Calling all SV & VTR 1000 riders

[SVboy]

I,m not so sure all the KBers are getting the FULL Duc test ride picture, as LeMans said.........! Glad to hear the deal is done!

[miSTa]

Come on FQ post some pics...


You going to be bringing her down to the March Hare?

[laRIKin]

Come on FQ post some pics...

Only if he wants a visit from a RED head.

If you want to know these thing, you have to be on the ride.
As the saying goes, want happens on tour, stays on tour.
We don't kiss and tell.
We just tease the rest of you.

[Pex Adams]

It goes to show that comparing bikes is a black art. Sometimes you narrow yourself down to a couple of asian babes, choices and then end up with an Italian Red Head!

Anyways, its been an interesting to see what you did. As I'm in the same boat currently, as I'm looking for something a bit more practical than my GSXR600. My current thoughts are evolving around the Tuono, SV, and Superduke. I realise the Superduke is impractical, but I just might not be able to resist...

TSS ( a little while ago) had me looking at a ST2 - which they sold before I had a chance to test. But it certainly had me thinking outside the square, especially when my ears keep on getting a whipping, from Dafe and Shayno to get an SV. Then having Fatjim telling me about a Blue bottle which has to be the worst bike I've ever had the misfortune to swing my leg over.

Nonetheless its all good, I love it how KBer's are not only passionate about bikes, but also the passion they have for their own bikes, and getting everyone else to get one as well.

[Fatjim]

Then having Fatjim telling me about a Blue bottle which has to be the worst bike I've ever had the misfortune to swing my leg over.

Mate, from what I here, you haven't swung anything in a very long time. Anyway, the 'bottle is set up for a fast rider, not someone who finds the GN250 " a bit too crazy".

[Pex Adams]

Mate, from what I here, you haven't swung anything in a very long time. Anyway, the 'bottle is set up for a fast rider, not someone who finds the GN250 " a bit too crazy".

Compared with 'the bottle', it is crazy - it handles, it stops, and best of all its a Suzuki. So you know its better than anything you own!

[sandman]

Later VTR models got 19litre tank & improved suspension.I liked my first one so much I bought a second one. Thrash it u get about 14 - 15 K.'s per litre, cruise mode (sittin on 120k) u get about 17k per litre.
I read a comparison road test on both VTR & SV 1000, VTR got big raps over the SV across the board.I never rid an SV so probably a bit biased,but I just loved ma VTR's

[SDU]

And your not biased are you?

Never!

Just Motorcycles? He's a good guy to deal with, thats for sure. Damn good idea having a bike shop open on a Sunday too. Thats where I took a silver VTR for a ride from, the one you were looking at? Saw that ST4 there too, great price.
Took the XJR1200 he's got, for a decent ride, very impressive, very tempting!
But looks like I'm buying a RF900.....

Looks like you have a story to tell too Gav. Look forward to seeing your new toy next time we see you.
& Yip Ian & Shelley are great to deal with - fun too! ChCh have finally been getting a few good people/ places to deal with.

I,m not so sure all the KBers are getting the FULL Duc test ride picture, as LeMans said.........! Glad to hear the deal is done!

Nothing like jumping into the thick of things first time up eh SVBoy!
Nice to meet ya yesterday & hope to see you on more rides soon.
Take your ear plugs with you to the March hare if you're camping with FQ .


It was a good test ride for FQ. Great weather, pity about the cops lining the route though! lucky we were warned.

[imdying]

So he droped it first time out or what?

[far queue]

You going to be bringing her down to the March Hare?

Hopefully. I've ordered the pack rack today, which should be here Weds. So all going to plan, yes I'll be taking it. Otherwise it'll be the DR.

Take your ear plugs with you to the March hare if you're camping with FQ .

What are you trying to say

It was a good test ride for FQ. Great weather, pity about the cops lining the route though! lucky we were warned.

Lucky that cop didn't appear untill I'd slowed down for the corner too

So he droped it first time out or what?

No, he didn't. The bike's in the same condition it was when I picked it up from the shop.

[98tls]

Congrats on the new bike............look forward to seeing it in the weekend...enjoy.

[Edbear]

Nonetheless its all good, I love it how KBer's are not only passionate about bikes, but also the passion they have for their own bikes, and getting everyone else to get one as well.

Quite, quite! Old Chap! I can heartily recomend the C50T Boulevard!

Fuel injected, grunty V-twin, etc. etc....

[Spyked]

Yup, and 05 up SV's got some extra horses.
For every article that puts the VTR ahead, there's another that picks the SV.
It's a matter of personal taste, just ask any Fireblade, R1 or Gixxer fan which is the best out of those three..........
You bought another VTR without at least checking out some of the alternatives.

Later VTR models got 19litre tank & improved suspension.I liked my first one so much I bought a second one. Thrash it u get about 14 - 15 K.'s per litre, cruise mode (sittin on 120k) u get about 17k per litre.
I read a comparison road test on both VTR & SV 1000, VTR got big raps over the SV across the board.I never rid an SV so probably a bit biased,but I just loved ma VTR's

[gav]

Hey Pex, you seen that ST2 on Trade Me? $8K no reserve!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-88959938.htm

[Babelfish]

Congrats on the new twin in your family mate, if I could a. afford the costs or b. learn how to service one myself, then I'd definately be a memeber of the italian twin club....one day.

Good write up on the SV and VTR too, fully confirmed what I think of the two bikes.