New bike dilemma

[Sasstig]

Hi guys,
just sold Panigale 1199 and in process of buying a black 2013 S1000rr which I love black and I'm torn between the new 2017 S1000rr but i just don't like the new colours. So really can't justify paying an extra ?2000 but the 2017 is amazing

what you think guys
sasstig

 

[Oli]

If you haven't purchased the 13 plate Gen 2 yet, then why not consider a 15 or 16 plate black Gen 3?

The 17 plate bikes are functionally identical with the exception of Euro 4 compliance and ABS Pro (cornering ABS)

 

[Oli]

If you're contemplating buying a brand new bike, then it would also be worth bearing in mind that there may very well be a heavily revised S1000RR for MY 19

 

[Felix]

Get a Gen 3

 

[ianbullsey]

Personally I'd go for a 2015 onwards, ideally with DTC, DDC and sport pack.

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[FreudianSlip]

Only 2k difference between a gen 2 and a 2017 ? Thats either a very cheap 2017, or a very expensive gen 2.

But as the guys on here have already said - gen 3 all the way. If needed you could have the bike painted if you really disliked the paint job.

 

[ianbullsey]

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[GCullenRR]

I would advise to go for the 2015-2016 model, in black if that is your preference.

As stated above its literally the same as the 2017, without the Euro 4 stuff.

Just make sure its a sport model if you are going for the 2015-2016 model so it comes with all the trick bits. Dont actually believe they sell many non sport models according to my local BMW Motorad dealer.

 

[alllspark]

My 2015 is the best bike I have owned by a country mile.


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[Oli]

My 2015 is the best bike I have owned by a country mile.


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+1

 

[Huge]

Only 2k difference between a gen 2 and a 2017 ? Thats either a very cheap 2017, or a very expensive gen 2.

But as the guys on here have already said - gen 3 all the way. If needed you could have the bike painted if you really disliked the paint job.

I agree. That was my dilemma earlier this year. Motorsport colour would have meant I'd STILL be waiting for it. The 3rd gen sport now comes with all the gubbins thrown in, I expect because they're planning a 4th gen soon and need to keep sales going until they can charge an arm and a leg for all the options again.
I'm gonna give mine a paint job when I've got some spare cash or when I next chuck it up the track.
I find I'm not really paying that much attention to colour schemes when I'm sucking rabbits out of hedges anyway.

 

[cobo]

I bought a 2016 (used with ~1,050km) in early 2017 as the new 2017's sounded dull/muffled and lifeless from what I heard in a BMW showroom start-up and low-rev compared to the 2015-2016 versions.
Plus, the 2017's have a welded cat so you can't easily get rid of that Euro4 cat box arrangement on a 2017 if that is an issue for you (was for me, but just personal preference really).
I also prefer the different Akra slip-on options for the 2015-2016's...again, personal preference only.

Either way, they are a fantastic bike and the best handling I've experienced so far.