Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted January 16, 2019 Share Their dilemma is that it's the first year of an entirely new platform. I don't see them winning the championship on their first attempt, perhaps next year when they've been able to refine the package. You've got to remember that the KRT effort has been winning for the past four years, and they've not had to change much. Heck, they had to work with less last year as JR65 got hit with rev-limit penalties as he was wiping the floor with everyone. Instead of complaining about it, they focused on getting the bike through the corners faster and smoother. Ducati have gone and smashed as much power as possible out of a V4 platform in an attempt to catch up.Rea was comfortably faster than anyone else, and even Bautista managed to embarrass Davies as a debutante on the new V4R, by riding it like a proper MotoGP bike, and not waiting until you saw death, brake, hope you make the corner and then climb on the gas as hard as possible. I don't think there's going to be much of a shake-up this year to be frank. The KRT/JR65 package is just on another level. Agreed, the fact that it is a frame less design with the engine as a stressed member is going to bite them hard in their development too. I am not a big JR65 fan, he is a bit too arrogant for my liking. He has been on the best bike by some way, not to say its all about the bike but he basically does time trials.I was chatting with a friend and described it as modern day Playstation bike games, where you start last, get to first and then basically ride to see how fast you can lap.BORING!!!! mazambaan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted January 17, 2019 Share Some more pics as requested @Hairy I am wondering about the 883 more and more!! The mat black look is and lines are just so pretty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted January 17, 2019 Share Some nostalgia . BenReaper, IceCreamMan, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 17, 2019 Share I am wondering about the 883 more and more!! The mat black look is and lines are just so pretty!! The 883 has one problem. You'll get bored quickly and want to upgrade to the 1200. Almost two years now on the 1200 and it's a lot of fun still. Rode the 883 and it was seriously muted in power delivery. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted January 17, 2019 Share The 883 has one problem. You'll get bored quickly and want to upgrade to the 1200. Almost two years now on the 1200 and it's a lot of fun still. Rode the 883 and it was seriously muted in power delivery. But it is so pretty.... I get what you are saying. My dakkie is feeling bleh the last couple of weeks. And it is not happy with the 100km a day commute at highway speeds. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shova1 Posted January 17, 2019 Share But it is so pretty.... I get what you are saying. My dakkie is feeling bleh the last couple of weeks. And it is not happy with the 100km a day commute at highway speeds. Harley's are pretty & fun to ride sure, but very much doubt they're a good idea for 100km commutes at highway speeds.......many better options for this type of commute. Allrounder, Grebel and Hairy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wieltjies Posted January 17, 2019 Share The BMW S1000RR HP4 on the floor at Donford Motorrad Cape Town has a tag of R1 395 000.Phone them ask how much for the first service. spoiler, R200k - R400k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted January 17, 2019 Share Phone them ask how much for the first service. spoiler, R200k - R400kso the service is more expensive than my 2 cars and bike combined.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted January 17, 2019 Share Phone them ask how much for the first service. spoiler, R200k - R400kis the first service not just an oil change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 17, 2019 Share Harley's are pretty & fun to ride sure, but very much doubt they're a good idea for 100km commutes at highway speeds.......many better options for this type of commute. Depends on the rider and which model I guess. I've done 500km trips with mine and I've done the 100km just for a quick ride kind of trips. I'd have one issue with a 100km commute and that is filling up every day. Not the most fuel efficient. I normally see around 14 to 16km/l for daily riding. 20 to 21 on long hauls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted January 17, 2019 Share Depends on the rider and which model I guess. I've done 500km trips with mine and I've done the 100km just for a quick ride kind of trips. I'd have one issue with a 100km commute and that is filling up every day. Not the most fuel efficient. I normally see around 14 to 16km/l for daily riding. 20 to 21 on long hauls. MMMM makes one thinks. With my dakkie I get between 23 and 27 km/l. Fill up after every 3 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted January 17, 2019 Share Phone them ask how much for the first service. spoiler, R200k - R400k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted January 17, 2019 Share Some nostalgia . That is R100k plus standing right there.Beautiful Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted January 17, 2019 Share That is R100k plus standing right there.BeautifulBring it here an sell it for 160 Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted January 18, 2019 Share Phone them ask how much for the first service. spoiler, R200k - R400k This is a joke right? Please tell me its a joke! Please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wieltjies Posted January 18, 2019 Share This is a joke right? Please tell me its a joke! Please!Nope, the take out motor send back to Germany and rebuild it send back. Only happens every 5000km, last quote I got was R450k Chris_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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