Do V-twins have attitude and are inlines boring?

[DMNTD:Me]

That's a really good point. The MV 312R, IL4, I've never ridden one, but I'm guessing boring isn't a word I'd use when I got off.

Having ridden the 312R and also a Senna at pace I can assure you that they are far from boring.
The only thing is that (IMO) you need to give it some juice in order to appreciate it...to get a true kick from them.

[SPP]

My 1000cc IL4 accelerates with intensity from 2500rpm right through to its 12200rpm limit. Not all IL4's need to be thrashed.

Oh yeah, my bad. When I think IL4 I think 250-600. In my mind I put litre bikes in a whole other category altogether (even though they are obviously IL4 as well).

[B]Having ridden the 312R and also a Senna at pace I can assure you that they are far from boring.

What’s it like living a privileged life?

The only thing is that (IMO) you need to give it some juice in order to appreciate it...to get a true kick from them.

And that sums it up for me as well. The excitement is in the wringing. I watch sportbike vids and dream about getting to a track.

After only a little blat on Boomers KTM got me wanting a naked and twin again (yes, bleating about that again). It was raw and awesome. Didn't matter whether it was 50kmh or You feel like King-f'n-Kong.

[R-Soul]

I actually found the torque of my SV1000 boring after a while. There was no challenge in riding it. Just twist the throttle and go.

Now my GSX-R600 is much more fun and challenging to ride! Made my old SV feel like a tractor in comparison.

You are right - all that lubbly torque available everywhere, whenever you want, in any gear makes (everyday) life such a drag. I would much rather have to wring the neck of my engine to find it. Yeah right.

I also found that the same torque makes for wonderful corner exits on the track too, giving me a massive thrill. I just get passed on the straights after that... yawn...

[DMNTD:Me]

What’s it like living a privileged life?

Oh it has it's moments!!

Most dribbly moment to date...accidently doing an 11 o'clock wheelie in a new Ducati Desmosedici!

[onearmedbandit]

Oh it has it's moments!!

Most dribbly moment to date...accidently doing an 11 o'clock wheelie in a new Ducati Desmosedici!

You were in the Desmosedici?

By the way, you are a very lucky man (otherwise known as a right cunt).

[DMNTD:Me]

You were in the Desmosedici?

By the way, you are a very lucky man (otherwise known as a right cunt).

Yes...I entered her with brtute force!

Me a cunt? Nah...they are useful!

[dipshit]

You are right - all that lubbly torque available everywhere, whenever you want, in any gear makes (everyday) life such a drag. I would much rather have to wring the neck of my engine to find it. Yeah right.

I know I would much prefer to be riding this bike as opposed to this bike regardless of how much torque they may or may not have.

[aff-man]

Well having owned my first proper v-twin for about a month (I think) now I would have to say this...

IL4's are fun and have thier own little characters but they are like a featherweight, fast light and nimble but on the whole only get fun when they start screaming like DumTed's mum
V-twins (and I mean decent ones not the fartstorm/monster 600's out there) are like a heavyweight. not as much finess but they do sure as hell pack a decent wallop.

[Kiwi675]

Try 2009 R1, best of both worlds!

[imdying]

I know I would much prefer to be riding this bike as opposed to this bike regardless of how much torque they may or may not have.

Goodness, an example that shows his comment up to be narrow minded, what will we do!

[Elysium]

You are right - all that lubbly torque available everywhere, whenever you want, in any gear makes (everyday) life such a drag. I would much rather have to wring the neck of my engine to find it. Yeah right.

I also found that the same torque makes for wonderful corner exits on the track too, giving me a massive thrill. I just get passed on the straights after that... yawn...

Yep, the Firestorms are pretty much at home on the long sweepers.

[Laava]

Is it OK if I like them all, for their different ways? Or will that upset too many people?

[Elysium]

Is it OK if I like them all, for their different ways? Or will that upset too many people?

No you have to pick a team to go with.

[aff-man]

No you have to pick a team to go with.

What happens if you have one of each??

[dipshit]

What happens if you have one of each??

I think that makes you bi or something.