Hello from Gloucester, Convince me!!

[Englishmastiff]

S 1000rr is top of the list but the 848 is niggling at the back of my mind and the blade is the cheapest option.
I lost the paper part of my license so can't do any test rides for 3 weeks! While this agonising wait drags out, can anyone give me a good comparison between the 3 bikes.

Cheers all.

 

[unionjack]

Hi and welcome. These two machines couldn't be more different and a would test ride the 848 first as nothing will compare with the BMW.

 

[Hanna]

There's very little to say apart from just wait until you test ride them. I test rode all three you've listed and some more besides... the S1R, well, you'll see. ;D

 

[reddevil007]

848 - imagine Jennifer Aniston then finding out she is a bloke
Blade - like robots from I robot. Superbly efficient but no soul
S1000 - bit Sally Gunnell with its wonky eyes but whip off her clothes, start her up and there you have the ride you will never forget

 

[Englishmastiff]

That's what everyone I ask is saying! Just trying to find someone to convince me not to spend 14.5k on a bike.
Interesting analogy Red, I think I see where you are coming from.
What options have you all added to your bikes and do you regret any of them, what would you consider are the essentials?

 

[rhanmore]

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

[fatbob]

Welcome aboard
Just get the sports package and avoid the slower colours
Be sure to try and have a demo with no limiter
The difference is enormous , you can get em cheaper than 14.5 too , I know this cos I nearly bought another one yesterday

 

[babarr46]

Hello and welcome.. I'm no sales man but try all of them & i will guarantee that you'll be gob smacked by the s1k, i try them all as they come out and so far nothing beats a beema above 10 tho on revs you just see you mates disappear in the mirrors & the sheer panic in their eyes when you out break them.

Its the only bike I've ever owned where I've shagged out a front tyre long before the rear.

 

[reddevil007]

Akra full system is all you need and then you have a flame spitting monster 8)

 

[jamie]

i didnt test ride the 848, but i did ride the blade (when i could finally get it arranged), the zx10 and the suzie 750, which i have always been a fan of. then came the S1. they DO NOT compare. the s1 blew me away and after some negotiating on the part x ordered it. Had to play it cool to get a good deal, but if i hadnt i would have kept my suzie because the other bikes would have been distinctly second choice. welcome to the site mate

 

[Johnboy]

Welcome mate, not much more i can add but i've ridden a fair few bikes (1198, Blades, MV's, Gixers, Yams) but i'm a member of a S1K forum

 

[Englishmastiff]

Cheers for all the info, very helpful.
I have been looking around and there seems to be no deals available (0%' dealer contribution or even money off!!!) has anyone seen or heard of any deals or are there any coming up? I would be gutted to get the bike then a month later a good deal is released.

 

[fatbob]

you could try getting the best deal from your dealer and ringing some other dealers up and seeing if they will negotiate ?

 

[Englishmastiff]

Right, test ride tomorrow then the haggling starts. I get the impression that they know they have an A1 product and can sell as many as they can make at the moment. Is that the case?
I will make me feel very I'll to hand over screen price, I know Nick on another thread has asked similar questions but what did others get thrown in, accessories, money off the bike etc?

 

[gaz3014]

Agree with all the above.
Had a 1098s Tri, with an order placed for the new panigale tricolore.........a friend works in a BMW dealership and gave me the keys for a test ride. The rest is history, it blew me away that much I cancelled my panigale, and placed an order for the 2012 model that day!

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

 

[Englishmastiff]

Right, never did get on the test ride a few weeks back. I have managed to spare a few hours tomorrow so will have the bike for 1 or 2 hours.
Short of a disaster, I think the ride is just to make sure I fit the bike and it is not one of those bikes that for whatever reason isn't for me.
I will post back tomorrow and let you all know what I thought.
I'm going for the heated grips but nothing else. I have seen acro and yoshi slip ons for a lot less than BMW want so will get that in the future if I decide I want it.
Fingers crossed.

 

[Englishmastiff]

Sold!

 

[unionjack]

He he those test rides winner everytime.

 

[Milly]

I had a blade for 3 years, then went and test rode the beema ......... Thanks I will have 1 of them ! Awesome bike

You won't regret it if u buy 1

 

[gaz3014]

Sold!

Lol, was inevitable my friend!!!!!