Saw one of these in the metal for the first time in Bude over the weekend. Was very impressed in how improved it looks!
Wasn't you was it?

EDIT - My Geoguessing was good there!
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The Superduke 1290R may be going soon.
I'm trying to do a deal on a new bike, but myself and the dealers are £500ish apart on cost to change.
I won't jinx myself and say what it is, but it has 207BHP and shifts a bit.
I love the SDR but really miss the in line 4 howl at 13K revs, and this thing has been de-catted and has an Akra fitted![]()
No, those headlamps make me feel queasy.
I could probably cope with an HP4 though (just)![]()
The newer shape does look great, but I'm working to a budget.What even the newer shape s1000rr with tiny headlights on, not the odd shape lights?
The newer shape does look great, but I'm working to a budget.
I have a RTX4090 to buy at some point![]()
Hahaha, yeah both sides have seen to road a fair few times over the years and have worn really well. I think I had some Wiz ones with magnesium (sparks yo!) years ago, those were clearly made from weaker plastic, as I did them in over a couple of weekends on my old R1.Love the "L" on the sliders.
Have you scraped it off yet?
It is now mine, all mine..
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They are going to service it and fit a pair of Rosso Corsa 2's before I collect it next week.
I've also asked them to fit the original front mud guard as I don't really like the carbon one that's on there (I'll sell it on ebay).