I am waiting (hoping) for the homologated version coming out next year. I really don't want a 'liter' bike that is 1103cc's. If the R is released in 2019, I will very well consider putting a deposit down. I was tempted by the Speciale, but again the displacement put me off.
By the way, I think you passed me and a buddy I was helping to break in his V-Rod. We were talking about riding with you at Flying J and then I seem to think you whizzed past at the bridge on 455. First time I have been up there since seeing you. Hopefully get to ride with you in the approaching warmer months.
Would you visit ECS or AMS to purchase? I went to see the V4S at AMS, but would likely talk to Brien when I am ready. AMS would be working on it, as they do my current Ducati, mind you...
Yep , that was me, I was going to come back and hang out with you guys but decided to press on, didn't realize it was you though or I would have stopped for sure. Glad to see you are coming back out there, holler at me anytime and we'll go riding.
I actually like the non-standard displacement of the V-4, the extra 100cc adds a ton of midrange torque and the top end is truly something to behold. New class leader, even spanks the BMW S1000RR everywhere, stock to stock. If you are going to race it, I guess the R version is going to make more sense though.
I am still in the early stages on the V-4 and doing my research but it looks like it's going to be the crème-de la crème for some time to come. Would probably go for the Base model as I'm not completely sold on the S models semi-active Ohlins setup yet. Need to get some decent feedback from someone who's had both on the track.
My only reservation is the styling which is ...er...different. Not sure if I like it as well as the 959 as it's a bit more sharp edged and the juries still out on the "wing" looking thingies that connect the front fairing to the top of the tank.
I would probably buy from ECS as AMS will not come off sticker, or so I've heard.