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If I may ask Sir, why not the Fz1?

Afterall its just another R1 without her clothes.

And I hear it cost 10.59lacs in Bangalore and is proudly on display at Bangalore Wheels, Dr Rajkumar Road, Rajajinagar.
P.S.: Its a black one. Do check it out. If you meet a certain Yusuf from the sales tell him you're from xbhp, he might let you throw a leg round her saddle and pump up the engine too.

This simply doesn't make sense!!!

Either you're wasting your time or not serious about your purchase!!!

If you love R1, you'll buy nothing other than R1; see Strider, he loved R1 to core & finally the bike came to him rather than he going towards the bike.

the super bike riders will be able to comment more on the same however r1 runs a lot hotter than honda's and other in stop and go traffic and same has been confirmed by many reviewers as well..

also if you planned for 17 L OTR .. thats quite a significant figure..

you can look forward into ducati as well.. sports bike will not end up to a good tourer if you state 50 % touring..

look forward for a sports tourer and you will have both or touring and fast street bike.. rest the gurus can input with the models and price.


though if you heart is all set for R1 then dont think bout it.. go get you dream machine...!!!

After reading this if you end up buying R1, kindly prefer regular colours over LE. You can trust me on that?

P.S.: Checkout the new grey. A not-so-active member owns one.

Sorry for the late responses guys. I was of the impression that the thread had not been approved. Let me reply to all the responses now.

Thats a reasonable suggestion. Also, I do not want to exclude any options, because honestly speaking, I want to be happy with my purchase.

I had been looking at the Fz1 as well for a while. However, I don't know... something within me cries everytime I look at the R1. It's kinda hard to explain. I mean, I know even the Fireblade is an awesome bike and runs good and all, but there is sometime in my genes which makes my mind jump up in air whenever I see the R1... Also, since I am a computer geek myself, the spec sheet of the R1 keeps making me reconsider my decision for any lesser machines.

Very serious... I have been thinking about this for the last couple of years and honestly, I can see myself going for this this time for sure.

Yes, thats true... Heart is set on R1, but I do not want to have buyers remorse once I have made this very expensive purchase.

I thought the newer R1's handled India stop and go traffic better than the pre '09 models (I thought I read it in Xbhp itself.)

I have seen the grey model... somehow my heart still years for the black or the 50th anniversary edition colors.

I have been advised against Ducati because the current state of their showrooms (or the lack thereof.)

Also, maybe I over stated the touring bit... I will probably head out of Bangalore once (or max twice) a month for longish rides. So I am guessing a SBK will serve the purpose adequately... But another concern comes to mind, how are the fuel requirements for a R1 (and other vehicles in its class like the CB1000R, FZ1, CBR1000RR, etc.) Does it always need the high octane fuel? Would it not be a problem if there are no good pumps in the highway when outside Bangalore?

Only problem with LE bike is the scare availability of parts after a few yrs

Aptly put together, SBKs are a strict no no for tours. Although there are various people who have touring on SBKs, our very own Sunny(Motographer) has covered whole India on a R1 but still the extreme sporty position makes it difficult to ride on for long. I am saying so because recently, one of my freind bought a CBR600RR and he rode it from Gujrat to New Delhi(almost 1200kms) and he quoted the same. You would need a break after every 50 - 100 kms of ride.

As for the options in this price bracket, you can opt for various machines ike Ducati, CBR100RR, CB1000R, FZ1, Bandit, Hayabusa(Bandit & Hayabusa) being excellent for touring. But if R1 is your first love, go fo it.

These were my views being a noob in SBK section. SBK owners and experts can pour in their thoughts if I am wrong.

Best of luck for your buy...

Then what is the purpose of this post?

Dear op, if you love it, then go for it.
Cause the things we love cannot be priced.

I likes it....

Exactly!!!

First love always remains first love; though you compromise on some other bike, everytime you see your loved one passes by, your heart melts & craves out of unfulfilled love.

With out any second option in your mind just go for R1........

If you had been seriously thinking then you won't have wasted time here writting this?? If you love it and want it from ages and today you are capable then go and buy it, Post the pic here, so we can too aim it.
Rather than that you are asking us to make you more confused by our choices. A choice is a choice whcich you want. and we are here to help you. But if choice is like marks on sea sand then it will be wiped!!
R1 is not all a Tourer bike in anyways!! it's a speed demon. ANd you will hardly use it for 200kms to 500kms a striaght.
Turing is always better with HD or Crusiers only.

Can you please tell me what amount are you loaing it and how much would be your dp?? i have one friend with R1 so can tell you thor expenses.

Sorry but not for you in general, we have been seeing threads for some good bikes and later they land up on simple bikes which are no where to he options they mention in the thread opening. And we keep giving suggestions like fools!!

Bank interest can be negotiated with your bal in account with the sales manager. interest can be compare on internet too.
Any time Ducati Multistrada is best for 17-18L i guess. It's awesome machine with four mode bike. which will be nice for you if you are interested in touring and city ride too.

If you own a SBL don't forget it's similar to owning an Accord or Sonata in expense and maintenance wise.