NEDWN VIII
Two very combatable and well sort after Sports Bikes over the last decade or so. Sadly no longer in production but there are some tidy examples out there at the moment. I am more inclined to like the older VTR's (late 90's- 02)
If the choice was to be made as to which one has an edge over the other... it would be? On looks alone, the SV, and I guess they are very similar bikes to ride.
Don't forget to bring a towel
Buy an RC51 VTR1000. You know you want one.
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Quite like to get a VTR1000 myself, despite being fairly biased toward the VTR, I don't think there is much hidden difference between em, the VTR's are supposed to be quite shit on fuel consumption, but perhaps offset by a smidge higher build quality. Try a few of each, go with the style, comfort, and price you prefer.
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NEDWN VIII
I am not after a bike, but if I were, it would probably be in the Triumph range. Though the SV in that bronze colour is quiet smart.
Hardcore Biker
I love both those bikes it beats the fuck out of me why they stopped making them
BMW Motorrad
Some SV1000S comes in really nice blue.
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Some Nancys probly got their panties in a wad about emissions or fuel consumption or manufacturing cost...Originally Posted by 240
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NEDWN VIII
Janette McDonald should stick to eating horse shit infused food...
I know these bike models are nothing special, but for $K5-7 it's easy enough to own a comfortable VTwin... with a bit of added fruit.
Anarchic Wild Child
Go with the Ghey one (oh sorry - the VTR ...) I'm not impressed with either ... but I'm less impressed by the SV than the VTR ...
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Forum whore
Objectively the SV is a better bike. Which is why you should buy the VTR. Unpopular bikes are usually the best value, and a 5-10 year old VTR is $2000+ cheaper than an equivalent SV.
Plus the VTR looks better.
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I just picked up a mint one owner K7 SV1000s in blue and with black frame. It came with aftermarket Yoshis (ohh the sound) pack rack and sorted suspension. I love it. Traded down my 2012 Bonnie. They even gave me 5K back my way. Bike just had a full service before I got it with new oils and filters, plugs chain and sprockets brake pads and brand new Michelin tyres. I absolutely love it. And fuel consumption is around 180kms to reserve around town and around 200kms on the open road if I ride it like a nana. But then you don't buy a Vtwin like this to ride like a nana, do you?
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Moped rider
I was in this very quandry myself 18 months ago.
I fancied an SV thou. But there were a couple of Firestorms on offer locally-ish that were maybe a grand cheaper for similar mileage...and they're not massively dissimilar bikes.
It depends how budget driven you are. For me, I went the SV thou route. I bought it for $5.4k, a 2004 model with full service history. Owned by a nice older gent who was a member of the Ulysees crowd. Little things like seat cover, scottoiler and throttle wrist support indicated touring use. Being the example it was, and with those goodies, I bought it.
HOWEVER, if I found a VTR in similar condition and use, and was a few hundred bucks cheaper I would have bought that.
I'm under the impression the VTR is SHOCKING on fuel, whereas I can happily get 50mpg commuting, 60mpg with gentle tootling use, and somewhere between 40-45mpg for harder use. I think the best a VTR can hope for is a tad under 40 and can easily drop to the low 30's without trying too hard...but I'm only going off reviews for the VTR figures.
Also, I was willing to pay a little more for the more adjustable suspension on the SV. Hence my decision. But I know some people who think that the more ways you can adjust your suspension is just more ways to ruin your ride.
Performance-wise...who cares? Both bikes have plenty. Slipper clutch is vaguely useful on the SV. Both sound good too. I like the bronze/burnt orange SVs.
Buy the nicest example you can find, basically, as you get what you pay for. Stay away from the bogan with loud exhaust, polychromatic paintjob, and carbon fibre mudgaurds. but that's true of all bikes apart from track tools.
Motherfucker Of The Year !!!
Apparently Suzuki NZ was offering the SV's new with Yoshi cans, and I beleive mine is one of them.
Also a usefull point to know is that VTRs only came out with carbs, and SV is fuel injected. Whether that has anything to do with VTRs poor fuel milage, I don't know.
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NEDWN VIII
This VTR is a quality example http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=663686483
I have heard that SV gets uncomfortable around the arse area after a short while, this one is a K7 and $1800 cheaper than the VTR http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=664511820 Possible that 06' Firestorm is a tad on the highside price wise?.. then again, it is a great example, plus it has girly grips.
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Hmm, I done a 500km day in the saddle on my SV and didn't noticed being uncomfortable at all. I am 6ft 2"This VTR is a quality example http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=663686483
I have heard that SV gets uncomfortable around the arse area after a short while, this one is a K7 and $1800 cheaper than the VTR http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=664511820 Possible that 06' Firestorm is a tad on the highside price wise?.. then again, it is a great example, plus it has girly grips.
I've spent my money on bikes, booze and babes. The rest I've wasted....
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