VTR1000 vs SV1000 vs XB12R

[Big Dave]

I'm just not a Buell fan, top heavy etc. Can't really comment as never really looked into them enough.

The Buell XB range of motorcycles utilises a patented system of mass centralisation measures that make them amongst the least 'top heavy' bikes available.
Many media outlets rate them the best cornering bike on the market.

[ZReX12]

As I said earlier, nothing wrong ktm's. But they did have to be passed by bmw's for toughness for that trip Ewan M'gregor did. I'm still all thumbs up for my Monster. only complaints about buell's Ive had has been about vibrations and things falling of them, re friends lightning.....

Suppose if your buying a bike to emulate a couple of poms then the discussion probably wouldn't be SV vs VTR vs XB with a KTM tossed in good measure. And even if you were would you really go for the hefalump of motorcycles?

KTM 990 Adventure, why?
Shit loads of fun on the road, around motorcross tracks, four wheel drive roads, beaches and just as happy showing "sports" bikes its mufflers around a race track.
Now if your wanting cheap servicing....perhaps the SV or VTR is your baby
If your after something thats a bit different, that quite literally can handle damn near anything (assuming you can hang on to the bloody thing) then the KTM's for you, oh and they do wicked wheel stands (just add throttle)

[avgas]

The Buell XB range of motorcycles utilises a patented system of mass centralisation measures that make them amongst the least 'top heavy' bikes available.
Many media outlets rate them the best cornering bike on the market.

Seconded, thing bmw ride with 1/4 the "top weight" of a normal bike.
Leans so low that your balls bounce first.

[VTRRR]

Lets get this straight. The VTR (03) and the SV1000(07) I have have similar tank ranges. If you go by the warning light first coming on.

However, when new the VTR was getting between 240k and 250k before the RLOD (Red light of Doom). The SV when new gets around 210k before the YLOD starts flashing. Having said that, my riding style has changed over the last 4 years.

i have a 07 vtr1000, has 19 ltr tank. the light is on about 200km, dwhen i fill it up its only 13 ltr. dona about 270km on a tank (18lt to fill). the light is not that accurate as the book says that it has about 3.6lt left after the light starts (if i read it correct that is).

[VTRRR]

usually i was only putting 11-13lt in as thats as far as my dads 07 vt750 shadow will get (about 200km).

[Renegade]

any news from Ocean1 on the cost of the replacement belt for the buell???

[Fatjim]

I hear they're quite cheap if you pick one up fro one of the local trailer parks.


Go Cletus!

[Ocean1]

any news from Ocean1 on the cost of the replacement belt for the buell???

$260 odd at Wgtn MCC.

Not that cheap, but I didn't have time to shop around.

If one of the engineering supplies places can source one to the same spec' it'd be way cheaper.

[007XY]

At the end of the day it comes down to personal choice, noboby is going rat you because you bought one of them over the other... Take em all for a test ride, look at all options, why do you want it... touring, bit of fun, longer comunting , all the above... test for comfort, ecomony, reliability, servicing and maintenance, style, name, colour (if you worry about that), avalibility of extras and accessories, spare parts do you buy because of a name or not buy for the same reason blah blah blah... (though I don't care about name, but people on hear do for some odd reason... heck I ride a honda)

So test them all test ride a few others not on your list, they may suprise you, what other say are boring you may like, what others say are ugly you may like and vise versa.

Sounds like you are close to a decision with the Buell, which is cool, see if you can take it out for a day and clock a few k on it see what its like after a bit of trip or the weekend. (some allow this some don't) you might not like as much after, or it could put the final dollars across the table to buy it.

I agree totally.. you can go round and round on different peoples opinions but at the end of the day thats all they are.. test rides man.. have fun.. discover!! a bike is more than just a ride.. it's gotta make you buzz

[sinned]

All the opinions collected and analyzed mean little if you are vertically challenged, especially in the inner leg measurement. If you can't place feet firmly on the ground and/or don't have the agility or strength to manage a tall bike your options, for general road use, are limited. They all perform better than the capability of most riders, so buy the bike that fits you and you like most.

[Renegade]

i was more interested in peoples experiences, to hear the pros and cons from owners, or people who have stories about these bikes, i have learnt so much, mainly about issues from models and which year of bikes to stay away from due to these issues.

the info has been invaluable from a potential buyers point of veiw, and will contibute to my over all purchase, and at this stage the buell will remain the top of the list.

i will endeavor to test ride next week with any luck.

[007XY]

I've had my SV1000S for about 1 1/2 years and I'm really enjoing it, I've had a few different bikes over the years, TL1000s, 955i speed triple, 955i daytona to name a couple.. I've also test ridden alot of bikes, I think what makes the SV fun for me is that it's not top dog and not pretending to be, so I don't expect too much from it... I just ride it and am regularly suprised by its abilities. The purchase cost made good sense to me cause I like to tinker and that left me $$ to play with, I've modded the pipes, added a power commander, done a TRE mod, changed the handle bars for tapered alloy dirt bike bars, K&N air filter, removed the air filter intake snorkel, you could say customised to my requirements.. The next item on my list is to look at suspension, I've made adjustments and it's much better than standard but in doing some research I've found with a couple of internal mods they can be quite good? I've done a few track days on it and always feel I've got to ride at my best cause I''m not riding the latest greatest sports bike with all the good gear.. which just adds to the fun.. and of course the sound!! loved the TL motor and just had to have more.