2015 R1

Discussion in 'Other Bikes' started by big thumpa, Dec 2, 2014.

  1. Something about the new r1,i cant say i like it but i want one,have been looking into it over the last couple of weeks,you say you did not pay rrp,so i guess you got a discount ?
     
  2. Simmytt

    Yes mate I did get a small discount due to the bike being bought for racing and not road but I had it road registered so the dealer hits his bonus/targets in return for a deal.
     
  3. I like it lots :)
     
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  4. Lucky to get any discount on such a new model,interested to know your thoughts when you start to use it.
     
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  5. And interested to know if its 10k less a bike than a 1299S
     
  6. I think it was quickest in MCN test at Jerez, could be wrong but think that included the 1299, not forgetting the S is not the base model whereas the R1 is the only model, less the M version

    The TT will be a good proving ground with Dean Harrison and Dunlop putting them through their paces, albeit with factory support!
     
  7. Bill smiths in chester have a red one in stock. canceled order
     
  8. There you go, someone agrees with me.
    It isn't something I would lust after and don't get me wrong, they have made a couple of nice R1's, but not this one.
     
  9. I had a look at them today :) Literally feels like sitting on an R6. Loads of dash toys to play with, it shows the pitch live on screen and how hard you're pulling the brake lever,etc. I was hoping to test ride some time soon but its looking 50/50 on whether there will be any demo bikes as everything so far has theoretically been sold to be shipped to the dealer. Still the 1299s for me if I upgraded but I do like them. It's unfortunate that some of the photos have looked a bit odd as they look pretty awesome, very much a race bike.

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  10. Oh, it would have to be blue and silver from the pictures :smile:
     
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  11. I really fancy a demo on one just to see what all the fuss is about
     
  12. You have definitely got that non biker look nailed, if you tie your hair up in a bun and stick a turban on you can do away with the helmet too..;)

    Love the bike btw:upyeah:
     
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  13. Haha thanks Dude. Washed the wig, because I'm worth it :D Spent many years running around with guns and short hair so it's a nice change before I get too old to grow it. Plus it makes me laugh when I look in the mirror in the morning, as well as MissPineapple saying I look like a child molester with short hair so long wig it is!
     
  14. Perhaps a skinhead is the way forward mate, not sure the current Jimmy Savile look will overcome Miss P's problem with you..:Cigar:
     
  15. Damn didn't think about that. I'm from Cornwall so have a cone shaped head, but I'll consider it.
     
  16. She don't know who Jimmy is :)
     
  17. I think you look like Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen! - hang a fucking chandelier from it!!
     
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  18. Or.......the Joker....white face, short hair....bam!
     
  19. Wait....I got it....Tony Blair 20 years ago (with a wig on!)....things can only get better....!
     
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  20. @Royal. Sorry pal, I wish I hadn't started this..
     
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