IF you can do the servicing yourself, then thereis no better way to go from an R1. If you will not do the 6000 mile services yourself...this bike might get expensive quick. 500 miles a week means every 12 weeks, you will have to dish out 500 euros ( I am estimating).

Yes I would do the valves too ...

Hi all,

I'm seriously thinking of getting an MTS to replace my R1.

I want a fun, versatile all rounder that can handle day in day out use, all year round. I currently commute approx. 500 miles a week. Would an MTS be upto that? My journey is 50/50 split between twisties/A-roads and motorway ...