Vtr1000, Cb900 Hornet, SV1000. Which one?

[MagicMarker]

Out of the VTR1000, CB900 Hornet, and SV1000, which one would be the best overall. Speed, comfort, ease of use, etc.. Will mostly be used for commuting, and weekend cruising, so looking for something that can do hopefully do both. Are there any other bikes that are similiar to the bikes listed above? and around the same price tag aswell.. suggestions?

Are there any common problems aswell on those bikes listed above? The vtr1000 has carbs while the CB900 is fuel injected, is there any problem with the carbs on the vtr1000?

EDIT: Looking for knowledge, not actually looking for one

[R6_kid:Me]

from what i've heard the 900 hornet is mental. The VTR1000 i have ridden and thoroughly enjoyed (contemplating trying more vtwins soon).

as for the SV1000, havent ridden one but know lots of people that do, and none of them have complained.

[2much]

What about the TL???

try and find one person who owns one or has done, and doesn't swear by them..... they've got a huge following for a good reason.

[SixPackBack]

The Z1000 Kwaka is a far superior bike in almost every way, test one I am sure you will agree!

[dangerous]

Out of the VTR1000, CB900 Hornet, and SV1000, which one would be the best overall. Speed, comfort, ease of use, etc.. Will mostly be used for commuting, and weekend cruising, so looking for something that can do hopefully do both.

Are there any common problems aswell on those bikes listed above? The vtr1000 has carbs while the CB900 is fuel injected, is there any problem with the carbs on the vtr1000?

Well going by what yo have said the CB9 will be more suited to you, best alrounder by a long shot.... however I'm going to vote VTR as you havent mentioned shear fun factor... for that you need a twin.
The serious 2 VTR is a very nice tourer and as for the carbs... well they love to drink and do feel a bit slugish (old school) compared to injection.

[Zapf]

The Z1000 is also the most expensive....

Heard the CB900 will run for ever..... being a de-tuned sports bike motor... (but of course I would say that)

think you'll find the CB900 has the lowest seat to ground reach... makes it a bit nicer for traffic. The CB900 is also the smaller / shorter of those bikes... not much bigger than a VTR250...

[stify]

i like my vtr,a sort of compromise bike, sorta bit sportier than vfr and not hard out with sports style position, didn't like the sit up position on the cb,and the odd styling of the sv,vtr is very easy to ride,no unwelcome spikes in power through the rev range,bit heavish but tips in ok on the tighter stuff, does help to have the rear lifted with a spacer, but she ain't no rocket ship
i found it a good bike to jump from a 250 to, an sounds good with some pipes

[ducatilover]

tl1000s mmmmmm

[ducatilover]

not much bigger than a VTR250...

meh, my bros650 is smaller than a vtr250

[SixPackBack]

The Z1000 is also the most expensive....

Heard the CB900 will run for ever..... being a de-tuned sports bike motor... (but of course I would say that)

think you'll find the CB900 has the lowest seat to ground reach... makes it a bit nicer for traffic. The CB900 is also the smaller / shorter of those bikes... not much bigger than a VTR250...

The Z1000 is the most expensive for a good reason.
Ride a Z1000 followed by a CB900 and the difference is pronounced, more power, far superior handling and brakes and so much fun. The CB900 is competent but dull [sorryZapf]

[rogson]

The Z1000 is the best bike of this bunch in a lot of respects but has a fatal flaw IMO - weak low to mid range. Ride an SV1000 and Z1000 and you will know what I mean.

[The_Dover]

The SV1000S is a fuckin hoot to ride and if you chuck a decent set of cans on it sounds like rolling thunder. Mind you, the VTR's sound pretty sweet too.

My pick would be the SV cos it is a newer design and had a well sorted motor and chassis. It was a bit soft after coming of my gixxer but I still managed to scrape my toes and pucker my ring on Scenic Drive. The looks are a litle quirky but you can get a full fairing kit or build a bridge and ride the fucker.

[Lou Girardin]

I see you didn't ask about Z1000's. So out of the ones you did query, do you like 4's or twins?
That'll narrow it down.

[Devil]

Test rode all three and bought a triumph
But seriously, out of those three I'd put them in this order:

1) SV1000 naked
2) CB900F
5) VTR1000

SV: Very competent bike, comfortable (although i'd replace the seat, as I would on the CB900F as well). Sounds sexy as with pipes. Handling was good. The power is very linear and very manageable. Can do everything from farting around town to a blast in the countryside. Pillion seat is good, but i'd replace the foam (after comments from the missus).

CB: Seems to have the most straight line poke out of all three, it did everything very well. excellent all-rounder. Comfy riding position, everything falls to hand naturally. The problem I ran into was it was just "good". I'd have one though!

VTR: By far feels like the oldest bike there, the other two handle better, didnt like the riding position myself.

Try as well:
Yamaha FZ6n: What a riot. Plenty of poke, quite revvy, sounds neat, not alot of adjustment available in the suspension, but it seemed to be set up quite well. I enjoyed this bike, but it wasn't me.

Triumph Speed Four: You'll probably figure out why I bought it when you try it. The noise, the handling, the ride position.

When I was test riding it came down to the SV1000 naked and the speed four.

I didnt bother with the Z1000 or Z750 myself because the pillion seat is utter shite, and i'm planning on taking the other half places.

[MagicMarker]

I don't really mind if it's a v twin or an inline four, but those V twins sure sound good with cans. Think the z1000 is too expensive. Will have to try the others posted. Thanks. The SV seems to be looking pretty good, will have to test one of those out.