Right guys, Im in the market for a new bike having come from a Ducati Monster 900ie,i have my mind set on a S4R as it can be modded into a Café Racer (I like Retro).. Without major expense.. Anything to watch out for ? And how much better are they than the Air cooled predecessor performance wise ? Regards.
Not that big a leap, as I understand it - more power but more weight. I'd personally look towards a 1000DS bike - still that lovely air-cooled engine character, bags of torque, and way less to go wrong...
Shame !!! To be fair I went and test rode a BMW R NINE T yesterday and loved it, A lot of money tho in comparison and I do like a Ducati ! Struggling to find something to fill the gap !
Sounds like you need a 1200S then!! Can't recommend mine highly enough As an in-between, I almost bought a new Monster 1100S a few years ago - Ohlins goodness and a wonderful engine - quite a few around for sensible money these days...
Ive just looked at both bikes mentioned by you guys and I don't like the styling of them, Not yet done any investigation into Café Racer kits yet tho, I need retro in my life ! and I must admit I do like a Monster as im a short ass and the 900IE fitted me well.
Im sure they would ride fine but im into the Café Racer look in a big way, so the styling is very important to me. That's why I was looking at the S4R as there are many kits available to get the look I want. I also like a bit of poke as well.
not sure about clearance and if adjustable lock stops, but a set of clipons and a seat change and you are pretty much there! Not quite cafe racer, but you get the gist
i am sure that many many bikes will ride brilliantly,, but at end of the day ( unless you are track bound ) a few seconds will not really matter and what you will really want is something that looks GOOD !! esp as you are confessed " cafe " fan .
I'm not one for track days if i'm honest, I have just seen the new BMW R NINE T Racer that's due to be released in 2017 and i've got to say that is going to take some beating ! And your right, it's more about the aesthetics for me.
yes, i saw that bike being reviewed on some TV prog,, got good reviews,, they do come in a few different dresses, even one ( for you ) in pseudo " cafe " style with retro fairing clip ons and single seat, tbh i prefer the monsters
They are excellent bikes an ride well,I also love the Monsters but the newer ones are too modern looking for me and I don't like what Ducati have done the exhausts.
So ive decided to go try a Scrambler out on Wednesday at Reading to get a feel for it obviously in light of the fact that Ducati are bringing out the Café racer styled bike early next year. Fingers crossed on the weather !
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Thanks mate, I've been keeping my eye on that and have sent some questions about it already as I cant see any turn signals on it,It's a lovely bike tho.
Cafe racer, like you I am not a fan of the newer styling so I bought an S4RS a couple of years back (it was actually that years bonus from work) and it is fantastic, great looks, great engine and a smile a mile every time. Highly recommended.
So went for the test ride today and loved the way the Scrambler rode,but no matter how much I enjoyed riding it, I felt like a girl on it,it just doesn't have the road presence I need ! Even more so when I took it back and parked it next to Monster,the difference is massive.
