Back in the fold :-)

14-09-2016, 11:35 AM

Had an S4 for many years, loved it. Only sold it to upgrade to an S4RS, which I sold 2 years ago when I got more into trackdays, replaced it with an 1198S.

More recently I found wanted to get back into road riding after a 2 year break since I sold the S4RS, so bought an Aprilia Tuono V4 APRC as an all rounder thinking it could do road and track. As quick as it is it's not a patch on the 1198S on track, and on the road it's a bit pointless as it's so powerful you can barely keep hold of it. It also seem to be lacking that special "something" in the looks and build quality which I love about Ducati's.

So, the 1198S is going for sale very soon....the Tuono is getting turned into an RSV track bike, so that leaves hole for the road bike.....

Of course I couldn't help but look for an other S4RS, but the prices are silly compared to what I sold my old one for. In the end I managed to find a cheap S4R 998 to have a play with, should be picking it up next weekend :-)

bigredduke · 14-09-2016, 07:25 PM

Welcome back! Nice to see another Yorkshire member out & about.

Char · 15-09-2016, 10:41 AM

Pictures please!

I always wonder if my old S4R will turn up on here again

damien666 · 15-09-2016, 05:46 PM

Nice one, is it a matt grey one?

26-09-2016, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damien666

Nice one, is it a matt grey one?

yup! did you see it on ebay?

Mr Gazza · 26-09-2016, 04:24 PM

Welcome back into the phold.

damien666 · 26-09-2016, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatty

yup! did you see it on ebay?

Yes on ebay. Couldn't believe nobody snapped it up sooner!

utopia · 26-09-2016, 10:21 PM

Glad you phound your way back.

14-09-2016, 11:35 AM	#1
Phatty Guest Posts: n/a	Back in the fold :-) Had an S4 for many years, loved it. Only sold it to upgrade to an S4RS, which I sold 2 years ago when I got more into trackdays, replaced it with an 1198S. More recently I found wanted to get back into road riding after a 2 year break since I sold the S4RS, so bought an Aprilia Tuono V4 APRC as an all rounder thinking it could do road and track. As quick as it is it's not a patch on the 1198S on track, and on the road it's a bit pointless as it's so powerful you can barely keep hold of it. It also seem to be lacking that special "something" in the looks and build quality which I love about Ducati's. So, the 1198S is going for sale very soon....the Tuono is getting turned into an RSV track bike, so that leaves hole for the road bike..... Of course I couldn't help but look for an other S4RS, but the prices are silly compared to what I sold my old one for. In the end I managed to find a cheap S4R 998 to have a play with, should be picking it up next weekend :-)

26-09-2016, 04:24 PM	#6
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,848	Welcome back into the phold. __________________

14-09-2016, 07:25 PM	#2
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	Welcome back! Nice to see another Yorkshire member out & about.

15-09-2016, 10:41 AM	#3
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	Pictures please! I always wonder if my old S4R will turn up on here again

15-09-2016, 05:46 PM	#4
damien666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leeds, West-Yorks Bike: S4Rs Posts: 497	Nice one, is it a matt grey one?

26-09-2016, 10:21 PM	#8
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,546	Glad you phound your way back.