Well, I may get some negatives to this question but!!!!! I have owned Fireblades since 2004 and almost without exception I have loved them all, in between I have dabbled with Kawasaki ZX6R, Ducati 748R, Ducati 916, Yamaha R1, CB1000R but usually I have only kept these bikes for 6 months or so and then returned to the Blade. My current Blade is an HRC model and I have owned it from new in 2012. Last weekend I stopped off for a coffee at my local bike stop and there were 2 S1000RR's parked up there, they looked absolutely gorgeous and got me asking myself, what are they like to ride and should I think about a change from Honda!! Of course this is bad question on the CBR1000 forum but I have read threads from other forum members who were thinking about or have changed. I know i need to have a test ride on one but there is nothing like first hand opinion from members who have changed or decided not to. I am not in a position to have 2 bikes so that is not an option! Over to you guys.
I test rode one last year for 3 hours although i kept it for half the day... I found the riding position suited me very well, very comfortable. The power was great and imo the handling just as good and i also like the looks......... I was however put off in the end after reading all the negatives on build quality....
