Major differences from a 04 sr4 to a 07 S4rs

[muskrat]

You would give up all that goodness    for the steel tank?

Solution; Buy an RS and simply replace tank.

16k miles later and No signs of warping anywhere........Am I destined to have issues at some point?

I did and love the power on my little bitty s4r.  I'm not skilled enough yet to justify ohlins so I saved some serious coin for other upgrades

[DoubleEagle]

WOW....my '07 S4Rs was a rocket...w, a 14T front Sprocket , Full Termis , open Air Box, DP ECU .

It was a blast to ride and very comfortable.

It was my 1st Ducati , my 1st light weight bike so I got carried away w, it before I had the skills to ride it the way I was trying to ride it.

Sadly I crashed it and totalled it .

Never had any problems w, it for the 2 years I rode it .

Often wish I still had it...but w, a 1098 R and some skills now, I can't really complain.

Pearl white w, a red stripe, ...it was a beauty.



Dolph     

[hbliam]

I did and love the power on my little bitty s4r.  I'm not skilled enough yet to justify ohlins so I saved some serious coin for other upgrades

You would appreciate Ohlins (or any properly set up top shelf setup ) regardless of skill level. The ride is smoother. Turns are easier. Good suspension makes riding the bike much more enjoyable as your not waiting/wondering when it's going to wash out/bottom out etc.

#1 best mod : light wheels
#2 best mod : properly set up suspension

[muskrat]

I've ridden several with ohlins but despite mine having lesser grade suspension I have it dialed in for my weight.  I never worry about it washing out and so far I haven't.

so, what's the verdict on the purchase?

[Oldfisti]

You would appreciate Ohlins (or any properly set up top shelf setup ) regardless of skill level. The ride is smoother. Turns are easier. Good suspension makes riding the bike much more enjoyable as your not waiting/wondering when it's going to wash out/bottom out etc.

#1 best mod : light wheels
#2 best mod : properly set up suspension

+11tyb to all of the above