Hi all,
I am at present selling a BMW R1200RT and considering buying a monster but am in a quandary as to which model I should look at; the models I am cosidering are the S4R, S4RS or a 1100. I am a fairly spirited rider and like some power, tending to ride a bike to its limits.

Some ideas and advise would be good please, on the pros and cons opf the above models?

That's a good question to ask on this forum. Since my Monster is not on your list I'll let others chime in. Any reason for selling the Bimmer? That's a nice ride. Or are you just looking for something different and want to try a Duc?

Out of the choice of the three I'd go with the S4RS. It has the classic looks, the most power, best brakes (monblock radial Brembos), and best suspension (Ohlins front & back).

MTS1200.

OK, really the S4r for street, if you're going to do track days, get the Rs.

QuoteAny reason for selling the Bimmer? That's a nice ride.

one of the reasons is commercial, others not using it enough, usually short journeys, no good for town/filtering etc. something lighter would be better; power delivery not punchy enough; want to return to a motorcycle that is actually that and not heading for a car, already have one of those! naked machine would slow me down, there is a temptation to ride long distances at  licence loosing speeds with a fairing!

how does the power torque of the 1100 compare to the r and rs?

Ride them all first.  I believe the s4?series will offer more than enough smiles if you want torque. 

Quote from: muskrat on February 06, 2012, 05:28:42 AM
Ride them all first.  I believe the s4?series will offer more than enough smiles if you want torque. 

+1

S4Rs. Power wheelies up to 3rd gear 

S4Rs, have to tell you of all the bikes I've had, finally found the perfect combination.  R1200RT (for distance) MTS1100S for fun.

I had an S4R and was going too fast all the time could not afford the tickets.. 

S4Rs for sure out of that bunch that you listed. You might also consider a Streetfighter. 

As the owner of an S4Rs, I feel obligated to inform you that owning one will certainly not slow you down.  I also think it would be questionable that you would be able to wring it out on the streets.   If you want a bike you can wring out fully I'd suggest a 620.  They only go 140.   

Joel