I think it's time for another bike...suggestions please

[Supermoto Junkie]

I have been think that I might need to get myself another bike to keep my 660SMC company,

I love Supermoto (as you can gather from my Username) and have been thinking about a new KTM 950 SM but haven't yet made up my mind, could also be convinced to go with a naked, (love the GSX1400)

will be used as a weekend toy on longer trips,

I don't want to go back to a sports bike (GSXR, R1 etc)

So what i'm asking the KB gods is for comments on the new KTM 950 sm and any advice on others is the market that might suit.

The catering and accounts department has given the green light so Please help

cheers

[TLMAN]

You should pop into your local Suzuki dealer and take the new Bandit 1250 and SV1000 demos for a thrash. Both good naked tourers.

[0arbreaka]

If your keen on another supermoto how about a superduke?

[Supermoto Junkie]

You should pop into your local Suzuki dealer and take the new Bandit 1250 and SV1000 demos for a thrash. Both good naked tourers.

Cheers TLMAN,

I've had a earlir SV1000 when they first released them,(traded in my TL1000s) and was never completely happy with it as i thought it was going to be the same or similar to the TL, are the k7 SV's the same as the older?

The Bandit is a cool looking bike.

[Supermoto Junkie]

If your keen on another supermoto how about a superduke?

I have never been on a SD, what is the seat like on them for longish rides?

[TLMAN]

Cheers TLMAN,

I've had a earlir SV1000 when they first released them,(traded in my TL1000s) and was never completely happy with it as i thought it was going to be the same or similar to the TL, are the k7 SV's the same as the older?

The Bandit is a cool looking bike.


I loved the brutishnass and power of my 97 TLS, it was unpredictabe and gave me lots of those "moments" (good and bad), whereas the K7 SV is more refined and precise with excellent handling, also I think the K7 SV has about 5ponies less then the TL at 120, but you dont really notice it.
I dont know much about comparisons between the older SVs and the new ones sorry as ive only ridden the 07 SV which im really impressed with so far. I know what you mean about the TLS, once youve owned one youll always want one again!! :2thumbsup

[Supermoto Junkie]

I loved the brutishnass and power of my 97 TLS, it was unpredictabe and gave me lots of those "moments" (good and bad), whereas the K7 SV is more refined and precise with excellent handling, also I think the K7 SV has about 5ponies less then the TL at 120, but you dont really notice it.
I dont know much about comparisons between the older SVs and the new ones sorry as ive only ridden the 07 SV which im really impressed with so far. I know what you mean about the TLS, once youve owned one youll always want one again!! :2thumbsup

I still find myself looking at old TLs on trade while looking at newer bikes, if one popped up at the right price i could be swayed, Since you have had a TL and are impressed with the K7 SV i think i mighthave to give Holeshots some warning that i'll be down to check on out

[TLMAN]

I still find myself looking at old TLs on trade while looking at newer bikes, if one popped up at the right price i could be swayed, Since you have had a TL and are impressed with the K7 SV i think i mighthave to give Holeshots some warning that i'll be down to check on out

Hell yeah - go in there on a Saturday afternoon at about 2ish and you might just get it till monday morning if youre lucky like I did.:rockon:

[Supermoto Junkie]

Hell yeah - go in there on a Saturday afternoon at about 2ish and you might just get it till monday morning if youre lucky like I did.:rockon:

Good idea, I have brought a few scooters from there in the past so i may get upset if i can;t get a ride for the weekend or overnight at least,

I think i'll call them tomorrow to arrange it, Feel like a ride in the weekend TLMAN?

[Usarka]

Like the gsx1400? step this way.....

[TLMAN]

Good idea, I have brought a few scooters from there in the past so i may get upset if i can;t get a ride for the weekend or overnight at least,

I think i'll call them tomorrow to arrange it, Feel like a ride in the weekend TLMAN?


Yeah, depending on what the weather is doing.
Ill flick ya a PM on Friday to arrange something.

[Supermoto Junkie]

Like the gsx1400? step this way.....

Mate, now thats different (compared to the old 1400), but cool, i like it

is that the new 08 version.....time for a visit to the suz web site

[Usarka]

Mate, now thats different (compared to the old 1400), but cool, i like it

is that the new 08 version.....time for a visit to the suz web site

Nah its the suzuki b-king. it does something mad like 180bhp. http://www.suzukibking.co.uk/

i need a tissue.

[Supermoto Junkie]

Nah its the suzuki b-king. it does something mad like 180bhp. http://www.suzukibking.co.uk/

i need a tissue.

Thanks mate......i am going to do some homework on that beast, do you know if there are any in NZ?

[sAsLEX]

KTM Superduke R?

[unhingedlizard]

might I also suggest a go on a TDM900. Although Dukes and TLS'sssss are no doubt more exciting nothing comes close to doing everything as well as a TDM.

[Ewan Oozarmy]

So what i'm asking the KB gods is for comments on the new KTM 950 sm and any advice on others is the market that might suit.

Here's a good site to find out all stuff KTM related....

http://www.ktmforum.co.uk/index.php

[cowpoos]

I still find myself looking at old TLs on trade while looking at newer bikes, if one popped up at the right price i could be swayed, Since you have had a TL and are impressed with the K7 SV i think i mighthave to give Holeshots some warning that i'll be down to check on out
lol...I always look for TLs first when I'm on trade me!!! I miss my old beh bee!!!

[imdying]

Poor old SV needs 2-4 teeth more on the back to make it fun... but that's cheap n easy to do :D :D

[clint640]

I have never been on a SD, what is the seat like on them for longish rides?

Me neither, but all the reviews I've read about 'em raved about the ergos & how comfy they were. Definitely worth a look - Keep it Orange!

Cheers
Clint

[homer]

I have been think that I might need to get myself another bike to keep my 660SMC company,

I love Supermoto (as you can gather from my Username) and have been thinking about a new KTM 950 SM but haven't yet made up my mind, could also be convinced to go with a naked, (love the GSX1400)

will be used as a weekend toy on longer trips,

I don't want to go back to a sports bike (GSXR, R1 etc)

So what i'm asking the KB gods is for comments on the new KTM 950 sm and any advice on others is the market that might suit.

The catering and accounts department has given the green light so Please help

cheers

Think you should look at a bandit 1200 or the new 1250
you get the power grunt and it still gets you away from the sports sore wrists aspect .which is why i got a bandit
when you ride it you know you still have sports under you when you want it theres great accleration when you come out of a corner
just dont feel like a sports bike

[hospitalfood]

Buell XB12X

[Alltrax]

I have been think that I might need to get myself another bike to keep my 660SMC company,

I love Supermoto (as you can gather from my Username) and have been thinking about a new KTM 950 SM but haven't yet made up my mind, could also be convinced to go with a naked, (love the GSX1400)

will be used as a weekend toy on longer trips,

I don't want to go back to a sports bike (GSXR, R1 etc)

So what i'm asking the KB gods is for comments on the new KTM 950 sm and any advice on others is the market that might suit.

The catering and accounts department has given the green light so Please help

cheers
hey mate...if your interested on either a bandit or gsx1400 flick us a pm or call.
I'm sure we could sort you a deal without any dramas!

[Skunk Control]

Have you tried the Z1000? I liked it so much I stole my husbands :D after talking him into one, now it's first up first in :lol: