S4RS First Ride

Jam911 · 20-03-2022, 07:00 PM

First ever ride on my S4RS today, since I got it in December. Coming from an M900 I expected it to be a step forward. But wow, it really blew me away. Firstly, it is a bullet. And I only opened it up fully a couple of times. It flies, I was literally shouting it was such a blast. It revs so quickly. It is very easy to be over the speed limit all the time and so effortlessly. Such a weapon. The brakes are good, the front ones are very strong not so much the rear. Is this normal? They brakes as with the rest of the bike will take some getting used to. The suspension is just fantastic it really irons out all the lumps and bumps on the road that my M900 would crash over. I love it. And I have to say it really is a Monster !!

rollo22 · 20-03-2022, 08:09 PM

Unfortunately the RS suffers with the crap rear brake like all Monsters, the only way to keep it in excellent order is to keep bleeding it when needed.

Darren69 · 20-03-2022, 09:43 PM

The early 4V 916/996/998; they're brutal but great fun hey? Enjoy responsibly!

Pedro · 20-03-2022, 10:21 PM

If you think the S4RS is good (which I think it is btw) you need to try a 1200R…

Darren69 · 20-03-2022, 10:40 PM

The 1200 offers undoubtedly better performance but it's no looker really IMHO compared to the early bikes. It's like they tried to beat the ugly out of an 1100 EVO but give it more muscle! I think they achieved it some, but still not quite

Jam911 · 21-03-2022, 12:09 PM

Please don't start talking about 1200R's...I only just brought the S4RS !!!

Maybe in a year or 2

Ron1000 · 21-03-2022, 02:32 PM

1200R or an SFV2 are on my radar…once the wifey is amenable and I’ve got the money.

20-03-2022, 07:00 PM	#1
Jam911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 288	S4RS First Ride First ever ride on my S4RS today, since I got it in December. Coming from an M900 I expected it to be a step forward. But wow, it really blew me away. Firstly, it is a bullet. And I only opened it up fully a couple of times. It flies, I was literally shouting it was such a blast. It revs so quickly. It is very easy to be over the speed limit all the time and so effortlessly. Such a weapon. The brakes are good, the front ones are very strong not so much the rear. Is this normal? They brakes as with the rest of the bike will take some getting used to. The suspension is just fantastic it really irons out all the lumps and bumps on the road that my M900 would crash over. I love it. And I have to say it really is a Monster !!

20-03-2022, 08:09 PM	#2
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,083	Unfortunately the RS suffers with the crap rear brake like all Monsters, the only way to keep it in excellent order is to keep bleeding it when needed. __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

20-03-2022, 09:43 PM	#3
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,098	The early 4V 916/996/998; they're brutal but great fun hey? Enjoy responsibly! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

20-03-2022, 10:21 PM	#4
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,158	If you think the S4RS is good (which I think it is btw) you need to try a 1200R… __________________ Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke

20-03-2022, 10:40 PM	#5
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,098	The 1200 offers undoubtedly better performance but it's no looker really IMHO compared to the early bikes. It's like they tried to beat the ugly out of an 1100 EVO but give it more muscle! I think they achieved it some, but still not quite __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

21-03-2022, 12:09 PM	#6
Jam911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 288	Please don't start talking about 1200R's...I only just brought the S4RS !!! Maybe in a year or 2

21-03-2022, 02:32 PM	#7
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 867	1200R or an SFV2 are on my radar…once the wifey is amenable and I’ve got the money.