VTR1000 or SV1000?

**bogan** · 22nd November 2013, 10:41

Wow, is it just me or is that stupidly cheap?

**98tls** · 22nd November 2013, 10:44

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Buy this!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-653501993.htm

Nice find,that would be fun.

**onearmedbandit** · 22nd November 2013, 10:50

Originally Posted by bogan

Wow, is it just me or is that stupidly cheap?

Seems it, but I remember there was another on tm a number of years ago and the asking then was $10k. If I had the money available now I'd snap that up as a track day bike.

**98tls** · 22nd November 2013, 11:01

All this talk of TLRs made me remember this one,only one ive ever seen that made me drool.Some spare $ and the permisson to do it (not likely) and i would in a heartbeat.

**boman** · 22nd November 2013, 11:07

Originally Posted by Maha

This VTR is a quality example http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=663686483
I have heard that SV gets uncomfortable around the arse area after a short while, this one is a K7 and $1800 cheaper than the VTR http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=664511820 Possible that 06' Firestorm is a tad on the highside price wise?.. then again, it is a great example, plus it has girly grips.

I have a lovely gel seat, for a SV Thou. Cheap. Will only fit later model one though. (black Frame). If you go this way.

**boman** · 22nd November 2013, 11:11

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My old one, with aftermarket fairing's. FWIW

**imdying** · 22nd November 2013, 11:51

Those aren't aftermarket, they are OEM. It's easy to tell the difference, some of the aftermarket kits look ok.

**5150** · 22nd November 2013, 12:19

Originally Posted by boman

I have a lovely gel seat, for a SV Thou. Cheap. Will only fit later model one though. (black Frame). If you go this way.

PM sent

**Pornolio** · 22nd November 2013, 15:31

Well I have owned both the SV + VTR and some rare exquisite Italian Pr0n like the RSV1000 Mille.

All of them have their own issues and temperament ... But if you are seriously looking at a V-twin (which are marvelously fun!), I can summarize my personal experience of them in a nutshell :

SV1000 - replacement model for the hooligan TL1000S. There is nothing wrong with them, but they are toned down for smoother power delivery and its a "modern day" V-twin with fuel injection. Great for commuting, but yea, don't expect getting off of one with adrenaline pumping through your veins.

VTR1000 Firestorm - Awesome fun to ride, and it almost encourages hooligan behavior. I am now owning my second one, my first one was the pre-2001 model, and current one is the one with the larger fuel tank and digital clocks etc. Only bad things I can comment on them are, front forks are very soft, so if you want to sort it out properly, get some aftermarket fork springs. Fuel consumption is not bad, actually pretty good, but its more the fuel tank range which creates the impression that its heavy on juice. Even the newer models which have a larger fuel tank, they are OK, but it does feel like you fill up often.
Electrics wise, some of the earlier models had the famous Honda Rectifier issues. Battery dies because there was no charge going... The newer models have a different rectifier fitted with cooling fins on them, they also look slightly bigger. The VTR has a bit of a raw power delivery feel to it, but I thank the carbs for it... Hence its got quite a exciting power delivery, albeit not as aggressive as the TL1000S was. Excellent bike for day to day commuting, and they are damn reliable. Two open pipes are a MUST have for these bikes. They really transform them into hooligan machines with open pipes. If you want to go do some track riding, sort the forks out first.

I may be selling my 2007 VTR1000 soon, as I have bought another motorcycle I am in the process of converting into a streetfighter style, But I would prefer to hold on to my VTR for a while longer till the GSXR is ready to be released onto the roads.

Anycase, any V-twin will be awesome... they are loaded with grunt and torque ! :-)

**boman** · 30th November 2013, 15:38

Originally Posted by imdying

Those aren't aftermarket, they are OEM. It's easy to tell the difference, some of the aftermarket kits look ok.

If you are referring to the fairings, they are aftermarket.

They are fiberglass, and I modded them so they did not hit the road, and got them painted.

Also I bought them off the most unhelpful Just Fairings.

**paturoa** · 30th November 2013, 17:39

On the daily commute home earlier this week I ended up doing several sets of traffic lights with a silver K3/k4 with carbon microns. That must be one of the best ever sounding v-twin combos. Not loud, rumble, authority but sharp too.

**98tls** · 30th November 2013, 17:46

Originally Posted by paturoa

On the daily commute home earlier this week I ended up doing several sets of traffic lights with a silver K3/k4 with carbon microns. That must be one of the best ever sounding v-twin combos. Not loud, rumble, authority but sharp too.

Trust me an old TLS with full M4 system sounds better.

**98tls** · 30th November 2013, 17:50

Originally Posted by boman

If you are referring to the fairings, they are aftermarket.

They are fiberglass, and I modded them so they did not hit the road, and got them painted.

Also I bought them off the most unhelpful Just Fairings.

Sad to hear that ive had a few dealings with Just Fairings and the guy was bloody great to deal with,even did me a one off hugger.

**Vinz0r** · 30th November 2013, 20:12

Originally Posted by 98tls

All this talk of TLRs made me remember this one,only one ive ever seen that made me drool.Some spare $ and the permisson to do it (not likely) and i would in a heartbeat.

Wow, that is really fucking cool.