2015 RSV4 RF

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   Looking for some honest opinions here. Its Looking like im able to keep my 1098s after the surgery. Some serious scrimping and general hibernation whilst recovering has helped. 
However I have sold my little commuter so ideally need something slightly less finicky as a daily and fun bike.

I've potentially got a swap for a 2015 RF but high miles 31k. Not horrendous. I'm waiting for some more service history details. As its already " used" I wouldn't mind using it daily whereas the ducati is a princess who hates traffic even more than aprilias thankfully it's not a big part of my riding. 

Or is swapping a 1098s for a RSV4 a stupid question on here

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badapple Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 03 Nov 2014 Location: Norwich United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5776	Post Options Post Reply Quote badapple Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 2015 RSV4 RF Posted: 23 Mar 2026 at 22:53
	Looking for some honest opinions here. Its Looking like im able to keep my 1098s after the surgery. Some serious scrimping and general hibernation whilst recovering has helped. However I have sold my little commuter so ideally need something slightly less finicky as a daily and fun bike. I've potentially got a swap for a 2015 RF but high miles 31k. Not horrendous. I'm waiting for some more service history details. As its already " used" I wouldn't mind using it daily whereas the ducati is a princess who hates traffic even more than aprilias thankfully it's not a big part of my riding. Or is swapping a 1098s for a RSV4 a stupid question on here
	I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left

Spoonz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admins Group Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: North Devon Status: Offline Points: 10957	Post Options Post Reply Quote Spoonz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Mar 2026 at 06:30
	Not a stupid idea at all but that mileage is where some v4’s do develop top end issues. As in valve guide wear etc. if it has service history, look for the need for recent re shimming particularly on exhaust valves. It can be a tell tale.

davidrsurfer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Location: North Devon Status: Offline Points: 2535	Post Options Post Reply Quote davidrsurfer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Mar 2026 at 21:44
	Keep the 1098 if you can fit on it!
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badapple Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 03 Nov 2014 Location: Norwich United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5776	Post Options Post Reply Quote badapple Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 18:00
	The history didn't add up. 1098 it is for now it would be hard to sell.
	I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left