Hello, although I have owned a diavel from 2011, I have sold a rc8r and gsxr1000 K6 to buy a 2016 1299s. I collect on Friday from Hysides in Romford Essex. Bought after testing this and the v4
morning, not sure where Dave came from, my name is Nick, anyway, to answer your question : the v4 felt too tame, and the 1299 left a big stupid grin on my face. It felt like an event. I am not going to get anywhere near using the capability of the 1299 so the additional capability of the v4 will be wasted on me. So in the end it was about how did they make me feel.
Make sure you get all the relevant paperwork and extra keys etc with Hyside. I had to chase them up numerous times and still never received a second key. Great choice though, I'd punt for a mint 1299s and pocket the 6-8k extra needed for the V4s.
Good shout, have used (and been used) by hyside for over 20 years, collected all the standards bits (the previous owner had gone for the sport pack, akro’s and screen) yesterday.
Welcome aboard and I be you can't contain your excitement . . . . ! I have only just joined the forum after reacquainting myself with the breed after a period 'away' - swayed by the 'Adventure' style of riding! Take care out there and make sure you have plenty of 'autoglym' and polishing cloths!
Welcome the 'mad house', I hope this week doesn't pas too slowly for you. Post some pics up when you've had a blast the long way home and done the obligatory cleaning of it to remove the dead flies Don't forget some bins in the shots either, you'll get on much better around here if you obide by the not so obvious forum rules Last thing you want being a newby is @Ducbird on your case from the outset!
