Blade wrote:@Frankie. How much is an s1000rr with tc, semi active suspension and forged wheels in Motorsport colours ?
I think he quoted £14,700 for that bike yesterday but that didn't include the forged wheels. Not sure whether they are a benefit cost wise as the S1000 turned quickly anyway.
Interestingly though, when i mentioned that i would not be making any decisions until late summer the salesman actually said he could do a much better deal come winter time. Whilst we all know thats possible, i thought it an unusual line to come out with.
I don't have access to my quotes system at home but the forged wheels will cost you another £1,250.00 on top of the spec you decide to go for.
Don't forget the gear shift assist pro not only allows for clutch-less up shifts it also allows for clutch-less down shifts.
The more I learn about the 2015 model the more I see how much it has changed from the 2014 and previous models, a lot of money, but in comparison to the main competition around, it's a well priced machine, with a lot of bike for your hard earned wedge.
This must be a great bike seen a fair few of them here would be a lot of bike for the price and the extras eg heated grips is a great touch. Think more bikes should have this option espiecally in British weather! Great review enjoyed reading it thanks for sharing
@Frankie. Yes I agree it is a very impressive spec for the money, the level of tech these days is mind blowing. I was adding forged wheels to see how it compared on price to the R1M and 1299 tbh.
If I was a riding God and needed to turn sharper, then maybe I would be looking for lighter wheels, which in fairness there are a lots of specialists in wheels as we know, so there is a massive amount of choice.
As I am not, normal wheels do it for me And the money saved can go to my save my man cave roof fund.
Best mod that can be done in my experience and with me benefiting it proves you don't need to be a riding god to notice the difference. It really is a night and day transformation.
The Multis wheels are very light compared to even the later 5 spoke Marchesinis on the 748. Yet Ducati still spec'd forged wheels for the Pikes Peak Multi.
I guess a saving is a saving, though i'm not sure there would be any great benefit to the average road rider on the BMW when the standard wheels are pretty light anyway. I suspect if you were able to ride them side by side most riders would notice the difference but with the S1000RR you need to request them when the bike is being made.
In terms of the best money you can spend, i would say that suspension always comes top for me.
The thing with lighter wheels is they have so many benefits. They improve handling, suspension action, braking and acceleration. Really are a good mod IMO. I was very cynical about what an average rider like me could feel in the road but for me anyway they were a fantastic upgrade.
The pikes peak had forged wheels? To be honest I didn't even notice. They were black and the tyres were stuck to them that probably makes me a heathen. I might have noticed if I had to clean it.
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