Another Bloody Newb!!

07-09-2008, 11:33 PM

I thought i'd better say hello before I get posting, so hello. I'm not new to bikes, in the past I've owned a Bandit 600, Bandit 1200, Yam R6, Yam R1 then an Aprilia Mille in that order. Admittedly its been a while since I've been on a bike thanks to coming off the Aprilia and smashing myself to bits but like any addiction you never fully beat it so I'm toying with getting a S4 or maybe an S4R if my funds allow.
Thats it really for now, like I said I thought I'd introduce myself before I start posted stupid questions and generally bugging you all.

Pedro · 08-09-2008, 01:32 AM

Welcome!

If you can, go for the S4R, much better motor and more up to date. If you're not hell bent on a 4 valve, try a 1000DS version either in a Monster 1000 or an S2R 1000, it's a great motor

08-09-2008, 08:00 PM

Test ride a couple of Monsters before you buy, you might be supprised how well the S2R goes + the added bonus of cheaper insurance & easier / cheaper maintenance.

all the best.

09-09-2008, 04:23 PM

[QUOTE=Wollis;274012]I thought i'd better say hello before I get posting, so hello. I'm not new to bikes, in the past I've owned a Bandit 600, Bandit 1200, Yam R6, Yam R1 then an Aprilia Mille in that order. [QUOTE]

Hi there.

I was like you - always been a big supersports fan, had a couple of Blades, CBR6's, a Vmax and recently - like, 6 weeks ago I bought the new 2008 R1. However I decided I wanted something different and test rode nearly every Ducati you could bar a 1098 which I didnt want. I loved them all but was struck on a monster, and between the S4R and the S2R - I got my S2R last monday. S4R is of course brilliant - but consider what you really want - if you are coming away from sport bikes you are probably doing it for more than one reason - the S4R is a sport bike, in a monster body so not too different from the mille (but a lot more stylish! hehe).

I would say test ride the S4R, but also an S2R - I think like another wise member here says - the savings you will make in purchase price, and insurance will be 1.5-2K. Somethin you can't discount for only a slight difference in power - after all, you cant "easily" ride a monster at S4R 130mph plus anyway. I stuggle to hang on to my S2R at a hundred! haha. Good luck - and IM sure which ever you choose you will love - and changing from Japs to my Italian monster is the best biking move I have made in owning 9 bikes.

09-09-2008, 08:24 PM

The S2R is Ducati's best kept secret when it comes to people abandoning jap sports bikes for a naked bike.
I did the same thing after owning 3x Fireblades, in todays big-brother UK, whats the point of a sports bike? Unless you use it for trackdays, it just isn't fun to ride at legal (ish) speeds.
Mine makes me smile everytime I ride it & I don't feel the need to do silly speeds, the real fun starts on a twisty A or B road & using the fat mid-range torque of the Duke to power out.

10-09-2008, 12:19 AM

1.5 - 2k for insurance, have i read that right!!!!!! I got quoted just under £400 for an S4 yesterday by Bennetts. But I fully understand what everyone is saying about the S2R, the only problem with that is that I'm a bit of a flash/material tosser who has to have the best of what ever I get, if I'm being honest. Not sure I'd be happy with an S2R and knowing that there is a better model out there, don't get me wrong I'm sure its a very capable bike and virtually every bit as good as the S4R in the real word!
Anyway, another bike has come into the equation but I don't really want to talk about that on here, it'll probably get me an instant ban.
Cheers for the warm welcome and friendly advice peeps

10-09-2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wollis

Not sure I'd be happy with an S2R and knowing that there is a better model out there, don't get me wrong I'm sure its a very capable bike and virtually every bit as good as the S4R in the real word!

If not better, in the right hands!

My S2R is the best real world bike I've had in twenty years of motorcycling. Personally I prefer the uncluttered lines of air cooled Monsters and the relative rarity value of the 1000s. Try both types before making a decision, they're different beasts.

Mike

10-09-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Half Man Half Mole

If not better, in the right hands!

My S2R is the best real world bike I've had in twenty years of motorcycling. Personally I prefer the uncluttered lines of air cooled Monsters and the relative rarity value of the 1000s. Try both types before making a decision, they're different beasts.

Mike

Here we go again, the old 2 valve air cooled Vs 4 valve water cooled debate,
Love it.
He He.

10-09-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wollis

.......the only problem with that is that I'm a bit of a flash/material tosser who has to have the best of what ever I get, if I'm being honest.

Ohhhh you wanna go and get yourself the HM then

10-09-2008, 04:55 PM

Well if your gonna want 'the best' or apparently 'top' monster surely your after the s4rs? Tricolore even?

