Suzuki TL S 1000

**Jerry74** · 25th August 2008, 11:43

Originally Posted by 98tls

Actually thats a good point and one i missed entirely,didnt realise he was on a 250,damn all that key tapping for nothing

Go look at an SV650 or if its to be a Duc maybe a 600ss.

I used to ride a GSXR 750 but decided to get back into riding after a 10 year break, 250 was cheap but a bit limited for what I want

**98tls** · 25th August 2008, 11:48

Originally Posted by Jerry74

I used to ride a GSXR 750 but decided to get back into riding after a 10 year break, 250 was cheap but a bit limited for what I want

Fair call.Good luck with whatever you decide on eh,hurry up summers coming

**F5 Dave** · 25th August 2008, 11:49

So were you riding the 750 with some experience? Just to be aware of what you are getting. The TL is fun, but a bit wayward esp with the std damper arrangement. As an older bike they will have shagged a few things (steering brgs, discs etc) + they tear through tyres & chains. You should really budget for all of the above. In which case an SV would be a better bet.

But a 650 shouldn’t be sniffed at, I know someone moved from a GSXR750 to an SV650 for $ reasons & loved it. Better suited to every day too.

**Jerry74** · 25th August 2008, 12:18

Cheers for all your good info.... the 750 was being ridden outside licence conditions naughty me lol...

Decided to follow the correct laws regarding cc's etc

Going to get full in Jan.

Just thought the TLS would be a bit easier on pocket than the 900ss

**James Deuce** · 25th August 2008, 12:22

Originally Posted by Jerry74

Just thought the TLS would be a bit easier on pocket than the 900ss

Other way round. Service intervals are practically 33% longer than the TLS, and they tend to be better looked after. You'll have less to do to a 2nd hand Ducati, provided you find one with a full service history and a clued up owner.

There's also less to go wrong with them, and the things that have to be done religiously are well documented. Some owners of Japanese motorcycles are a bit Lassez Faire. Shocking, but true.

**Morcs** · 25th August 2008, 12:54

Lovin it.

Read my first impressions of it:
though it has progressed somewhat since then.

EDIT. you'd better get reeeeal friendly with ya local tyre shop...

**Jerry74** · 25th August 2008, 15:01

Sweet as mmm lotsa tyres... oh well twist my arm and call me a Ducati 900ss then.

**rocketman1** · 25th August 2008, 19:35

Seen a few, nice TLS's around lately, with the right cans on they sound great, but for me I would still go the SV1000S.

**Squiggles** · 25th August 2008, 19:44

Good strong bike, i've found mine to be good on the tires (i run M3's, and im anal about pressures), kitted out with a few mods and i've not found anything to beat it yet... i couldnt last on a SV, they're just a neutered TL, something about them gurgling with power. Went from a RGV250 to a 88 gixxer 750 then this. The R has only a fraction more power but a fair bit more weight too.
I fell for mine with the sound, beautiful deep note, some find it deafening, personally i find it makes the ride quieter (she doesnt pillion with me very often now

) In for the long run too, got a sub 10,000k motor sitting in the shed if things go pearshaped in a few years (mine was stripped and rebuilt 10k ago, im now just shy of 86,000 clicks)

**avgas** · 25th August 2008, 19:49

um get a cagiva raptor and get the best of both worlds

**Squiggles** · 25th August 2008, 19:52

Originally Posted by James Deuce

Other way round. Service intervals are practically 33% longer than the TLS, and they tend to be better looked after. You'll have less to do to a 2nd hand Ducati, provided you find one with a full service history and a clued up owner.

There's also less to go wrong with them, and the things that have to be done religiously are well documented. Some owners of Japanese motorcycles are a bit Lassez Faire. Shocking, but true.

I'd disagree there, you're only shimming every 20k, not doing the belts as well...

There are enough big sites (think, KB size) dedicated to the tl's that theres plenty of info on anything to do with them, with getting parts/bling/mods cheap and piss easy.

Originally Posted by avgas

um get a cagiva raptor and get the best of both worlds

Old man just bought the 650 version, it will be interesting to compare, might have to go ride its direct competitor (sv650)

**Jerry74** · 26th August 2008, 23:15

Ducati or Suzuki hmmmm... I am going to go the Ducati way cheers guys

**Vtwo Fiend** · 29th August 2008, 18:51

Originally Posted by 98tls

Actually thats a good point and one i missed entirely,didnt realise he was on a 250,damn all that key tapping for nothing

Go look at an SV650 or if its to be a Duc maybe a 600ss.

I have had both a TL and SV and sad to say the i liked TL better(Id still have it if someone else didn't) and hay at least he has something to aspire to later on.