I’ve managed to get free tickets so will be going on Sunday, deciding between the s1000rr or tuono as my next bike so will be good to see them up close
Ducati stand was as you would expect with loads of exotica. Triumph was ok. Norton was pretty good. The trials display is worth a watch. The market stalls weren’t bad. Got a new bell helmet, abba stand and garage tat at some good prices. Plus the 1/2 cheese burger was nice but mega expensive! £6!!!!!
Nice one mate. Yeah fancying a new brain bucket too. OFood and drink is always a fortune at these things. Enclosed market eh?
Just been today! The highlight for me had to be the Panigale V2! Mesmerising to gaze at, had to wipe the drool off the tank whilst sitting on it, and the reviews so far look A1. I may have to buy one in the spring! Could turn out to be a very expensive visit to the bike show
It’s an awful lot of bike for £15k when you compare to what else is out there but if you have the urge to spend more there are some delectable little extras you can add, some of which I think are actually worth it (eg short number plate holder, the long stalk just looks wrong) All the reviews seem to agree it’s the best super sports money can buy at the moment, much like my beloved 675R was when I bought it in 2011. Check out this visor down review. Does anyone know how long the waiting list is before I call a Ducati dealer?
Well good bike show had today and now have fell in love with the new super duke. Did have a look at the Ducati Street Fighter but not a cheap option and over £4K for the full system New Bell Race Star Helmet got for a good price after half an hours haggle and the latest Cardo intercom. Some good deals to be had and plenty of new bikes and kit to enjoy.
RDK, I’m in no rush. Ideally I’d wait until next September but I doubt I could wait. End of April would suit me
Back from the show tonight - did the adventure ride experience (Tenere 700 ) then lots of walking around, sitting on the bikes/spoaching In the flesh the Ducati V2 was ok, but didn’t say “I want” as much as I thought it might... If I had the spare cash (Mrs FF actually thought I’d bought a new bike by the time I got home...) then cash no object I liked the Aprilia RSV4 factory, then the R1M, then the V4S, then the S1000RR (but Sachs forks/bmw branded brakes...) - but then I woke up again and realised the pcp payments are more than the car... So just came home with a signed copy of Rutters new book (top bloke him and mcavoy happy to chat for a few mins) a new NGK mug for the office and dreams of a new bike - just not now, too much, too many other priorities. Overall a great day out with a couple of mates was had!
had abit crack with rutter on wedensday bought his book and had a chat with john about thier superstock bmw gen 3