All these bikes have a Testastretta engine, Ohlins front and rear suspension and I wondered what the differences between them were? Are the Ohlins components to the same spec on these bikes? Is the 998s Final Edition in the same league as the 996R and 998R? Thanks in advance.
What are the differences between 996R, 998S Final Edition and 998R?
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miurasv,
It doesn't matter how many times or people you ask about differences between bikes, only you can make the decision which 1 to buy... Peoples opinions will be just that, Age, weight, how they ride or what they prefer may be different to your own (if you get my drift).. As someone has already suggested in another forum (I think) you posted in, is that you should test ride them all before you buy.. The shortcut posted below will give you some idea. However your only going to know and understand which is best for you, once you've test ridden the bikes of your choice/ options list. The difficulty here will be that an excellent condition 916/996SPS & 996/8R's 998FE aren't too easy to find to test ride (unless you know someone with the lot in a collection)...
Good luck though...
It doesn't matter how many times or people you ask about differences between bikes, only you can make the decision which 1 to buy... Peoples opinions will be just that, Age, weight, how they ride or what they prefer may be different to your own (if you get my drift).. As someone has already suggested in another forum (I think) you posted in, is that you should test ride them all before you buy.. The shortcut posted below will give you some idea. However your only going to know and understand which is best for you, once you've test ridden the bikes of your choice/ options list. The difficulty here will be that an excellent condition 916/996SPS & 996/8R's 998FE aren't too easy to find to test ride (unless you know someone with the lot in a collection)...
Good luck though...
The link Steve gave above is a cracker and allows you to compare the bikes spec very easily and objectively
There are some major differences especially in the engine internals/spec and the bodywork, especially regarding how much carbon you get!
There are a few 998s about for sale, only a handfull but believe me thats a lot compared to how many 996r, 998 FE and 998r you might come across for sale.
As for the "feel" of how they ride there isn't a major difference IMHO, a showa fork equiped 998s doesn't feel that different to a ohlins equiped bike IMHO. Look at the engine specs and there's only 3 BHP in it as well.
As to the 998 FE being in the same league as the 996r or 998r that would depend on who you ask
I'd say they are in the same league just not as high in the table
Ray.
There are some major differences especially in the engine internals/spec and the bodywork, especially regarding how much carbon you get!
There are a few 998s about for sale, only a handfull but believe me thats a lot compared to how many 996r, 998 FE and 998r you might come across for sale.
As for the "feel" of how they ride there isn't a major difference IMHO, a showa fork equiped 998s doesn't feel that different to a ohlins equiped bike IMHO. Look at the engine specs and there's only 3 BHP in it as well.
As to the 998 FE being in the same league as the 996r or 998r that would depend on who you ask
I'd say they are in the same league just not as high in the table Ray.