Hi guys, just put a deposit down on a 899 ex trioptions bike for the track and was wondering if any of you run a 899 track bike and how it compares to the 1299? I've been running a 2008 R1 on track for 3 years and I've never really 100% gelled with it. I bought the 1299S last year and after a while getting used to it, I love it. Was just wondering how the 899 compares with the 1299 and what you lot generally think of the 899 as a track bike.
Slower, easier to ride hard, more fun. Hear the race series has a few engine reliability issues, but that’s the 959 more than 899. Enjoy
899’s are great track bikes. I was actually faster on my 899 than my 1299 because it’s easier to ride fast. The 1299 takes a rather large bag of talent as well as equally large testicles. If you’ve got Carrillo rods you’re laughing, that was the main issue with the 899’s on track.
Jumped off my 1299S last year at Brno straight onto an ex-Tri options 899, and other than power it was pretty much the same in terms of handling. It took a while to get used to having to pull the clutch in for the downshifts (amazing how soon you get used to clutchless up/down on the 1299) and the brakes weren't that hot on the 899 in comparison, but that could have been pads/fluid.
Decent shock, decent fork internals, remove abs, new rods and blue print the engine , light weight wheels jobs a good un.
a Tri options bike that has not been raped of all its goodies will make a mighty fine track bike,the only things lacking due to the rules are lightweight wheels,899/959 wheels are stupid heavy,auto blip if that floats your boat.pic whore of the best bike i have owned and i am quicker on track on the 899 than i am with my current 1299.
How does this spec sound? Would you recommend anything else apart from blipper and lighter wheels? 180 miles on a new engine Termignoni exhausts Ohlins suspension front and back HEL Braided brake hoses Lightech rear sets Corrilo con rods Engine and clutch covers Brembo brakes Brembo brake discs Quick shifter Sigma slipper clutch Adjustable clutch lever Renthal Clip ons Steering damper Brake lever protector Race Screen Quick action throttle Rain light
