DamienC Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 I am dying to have some feedback on the behavior of the new s1000rr (announced tomorrow !!!) on the track...Entirely new bike, 207 hp... And I am even more curious about the behavior of the new Ducati V4R... with the Akra line, they announce 234 hp for only 165 kg, in a 998 cc (so OK for normal competition) ! If the frame and electronics (provided the suspensions should be top notch as they are full Akra and the brakes also high end) are good, that is it corners well, it could kill all competition...that also means that it should not be a special series as they must produce a minimum number of OEM bikes so that it's allowed in competitions. Price will also be way above average...but still should stay below 40000 euros (otherwise, again, the bike will not be allowed in most competitions), so still 1/2 the price of the HP4 Race...but anyway, all this is still just on paper...let see what test riders say when they take it out on track...big engine is one thing, but it is not sufficient to make it a killer bike on the track ! But it's all exciting ! But Kawa, Suz and Yam will need to bring their bikes to the next levels if the Ducati and BMW are not only big engines but also great cornering machines ! EXCITING !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatmh Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Don't forget to throw the 2019 RSV4 in the mix. Claimed 214HP (1,100cc) 199kg fully fueled. It's a big year for the Europeans and their bikes. I'll be shocked if you can get the new new V4R with the race package for under $70KUSD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienC Posted November 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 39 000 euros it seems...the question is if there is much to add to it to make it a race bike...Anyway, out of my price range ! (not even talking about the costs of parts and maintenance). But it surely is a beautiful bike ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatmh Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 On 11/6/2018 at 4:43 AM, DamienC said: 39 000 euros it seems...the question is if there is much to add to it to make it a race bike...Anyway, out of my price range ! (not even talking about the costs of parts and maintenance). But it surely is a beautiful bike ! 39K Euro would be much better. I was thinking its pricing would be more like the Super Leggera. It is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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