Get one and give me a go.....

10-09-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damon

Well if your gonna want 'the best' or apparently 'top' monster surely your after the s4rs? Tricolore even?

Get one and give me a go.....

I'd love to but the main problem is justifying the cost to my rational, level headed (read as tight!) wife, I've already got a daily drive car, weekend car and a jet ski. As for the bike, its down to a new S?R depending on a test drive and another bike that I shouldn't mention on a Ducati forum. I'm gonna look at second hand prices prices of the S4RS and Tricolore but I've got a feeling that I wont be soiled for choice with those on the used market.

07-09-2008, 11:33 PM	#1
Wollis Guest Posts: n/a	Another Bloody Newb!! I thought i'd better say hello before I get posting, so hello. I'm not new to bikes, in the past I've owned a Bandit 600, Bandit 1200, Yam R6, Yam R1 then an Aprilia Mille in that order. Admittedly its been a while since I've been on a bike thanks to coming off the Aprilia and smashing myself to bits but like any addiction you never fully beat it so I'm toying with getting a S4 or maybe an S4R if my funds allow. Thats it really for now, like I said I thought I'd introduce myself before I start posted stupid questions and generally bugging you all.

08-09-2008, 01:32 AM	#2
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,158	Welcome! If you can, go for the S4R, much better motor and more up to date. If you're not hell bent on a 4 valve, try a 1000DS version either in a Monster 1000 or an S2R 1000, it's a great motor __________________ Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke

08-09-2008, 08:00 PM	#3
desmo Guest Posts: n/a	Test ride a couple of Monsters before you buy, you might be supprised how well the S2R goes + the added bonus of cheaper insurance & easier / cheaper maintenance. all the best.

09-09-2008, 04:23 PM	#4
spikey_58 Guest Posts: n/a	[QUOTE=Wollis;274012]I thought i'd better say hello before I get posting, so hello. I'm not new to bikes, in the past I've owned a Bandit 600, Bandit 1200, Yam R6, Yam R1 then an Aprilia Mille in that order. [QUOTE] Hi there. I was like you - always been a big supersports fan, had a couple of Blades, CBR6's, a Vmax and recently - like, 6 weeks ago I bought the new 2008 R1. However I decided I wanted something different and test rode nearly every Ducati you could bar a 1098 which I didnt want. I loved them all but was struck on a monster, and between the S4R and the S2R - I got my S2R last monday. S4R is of course brilliant - but consider what you really want - if you are coming away from sport bikes you are probably doing it for more than one reason - the S4R is a sport bike, in a monster body so not too different from the mille (but a lot more stylish! hehe). I would say test ride the S4R, but also an S2R - I think like another wise member here says - the savings you will make in purchase price, and insurance will be 1.5-2K. Somethin you can't discount for only a slight difference in power - after all, you cant "easily" ride a monster at S4R 130mph plus anyway. I stuggle to hang on to my S2R at a hundred! haha. Good luck - and IM sure which ever you choose you will love - and changing from Japs to my Italian monster is the best biking move I have made in owning 9 bikes.

09-09-2008, 08:24 PM	#5
desmo Guest Posts: n/a	The S2R is Ducati's best kept secret when it comes to people abandoning jap sports bikes for a naked bike. I did the same thing after owning 3x Fireblades, in todays big-brother UK, whats the point of a sports bike? Unless you use it for trackdays, it just isn't fun to ride at legal (ish) speeds. Mine makes me smile everytime I ride it & I don't feel the need to do silly speeds, the real fun starts on a twisty A or B road & using the fat mid-range torque of the Duke to power out.

10-09-2008, 12:19 AM	#6
Wollis Guest Posts: n/a	1.5 - 2k for insurance, have i read that right!!!!!! I got quoted just under £400 for an S4 yesterday by Bennetts. But I fully understand what everyone is saying about the S2R, the only problem with that is that I'm a bit of a flash/material tosser who has to have the best of what ever I get, if I'm being honest. Not sure I'd be happy with an S2R and knowing that there is a better model out there, don't get me wrong I'm sure its a very capable bike and virtually every bit as good as the S4R in the real word! Anyway, another bike has come into the equation but I don't really want to talk about that on here, it'll probably get me an instant ban. Cheers for the warm welcome and friendly advice peeps

10-09-2008, 04:55 PM	#10
damon Guest Posts: n/a	Well if your gonna want 'the best' or apparently 'top' monster surely your after the s4rs? Tricolore even? Get one and give me a go.....