Vtr1000, Cb900 Hornet, SV1000. Which one?

[vifferman]

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.

Yeah, that's the key: try them for yourself.
Because you've currently got an IL4, you may find the twins a bit vibey. On the other hand, the SV and VTR may be easier to ride in some ways.

Having had a VTR1000 myself, I'm sorta leaning away from recommending one. They're a good bike, but ugly, and compared to the SV, not as reliable, powerful or smooth (as far as the gearchange is concerned), and have a very short fuel range (even the later models with the bigger tanks).

But the bottom line is that you have to see what does it for you, then balance that against other more 'cerebral' factors (purchase price, servicing, reliability, where you're buying it from, who'll service it, resale value, how closely it fits in with the riding you'll be doing, etc.)

Good luck - and make sure you enjoy the test-riding.

[The_Dover]

Come see me or the tubby yank over the weekend. We can show you the shiny SV's.

[Grahameeboy]

I have the 05 SV1000S.....the Honda is cheaper but with the SV you get a slipper clutch that makes down changing on twisties.....like even down to 1st gear....like cutting a birthday cake.....plus you get lots of suspension adjustment and that digi display.........
The black frame and red paint is real classy too on tHe SV.

[skelstar]

Disclaimer: Ive only ever ridden one bike but I know what I like when I see it.

Theres a guy somewhere on this site that has an orange Z1000 with bellypan and radiator covers that looks f*cking fantastic. Im a fan of orange and Z's so am a bit biased. I was also passed by a black Z going down the Rimutakas the other weekend (not an unusual feat) and with the ugo mudguard removed the back tire looked huge and the bike just looked mean-as (depsite the very upright ridding pos).

[ducatilover]

Test rode all three and bought a triumph


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.

now thats taste. i think the triumph speed fours look the shizzle......do they go very well? i was considering getting an r6 or a speer four or daytona 650 when i'm on my full.......

[Devil]

now thats taste. i think the triumph speed fours look the shizzle......do they go very well? i was considering getting an r6 or a speer four or daytona 650 when i'm on my full.......

They're not the most powerfull 600 out there (100hp) but they do go nicely and have a nice broad midrange.

[ducatilover]

They're not the most powerfull 600 out there (100hp) but they do go nicely and have a nice broad midrange.

thats what i heard to. i was told theyre real fun to ride. the only problem is they have they same amount of tourqe as my bros650 and that aint to powerfull

[skelstar]

I expect that its not going to make much difference unless one is a really good rider. I know its going to take me a long while before I get the most out of a 100hp 600 (let alone a 27hp 250). A more powerful bike might make you look like a better rider than one really is/are .

warning: post rife with speculation

[Devil]

*shrug* There's plenty of torque there to deal with myself, a pillion and gear (total about 150kg). 68NM I believe.

[ducatilover]

A more powerful bike might make you look like a better rider than one really is/are .

hey i never looked like a better rider, though having a good handling bike is what i really want to make up for my inabilty

[Zapf]

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.

thats what I have heard... after I bought the hornet as well. low to mid range affects real life riding...

oh yes.. the orange Z1000's do look really goood.

[skelstar]

hey i never looked like a better rider, though having a good handling bike is what i really want to make up for my inabilty

I should have made it more clear I wasnt meaning anyone in particular.

I have this theory in my mind for my next bike. Why not a ~80hp sports bike thats really cheap new?, it'd be more than enough power for quite a while, so long as it handles. Im sure Id look more virtuous on a gixxer 1000, but in reality Im not half the rider than the gixxer is a bike, nor will I be I suspect (confused - I am).

Anyway, sorry about the thread hijack .

[Zapf]

I should have made it more clear I wasnt meaning anyone in particular.

I have this theory in my mind for my next bike. Why not a ~80hp sports bike thats really cheap new?, it'd be more than enough power for quite a while, so long as it handles. Im sure Id look more virtuous on a gixxer 1000, but in reality Im not half the rider than the gixxer is a bike, nor will I be I suspect (confused - I am).

Anyway, sorry about the thread hijack .

SV is suppose to have a better frame than the Hornet.... from what I gather... haven't proved it myself thou yet.

[ducatilover]

I should have made it more clear I wasnt meaning anyone in particular.

I have this theory in my mind for my next bike. Why not a ~80hp sports bike thats really cheap new?, it'd be more than enough power for quite a while, so long as it handles. Im sure Id look more virtuous on a gixxer 1000, but in reality Im not half the rider than the gixxer is a bike, nor will I be I suspect (confused - I am).

Anyway, sorry about the thread hijack .

meh, just get a v-twin thats stuck in the right way and enjoy the flickability....oh yeah sorry forgot you already have one.....

[cowpoos]

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.

yep...a Tl will leave all those pansy bikes in its wake...and you'll be ginning so much you'll need a bigger helmet because your cheeks will start to swell!!!