VTR1000 vs SV1000 vs XB12R

[Renegade]

looking for some input from the masses,

i now have a full licence after procrasternating far two long (almost 2 yrs) and had enough of the hyo 250.

while i havnt totally ruled out the 600's like the GSXR and especially the 675 ive gone off the er6 that i was keen to get.

im looking at something a little cruisier than the a hypo 600 but not a cruiser and the inside word is the vtwin 1000 has about the same power as a 600 anyway.

i checked out the new SV1000 on the side of the road when i was assisting the rider, it had twin bros pipes on it and it sounded soooo sweeeeet.

i checked out the new VTR1000, i really liked the package as an all round bike and the quallity is undisputed but this is the last year they are going to make them.
a mate is lending me his '01' to try out, ive sat on it and it feels light for a big bike which is nice

then there is the buell, looks fat, allways wanted a harley since i was 10yrs old, so i kinda ticks off that box.
however i worry a little about the servicing and the crazy design with oil and fuel in frames etc

oh yeah, i just love that V-Twin sound, but looking for a well built bike, unlike the hyo

so please, your thoughts people

any other bikes you can think of throw them in here but give me some feed back on them and maybe a pic or 2

cheers

[Hitcher]

Ask Dafe what happened to his SV. Did WMC trade it for him? It sounded gorgeous with those TBRs.

[98tls]

VTRs ok but boring,SV is nothing but ugly and no matter what the journos come up with reeks of a "letdown" unless your prepared to mod the fuck out of it as a member on here has done with much success,the buell however may well suit your needs,a simple test ride will reveal all.

[RantyDave]

Ask Dafe what happened to his SV.

His brother (?) just passed his full so the bike is being passed down.

My 2c - the obvious: ride them all then decide. I've ridden the SVthou and Buell and the Buell was WAY WAY better. The build quality seemed really quite awesome, but I didn't really like the engine (I like 'em to rev).

Try the 675. Try the Street 675 which will probably blow them all away.

If you're looking to buy new - test ride them. Shops need to do something for their money, right?

Dave

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

VTRs ok but boring...

Depends what you call boring... and or if its kitted or not...

[Usarka]

I love the vtr. but if its the last year its being made then it'll affect resale. maybe. and it drinks gas quick.

Lots of happy SV owners. Didnt do it for me but what the feck would i know.

Buell is different. Not a dime a dozen jappa. Is that important?

[98tls]

His brother (?) just passed his full so the bike is being passed down.

My 2c - the obvious: ride them all then decide. I've ridden the SVthou and Buell and the Buell was WAY WAY better. The build quality seemed really quite awesome, but I didn't really like the engine (I like 'em to rev).

Try the 675. Try the Street 675 which will probably blow them all away.

If you're looking to buy new - test ride them. Shops need to do something for their money, right?

Dave

As good as the 675 was after riding one and taking into consideration the big picture it was about as exciting as a hard boiled egg.Reminded me of why i bought a 1/5th throttle insert,although it needs it much more than what i bought mine for.

[98tls]

Depends what you call boring... and or if its kitted or not...

So..wanna do that Glenavy straight again then.........

[kiwifruit]

675 for the win

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

So..wanna do that Glenavy straight again then.........

Well there yeah go... straights are boring in themself... even Paulas says that now

[98tls]

675 for the win

Ive this ols sewing machine in the garage................loves revs,about as much torque as a sardine..............

[98tls]

Well there yeah go... straights are boring in themself... even Paulas says that now

yea nice but what happened to ya through the twisty bits?

[manwithav8]

The monster sounds great, comfy to ride, looks cool.. You have several options with the monster...

If your looking for big cc then the M900 through to the s2r1K or s4rs will definately keep you up there with the litre bikes as far as road legality goes. On the track the s4rs will hold its own along with the inline 4's...

Oh and did I mention the lovely sound. People will come up to you in the streets and ask what it is, they draw attention with the token dry clutch rattle which is cool.. Animals run scared and children think they are about to be eaten by some sort of mechanical monster........

Just my 5c

Oh and I am bias lol

[kiwifruit]

Ive this ols sewing machine in the garage................loves revs,about as much torque as a sardine..............

the 675 ftw

are you a heavy man?

[98tls]

the 675 ftw

are you a heavy man?

No not at all,just thinking of the big picture.