1098s Vs F4 Vs S1000RR

**smithmZXR** · 30th June 2014, 19:06

Hi All,

I am looking to purchase one of the following bikes: 1098s biposto, F4 1+1 (08 model or newer) or a S1000RR. I am just wondering what peoples thoughts are from experience with these bikes. Any information regarding reliability (price for servicing / parts), handling, power, resale value (after the bike hits over 40,000ks). Any help/information is greatly appreciated, I have done some research and I am leaning towards the S1000RR with the F4 at a close second. I have owned Ducati's before, but not BMW's or Augusta's.

Cheers

Mike

**Marmoot** · 30th June 2014, 20:54

Why 1199 not in the list?
It is so much better than 1x98.
If you like Ducatis, you should give it a try.
Otherwise, S1000RR seems a better deal.

**MVnut** · 30th June 2014, 20:59

Get the Beemer mate. The MV is my favourite but the S1000RR has lots of tech goodies. The 1098 is better than the 1199, assuming you're not talking Superleggera

**skippa1** · 30th June 2014, 21:00

Originally Posted by smithmZXR

Hi All,

I am looking to purchase one of the following bikes: 1098s biposto, F4 1+1 (08 model or newer) or a S1000RR. I am just wondering what peoples thoughts are from experience with these bikes. Any information regarding reliability (price for servicing / parts), handling, power, resale value (after the bike hits over 40,000ks). Any help/information is greatly appreciated, I have done some research and I am leaning towards the S1000RR with the F4 at a close second. I have owned Ducati's before, but not BMW's or Augusta's.

Cheers

Mike

Don't choose too quickly.....it's the best part of getting a new bike, all the waiting, test riding, comparison.....anticipation.....

**Akzle** · 30th June 2014, 21:26

weeeeellll.
Bmw.
And i dont even like them.

**Marmoot** · 30th June 2014, 22:10

Originally Posted by MVnut

The 1098 is better than the 1199

For the road.

Well, actually not...

Just for in traffic, pillioning, and if you like non-reliability and losing traction every now and then.
And to save some money. 1098 is definitely cheaper.

**MVnut** · 30th June 2014, 22:24

Originally Posted by Marmoot

For the road.

Well, actually not...

Just for in traffic, pillioning, and if you like non-reliability and losing traction every now and then.
And to save some money. 1098 is definitely cheaper.

So you've got both too huh?

**Marmoot** · 30th June 2014, 23:13

Close. 848, then 1199.
Even 848 lost out in handling and traction.
And 848 was supposedly easier to ride than 1098.

**Urano** · 1st July 2014, 05:23

the fact that you're askin' for 1+1 bikes suggests me that you think to take someone on the back.
on these bikes.
i really hope the one you plan to take is very, deeply, strongly, indisputably in love with you.

that said:
i don't like ducatis.
the L engine cooks your balls and make the bike something like a torpedo: too long, too low...
i don't like so much twin either, so...

F4.
i strongly suggest you to go for a newer model (after 2010). the old one, though being a beauty and an exceptional bike, is remarkably "old-fashioned" on the ride side: it's rock solid, but needs you to be physical and resolute. not an easy bike at all...
with the new the situation got better, but when i had to decide i went for the 800 triple: it's like a 90s' 125cc, just with ∞ power...

s1000r
never tried. seems very very good and pretty easy.

can i suggest you to consider aprilia rsv4 too?

**Drew** · 1st July 2014, 06:45

1199 at least has a decent clutch.

That's all, I haven't ridden any of them.

**Devil** · 1st July 2014, 09:27

1198 is pretty friendly vs 1098. Better on gas too. Good on servicing.

Haven't heard great things about MV reliability on the F4's (depending on age).

I'd go BMW for outright reliability, but I do have a soft spot for the 1198 and I don't even really like sports bikes (he says with an RSV in the garage).