TL1000S vs Aprilia RSV

[Darkman]

[Blackbird] followed one around for 2500kms (we actually he followed me mostly ) and decided it was too heavy and not focused enough.

yeah..know the guy and back then he could not ride for shit.....well actually,, he still cant.....so dont listen to him...listen to the Darkman.

[Morepower]

I have just read through this thread and as always when the TLS comes up as a topic out comes all the BS and there has been plenty of it in this thread.

I purchased my TLS with about 36000kms on it , its now done just over 90000kms . I have for the last couple of years been looking to purchase something newer ( has to be a twin). I have riden the SV's both naked and the S , I have had a spin on a Aprillia Mille and a newer RSV. I have also had a shorter 30 min ride on a 06GSXR 1000

The Aprilia's are excellent bikes but have much stiffer suspension than a TL and as such would not be as good for long distance touring over more ordinary roads.
The SV is in my opinion a more civilised bike and also very good but it lacks the exciting nature of the TL.
The GXR is outstanding but its a 4 and has more power than any sane person could possibly use.

The TL with Ohlins is a soft riding machine that works well on NZ roads. You can have track day fun and set up well is an absolute joy to ride through fast sweepers , as for style I know its all in the eye of the beholder but it has good lines and its been styled by one man so works well.

Oh yeah it picks up its front and shakes and weaves , but its a lot of fun and safe and predictable.

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The Aprilia's are excellent bikes but have much stiffer suspension than a TL and as such would not be as good for long distance touring over more ordinary roads.


Oh yeah it picks up its front and shakes and weaves , but its a lot of fun and safe and predictable.

The RSV's ive owned have really good suspension, great for touring or track, like any bike, you need to have them set up for you though to get the most out of it. I haven't ridden a TL, so cant compare. But an RSV R or a Factory with full ohlins is pretty desirable for any kind of riding in my book. Even the standard Mille gives me a dam comfy ride even for hours at a time.

One of the most predictable and planted bikes ive ever ridden.

[imdying]

Oh yeah it picks up its front and shakes and weaves , but its a lot of fun and safe and predictable.

Heh, read that back to yourself! Shakes and weaves, fun, safe and predictable. You don't sort of expect all of those in the same sentence

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Hey Sean! go ride a ZX-9 R!!!! good fun all round bike and they go pretty cheap these days. Get a Blue one though.....and DONT paint it orange!!!!!!!!!!

[skelstar]

Matte Black chick...not blue

Pity its not the E model though, love the twin headlight bizzo.

[ipod1098]

whoa!! go the ape????wtf???
My last bike was the r model, the 1 before that just the regular rsv..and i,m wandering what the hype is all about???
The rsv, looked good sounded ok went ok... blah blah and thats about it.. nothin that great.Did the usual derestrict etc + few mods, but still felt it was very all show and No go..
I didn,t learn my lesson there tho... i untill recently had the r model, which was much the same really, just with cf and ohlins.. ha oh well slow learna i guess. Both had the usuall issues.. clutch probs, rear brake (what brake), cold starting etc etc..... i recommend you think long and hard b4 you make your decision.. that is if you are still gettin new wheels..?
Took the rsvr up north b4 the sell, and as far as comfort goes... take a wild guess??
For my money if you are after that permanent grin factor every time you go for a ride.. get a kwaka,gxer,yamy... these litre,s will keep ya smylin 4eva.
peace

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Cheers ipod ...yeah, I think I see something in all the bikes I've groaned on about in this thread. At the end of the day its going to come down to whats available and how much eh? ...

[Morepower]

Heh, read that back to yourself! Shakes and weaves, fun, safe and predictable. You don't sort of expect all of those in the same sentence

Thats what makes it fun , it feels like its dangerous but its never failed to straighten up and stay on the black stuff. I am sure other bikes do the same.
The stock rear shock is absolute shit though , too much friction and to much compression dampening coupled with too little rebound.
With th Ohlins the stock spring is too soft for the track even with full preload but works brilliantly on a bumpy back road.

[boomer]

i know shit about the TL's but from what i've heard they're a handful. can't say tho cos i've never ridden one.. but I understand they have a charm to them... ( speedies had one .. give him a shout )

if it were me mate... and i'm still scratchin my head as to why i bought the gixxer.. i'd by the RSV... my dream bike. You look at the build quality, teh lines, the roar of the twin.. ummmm.. yeah RSV or RSVR for me matey!

JUST DO IT !

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Cheers ipod ...yeah, I think I see something in all the bikes I've groaned on about in this thread. At the end of the day its going to come down to whats available and how much eh? ...

noooo....ya banana! it comes down to what YOU like and what FEELS right for you! who cares what other people say or think or like! we all ride different, are built different, think different,feel things different and strive for different things out of our riding, what one person loves another will not. Just go ride all your mates bikes....(not mine though coz you'v already SKELPT them) and see what it is that makes ya go 'oooooohh aarrrrrrhhhhhh'

[limbimtimwim]

Thats what makes it fun , it feels like its dangerous but its never failed to straighten up and stay on the black stuff. I am sure other bikes do the same.

You should ride/buy my GSXR. You feel it about to get a shake on (esp. 2up) and then all is calm again. Spooky. Confidence inspiring. If that is what you want.

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...and see what it is that makes ya go 'oooooohh aarrrrrrhhhhhh'

Well the thing is that any sports bike is waaaay different from the Hornet eh? ...even the Tuono would be way diff as its a V-twin. I think the 9 is looking like a good investment V

[Sensei]

whoa!! go the ape????wtf???
My last bike was the r model, the 1 before that just the regular rsv..and i,m wandering what the hype is all about???
The rsv, looked good sounded ok went ok... blah blah and thats about it.. nothin that great.Did the usual derestrict etc + few mods, but still felt it was very all show and No go..
I didn,t learn my lesson there tho... i untill recently had the r model, which was much the same really, just with cf and ohlins.. ha oh well slow learna i guess. Both had the usuall issues.. clutch probs, rear brake (what brake), cold starting etc etc..... i recommend you think long and hard b4 you make your decision.. that is if you are still gettin new wheels..?
Took the rsvr up north b4 the sell, and as far as comfort goes... take a wild guess??
For my money if you are after that permanent grin factor every time you go for a ride.. get a kwaka,gxer,yamy... these litre,s will keep ya smylin 4eva.
peace

LOL & you ended up buying a BASE model 1098 ?

[Biggles08]

Hey Sean! go ride a ZX-9 R!!!! good fun all round bike and they go pretty cheap these days. Get a Blue one though.....and DONT paint it orange!!!!!!!!!!

I agree...but get a green one

The 9 is all what you described you wanted but its a 4, not V twin. I've just been to the Brass Monkey and back on mine (3600km total) and it performed well as a tourer (apart from some carb icing issues) and yet its a super sports 'rip it up' bike to ride on the road....forget the TL (although they are cool too), forget a GSXR (If you want something with hooligism) and go find a mint 98+ ZX9R and you will be away laughing. Good luck