Info on SV1000s

[toebug]

The early VTR's only seemed thirsty because of the 16l tank.

[98tls]

Older VTRs did have a smaller tank as in 17L same as the TL,semi interesting reading if you ignore the fact that none of it matters if ya cant ride it anyway,personally i cant find much good to say about an SV,after 2-3 times swapping from a sorted TLS to a SV with ohlins front/back pc2 blah blah blah i just dont get it,quite simply Suzuki were funnily enough right when they defended it by saying "it wasnt meant to replace the TL".Find a bike trader and you will see SVs for sale cheaper than supposedly shocking handling blah blah TLs that "were not meant to replace".On the VTR for sure the suspenders are shit and by all means break the bank and fit ohlins but nothing will make it anymore than an ugly at best unexciting afternoon.

[Morcs]

TL beats them all hands down.

Once you get it setup right.

[98tls]

The early VTR's only seemed thirsty because of the 16l tank.

17..........................

[MidnightMike]

17..........................

"From model year 2001, Honda introduced a number of improvements. These included increasing the tank from 16 liters (3.5 gallons) to 19 liters (4.2 gallons), internal modifications to the front forks, an improved riding position thanks to less steeply raked clip-on bars and an LCD display for fuel level, engine temperature, trip meter, odometer and clock. A Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) immobiliser also became standard"

[98tls]

"From model year 2001, Honda introduced a number of improvements. These included increasing the tank from 16 liters (3.5 gallons) to 19 liters (4.2 gallons), internal modifications to the front forks, an improved riding position thanks to less steeply raked clip-on bars and an LCD display for fuel level, engine temperature, trip meter, odometer and clock. A Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) immobiliser also became standard"

I stand corrected.:clap.well maybe,i have a mag that quotes it as 17.

[McJim]

Crikey - I only have a 17.5L tank. But I can squeeze 287km out of it (I know this coz I went for a ride through the Catlins on Waitangi day. All the petrol stations were shut so I ran out of fuel and had to phone Chickadee to come along with the reserve can for the lawnmower!)

If you are considering the SV1000S or the VTR1000 then please also take a look at the Ducati Supersport 1000DS (forget all the specs - ride and decide!)

You won't have to invest in aftermarket suspension with the Ducati either.

[98tls]

You won't have to invest in aftermarket suspension with the Ducati either.

You crack me up.

[Drew]

Ducati Supersport 1000DS (forget all the specs - ride and decide!)

You won't have to invest in aftermarket suspension with the Ducati either.

It doesn't fit the same audience in my opinion...

You crack me up.

...but does beg the question, with Aprilia prices dropping all the time, as with Ducati, why no throw them into the mix?

There's an '04 999s in my garage that could be ridden away for $16,500+orc. That's pretty fuckin cheap when you consider it wears Ohlins front and rear, and a bunch of other flash bits.

[toebug]

(forget all the specs - ride and decide!)

Agree! The only real truth is to ride and decide. Even if one is more powerful than the next, are you the kind of rider that can use all the power?

[Drew]

are you the kind of rider that can use all the power?

Redundant comment I've always thought, no, most of us mortals cant use the power to it's full potential in certain situations, but in other areas we want more. I rode a Ray Clee built 188horse superbike and the front wheel wont stay down in fourth, but when ya hook fifth it doesn't charge as hard as I wanted it to down the middle straight of manfield.

[toebug]

Redundant comment I've always thought, no, most of us mortals cant use the power to it's full potential in certain situations, but in other areas we want more.

My point exactly. Ride all the bikes in the category and choose the one that suits your riding style