02-09-2018, 07:53 AM
(02-09-2018, 06:54 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: My only suggestion is to put down the spec sheet and follow your heart. None of our bikes were rational purchases. If the '18 really moves you, then you owe it to yourself to listen to your heart and jump in. If you find yourself rationalizing the purchase on monetary means, or regretting that you're financially upside-down on your '14, then I'd be reluctant to proceed.What are you waiting for? We can't even get that bike here. I'd snap that bike up instantly. Heed Long Ranger's advice and just get it already. And then we can all be envious.
In a month from now, I think you'd forget about the money and instead be thrilled you followed your heart and bought a bike that inspired passion. If, instead, you think you'd stare at your bank statement and kick yourself for buying the bike, well, I think you know the answer. Good luck.
As far as the spec sheet part of it, you must've read up on it, but to reiterate the major points:
-2017 onward have a different frame, swingarm, and suspension components, and the RS has an aluminium swingarm. So it is not the same bike as 2013-14.
-Overall gearing is lower due to the smaller diameter wheels, so has (according to Honda) about 3% stronger acceleration.
-Bike sits a tad lower to the ground and has a shorter wheelbase and tighter rake/trail for sportier handling.
-Looks awesome.
-Looks awesome.
(02-09-2018, 07:01 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: What is it about people asking for advice that means we all feel the need to weigh in?Hear, hear! Technologically speaking, it is an improved motorcycle (find the Donington Park video of the guy tearing it up on an RS elsewhere on this site). The appearance is subjective.
W/R, the two gentlemen above have offered excellent advice: if you can afford it and you want it, test which way the scales of regret will tip if you buy it and make your decision. LongRanger is right, forget the spec sheet.