S4Rs - First Close Ups

[derby]

Originally Posted by ELP_JC

Same rear wheel and 10-spoke front? Hmmmm. In a way, it's great the bike didn't change, as the others (and mine) won't look old, but I have a hard time believing a large number of people will plunk down $15K for one with minimal aesthetic changes. Maybe I'm wrong. We'll see, I guess. It should sell well initially, but the real sales test comes a year after. Good day gentlemen.

the bike is all about the power and the suspension. not much else to change.

[J]

Originally Posted by Chupa

Arrows cans?????

The first pic looks like some guy's S4R with Arrows, painted forks, etc.

The following pictures are the S4RS (with the high mount shotgun termi's). Or at least, supposedly.

Originally Posted by ELP_JC

... I have a hard time believing a large number of people will plunk down $15K for one with minimal aesthetic changes ...

It's only $1500 more than the current S4R, right? I think a lot of people would pay that for the radials, much more powerful engine, etc. I wouldn't, but I bought an S2R 800 since I don't want that much power in a naked frame. To me it seems like a lot of bike for the money. Those who don't want it though can spend $5k less and get the new 1000

I'm glad to see that it still comes with a red key...

[OfCorse]

I'm not convinced that's the real deal. Looks like a heavily modded S4R to me. I don't know the full gossip surrounding the S4Rs, so I don't know...

Anyone else?

[derby]

Originally Posted by OfCorse

I don't know the full gossip surrounding the S4Rs, so I don't know...

readers digest version: s4r + 999(s) motor + ohlins suspension w/ radial calipers

[J]

It has to be true ... it's on the internet! :

I guess we'll find out on Tuesday

[giannis]

this is the signature of the owner... check the engine is a s4r ,the second tank pic is the real deal >

[ragsmonster]

Go to the link and you will see other real pics.

[pennyrobber]

I am also not convinced that it is real. I saw another supposed S4RS and it had a different tail than the current s4r and a few other cosmetic differences. It too had Ohlins forks and radial Brembros. I think people are just posting pictures of S4r that have some extras installed.

[jasaretta]

reding betwen the lines on the Italian message ..... The first guy complains about only seeing sports classics and not even a "shadow" of a S4Rs....the second guy suggests that the pics he has posted are all he can share at this stage....not sure if he knows something we don't???