| The biggest difference is there aren't any 2002 SPS's or 996S's
Year 2000 was the last year of SPS production, the 996R was the 2001 model.
the 996S was a year 2001 model only.
Anything else is just a late registration.
The SPS did not have sand cast crank cases to my knowledge either.
rattler is correct, titanium rods, and definately resale value IMHO
Year 2000 SPS has Ohlins forks and steering damper, single seat, carbon front mudguard, airbox, heat shield, rear mudguard and number plate holder, 2 sets of termis (legal and carbon fibre, with 2 chips) paddock stand, bike cover, and the all important SPS numbered plaque on the headstock for vain, pretentious people like me who like the extra bling factor.
Of course many of these extras are added to Bips and S's.
Initial depreciation on SPS's is horrific but if you're picking one up now i reckon they will hold their value better than the other models, well at least mine did after a year of ownership and an extra 4000 miles.
The 996S has SPS cams and same gear ratios as the year 2000 SPS.
Hope that helps.
[Edited on 29-3-2005 by BDG]  |