TL1000 vs VTR1000 Firestorm

[JimO]

bimota sb8r cic 1998 was a tl powered motorcycle in italian clothing

must have been Orsome

[98tls]

Am sure it went well but it sure wasnt pretty that Bimota.

[Morepower]

Good stuff !

Is it only the 97 TLs that is the full power model ?

The 97 had slightly larger round shape intake ports and the later models smaller D shaped ports. This in theory gives the 97 more top end power at the expense of a bit of power down lower where frankly you use it most.
Even the VTR will out grunt a TL lower in the rev range but the fun starts at 6500rpm when the TL engine comes on song and thats a big part of the appeal , not so much how much power but the way its delivered . There are heaps of more powerful bikes , and plenty more refined bikes but not many that are as entertaining.

Just watch for restricted imported ( ex Japan ) bikes.

[KX500]

(not so much how much power but the way its delivered . There are heaps of more powerful bikes , and plenty more refined bikes but not many that are as entertaining)

Good point, 6 seconds to 100 MPH (wikipedia) is impressive - and all for 5 grand

Cheerz