Monster S4R question

walkingpictures · 17-07-2020, 04:58 PM

Good evening all,thought I'd start a thread about the above bike,always good to have a discussion on here!!

At the moment I have a M900ie Dark and also a BMW R1200GS and for some strange reason I am getting tempted to get an S4R.i had the first 916 in Cambridge many years ago so I'm familiar with the engine.I just love the look of them and would like to think one day...yep...had one of those.

Soooo,would be interested in any feedback as to what these bikes are like.Obviously they are rapid and probably handle really well but are they reliable (yes,I did follow the thread by Dilkris) No problem if people say...noway,don't do it !! But,what are they like to live with?

I also get the feeling they might become an appreciating "classic" but what do you guys reckon? Answers on a postcard please hahaha.

Thanks in anticipation

Kimbo

Darkness · 17-07-2020, 05:06 PM

If you want an “Appreciating Classic”, the S4RS in Tricolore livery is the one to have. They have all the bells and whistles and it’s the one Ducati themselves copied on the Anniversario Monster. Current costs reflect that however!

Martin Duke · 17-07-2020, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by walkingpictures

Good evening all,thought I'd start a thread about the above bike,always good to have a discussion on here!!

At the moment I have a M900ie Dark and also a BMW R1200GS and for some strange reason I am getting tempted to get an S4R.i had the first 916 in Cambridge many years ago so I'm familiar with the engine.I just love the look of them and would like to think one day...yep...had one of those.

Soooo,would be interested in any feedback as to what these bikes are like.Obviously they are rapid and probably handle really well but are they reliable (yes,I did follow the thread by Dilkris) No problem if people say...noway,don't do it !! But,what are they like to live with?

I also get the feeling they might become an appreciating "classic" but what do you guys reckon? Answers on a postcard please hahaha.

Thanks in anticipation

Kimbo

They are a lot of fun! I have a S4RS in (my favourite colour) pearlescent white/red frame which I bought on a whim 3 years ago - I also have a S2R800, a Multistrada 1100 and a 999. They are all 'keepers' for different reasons - I don't really like the newer Monsters, for me the S2R models are the last of what I consider to be real Monsters. Just my personal opinion!

The S4RS never fails to put a smile on my face - if I had to keep just one bike that is the one I'd choose. I do think they are well balanced, it is plenty fast enough but also stops well and it sounds lovely (mine has a full Termi system) - the sound is really addictive.

You wouldn't be disappointed if you bought one!

Cheers, Martin

Nickj · 18-07-2020, 12:11 AM

Have to agree there the 800 Monster and S2R's were the last of the classic trellis proper monsters.
The new gen are good but to my mind lack something.
The quattro motors are kin awesome, I have a 748R which is an amazing piece of kit to ride, it's a shame they put the 916 in the S4R as the 748 is the proper capacity for the bore, the 916 is an overbore.
Buy with a 50:50 of heart and realistic expectation, sod it you want an S4R so go get one, life is short, too short not to regret getting one.

Pedro · 18-07-2020, 04:21 PM

916 motor was the S4

S4R & RS use either 996cc or 998cc depending on year

Any nice unmolested RS is a good buy if the price is right as they are appreciating. S4R is also a lot of fun

Leamreject · 19-07-2020, 02:50 AM

My first Monster was an S4R, and I traded it for an M1100 Evo, I soooo miss the S4R it was superb for performance and handling and every mile was a smile mile.

The prices for these older beauties are on the up but worth every penny. Not sure my Evo or M821 will increase in the same way over time, but one can hope😎

walkingpictures · 19-07-2020, 10:18 AM

Thanks for all the replies and good to see that they're all in favour

Looks like the Kimbo piggy bank is going to get raided in the not too distant future after I've sorted a few logistics out.

Cheers all

walkingpictures · 02-08-2020, 01:16 PM

Hi all,hope everyone's doing ok.Quick update on this thread in that last week I took the plunge,destroyed my piggy bank and got myself an immaculate low mileage S4RS

Haven't had chance to take it out yet due to weekend excessive alcoholic intake

but looking forward to a run out on it this week.

