S4r

Wasta · 06-01-2019, 02:43 PM

I'm going to have a look at an '06 bike with under 7k miles on it, 996 engine, pictures look good, dealer wants just under 6k for it.

What should I be aware of - look out for?

Darren69 · 19-02-2019, 12:02 PM

Did you get it? There's seems to be a few on fleabay. Cheap S4RS's too if you don't mind Cat D?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-MO....c100005.m1851

Wasta · 19-02-2019, 07:18 PM

No, I decided I didn't really need it. I love the M900 so decided not to sell it and bought some new Showa forks for it, so with the Ohlins shock I fitted last year it should be a 'new bike'.

Darren69 · 20-02-2019, 06:56 PM

I think you're right to hang onto the M900 (I would as they will only go up in value now because of what they are) for sure and prices will skyrocket for those original Monsters. On the other hand the S4 and S4R s/hand prices seem to be holding fairly steady around 4.-5k. I could easily get back what I paid for mine but in a few years time I think they will go the same way as the original M900 and once they top out the others will be fetching silly money too. In terms of overall performance the S4/S4R offers little over the M900 in handling and overall rider experience but expect huge power gains and much sillyness from the 4V engine. They are great fun and a hoot to ride. Mad as!

Wasta · 21-02-2019, 04:03 AM

I agree, I didn't buy the bike as an investment, but prices going up are more than welcome. Once I get these forks on it should transform the bikes handling.

06-01-2019, 02:43 PM	#1
Wasta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Durham Bike: M900 Posts: 386	S4r I'm going to have a look at an '06 bike with under 7k miles on it, 996 engine, pictures look good, dealer wants just under 6k for it. What should I be aware of - look out for? __________________ 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR 1998 M900 monster

19-02-2019, 12:02 PM	#2
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	Did you get it? There's seems to be a few on fleabay. Cheap S4RS's too if you don't mind Cat D? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-MO....c100005.m1851 __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

19-02-2019, 07:18 PM	#3
Wasta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Durham Bike: M900 Posts: 386	No, I decided I didn't really need it. I love the M900 so decided not to sell it and bought some new Showa forks for it, so with the Ohlins shock I fitted last year it should be a 'new bike'. __________________ 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR 1998 M900 monster

20-02-2019, 06:56 PM	#4
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	I think you're right to hang onto the M900 (I would as they will only go up in value now because of what they are) for sure and prices will skyrocket for those original Monsters. On the other hand the S4 and S4R s/hand prices seem to be holding fairly steady around 4.-5k. I could easily get back what I paid for mine but in a few years time I think they will go the same way as the original M900 and once they top out the others will be fetching silly money too. In terms of overall performance the S4/S4R offers little over the M900 in handling and overall rider experience but expect huge power gains and much sillyness from the 4V engine. They are great fun and a hoot to ride. Mad as! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

21-02-2019, 04:03 AM	#5
Wasta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Durham Bike: M900 Posts: 386	I agree, I didn't buy the bike as an investment, but prices going up are more than welcome. Once I get these forks on it should transform the bikes handling. __________________ 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR 1998 M900 monster