New Model S4R launched

06-09-2006, 07:26 PM

Just read this weeks MCN- they have tested the 2007 S4R which has got the 130BHP Testastretta motor as fitted to the S4Rs.

It also has radial disc brakes and will be Â£1500 less than the S4Rs.

No Ohlins, less carbon, plainer paint and the wheels don't look as trick as the Rs but if you are not bothered by that then it seems a decent deal.

Me- I prefer gold!!!

Guy

06-09-2006, 07:32 PM

Its already on the ducati.com website

06-09-2006, 07:55 PM

Ah, I see... had a quick glance in the newsagents today by didn't buy it - I thought that was an MCN typo, missing off the little s... new model time of year already huh?

xxx

06-09-2006, 08:08 PM

Press release and a few pics
Press release

06-09-2006, 08:23 PM

Looks better in the red with red frame, but the black cycle parts look as cheap as they do on the 695... (this is not a humble opinion x)

Personally I think Ducati should have taken a leaf out of Marchisini's book and painted the swingarm the same colour as the frame, and that the frame should match the body colour too - just imagine how cool that would look in a series of retro pastel colours for example... mmmmmmmmmmm!

xxx

07-09-2006, 08:04 AM

What....no white wheels!!!! I'd have to find something else to do with the time that would free up!

Nice though!

McMonstro

farl · 08-09-2006, 02:05 PM

Suspension not as good as the previous S4R, perhaps to put some distance between it and the RS. What do people reckon? Didn't it previoulsy have Showa front and back? Now the front's Showa and the rear Sachs.. And is the extra for Ohlins worth it?

08-09-2006, 03:01 PM

If you are the type of rider that will appreciate the extra poke of the Testastretta motor, then you are probably the sort who would also like the top notch suspension to go with it.

I just think the marketing strategy of Ducati is a bit weird here- maybe the new model is to keep costs down, as am I right in thinking the old S4R was the only bike in that range to have that motor?

Guy

08-09-2006, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guzzirider

I just think the marketing strategy of Ducati is a bit weird here- maybe the new model is to keep costs down, as am I right in thinking the old S4R was the only bike in that range to have that motor?

Yep - the last otto valvo/Desmoquatro ?

All that is left is 2 valve air cooled, 3 valve water cooled or Testastrata... plus of course the Desmosedici.

I do like the grey with red frame and red DUCATI on the tank.

06-09-2006, 07:26 PM	#1
Guzzirider Guest Posts: n/a	New Model S4R launched Just read this weeks MCN- they have tested the 2007 S4R which has got the 130BHP Testastretta motor as fitted to the S4Rs. It also has radial disc brakes and will be Â£1500 less than the S4Rs. No Ohlins, less carbon, plainer paint and the wheels don't look as trick as the Rs but if you are not bothered by that then it seems a decent deal. Me- I prefer gold!!! Guy Last edited by Guzzirider; 06-09-2006 at 09:20 PM..

06-09-2006, 08:08 PM	#4
fatbloke Guest Posts: n/a	Press release and a few pics Press release Last edited by fatbloke; 06-09-2006 at 08:26 PM..

06-09-2006, 08:23 PM	#5
JMo Guest Posts: n/a	Better red than dead... Looks better in the red with red frame, but the black cycle parts look as cheap as they do on the 695... (this is not a humble opinion x) Personally I think Ducati should have taken a leaf out of Marchisini's book and painted the swingarm the same colour as the frame, and that the frame should match the body colour too - just imagine how cool that would look in a series of retro pastel colours for example... mmmmmmmmmmm! xxx

08-09-2006, 02:05 PM	#7
farl Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Down South Bike: M1100s Posts: 119	Rear Shock Suspension not as good as the previous S4R, perhaps to put some distance between it and the RS. What do people reckon? Didn't it previoulsy have Showa front and back? Now the front's Showa and the rear Sachs.. And is the extra for Ohlins worth it?

06-09-2006, 07:32 PM	#2
Lowsider Guest Posts: n/a	Its already on the ducati.com website

06-09-2006, 07:55 PM	#3
JMo Guest Posts: n/a	Ah, I see... had a quick glance in the newsagents today by didn't buy it - I thought that was an MCN typo, missing off the little s... new model time of year already huh? xxx

07-09-2006, 08:04 AM	#6
McMONSTRO Guest Posts: n/a	What....no white wheels!!!! I'd have to find something else to do with the time that would free up! Nice though! McMonstro

08-09-2006, 03:01 PM	#8
Guzzirider Guest Posts: n/a	If you are the type of rider that will appreciate the extra poke of the Testastretta motor, then you are probably the sort who would also like the top notch suspension to go with it. I just think the marketing strategy of Ducati is a bit weird here- maybe the new model is to keep costs down, as am I right in thinking the old S4R was the only bike in that range to have that motor? Guy