I need to clear out a hell of a lot of garage space for my new e-bikes and boats. I am seriously considering selling off my exquisite and thoughtfully built collection of 400cc inline fours, super sports and super bikes along with my ADV BMW to fund one bike to rule them all.

Why? I am beginning to race in my local E-MTB (electric mountain bike) group that races class 1 electric mountain bikes. I’ll have my first race Wednesday, which I fully expect to have my ass handed to me but I’ll learn. My home race is June 12th and my goal is a win/podium. My garage is cluttered to put it mildly so I need to clear some space.

I am currently considering an Aprilia RSV4, Ducati Panigale V4 or the sensible / mental Suzuki GSX-R1000RZ (which if I can find one will be my #1 choice due to my love of the team and what they did in 2020).

If you had to choose one of these three bikes as your only moto for the foreseeable future which would you choose? Why?

Ignoring practicality - Ducati. Love the Lamborghini inspired looks.

Considering practicality - Suzuki. Dealership in much better location traffic wise and crime wise than Ducati. Aprilia dealerships are downright inconveniently located.

The Gixxer without a doubt.

The RSV4 has the sweetest motor of any bike on the road, new, sold today. And you can get a Factory version, with Ohlins, for what the base Pan costs. I am going to buy one once I move and I have more garage space as I refuse to sell any of my bikes, watercraft, cars, truck, etc. Now the only thing is Yamaha has sold the current gen R1 since 2015 and they are due. Honda refuses to make anything but an inline 4. So it’s really the Ape vs. Duck argument. Nothing else is close.

Suzuki. Its the bang for the buck. Love Ducatis (lived in Italy) but they are temperamental.

The Aprilia RSV4 Factory...Pure Sex!

Of the three you mentioned Id go with the Aprilia RSV4 over the Ducati and Suzuki. You should also add the BMW S1000RR to your list of possibilities. The BMW is supposed to be one of the most comfortable sport bikes to ride and the Aprilia has a wonderful engine and exhaust note. The BMW comes with a 3 year/36000 mile warranty if that matters to you. The Ducati is a brilliant bike to but from what I've read not as comfortable as the BMW or Aprilia but it all depends on how you ride. At the end of the day all your choices are good ones just depends on what bike best fits your riding needs. Another plus for BMW is they offer test rides so you get to try it before you buy it. Im not sure if the others offer test rides so something to consider.

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Not having any practical knowledge, my gut says RSV4, then the Pan, then the GSX

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Originally posted by stickman428:
....I am seriously considering selling off my exquisite and thoughtfully built collection of 400cc inline fours, super sports and super bikes along with my ADV BMW to fund one bike to rule them all......

Do the above include all your motorcycles? If so I'd question the thinking of selling everything to buy one super sport bike as an only motorcycle. But of the three you're asking about I can't offer much of an opinion because any of them are far more capable than I am as a rider and that's on a track. On the street they'd be complete overkill, like using a thoroughbred race horse for a mine pony. I would think the Suzuki GSX-RZ would be a lot less to buy and maintain.

I have always wanted an Aprilia Touno but honestly I would go with the GSXR unless your into the maintenance of the Italians! But t the paingles are bad ass. I find my self looking at 748’s all the time!

But I really want to know when your going to post your bikes, don’t you have a CB1?

I'd go for the Ducati Panigale V4. That bike's a beast and it's got the performance to back it up.

Ducati Panigale V4 would have my vote. If you're only going to have one, then it needs to be special.
I recently sold my Ducati Diavel. My life is changing (in a good way) and it made sense to let it go, but no motorcycle has ever been as rewarding to ride and own as the Diavel.

If I were getting 1 bike for a long-term keeper.
I've always liked the look of the R1200/1250RS bikes

Given those options I'd go Ducati.
I've never owned one but would like to one day once I have your entertainment budget. :-)

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Suzuki GSX-R1000RZ

This would be my most emotional favorite. I've been racing suzuki's for now 25 years.
BUT given your list and money obviously doesn't matter get the ducati. It is the best all around motorcycle of the three choices. If your going with one you might as well have the best one.

If you do not mind the Ducati maintenance, then that one.

On the other hand, the Suzuki is bullet-proof and easily maintained.

I’ve owned both in different models and loved them all!

My insane (!) favorite was a Bimota with punched Suzuki power; the new Bimota are even more insane - wear your
big-boy pants if you get one of those!!