View Full Version : End of the line for the SP-2
Marknz
14th July 2005, 19:08
From www.mcnews.com.au, 14 July 2005.
Honda’s big V-twin, the VTR1000SP-2 is now in its final run of production after a long and celebrated history of winning championships both on the track and in the hearts and minds of its owners.
Built with a strict focus on top performance, the VTR1000 SP-2 is, by design, a street-legal race machine equipped with many of the technological advancements seen on Honda's World Superbike Championship winning bike.
Honda dealers across the country are now receiving their final shipments of this pioneering motorcycle and stocks are limited, so anyone considering a purchase should enquire as soon as possible.
The 2005 model further entices with an all new paint job including a black frame, swingarm and front fender, along with silver-coloured wheels.
SP-2? Thought we were up to SP-5's now?
http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?Make=HONDA&Model=VTR1000SP5&PriceFrom=-1&PriceTo=-1&SearchMethod=quicksearch&TabID=3553&Alias=bikepointnz
inlinefour
14th July 2005, 23:42
SP-2? Thought we were up to SP-5's now?
http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?Make=HONDA&Model=VTR1000SP5&PriceFrom=-1&PriceTo=-1&SearchMethod=quicksearch&TabID=3553&Alias=bikepointnz
AS stated above. I know you can still get the SP1 also. :ride:
loosebruce
15th July 2005, 00:21
Bout bloody time..................
dangerous
15th July 2005, 06:06
Bout bloody time..................
yeah well and what ever happened to the TLR? ohhh yeah no one wanted one so that seased production years ago.... only Honda could compeat with the Iti's aye :nya:
MOTOXXX
15th July 2005, 09:34
yeah well and what ever happened to the TLR? ohhh yeah no one wanted one so that seased production years ago.... only Honda could compeat with the Iti's aye :nya:
bastard :weep: :cry:
unhingedlizard
15th July 2005, 09:58
bit like rotarys to me, I dont want one but like having the diversity.
Shame.
White trash
15th July 2005, 12:10
Looks like Honda's finally realised that only girls and old men buy their V-Twins........
Pwalo
15th July 2005, 12:14
The SP series were made to let Honda compete against Ducati in WSB. Now they don't need it's history.
Also Honda can sell a bucketload more CBR1000s which have a lot less residual costs attached. And they can compete in WSB etc.
So nice bike (if you like V Twins) but not really a surprise to see it dropped.
Flyingpony
15th July 2005, 12:42
For a moment there I thought this post was about Service Pack 2 for Windows XP :oi-grr:
Love the sound of V-twin motors :love:
Used to get woken up by one up the yonder in Auckland for months in a row, at 2am mind you!
Never complained that they would idle their bike for 30min a mere 6m from my bed. It had an awesome rhythm so frequently fell asleep before they departed. :yes:
Sensei
15th July 2005, 17:42
Road the first one here in New Plymouth . Great bike very fast but to small for my body . Tryed the SP5 that was at the shop & felt just the same & looked no different from the SP1 just colour had changed .Only a few round here didn't take off that well . Owell been alot of bikes that didn't cut the Mustard .
Toast
15th July 2005, 20:37
For a moment there I thought this post was about Service Pack 2 for Windows XP :oi-grr:
Hahaha, geek :bleh: :msn-wink:
The SP-2 may get smoked by your average 750 or 1000 4-cylinder sportbike, but I still want one, one day...not as my only bike though. Still need to be able to compete in the pissing contests.
Marknz
15th July 2005, 20:51
as it happens NZ is the only place in the world where you can get anything greater than the SP-2. Honda NZ or whoever imports them thing we're feckin stupid and have tried to badge them along with the years that they have been intoriduced.
It's Bollox.
The Sp-3. SP-4 and SP-5 just happen to have been re-stickered to look like a new bike, but the only things that have changed since the original SP-2 Have been colour changes.
And by the way, I'm half cut and have no idea what I'm talking about, but it looks good. I might have to go buy me one of those SP5/2's for good measure.
Mooch
15th July 2005, 21:09
Looks like Honda's finally realised that only girls and old men buy their V-Twins........
That's funny , didn't you sell my wife a Suzuki inline 4 ?. Funny really , she doesn't mind that you ride a girls bike. :rofl:
Wellyman
15th July 2005, 21:11
Looks like Honda's finally realised that only girls and old men buy their V-Twins........
Well atleast they aren't a bunch of posers and buy lemons!
Marknz
15th July 2005, 21:13
Looks like Honda's finally realised that only girls and old men buy their V-Twins........
White who?
Never heard of 'im
The SP-2 may get smoked by your average 750 or 1000 4-cylinder sportbike...Really? Your *average* 750/1000?? I think not (http://www.petri.co.il/images/sp2004.jpg). :no:
It's Bollox.
