Hi, I am seriously considering buying the R1 2000-2001 model and wanted to seek some general advice/opinions, particularly whether it makes sense to purchase this in 2020.
For background, the rationale for buying this particular bike is simply because it's the bike of my dreams, when it came out I was a teenager and always wanted to have one. This would be the first 1000cc bike I purchase, my experience on bikes is limited to 125cc Aprilia RS (1996 sport production model). I am however a skilled urban driver (never been on track) both on 2 and 4 wheels as been driving recklessly for 15+ years including on mountain and country roads.
I am now looking to buy a 1000cc, don't want to go into the discussion as to whether a 600cc is better, and I am looking at the R1 2000-2001 model simply because of a desire to buy the bike I always wanted. An alternative would be the BMW S1000RR 2011 model (I like the looks of that). I don't have a problem with money so could get anything I want.
I will mostly use the bike for commute in central London (UK) and some occasional trips to France and Italy, including with pillion passenger. I may go to the occasional track day but not main focus.
Would really appreciate some opinions as to whether a R1 2000-2001 model (in very good condition with ca. 10k miles on clock) could be a good purchase in 2020 or if the technology (TC), handling and power have been considerably superseded by new bikes and particularly the S1000RR. Looking at stats appears yes, but will it actually make a difference for the use I anticipate? On some bendy roads say in the Alps, will it really make that big of a difference?
Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks.
For background, the rationale for buying this particular bike is simply because it's the bike of my dreams, when it came out I was a teenager and always wanted to have one. This would be the first 1000cc bike I purchase, my experience on bikes is limited to 125cc Aprilia RS (1996 sport production model). I am however a skilled urban driver (never been on track) both on 2 and 4 wheels as been driving recklessly for 15+ years including on mountain and country roads.
I am now looking to buy a 1000cc, don't want to go into the discussion as to whether a 600cc is better, and I am looking at the R1 2000-2001 model simply because of a desire to buy the bike I always wanted. An alternative would be the BMW S1000RR 2011 model (I like the looks of that). I don't have a problem with money so could get anything I want.
I will mostly use the bike for commute in central London (UK) and some occasional trips to France and Italy, including with pillion passenger. I may go to the occasional track day but not main focus.
Would really appreciate some opinions as to whether a R1 2000-2001 model (in very good condition with ca. 10k miles on clock) could be a good purchase in 2020 or if the technology (TC), handling and power have been considerably superseded by new bikes and particularly the S1000RR. Looking at stats appears yes, but will it actually make a difference for the use I anticipate? On some bendy roads say in the Alps, will it really make that big of a difference?
Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks.
