School me on S4RS

[DoWorkSon]

Sold the 696 in preparation to buy a SF848...

However, a 2007 S4Rs with approx. 12k miles came up for sale locally... Buyer is asking low $7k... I love these because they keep the classic monster look, and everyone who has owned one says they love them... Any pro's/con's to it over a new SF848?

The SF will cost over twice as much, and I will probably sell my 1150GS to fund it. However, I could have both the S4Rs and GS together. Is this a reasonable amount for the prices? I have not looked at it yet, so do not know it's condition(looks very clean), it's maintenance history, or if there is any tank issues...

The bike would mainly be for weekend riding. Any thoughts or opinions? Used S4Rs or new SF848?

[Pedro-bot]

No FH experience with either.

But I would start a poll. 

The SF is great looking but I dunno, the S4Rs comes with more motor and mo' betta suspension me thinks. 

[thought]

Low 7K seems like a pretty solid price for a S4RS.  I've got a sf1098 and I love it, but if I had a choice between a S4RS and keeping a GS around... I'd prob go for having both rather than one.

But best take a look at it first I'd say and see if you are comfortable on it.  Plus, after seeing your work on the 696, I'm sure you'll be happy with the massive amount of modding options available for the older monsters.

[sofadriver]

stick with the S4 and the GS.................tough combo to beat!

[Moto Motivo]

1150 GS + S4R = One of the best combos out there.

[Moronic]

Well as an S4Rs owner, I am pretty much in agreement with the others above.

However, it's not completely straightforward, IMO.

Would I swap my S4 for an 848 Fighter? No way. But then again, I have modded the seat, mirrors and shock (see my sig line for a thread on that), I am fond of the old-style slow-ish steering, and I really like the Ohlins suspension front and rear now that I have sorted it.

I have not ridden an 848 Fighter but from reading about it, it sounds like a rather different beast. The fuel tank is a bit bigger, which would help a lot if you intend longer trips (S4Rs is only 12.6 Litres usable). There is a bit more leg room, I believe. The weight is down. The steering should have that modern sport-bike sharpness, as it is the same numbers as the 848 Superbike. The chassis will be stiffer and build quality is probably higher.

So the Fighter would be a great little all-rounder, provided you could put up with the basic stock suspension, or mod it if not. Whether it would be better than an S4 with GS depends a lot on what sort of riding you will do.

[hbliam]

S4RS: Classic frame, end of an era, great power, comfy, tons of aftermarket mods available
SF848: cookie cutter futuristic look, right foot and eventually knee will hate you (exhaust kicks foot askew), handles great, looks mean

[dan_t]

I owned an MV Agusta Brutale 910R which was a mental piece of equipment. I loved it and the extremely raw power that it had. That was until I misjudged a corner.

After the insurance company and I agreed on a payout figure, I was left wondering what I'd ever really replace it with. Then, like you, I happened across an almost new S4RS (2008 model).

I have to say that after a year and a half of ownership, I've never found the bike wanting for more power or handling improvements. It's simply brilliant.

Everyone will have their own opinions, so take them all with a grain of salt. Take them both out for a run and see what they do for you. The SF would be a very nice bike, but 2 x the S4RS? I can't see it.

I simply love my bike & struggle to really see anything on the market at the moment that I'd happily swap it for (maybe a Panigale, but then again that's a WHOLE different proposition).

Good luck!

[Raux]

Although the SF is just so tempting. having the two bikes will always win in my mind. I wish I had a touring bike right also.

But then again have you looked on the used market for SF1098? edit: starting about $10k

[WetDuc]

The only negative thing I can think for the S4RS is that you will have the expanding gas tank design issue.
If it was me in your shoes I would go for the S4RS.

[Spck31]

+1 S4RS

I really like SF848, but if i had choice; absolutely S4RS

[Pedro-bot]

You may want to get some opinions from the Ducati.ms people. This is a monster forum, so I think we may all be a bit biased to begin with.   

[dan_t]

The only negative thing I can think for the S4RS is that you will have the expanding gas tank design issue.
If it was me in your shoes I would go for the S4RS.

2008 model, no issues yet.........

[BoDiddley]

Yep I am bias for the S4Rs, I like mine enough that if I see a good one for sale locally I will buy for a backup.  They will start to get very rare with low miles in the near future, better grab it while you can.   

[coffeegrinds]

My vote is for the Streetfighter 848.  The S4R is cool, but you already had a monster.  There had to be a reason why you parted ways with it in the first place.