The Sp-3. SP-4 and SP-5 just happen to have been re-stickered to look like a new bike, but the only things that have changed since the original SP-2 Have been colour changes.Yeah I've heard that too...bit deceiving really innit! :nono:
Toast
15th July 2005, 21:25
Really? Your *average* 750/1000?? I think not (http://www.petri.co.il/images/sp2004.jpg). :no:
Zed mate that was a picture of an SP-2 standing still. Not too sure how that proves their pace (damn it looks horn though :D :niceone: )
Ok, "average" was inaccurate...what I meant is a GSX-R750 or any of the new 1000's. Even the 750 is more powerful I think, and weighs a decent bit less.
Ofcourse, much is down to the rider, so I won't accept any challenges :bleh:
NordieBoy
15th July 2005, 21:51
Well atleast they aren't a bunch of posers and buy lemons!
Or bored out XR200's :D
Saw this advertised on a Japanese Auction board, the first photo #19 is the genuine VTR1000 Moriwaki race bike, the rest though are of the replica road bike you can buy. Around $4500NZD.
Wellyman
15th July 2005, 23:00
Or bored out XR200's :D
At least I don't ride a bike that is 24 years old compared to mine:bleh:
Mooch
16th July 2005, 05:39
Zed mate that was a picture of an SP-2 standing still. Not too sure how that proves their pace (damn it looks horn though :D :niceone: )
Ok, "average" was inaccurate...what I meant is a GSX-R750 or any of the new 1000's. Even the 750 is more powerful I think, and weighs a decent bit less.
Ofcourse, much is down to the rider, so I won't accept any challenges :bleh:
Last years East / West sprints say otherwise, Sp2 was up there in the middle of the "new 1000" and someway ahead of most 750’s. Some bikes are better (or worse) than brochure ware would have you believe. Never under estimate a Vtwin.
http://www.cdd.co.nz/sprint/EastWestSprintResultsSept2004.htm
NhuanH
16th July 2005, 07:10
Saw this advertised on a Japanese Auction board, the first photo #19 is the genuine VTR1000 Moriwaki race bike, the rest though are of the replica road bike you can buy. Around $4500NZD.
Using the side fairings, belly pan and swingarm in the "non-works" bikes pics, I think that the donor bike is "just" a carbied VTR1000 Firestorm.
Yes, a Honda V-Twin, but as most SP owners (eh Deano?) will vehemently attest to, vastly different from the SPs.
Shame about the discontinuation of the SP tho. A Honda bike with some character. Just a shame it carried such a $$ premium compared to the 4 cylinders. And that awful plank of a seat, just like most sprots Hondas :wait:
Badcat
16th July 2005, 07:32
At least I don't ride a bike that is 24 years old compared to mine:bleh:
do you know where the CRF230 comes from?
it's almost older than me!
don't let another 30cc, new plastics and a disc brake fool you.
dangerous
16th July 2005, 09:08
Looks like Honda's finally realised that only girls and old men buy their V-Twins........
So which one am I then tough guy? :devil2: think ya safe 600k further away from me now dont ya, its only a 40min flight then I can thump ya whitie :whistle:
but as most SP owners (eh Deano?) will vehemently attest to, vastly different from the SPs.
Yeah the Firestorm gets a further 5km down the road on a tank :wait:
Wellyman
16th July 2005, 09:27
do you know where the CRF230 comes from?
it's almost older than me!
don't let another 30cc, new plastics and a disc brake fool you.
Geez mate you didn't have to say it so loud, my crf is crying in the garage now ,I can hear it from my computer room :no:.
WM :blink:
Badcat
16th July 2005, 10:00
Geez mate you didn't have to say it so loud, my crf is crying in the garage now ,I can hear it from my computer room :no:.
WM :blink:
dude - there's a reason it's changed so little.
it's an absolutely brilliant bike.
don't get me wrong - i wasn't saying it was a bad bike.
K
Kickaha
16th July 2005, 16:09
Yeah the Firestorm gets a further 5km down the road on a tank :wait:
And then the owner has have to hitch a ride on a Yamaha :rofl:
dangerous
16th July 2005, 18:52
And then the owner has have to hitch a ride on a Yamaha :rofl:
Yamaha riders will pick anyone and anything up.... sad bastards :spudbn:
NordieBoy
18th July 2005, 08:51
At least I don't ride a bike that is 24 years old compared to mine:bleh:
Wanna race?
Mine only gets ridden at classic mx races and is tuned to the n'th degree.
Unfortunatly as I have no idea what 'n' is that could explain why it's running a bit rough at the moment :D
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