Worth upgrading 2nd gen to 2015 model?
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I can only say from personal experience that if you 'totally love your 2013' then you will have regrets changing it now. When you are less in love, and fancy a change, then do it.. Someone will then get your 'old' bike as a very nice bargain, and use it to lap you on TDs lol.
Assume you fall out of love fairly quick Soof as you're currently sporting an HP4 carbon and a '16 GSA :highly_amused:
Lol. Fair point! #lovesshinynewstuff
Over the years of trading in cars and bikes, once you start looking at other things you've moved on from the thing you have. I think deep down you've already made you're mind up to move on. I could be wrong but I think by May you'll have a 15.
I see what your saying Beavis but ive got until march for the new registration to decide and i feel like a lucky guy to have a 2nd gen bike in my life bud!!
But the thought of having a 15.... worth the extra? ive got mine looking how i want it...just cant put my finger on it chap! Not a bad situation to be in eh!
and i feel like a lucky guy to have a 2nd gen bike in my life bud!! But the thought of having a 15.... worth the extra? ive got mine looking how i want it...just cant put my finger on it chap! Not a bad situation to be in eh!
2017 HP4... I mean it COULD happen...
Awww shit, that's an easy one - sell your soul for that sucker!!
That's my reasoning (daft as it might be) for holding off a year - just to see where they go with it. They tend to upgrade every 2 years anyway so I would expect;
ABS Pro
Dynamic brake light
Laser/LED lights
as part of the package.
ABS Pro
Dynamic brake light
Laser/LED lights
as part of the package.
A good way of putting it - agree once i start looking at other cars or bikes the decision is over 50% made....
illetas
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i got off my 2011 to test ride my mates 2015 got off it and said thats it I've got to get one now got a nice black 2015 delivered from cardif two weeks ago, like alex says just don't get on one
Probably..... :encouragement:
Re original post, I bought my S1000RR in March 2010 (Gulp,6 years ago) and have never bothered to test ride any of the later versions. I am not sure I could ride one any quicker apart from the latest with the suspension helping out.
I guess the suspension is a massive improvement on a 2010 bike?
Phil
I guess the suspension is a massive improvement on a 2010 bike?
Phil
Phil, i kid you not bud, i was totally happy with my 2013, i use it for trackdays, ride outs with mates, a little touring and even commuted in/out of London... Why bother changing? Add to that the fact ive spent good cash getting the right mods i wanted, then there should be no reason!
However, after much soul searching i thought id put the bike up for sale and see what interest i'd get... i pick up my 2015 with the performance pack and race pack next week!!
I guess ive been swayed by the reviews: you cant hide that this revision of bike has had some feckin mental re-work in so many areas it's almost a different bike: electronics, chasis, suspension and engine all been taken to the next level.
Almeria next month with a 3rd gen - not too shabby!
However, after much soul searching i thought id put the bike up for sale and see what interest i'd get... i pick up my 2015 with the performance pack and race pack next week!!
I guess ive been swayed by the reviews: you cant hide that this revision of bike has had some feckin mental re-work in so many areas it's almost a different bike: electronics, chasis, suspension and engine all been taken to the next level.
Almeria next month with a 3rd gen - not too shabby!
I went from a 13 - 15RR and had the same dilemma as you, however you'll find the DDC subtle but very effective - significantly ironing out road imperfections, the auto blipper is a revelation, the 15 bike also revs quicker, has a lighter 'feel' and has a roomier (well apart from higher pegs) riding position. It really is a step up..
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