Hi, just traded up from a S1000R

[xmcc99]

Had my 2015 S1000RR Sport for a month now and so far it's making my trusty old S1000R seem like a mobility scooter. Was immense on the Silverstone GP circuit last week and I'm looking forward to using it on a few more track days this year. I'll also be commuting on it so the cruise control and the heated grips are the icing on the cake. Surely the best real-world superbike?
Cheers
Ian

 

[alex]

Welcome along! Good to see another person getting all year use out of an RR

 

[xmcc99]

Thanks, yep, year-round biker so I usually do around 10K miles annually


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[MacRR]

Welcome Ian, despite one or two journos declaring the new Gixxer & Blade better than the S1K despite listing a number of fairly significant issues with both (a well trodden path each year to a) have a headline and b) stay in work by currying favour with the Japanese factories) I agree you're now the owner of the best all round superbike

 

[Frank-RR]

Welcome to the forum mate, yea canny beat the heated grips, enjoy the bike

 

[xmcc99]

Yes, like the Blade SP suddenly wins MCN super bike shootout despite being more expensive, smaller and slower on track than the RR .. go figure


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[xmcc99]

Here it is, forged wheels too! Have put on SP Engineering tail tidy I had on my old S1000R since pic was taken, fender extenders, engine cases etc

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[Oli]

Welcome to the forum Ian, definitely agree with you on the best real world sportbike!

Bike looks great, enjoy [emoji4]

 

[andy tims]

Upgrade from an R too. No Complaints here.

 

[Flyingscotsman]

Welcome to the site. Nice bike. Black is the best colour :tears_of_joy:

 

[xmcc99]

Thanks for the welcome fellas


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[soofsayer]

Welcome to the forum. Nice bike, do you put track fairings on when you do days?

 

[xmcc99]

Not so far, have crash bungs, usual engine covers and exhaust protector ... however, I've looked at getting some of the track fairings on ebay etc.. would u recommend?


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[soofsayer]

Not so far, have crash bungs, usual engine covers and exhaust protector ... however, I've looked at getting some of the track fairings on ebay etc.. would u recommend?


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I asked just because you posted a pic of your bike in road fairings. Recommend? Depends on how you ride at trackdays and appetite for risk. I ride my bike on trackdays in road trim with replacement cheap Chinese fairings, I'd still be pissed if I dropped it lol.

 

[xmcc99]

Yea, will probably go the same route, it's hard to forget how expensive those BM fairings are whilst tootling round


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[JimmyMac]

Hi Ian, welcome to the site. Your bike looks great with the forged wheels.

JimmyMac

 

[xmcc99]

Thanks Jimmy


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[Burtzeek]

I also upgraded from an R, just got back from a weekend in Scotland and the RR is much more comfortable over distance, really pleased with my decision to change.

 

[xmcc99]

Yes, loved the R but the RR is best of both worlds ... real-life comforts and full-fat sports bike handling


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[stuartb]

Hi Ian... nice machine, you sticking a can on ?

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