Thinking about this Husqvarna for street fun and retiring the 2014 R to track only duties. If the production 701 cafe even comes close to this concept it'll be hard to resist.
If you asked me what I was getting at the end of owning the Daytona (assuming it was 2 1/2 more year, the terms of my loan). Yes, definitely. Unfortunately, riding 8k miles a year, I think I need the reliability of Japaneese bikes.
I am a fan of the S1000RR if you want to stick with a sport bike or I would go with the Aprilia Tuono V4 if you don't mind the nakedish look. There is way to many GSXR and R things running around. Stick out from the crowd a little.
If I were buying right now it would be the R1 all the way. Amazing bike for the amateur track enthusiast. Also they sound amazing. The 750 is very old and because of that is way too heavy compared to everything else now days. The number of 750s I pass on the straights is a pretty good indicator of how they come off the floor. Yeah they can be made super fast but it takes a lot more work than I've put into my bike.
The new R6 will be announced next month if you want to wait.
My 2016 RSV4 has been pretty good so far, just minor issues (needed software update, 10 minute clutch pull rod seal leak fix). The big thing about the V4 engine people don't realize is that you need to check the valves early as they will be fully seated within 3000-4000 street miles. Then every you can possible stretch it to 12000 after. If you track it, every 1200 miles. That's why you hear stories of dropping valves on the V4. Most people don't check them when they should.
IMHO, it's a good idea to always check valves early on on any high performance bike. Protect your investment.
The new R6 will be announced next month if you want to wait.
My 2016 RSV4 has been pretty good so far, just minor issues (needed software update, 10 minute clutch pull rod seal leak fix). The big thing about the V4 engine people don't realize is that you need to check the valves early as they will be fully seated within 3000-4000 street miles. Then every you can possible stretch it to 12000 after. If you track it, every 1200 miles. That's why you hear stories of dropping valves on the V4. Most people don't check them when they should.
IMHO, it's a good idea to always check valves early on on any high performance bike. Protect your investment.
You know? I always said it would the RSV4 for the next bike, but after the experience, I decided I need Japaneese for the mileage I put on my bikes (8k per season).
Didn't know about the R6, but I am happy with the GSXR 750. Got 0% financing too.
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