which one to buy 999R vs RSV4 or 848 or ??

[Triple J]

I agree...Aprilia!  

(if you have a good dealer nearby)

[dansamp]

don't like the angular look of the KTM  
never even considered the BMW don't think I like it at all

is there no love for the 848 ??

Dan..

[Triple J]

is there no love for the 848 ??

I used to own one (nice bike) and I'd get it over the 999R for street riding.  I'd just get the Ape over it if cost isn't an issue.

[loneknight66]

It's really a toss up......

999R is wonderful and among the three has more character but at the same time I Think she is the more difficult to ride (and is no longer produced...)

848 is probably better for a "normal" use if you want to stay in the Ducati "club"...but I remind you that she has no Dry Clutch...

RSV4 is the newest of the lot, 4 cylinders ( so I take that she is easier to handle) and what a breathtaking design! ......I reckon she costs a fortune! (while you will be able to get the above mentioned for about 15,000 bucks)


However I think that all that horsepower on the road is almost totally wasted 

[mikeb]

RSV4 all the way.  Too many 848's running around.  The Triumph is too Japanese looking.  And the Ape is a friggin V4!

[dansamp]

well so far it looks like the Ape is first choice

I am not sure about having so much money invested in a bike but I think the Factory upgrades far out weigh the
price difference of the R model
even though I may never be able to take advantage of the adjustability of the frame. swing arm or steering

I got the final number from my insurance co. and I get to keep my supersport for around $400.00   

I may repair that for track only use since they will not let me re-register it for street use 

or I could part it out  or put all the goodies on my Monster !!

anyway I just need to sign the insurance documents and wait for the check

looking forward to the Cycle World bike show this week end   [moto]

all I can say is State Farm is great to deal with

Dan....

[kopfjäger]

"...but I remind you that she has no Dry Clutch...

Easy fix.  


Slipper dry clutch kit for 848
Slipper dry clutch for 848, prevents rear wheel from locking even under aggressive downshifting. This complete kit consists of primary gear, hub with clutch drum, clutch housing, plates set, pusher plate and billet aluminium cover.
 

[1KDS]

Come on,

That is all

[fastwin]

well so far it looks like the Ape is first choice

I am not sure about having so much money invested in a bike but I think the Factory upgrades far out weigh the
price difference of the R model
even though I may never be able to take advantage of the adjustability of the frame. swing arm or steering

I got the final number from my insurance co. and I get to keep my supersport for around $400.00   

I may repair that for track only use since they will not let me re-register it for street use 

or I could part it out  or put all the goodies on my Monster !!

anyway I just need to sign the insurance documents and wait for the check

looking forward to the Cycle World bike show this week end   [moto]

all I can say is State Farm is great to deal with

Dan....

Be forewarned, the Cycle World show does not have half as many manufacturers as you might think. The one that came through Dallas/Ft. Worth did not have BMW, Aprilla, KTM, Triumph, Guzzi, and several others. It was a real let down for everyone that went. There were the 4 Japanese makers, Ducati and Harley, that's pretty much it. I didn't even bother going and I don't think I missed a thing. Everyone said the Ducati area was the best. I wanted to see the KTM RC8R and the Aprilla but why go if they are not here?

[NuTTs]

you got yours already?  mine (san diego) isn't scheduled to be delivered until maybe february.

have you found a way to cover up the udder?  i'm hoping some kind of heat-resistant undertray
is produced.

It arrived on 27th November but, the registration/title is taking a while to come through. I'm hoping to have the bike on the road this week.

You know there is only one way to get shot of that udder... Akrapovic  !!!

[DRKWNG]

Come on,

That is all

+1.  If you are looking for a bike that will see most of its use on the street the 848 is pretty hard to beat.  I would probably be looking at the APE or or 999R if you planned on using either at a track as much, or more though.  The 848's (relative) light weight, low reciprocal mass and light (ish) action wet clutch make it a sweet street bike.

[dansamp]

is there any truth to what I have been reading about the 999R being over tuned to the point of grenading
are there any reliability issues  

I did revisit the 848 at the show this weekend and it was pretty sweet 
I road tested one a while back and didn't like the clutch engagement
but I guess I could convert it to dry clutch 

Dan.

[fastwin]

One of the local DFW board members installed the dry/slipper kit on his 848 and he recently finished a track day hosted by Advanced Motorsports. His board name is bryant8. Drop him a PM, he hasn't been real active on our local board because he's been very busy with work but I am sure he'll take the time to give you some good 848 clutch conversion kit intel. I doubt he has kept up with this thread... damn work!

[Link]

The 848 & RSV4 really don't compare no matter where you ride. The RSV power is in a complete diff world than the 848. I'd say with your riding ability you would prolly go around a race track a bit quicker on the 848 but you would not be able to wipe the smile off your face after a few laps on the RSV4 or a 1098. I do not race or even go to the tracks any more & I ride the street pretty conservative but smaller bore bikes bore me cause theres nothing like pulling 3rd gear power wheelies when you feel like it. I have been through a shit load of bikes and my all time fav is my 03 Aprilia Tuono due to it's raw power & build quality. I can't speak for the RSV4 but my Tuono has been thrashed pretty hard &  zero problems 17,000 miles & still ticking strong. I sat on the RSV4 & could not belive how small it is, I've had 600's that were bigger. You should check out AF1 racing's Apriliaforum.com there is a great topic on the RSV4 pro's & con's. The bikes on your list are fantastic just buy the one that give's you the biggest wood.

[GLantern]

The bikes on your list are fantastic just buy the one that give's you the biggest wood.

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