Good evening from a not yet R3 owner in the UK

[Gazauk]

Good evening all (well it is here).

I am seriously tempted in chopping in my Tiger 800 for a R3. The engine on the 800 is too revvy for my liking. I also have an original R1100GS which I enjoy as much as the Tiger, so I do think the Tigers days are numbered.

I have my eye on a couple of R3's, one is a 2008 Classic and the other is a 2009 (the dealer says Roadster). But here's my question, how do I tell the difference between a R3 original and a R3 Roadster? Will it say it on the V5?

The 2009 one I am looking at has aftermarket pipes, so no help there. I know they moved the pegs back 100mm so I have been studying various pictures and the right footpeg on originals seems to be level with the downpipe nearest the front wheel but on the later (2013 Roadsters) the footpeg is level with the middle downpipe. The 2009 bike in question has the peg near the front downpipe which is why I doubt it's a Roadster.

Both bikes are similar price, the classic is well specced with foot boards, aftermarket pipes, aftermarket shocks and soft panniers. The 2009 just has aftermarket pipes, but if this is a Roadster then it looks a better deal, if its a classic then its not. I have read reviews and the Roadster does seem to be the better bike (not interested in the Tourer/Touring).

Gary

 

[TURBO200R4]

WELCOME from arizona
the classic will have a two tone paint with floor boards. the 09 is probably the better bike because it is suppose to have the upgrades in it. i was thinking the roadsters came out in 2010 but some with more knowledge will have to confirm.

 

[1olbull]

WELCOME - ALMOST R3 Owner from WA State.
@TURBO200R4 is correct!
FYI -Unless 2010 or newer, it is NOT a Roadster!
The Standard and Classic ended with the advent of the Roadster.
All are great motors, however newer is usually better.

 

[warp9.9]

Good evening all (well it is here).

I am seriously tempted in chopping in my Tiger 800 for a R3. The engine on the 800 is too revvy for my liking. I also have an original R1100GS which I enjoy as much as the Tiger, so I do think the Tigers days are numbered.

I have my eye on a couple of R3's, one is a 2008 Classic and the other is a 2009 (the dealer says Roadster). But here's my question, how do I tell the difference between a R3 original and a R3 Roadster? Will it say it on the V5?

The 2009 one I am looking at has aftermarket pipes, so no help there. I know they moved the pegs back 100mm so I have been studying various pictures and the right footpeg on originals seems to be level with the downpipe nearest the front wheel but on the later (2013 Roadsters) the footpeg is level with the middle downpipe. The 2009 bike in question has the peg near the front downpipe which is why I doubt it's a Roadster.

Both bikes are similar price, the classic is well specced with foot boards, aftermarket pipes, aftermarket shocks and soft panniers. The 2009 just has aftermarket pipes, but if this is a Roadster then it looks a better deal, if its a classic then its not. I have read reviews and the Roadster does seem to be the better bike (not interested in the Tourer/Touring).

Gary

The 09 sounds like a 09 standard if the guy thinks it is a Roadster ask him to show you the gear indicator on the tachometer. Also the Roadsters had black fork tubes. Anyway the 08 could be good depending on the VIN number. I would go ride both of them so you can decide which foot placement you like. I am partial to the Classic Floor boards and rail but that is me. Also the 09 will be phantom black verses the nice two tone paint they put on the classics. The only other real difference is the Classic bars pull back a wee bit more then the standard.

 

[chandelierman]

ive got a 10 Roadster....I've had 3 of the earlier models which I preferred 09,57 and 07.......a Stock a Roadster has big ugly pipes 3 into 2 system,gear indicator and fuel gauge on the Rev counter clock,Abs brakes (located under the swing arm) has a small ring on the back wheel,foot controls are set slightly back and lower (but these can be retro fitted with the previous model) ..and black forks

 

[Gazauk]

Never thought about colour. Does the Roadster only come in black? The 2009 I'm looking at is red.

 

[chandelierman]

Never thought about colour. Does the Roadster only come in black? The 2009 I'm looking at is red.

Red?.....ain't that the girls colour once you've had Black you never go back

 

[Gazauk]

It is a deep manly red.

Besides black wouldn't go with my pink leathers

 

[cardinal93]

Welcome from Germany! I'm sure you'll be happy with either, but id check the vins and see if they're both post update kit and that will help you decide.

 

[ant]

Hello and welcome from another Rocket owner in the UK..Ride them both then decide is what i would do..