Bought my 1st s1k in 2010, having sold my 2008 gixer thou though I wondered if it was a wrong move, mainly the gearbox which was clunky, loads of false neutrals whereas the Gixer was silky smooth. Stuck with it for 5 years including 1 new engine, then sold it and upgraded to the gen3 in 2015. Much better although the box still left a lot to be desired, "why Mr BMW is it so hard to sort the box out"? Anyway, traded that one in 2018 as the new Gen4 was rumoured due out, for an RSV4rf which was great but a different experience altogether. Intended to keep it for a year then swop to the Gen 4 but held on until all the problems had been sorted.
Decided to buy a year old as the warranty has now been increased so 2 years left for any problems.
2hr ride yesterday and all I can say is HOLY F**K what a weapon !!!! Box is silky smooth (my main gripe) no problems with neutral, power from anywhere in the rev range, brakes are on the button. Too much to get my head around so far, need to re calibrate after so long off the bike, should help at Snett in a couple of weeks.
Initial problem for me is rearsets too high and for some reason the gearlever seems too inboard.
So Mr BMW, you eventually may have got somewhere close with this one.
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