Thanks for nudging me in the right direction

Kimbo

350TSS · 03-08-2020, 12:26 PM

Pictures required, bins in shot not obligatory.

walkingpictures · 03-08-2020, 03:18 PM

Obvs I need to take some proper photos but here's a starter

Darren69 · 03-08-2020, 03:41 PM

Nice full Termi system and not choppered either, but who would an RS?

17-07-2020, 04:58 PM	#1
walkingpictures preneolithic frebie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cambridge Bike: S4Rs Posts: 319	Monster S4R question Good evening all,thought I'd start a thread about the above bike,always good to have a discussion on here!! At the moment I have a M900ie Dark and also a BMW R1200GS and for some strange reason I am getting tempted to get an S4R.i had the first 916 in Cambridge many years ago so I'm familiar with the engine.I just love the look of them and would like to think one day...yep...had one of those. Soooo,would be interested in any feedback as to what these bikes are like.Obviously they are rapid and probably handle really well but are they reliable (yes,I did follow the thread by Dilkris) No problem if people say...noway,don't do it !! But,what are they like to live with? I also get the feeling they might become an appreciating "classic" but what do you guys reckon? Answers on a postcard please hahaha. Thanks in anticipation Kimbo Last edited by walkingpictures; 17-07-2020 at 05:00 PM..

17-07-2020, 05:06 PM	#2
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	If you want an “Appreciating Classic”, the S4RS in Tricolore livery is the one to have. They have all the bells and whistles and it’s the one Ducati themselves copied on the Anniversario Monster. Current costs reflect that however! __________________ Original and Best since 1993 Last edited by Darkness; 17-07-2020 at 07:15 PM..

18-07-2020, 12:11 AM	#4
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,189	Have to agree there the 800 Monster and S2R's were the last of the classic trellis proper monsters. The new gen are good but to my mind lack something. The quattro motors are kin awesome, I have a 748R which is an amazing piece of kit to ride, it's a shame they put the 916 in the S4R as the 748 is the proper capacity for the bore, the 916 is an overbore. Buy with a 50:50 of heart and realistic expectation, sod it you want an S4R so go get one, life is short, too short not to regret getting one. __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature Last edited by Nickj; 18-07-2020 at 12:13 AM.. Reason: Long night drinking with neighbours and ratted

18-07-2020, 04:21 PM	#5
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	916 motor was the S4 S4R & RS use either 996cc or 998cc depending on year Any nice unmolested RS is a good buy if the price is right as they are appreciating. S4R is also a lot of fun __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

19-07-2020, 02:50 AM	#6
Leamreject Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Leamington Spa Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 95	S4R my best ever monster My first Monster was an S4R, and I traded it for an M1100 Evo, I soooo miss the S4R it was superb for performance and handling and every mile was a smile mile. The prices for these older beauties are on the up but worth every penny. Not sure my Evo or M821 will increase in the same way over time, but one can hope😎 __________________ Ride it naked!

19-07-2020, 10:18 AM	#7
walkingpictures preneolithic frebie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cambridge Bike: S4Rs Posts: 319	Thanks for all the replies and good to see that they're all in favour Looks like the Kimbo piggy bank is going to get raided in the not too distant future after I've sorted a few logistics out. Cheers all

02-08-2020, 01:16 PM	#8
walkingpictures preneolithic frebie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cambridge Bike: S4Rs Posts: 319	Hi all,hope everyone's doing ok.Quick update on this thread in that last week I took the plunge,destroyed my piggy bank and got myself an immaculate low mileage S4RS Haven't had chance to take it out yet due to weekend excessive alcoholic intake but looking forward to a run out on it this week. Thanks for nudging me in the right direction Kimbo

03-08-2020, 12:26 PM	#9
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	Pictures required, bins in shot not obligatory.

03-08-2020, 03:18 PM	#10
walkingpictures preneolithic frebie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cambridge Bike: S4Rs Posts: 319	Obvs I need to take some proper photos but here's a starter

03-08-2020, 03:41 PM	#11
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	Nice full Termi system and not choppered either, but who would an RS? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage