SV 1000 v VTR 1000

[dutchman49]

I haven't had any problems with anything touching or bottoming out after 10,000 ks since doing it. I had to raise forks up 15 mm, but compensated about half of that by winding the preload completely down. Someone else who did this mod, didn't compensate with the preload and did indeed have contact with the radiator.

See this for more details... (I'm kiwi2000)
www.sv-portal.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24969

For a "dipshit" you da man!!!! There aint no good TLs left, so if you want a man's bike then buy the SV. You wont reget it. A quote from a very good friend of mine and a biker from way back....."I would rather see my sister in a whorehouse than my brother on a Honda"

Frankv '08

[imdying]

I haven't had any problems with anything touching or bottoming out after 10,000 ks since doing it. I had to raise the forks up 15 mm, but compensated about half of that by winding the preload completely down. Someone else who did this mod, didn't compensate with the preload and did indeed have contact with the radiator.

Nice Definitely something to watch out for... hope they build a 60 degree twin next

[rocketman1]

Mate ride both & decide, apparently the VTR has crap front suspension and the cam chain and tensioners can give problems. The earlier SVs where known to have some teething problems too.
The SV with the Fuel injection is a more versatile bike, and definitley has the advantage over the VTR with fuel consumption, but saying that use all the power on the SV and it will drink like a fish too.
SV has the slipper style 6 speed gearbox, fully adjustable suspension,
the VTR is 5 speed and partial adjustment.

The fuel injection, and 6 speed box, an better fuel consumption (for sure) sealed SV for me.
Plus it looks a bit more modern the VTR had a slightly better seating posn in my opinion, and is still an all round great bike
If you buy a SV put Yoshi mufflers on it, the original mufflers should not be allowed all that beautiful sound muffled. (its a hanging offence)

[mowgli]

Mate ride both & decide, apparently the VTR has crap front suspension and the cam chain and tensioners can give problems. The earlier SVs where known to have some teething problems too.
The SV with the Fuel injection is a more versatile bike, and definitley has the advantage over the VTR with fuel consumption, but saying that use all the power on the SV and it will drink like a fish too.
SV has the slipper style 6 speed gearbox, fully adjustable suspension,
the VTR is 5 speed and partial adjustment.

The fuel injection, and 6 speed box, an better fuel consumption (for sure) sealed SV for me.

Not sure which year VTR you're referring to but my 02 has a 6-speed box and adjustable suspension front and rear. Carbs yes but I see that as a plus. FI can be more fuel efficient but it can also be less forgiving traction-wise if you're harsh with the throttle.

I considered the SV and VTR pretty even from a technical standpoint. I chose the VTR on comfort and looks. Each to his own I say. I'm sure you'll enjoy whichever you choose.

[Animal]

Wow Animal you live in Perth? My Mum lives in Kal not far from you ha 6 plus hrs not far. You must be the only Kiwibiker out side on NZ??
Thanks for that, will do on imdying, not sure if he still has a SV, as the only bike I see him on is a luckly strike suzuki 250?

Congrats on the new ride - that's just bloody awesome!

Nah, there's a growing number of Kiwis now living on the West Island. Click on the Members List and scroll through a few pages. I'm not planning on staying out here in this dustbowl. I'm hoping to be back in Christchurch in a few months. I haven't ridden out to Kalgoorlie, but have flown out there a number of times (business not pleasure).

imdying will NEVER get rid of his SV! He's put so much work into that bike that they'll probably have to bury him with it when he carks! pm him and pay the guy a visit. For an IT geek, he's done some pretty clever mechanical stuff.

[munterk6]

Flag the V-twins, do ya self a favour buy a GSX-R....nuff said.

[Fatjim]

Mate ride both & decide, apparently the VTR has crap front suspension and the cam chain and tensioners can give problems. The earlier SVs where known to have some teething problems too.
The SV with the Fuel injection is a more versatile bike, and definitley has the advantage over the VTR with fuel consumption, but saying that use all the power on the SV and it will drink like a fish too.
SV has the slipper style 6 speed gearbox, fully adjustable suspension,
the VTR is 5 speed and partial adjustment.

The fuel injection, and 6 speed box, an better fuel consumption (for sure) sealed SV for me.
Plus it looks a bit more modern the VTR had a slightly better seating posn in my opinion, and is still an all round great bike
If you buy a SV put Yoshi mufflers on it, the original mufflers should not be allowed all that beautiful sound muffled. (its a hanging offence)

The VTR has better fuel consumption, range, comfort, clutch, gearbox, reliability, finish and does backfires real good.

The VTR was meant to have fuelling problems, like stalling at lights, but in almost 70,000k's I never experienced it, nor did I ever have to adjust the carbs. The SV with about 9,000 k's does it all the time, I have mates who have to get the idle adjusted. Mine always stalls when cold, can not handle an closing throttle without stalling.

The VTR also had on early version faults on the CCT's and the Reg/regulator. Both of these problems were addressed in newer versions. The rate of CCT failure on post 2001 bikes is very low. I do not now of anyone myself who has had a failure. The newer parts fit the older bikes.

The best you know is the best you've ridden. I've ridden both.

[imdying]

The SV with about 9,000 k's does it all the time, I have mates who have to get the idle adjusted. Mine always stalls when cold, can not handle an closing throttle without stalling.

TRE fitted?

[Guided_monkey]

You should have known better than to ask for an unbiaded opinion. Personally I ride VTR but it was going cheap and I wanted a V twin.

Use it to get to work each day, 360ish km/week.

Get about 190-200km before the o.l.d (orange light of doom), 14ltrs to refill.

V-twins are excellent in traffic as they lane split...... I mean over take other road users easily.

[dipshit]

Flag the V-twins, do ya self a favour buy a GSX-R....nuff said.

Yet so many riders after owning a V-twin, could never go back to il4's.

[onearmedbandit]

Horses for courses really isn't it?

[vifferman]

Yet so many riders after owning a V-twin, could never go back to il4's.

Depends what you want. I could go back to a v-twin, but I've never owned an IL4. I like the character of v-engined bikes.

[rocketman1]

Just done 500km on the SV this weekend, kept it under 5000 rpm, mostly . that is under about 130kmhr, did 48mpg, this is the 3rd check I have done & got the same mpg, bloody good if you ask me. between 17-18 km /litre

[Stormer]

the VTR is 5 speed and partial adjustment.

Sorry to quote ya, but what year did the VTR come out with a 5 speed?????????
Maybe mine`s got a bonus 6th gear...

[hurricane_r]

rc51? or firestorm?

big diference,,, if sp1, then yes will clean sv1000
simple?