Which bike would cost more to run? SV1000S or CBR1100XX

[Zapf]

Can someone tell me their max / avg / min gas range to when it hit reserves on the SV thous? thanks.

yep... will be testing both in the coming new year... and depends on how it goes the plan might be to get the SV 1st... (cause I can tour ok on that) and then perhaps consider the XX a year down the track.

where as it a bit of a mission to tour on the Gixxer and I have no luggages on the CB

[Devil]

I think you need a speed four, Felix

[Mr Skid]

I think you need a speed four, Felix

I would have said some hard pills, but each to their own.

[Zapf]

I think you need a speed four, Felix

Hahah... ok... might ask nicely at AMPS for a demo ride on some Triumph's.....

Sprint ST / Some sort of triple... and speed 4

[The Stranger:Me]

Nothing's adjustable on the front. Recommend you place a spacer above the rear shock (if there isn't one there already), as this makes a significant improvement to the bikes handling on tighter sections.

So silly question - have you put a spacer above your rear shock?

Just did mine today, Fark what a difference 4.5mm can make, it has transformed the bike immensley.

Was a little worried if would have a negative impact at speed, but none detected at 200kph and as it turns out I spend most of my time slower than this

[Zed]

SV1000S Vs CBR1100XX

Which bike would cost more to run?

Which bike would be more fun? (in your books)

Which bike would handle better? (out of the box)

And can owners please post their tank range until reserve light comes on? thanks

Here is a comparison between both 2005 bikes, interesting to me is the 38kg difference in dry weight, 30 odd hp gap, and the SV has a 17L tank as opposed to the 24L tank of the Bird!

Looks like SV will cost more to run, as well as more frequent fuel stops! SV at 120 hp will still be adequate power for you. Suzooki suspension should be better on the SV cos the Bird's is non-adjustable, but the Bird is still very comfortable!

Most fun bike IMO would be the more powerful one!

See if you can organise one of those *half-day* test rides for each bike from a bike dealership, only then would you know for sure which one you like the most!

[Zapf]

Here is a comparison between both 2005 bikes, interesting to me is the 38kg difference in dry weight, 30 odd hp gap, and the SV has a 17L tank as opposed to the 24L tank of the Bird!

Looks like SV will cost more to run, as well as more frequent fuel stops! SV at 120 hp will still be adequate power for you. Suzooki suspension should be better on the SV cos the Bird's is non-adjustable, but the Bird is still very comfortable!

Most fun bike IMO would be the more powerful one!

See if you can organise one of those *half-day* test rides for each bike from a bike dealership, only then would you know for sure which one you like the most!

thanks... why would the SV cost more to run? Tires?

[The_Dover]

Why not get a fuckin Sprint ST?

You want something sporty, comfortable, tourable, blahdy blah.....?

[Zed]

thanks... why would the SV cost more to run? Tires?

Sorry, it would cost you more time to run it cos of more frequent fuel stops. Not sure whether v-twins guzzle much more gas than a big inline four? I'd predict the Bird would be more harder on tyres, then again it comes down to how hard you ride it.

[marty]

as i've recently found out, bikes over the 1000cc mark incur an extra insurance premium.

[NhuanH]

..vfr800..

[The_Dover]

I thought MAurice would be more of a M50 man?

[NhuanH]

I thought MAurice would be more of a M50 man?

Yus, he does enjoy the shaft drive.

[Zapf]

Why not get a fuckin Sprint ST?

You want something sporty, comfortable, tourable, blahdy blah.....?

yea might just test ride one.... bit on the pricy side thou

Nhuan, na... not VFR's... riding last year with the HRC on their SI tour... the SV650 easily out drives the VFR's around corners....

SV's fuel range... might have to add some sort of a fuel cell

[Mr Skid]

Nhuan, na... not VFR's... riding last year with the HRC on their SI tour... the SV650 easily out drives the VFR's around corners....

I'm picking the VFR would have been two up with a flat rear and seized brake caliper.

Oh, by the way, I've found a solution to your vibration troubles on your CB900.
Ride my bike for quarter of an hour over 120, and we'll never hear you bitch about your bikes vibrations again.