2 weeks in... so how is the R1 compared to the 916 ?
 

Well... i've now had the new bike a little while and we're getting used to one another...

So how is it... well... if i'm honest... it's superb...... Spent a few hours last week trying different suspension settings and it now handles pretty much exactly how i want it to... Got a couple of more tweaks to try but i'm 99% there...

Power... well.... it's simply fantastic.... Tried some top gear roll-ons on M'way with Crust... and it totally devestated his bike....

Brakes are not as good as the P4's i had... but equal to the standard 4pots IMO... which isn't bad really is it :)

Starts first press of the button and the ease of riding around town is really where the bike excells. I can go from 40mph to the limiter in top gear... Going through the Mersey tunnel at the weekend and watching and listening to Crusts 996 spluttering and him being on/off the throttle to hold a constant speed, i must admit it made me have a wry smile.

On the twisties... well.... that's a tough one... i feel lots better on the R1, simply because it masks my ability to keep up with quicker riders :) Crust is a fair bit quicker than me on the road when he's having a go, better lines and smoother... but with the R1, i can stay closer by making up the grouns in seconds on the horses....

So, do i regret the decision to swap from the evocative and passionate 916...


Not in the slightest.

I had an 04 R1, I would say more power with the R1, but the 996 has character, something the R1 lacks.

My old house used to have character, you used to walk up hill to get to the kitchen from the living room, I couldn't wait to get rid of the place :)

Wheelies off the throttle and 'starts every time' - type characteristics sound great to me. ;)

Just like any of my Ducatis :)

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Steve you're a strange one!

Priceless :D :D :D :D

LOL i was having some fun on VD....

Ask anyone who was at Englands Rose last night if i'm bored with the R1 ;)

WooHoo!
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