VTR1000 or SV1000

[insane1]

need to know what you guys and girls think of these bikes pros vs cons of each will prob take the vtr for a run on tues morn and see if haldanes have a sv1000 demo bike for ablast just need something diffrent .

[Zed]

And what will become of the mighty Burgman??

Good to see you are getting onto a 'proper' road bike, even though you held your own ground well on that giant scooter!

[onearmedbandit]

SV1000 over the VTR any day. Legendary engine, better economy, nicer styling (imo).

[Devil]

Do a search, this topic has come up a few times.

My opinion is the SV wins.

[paturoa]

I looked long and hard and went for the SV in the end. Both are very good bikes.

Do a search you will find a bunch of minor issues with both.

I liked the looks of the zook more, the engine was stronger at lower revs (it was to be a commuter also) and the chain snatch on the VT was bad at low revs.

[degrom]

Specifications wise the SV... Like wise the VTR!!!

Up to you...

[GSX-RJIM]

i,ve riden both machines. The SV felt more 'modern'plus the SV has a far better fuel range. SV has a very well knowen very hard to kill engine. Ask Dallas (Colmans)for a comparison.GSX-JIM

[Clivoris]

Owned an SV for a couple of years and rode VTR's on occasion. The SV was without a doubt the better spec'd bike and had more performance, but the VTR always felt easier to ride on the road. They seemed "softer" and more forgiving. Both great bikes but more potential in the SV me thinks. There are some unbelievable second hand deals out there. Enjoy your shopping, it's a buyers market.

[SpankMe]

The VTR is long overdue for an overhaul as the design is getting old.

The SV1000 is definitely the better V-Twin with really good fuel injection and an engine that has been used by Italian manufacturers in their bikes. The design is also been copied by Hyosung. Can't say that about the VTR's engine and design.

check out www.sv-portal.com

[SARGE]

i,ve riden both machines. The SV felt more 'modern'plus the SV has a far better fuel range. SV has a very well knowen very hard to kill engine. Ask Dallas (Colmans)for a comparison.GSX-JIM

im not at colemans anymore but my choice would be the SV.. depends on the km's .. overall condition and price


later VTR's have a larger tank than the earlier models ..same size as the SV's








personally bro,.i wouldn't go the 1000 just yet.. 650 is plenty till you get more experience with a geared bike..its a whole different kettle of fish than a auto scooter .. just my opinion though

[Grinner]

I have ridden both and prefered the SV, also have only heard good things about the sv engine lasting forever.

[Fatjim]

I don;t know your riding, but the VTR/SV's are alot easier to ride that the inline 4 thous and less likely to chuck you into a passing bush. So don;t be too scared of them. I got onto my VTR after a 15 year break in riding, I was pretty shit back then as well, and it's never really scared me because the power is so smooth. You can go fast, but it takes a concious decision to do so.

Not a big fan of suzuki, and have never riden an SV, but the bike would be in almost every respects better than a VTR. Although the tank milage on 01+ models is fine, I get between 200 and 240 before the RLOD, and I'd get another 30ks after that.

But what it really comes down to though is which one makes you grin more and ache less.

If you go the VTR way, try to get a facelift one with decent pipes and a sorted front end. No point buying and origonal spec one if you can get those bits for free.

Braided lines/sintered pads help heaps once the front sorted.

[SpankMe]

Shit, didn't realise you currently ride a scoot. NO, the SV1000 is not the bike to go for. Get a SV650 first.

[FzerozeroT]

I'm also in the market for an SV, so don't go being a bastard and stealing my bargains

[vifferman]

Well, it seems to be unanimous.

I owned a VTR1000 for about 18 months, and had a lot of fun on it, and it has the advantage of being cheaper than an SV, and more comfy / easier to ride. But even so, I'd be inclined to recommend the SV instead, because:

• The SV engine is more robust (VTRs can eat themselves when the camchain tensioners break, which they are prone to do).
• SV gearbox is better (Honda gearboxes require a shifter kit to be as slick as the Suzukis).
• VTR is ugly.
• VTR fuel consumption and range isn't good, even on the later (post 2000?) models, which had a larger tank (and higher bars) fitted.