Poll
Question:
For same OUT THE DOOR price 09 696 or 08 S2R?
Option 1: 2008 696
votes: 2
Option 2: 2009 S2R1K
votes: 40
for the same out the door price. would you rather get the 08 s2r1000 or 09 696?
Is this a serious question? S2R1K No contest...
Modify the poll. We have been discussing this for many days. Really all depends on your likes. Alot of us are not ready for the drastic styling change of the 696. Thats not saying that we may like it in the future when more mods come around. If you are somewhat in the middle, you have to go with the S2R 1k. They are dissapearing fast and you soon will not be able to get one new. However if new does not matter, then many of the S*R's may come available.
No such beastie as a 2009 S2R. 2008 was the last year.
These 2 bikes are not comparable. Maybe a 695 vs. 696 question, or the S2R vs. a M1100...
Easy answer, but it won't help your decision...
Looks like he transposed the years. The 696 was debuted as a 2009...
Quote from: yotogi on June 02, 2009, 07:34:06 PM
No such beastie as a 2009 S2R. 2008 was the last year.
These 2 bikes are not comparable. Maybe a 695 vs. 696 question, or the S2R vs. a M1100...
Easy answer, but it won't help your decision...
my post subject says " 09 696 or 2008 S2R1K? " not 09 s2r.
Quote from: nikkimonster on June 02, 2009, 08:43:56 PM
my post subject says " 09 696 or 2008 S2R1K? " not 09 s2r.
your poll says the other way 'round. simple goof. [cheeky]
I own a 696. I would take the S2R in a heartbeat...
Thats kind of a clear pool, isnt it ? [moto]
Nothing more to add
As an S2R 1000 owner I will just put my 2 cents in. I looooooooove the 1000ds motor. This has basically been my first bike and it was a little fast for me at first but I have grown into it. It's great on the street, great on the track, has more low end torque than almost anything else you will ride but pull strong all the way to 135mph. I haven't ridden the 696 but I doubt it compares on the motor alone. The s2r1000 also has a single sided swing arm, the older classic looks (which I prefer) fully adjustable forks, the much cooler shotgun style exhaust.
For good measure here is a picture of my beautiful bike.
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/vw151/IMG_0066.jpg)
here are a few from the track recently as well. I'm telling you, this thing is a blast!!!!
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/vw151/monsterkneethunder.jpg)
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/vw151/monster-madnessweb-1.jpg)
Quote from: NAKID on June 02, 2009, 07:04:59 PM
Is this a serious question? S2R1K No contest...
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