some good prices knocking about at the moment, and engine performance aside, the showa rear suspension is far superior to the sachs on the S4.

S4R is an awesome track tool but ground clearance is an issue (see pic) which can be slightly helped by raising the rear ride height.

S4's still look great though in senna colours and if you could always bag a cheap one, and spend the difference on mods and a 955 conversion..

Yours confusingly..

Nat
Nattyboy
31-Oct-2005, 15:59
Biased..but R. Some good prices knocking about at the moment, and engine performance aside, the showa rear suspension is far superior to the sachs on the S4.

S4R is an awesome track tool but ground clearance is still an issue (see pic) which can be slightly helped by raising the rear ride height.

S4's still look great though in senna colours and if you could always bag a cheap one, and spend the difference on mods and a 955 conversion..

Yours confusingly..

Nat
Nattyboy
31-Oct-2005, 16:00
You might want to get a supply of pegs and brake pedals...:lol:

Nat
clockwork orange
31-Oct-2005, 16:13
Or if you don't like the plumbing on the S4R, then get the S2R 1000.....
Nattyboy
31-Oct-2005, 16:45
C.O - I think you'll find that Ford Cortina radiators are quite 'de rigeur' actually..:lol:

Nat
clockwork orange
31-Oct-2005, 16:59
Yuck :barfy::lol::lol:
nin73
31-Oct-2005, 17:04
Well looks like the sp1 is going and it looks like i will be needing the S4R. I can pick up a standard S4R for £4550. Full service History 2003 model with 12,000 miles on the clock.

Does anybody know where i can get a good price system for the S4R? I need that noise!!!

Does the S4R have lighter wheels than the S4?
Nattyboy
31-Oct-2005, 17:14
Speak to stuart at www.spareshack.com (tell him nat sent yer!!)..if you join up on www.ukmonster.co.uk he'll also give you a 10% discount.

S4R wheels are lighter than S4's.

Cheers!
Nat
nin73
31-Oct-2005, 17:39
Well the SP1 has just been sold!!! Here comes the S4R!!!

Right where's the check book time to go shopping!!!
Nattyboy
31-Oct-2005, 17:43
Ive got some very nice brand newcducati performance preload adjusters, carbon tank caps and poggipolini bolt kits if its of interest...huge discounts over list if its of interest:D

Nat