S4r

Ron1000 · 05-09-2020, 04:06 PM

Very seriously considering buying an S4R…can’t quite stretch to an RS sadly…

What’s the general consensus on them…it would be the one with the 998 engine.

I believe the 998 engine ones about 130bhp or there abouts.

What’s the rough prices for a real nice condition one?

Any thoughts would be welcome

Cheers troops

damien666 · 05-09-2020, 07:11 PM

Do it. Get the red rs. You only live once. I had to stretch my finances when i bought mine.

Jez900ie · 05-09-2020, 07:19 PM

Beautiful classic styling. Tons of grunt. 80 odd miles between fillups. Great to hoon around on, not so good for touring!

Go for it!

Ron1000 · 05-09-2020, 07:44 PM

There’s a nice S4R for 7k or maybe that super nice S4RS someone posted up at 9.5k.

How are they reliability wise? The usual don’t go cheap on servicing and you’ll be fine are they temperamental things.

damien666 · 05-09-2020, 10:13 PM

I’ve had a rectifier, a throttle position sensor and a radiator re-core due to the way the cooling fans fix through the radiator matrix. Usual tank swell issue.

Darren69 · 06-09-2020, 01:57 AM

The S4R has 2 versions the early ones had 996 DesmoQuattro engines/steel tanks a then the later 998 Testastretta version with the plastic tanks similar to the RS but without Ohlins.

Mr Gazza · 06-09-2020, 08:50 AM

A good friend of mine in Norfolk has an absolute minter.. I mean seriously nice!

I'll direct you together and you can slug it out..

It's a deep sump 998.

Darren69 · 06-09-2020, 01:58 PM

I know you were looking for a 998 S4R but you gotta consider this 996 one, looks like a real bargain if you want a 4v Monster: -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-mo...0AAOSwBdRfSNYB

06-09-2020, 05:16 PM

I’ve pm’d you Ron
There are only 52 registered s4r07 998 listed on DVLA, roughly half sorned.
Only ever 79 listed as registered in the uk.

Darren69 · 07-09-2020, 07:05 AM

There are 5 'stratta S4r's on ebay. '06, '07 and '08 £5k to 8k. The '08 is cheaper than the older ones!

Ron1000 · 07-09-2020, 09:11 AM

Sorry Ally.

That’s me back with it after a busy Sunday tracking. I’ll pm you

05-09-2020, 04:06 PM	#1
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 863	S4r Very seriously considering buying an S4R…can’t quite stretch to an RS sadly… What’s the general consensus on them…it would be the one with the 998 engine. I believe the 998 engine ones about 130bhp or there abouts. What’s the rough prices for a real nice condition one? Any thoughts would be welcome Cheers troops Last edited by Ron1000; 05-09-2020 at 04:12 PM..

05-09-2020, 07:19 PM	#3
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Beautiful classic styling. Tons of grunt. 80 odd miles between fillups. Great to hoon around on, not so good for touring! Go for it! __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

06-09-2020, 01:57 AM	#6
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	The S4R has 2 versions the early ones had 996 DesmoQuattro engines/steel tanks a then the later 998 Testastretta version with the plastic tanks similar to the RS but without Ohlins. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

06-09-2020, 08:50 AM	#7
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,795	A good friend of mine in Norfolk has an absolute minter.. I mean seriously nice! I'll direct you together and you can slug it out.. It's a deep sump 998. __________________

06-09-2020, 01:58 PM	#8
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	I know you were looking for a 998 S4R but you gotta consider this 996 one, looks like a real bargain if you want a 4v Monster: - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-mo...0AAOSwBdRfSNYB __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

05-09-2020, 07:11 PM	#2
damien666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leeds, West-Yorks Bike: S4Rs Posts: 497	Do it. Get the red rs. You only live once. I had to stretch my finances when i bought mine.

05-09-2020, 07:44 PM	#4
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 863	There’s a nice S4R for 7k or maybe that super nice S4RS someone posted up at 9.5k. How are they reliability wise? The usual don’t go cheap on servicing and you’ll be fine are they temperamental things.

05-09-2020, 10:13 PM	#5
damien666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leeds, West-Yorks Bike: S4Rs Posts: 497	I’ve had a rectifier, a throttle position sensor and a radiator re-core due to the way the cooling fans fix through the radiator matrix. Usual tank swell issue.

06-09-2020, 05:16 PM	#9
Ally-M900-1999 Guest Posts: n/a	I’ve pm’d you Ron There are only 52 registered s4r07 998 listed on DVLA, roughly half sorned. Only ever 79 listed as registered in the uk.

07-09-2020, 07:05 AM	#10
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	There are 5 'stratta S4r's on ebay. '06, '07 and '08 £5k to 8k. The '08 is cheaper than the older ones! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

07-09-2020, 09:11 AM	#11
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 863	Sorry Ally. That’s me back with it after a busy Sunday tracking. I’ll pm you