Do i buy a S4r or a S4?

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

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

[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...

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..

Nat

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31-Oct-2005, 11:04	#1
nin73 Registered Forum User Posts: 8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Do i buy a S4r or a S4? 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? Reply

31-Oct-2005, 11:57	#3
berto Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 730 Join Date: Oct 2004 S4R if it's within your budget S4 if dough is right cheap... Reply

31-Oct-2005, 11:58	#4
sparkin Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,734 Join Date: Jun 2003 Mood: This is a carbon free zone! S4r if you can stretch to it Reply

31-Oct-2005, 16:00	#8
Nattyboy Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,181 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Swindon, Wilts Mood: Back down to 3 :>( You might want to get a supply of pegs and brake pedals... Nat Reply

31-Oct-2005, 16:13	#9
clockwork orange Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 823 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Mood: On top of the world Or if you don't like the plumbing on the S4R, then get the S2R 1000..... Reply

31-Oct-2005, 16:45	#10
Nattyboy Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,181 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Swindon, Wilts Mood: Back down to 3 :>( C.O - I think you'll find that Ford Cortina radiators are quite 'de rigeur' actually.. Nat Reply