So... I'm in the market for one of these bikes, budget around 8k max
Use case: want to do some proper off roading but nothing crazy, ridden an 2023 890 Standard and it was fine but I want an R if I can help it. Not because I can make use of all that suspension, but because it's more forgiving to mistakes and provides a nicer ride off road.
Road use it's no superbike ofc so I don't think I'll miss the worse road performance on the R models vs the non R.
Which model to get??
Do I get a first gen 2019/2020 790 R, which is in budget, though hard to find some with all the extras I want (want tech pack at least + cruise control, heated grips are a big +)
Do I get an early base model 890 non R, more power, better developed but non R, same dash, same thing about tech.
Or
Do I get a brand new/near brand new ex-demo 790 standard with full tech pack but otherwise standard, obviously benefit here is having all the tech as a demo bike, few can be found under 2k miles under £8k but obviously it's the simple non adjustable suspension, with the updated electronics and motor though... I also prefer the new shape a million times. Last but not least, warranty...
Basically I want what to do some proper offroading and don't want to get thrown off the bike or feel like i'm being sabotaged when things get a bit hairy, I also don't want to damage the bike from bodged drops/jumps, obviously the R ground clearance is also a handy benefit, along with the obviously superb suspension.
Thoughts??
Loads of you have one on here so I expect some top tier wisdom...
Use case: want to do some proper off roading but nothing crazy, ridden an 2023 890 Standard and it was fine but I want an R if I can help it. Not because I can make use of all that suspension, but because it's more forgiving to mistakes and provides a nicer ride off road.
Road use it's no superbike ofc so I don't think I'll miss the worse road performance on the R models vs the non R.
Which model to get??
Do I get a first gen 2019/2020 790 R, which is in budget, though hard to find some with all the extras I want (want tech pack at least + cruise control, heated grips are a big +)
Do I get an early base model 890 non R, more power, better developed but non R, same dash, same thing about tech.
Or
Do I get a brand new/near brand new ex-demo 790 standard with full tech pack but otherwise standard, obviously benefit here is having all the tech as a demo bike, few can be found under 2k miles under £8k but obviously it's the simple non adjustable suspension, with the updated electronics and motor though... I also prefer the new shape a million times. Last but not least, warranty...
Basically I want what to do some proper offroading and don't want to get thrown off the bike or feel like i'm being sabotaged when things get a bit hairy, I also don't want to damage the bike from bodged drops/jumps, obviously the R ground clearance is also a handy benefit, along with the obviously superb suspension.
Thoughts??
Loads of you have one on here so I expect some top tier wisdom...
