Choices...

**DMNTD:Me** · 1st May 2008, 07:23

It's about that time again do go and do it,again.
Due to where I'm currently working I've decided to go for either a 1098S or a '08 R1.
Sure this may sound like an "easy" choice between the two but as which ever bike I buy will be primarily(85%) for track days I'm having slight issues of abusing a near 40g bike to its limits with an inevitable bin in time....hence the new R1 option. Obviously I'd need to through some coin at it in order to get it humming just right...sounds familiar.

So...your opinions on which you'd choose and why but please remember the bikes application,track days.

**Goblin** · 1st May 2008, 07:35

I only say the 1098 'cos you know you want to.

**Mike748** · 1st May 2008, 07:40

Doh! R1, cheaper more accessible repairs etc, I prefer to have toys I'm not afraid to break.

However ........ I don't ride my 748 on the track as I'm afraid of repair costs

, but I like it too much to part with.:slap:

**Grahameeboy** · 1st May 2008, 07:42

Easy, Annette buys the 1098s and you by the R1...problem solved

**nodrog:Me** · 1st May 2008, 07:45

Get a Speed triple!

**Maha** · 1st May 2008, 07:46

1098s......only cos you would look to damn cute on it....

But the R1 would be a more 'in reach' bike at this point.
Im sure there will be more insightful reply's soon....over and out....

**Usarka** · 1st May 2008, 07:55

R1 wood be the sensible choice.

unless upon purchase you start to regret not getting the 1098. That wouldn't happen now would it....?

**Pumba** · 1st May 2008, 08:00

I really want to say the 1098, but logic dictatesthe R1 may be better. Not that I know fuck all but given the percentage of track work personaly I would have an issue with even the thought of throwing 40g worth of bike along the track.

But then some would say its only money, and you dont really need three meals a day