Originally Posted by
InThe Sticks
Originality is the key to value, thats for sure.
I sold my track car to a guy with a S2 Escort RS turbo which he spent years modifying, he’s now undoing all that work to get it back to stock and doubling its value.
Yes, that was mine before the ZX10R i have now, but that will be going soon in favour of a Tuono V4 factory or a Superduke 1290 SE. I’m just waiting for the world to stop burning before dishing out £10K or so.
If i’m honest the 10R is too much for me now, its great on a track but not ideally suited for road use or my knackered knees. I mean having a bike that does 104mph in first gear is fun, but not really necessary.
The pic i posted above was at a time when my work colleague had (still has) a RR3 and it felt like i was sitting in it as opposed to being perched on top, and way more comfortable.
And you’re right about the steering damper and the extra speed and confidence.
Yes, bikes need to be safe, but when you’ve got ABS, traction control etc etc then imo you’re disconnecting the rider from whats actually going on. I’ve done many track days where people are on WOT round corners and are practically drifting the bike. Theres no skill in that.
The same goes for cars, some of the bigger Mercs i drive at work disconnect the driver so much that you wouldn’t know if you were driving on sheet ice or up the side of Everest.
Aprilia was the only make that could have persuaded me to change, and a few years ago I nearly swapped for an RSV Factory (I think that's what it's called), the one with Brembo, Akropovic, Ohlins etc. Very nearly, but didn't have the heart. The V4 factory looks the business. and the Tuono incarnation should be a hoot and a half. And the riding position should keep you this side of double the speed limit 
Oh and those Diavels - looks like nothing else on the road, and something I'd love a go on. But for similar money you could buy a bog-basic Golf. Tough decision 
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Being honest, I'm sure I'll be a bit apprehensive getting back on, it's been nearly two years.
