Changing from an SP blade

Discussion in 'General 1000RR Discussion' started by Dif950, Aug 29, 2014.

  1. Dif950

    Dif950 Active Member

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    I read a post recently about a member who bought an SP then changed it not long after for another bike.
    I can't find the post but would like to ask why and what he changed it for.
    I'm going to change bikes over winter and thought I'd set on the RR but may upgrade to newer style blade or SP.
    Really undecided, but I've had mine for 3 years and looking all the time at other bikes.
     
  2. Ian E

    Ian E Active Member

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  3. Dif950

    Dif950 Active Member

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    Brill, thanks.
     
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    He changed because the zx10r is a much better bike[​IMG]
     
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  5. Dif950

    Dif950 Active Member

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    I've been looking at those too, looks a nice bit of kit.
     
  6. SimonRR

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    Read performance bikes Dif950, they have had a full on track test with Rutter, the SP was the only one to get under 56s lap :)
    Although they didn't test the BMW s1000rr for some reason :( Only the naked version,
     
  7. Dif950

    Dif950 Active Member

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    Thanks Simon,
    I'll buy that later. I really like my blade, but wonder if I'm going to change it then would I go to a different brand?
    Do I then go for all the rider aids on a different bike or back to a blade with no ABS?
    I know rider input is what the blade is all about, but I can't help feeling it might be a backwards step to buy another as it wouldn't have ABS.
    There are people who say that you shouldn't need rider aids but having ONCE used ABS in 3 years, it's nice to know that my bike had it and that it worked.
    Totally undecided as you can see :confused:
     
  8. Daznorthwest

    Daznorthwest Elite Member

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    Lol the zx10 isn't a better bike in my opinion.. The sp had it all bit as most people on here are aware I like to change bikes a lot lol. I've had had a go on a hp4 since snd it wasn't as good a ride as the sp.. Inthink my mevt one is going to be an rsv4 aprc if I'm homest.. If the op wants a chat about the sp inbox me your number and I'll give you a call to say how good the sp is.. It really is some piece of engineering. If I had my chance to get another then yeah I defo would :)
     
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    The RSV4 Factory I rode last year was awesome the noise alone sells it, best bike I have ridden in 30 years well it comes close to the 2013 Daytona 675R :)
     

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