SV 1000 v VTR 1000

**arj127** · 2nd May 2008, 06:43

Originally Posted by SuperSonic

but does it last like the VTR?

for lasting abilities, check out the one that was/is on trade me. Travelled 160000km in only two and a half years, with normal servicing. Thats reliability

**HungusMaximist** · 2nd May 2008, 07:04

SP-1?

I am hoping the SP-1 is surely better than the VTR.

Anybody like to comment, if they've ridden it that is.

**nallac** · 2nd May 2008, 07:15

Originally Posted by arj127

for lasting abilities, check out the one that was/is on trade me. Travelled 160000km in only two and a half years, with normal servicing. Thats reliability

I saw that on there ,
23 services......with his asking price
he'll be lucky to recoup the service costs let alone buying the bike
or tyres.
i wonder how many tyres he's gone thru?.
one dedicated rider.

**arj127** · 2nd May 2008, 07:27

yes, sounded like he had other bikes aswell

**DVS 69** · 2nd May 2008, 11:34

I have to say what a crock i have a vtr and have never had the rear lock up while downshifting, of course its gunna lock if you downshift and dont have any throttle on

, i think the trick is to match your downshift with a few revs so it doesnt pretty basic stuff really

. What i hate about vtrf owners is they ride like pussys well most ive seen. I brought mine new in 2004 and have never had a single problem with it. There is sum flex in the bike, mainly due to the swing arm bolting thru the engine block, the choice for me was easy as the sv's i think are ugly and when i buy a bike i think you gotta like the look of it, aswell as does it fit the bill for what you wanna do with it. SP1 is a wicked bike i thought but crap if your riding thru town, i was thinking while riding it that it would be a huge mission doing the speed limit either in town or out on the open road, they really do haul, i know you can get GSXR's that haul but ya gotta get the power to the road, and a twin does that really well. I will agree tho the vtr's are bloody thirsty but as expected with 48mm carbs and ive gone down a tooth on the front sprocket, its never been a issue for me tho as i arnt the type to ride it and expect 250'ks out of a tank, maybe with the sv being injected it would be more eco friendly. Ive had a V4 and i thought the engine was awesum kinda abit of everything revs, bottom end good, mid good and good up high too. Well anyway thats my 50 cents worth, dont mean to offend any1 with any of my comments but no doubt will have ........

**Morcs** · 2nd May 2008, 12:36

Originally Posted by 98tls

There both fuckin ugly but after many bikes in my time after riding a mates SV i can say that it would have to be the most uncomfortable way to spend time on 2 wheels i ever come across.

Not to mention most boring too...

**vifferman** · 2nd May 2008, 12:41

Originally Posted by DVS 69

Well anyway thats my 50 cents worth.

Actually, DVS 69, that's a pretty good summary, and reflects what I thought of the VTR.

The only thing I will add to the comments is that the VTRs have crap camchain tensioners. If you do buy one, the CCT thing is easily rectified though, by buying and fitting some APE manual tensioners.
The one I owned had lunched two valves when the front CCT spring let go, the camchain jumped the cam sprockets and the valves and head said

you to each other....

I'd love another v-twin, but it wouldn't be a VTR: it's too ugly and too agricultural. Fun to ride, but not as good as a VFR.

**sinned** · 2nd May 2008, 12:58

Originally Posted by SuperSonic

I am now in the market for a replacement to my beloved VFR 800. Thinking of these two bikes. I like the look of the SV been a more upto date look, with better brakes, but does it last like the VTR? Who as had both and which did you like the best?

Any comments will be great thank you very much.
Cheers
Supersonic

Are you aware that the smooth power delivery at lower revs, as used in 50kph areas, you enjoy with the VFR will be gone with the change to the SV. I found the SV hard work in 50kph areas. If you ride a lot in 50kph this is something to consider. Ride them is the answer. I don't regret the change I made from an SV1000s.

**DVS 69** · 2nd May 2008, 13:27

Vifferman ..... Thats a good idea, are the manual camchian tensioners expensive ?? Where would i get one ? How many k's had yours done before it

the valves ? Ive had mine since new and im coming up to 30,000k's (probibly less actualy as the gearing has thrown it out wack in regard to speedo and k's)

**mowgli** · 2nd May 2008, 18:19

Has anyone here put bungs on their VTR thou? Has anyone tried Ozy Nobs?

http://www.bikebling.com.au/catalog/...roducts_id=212

**Pumba** · 2nd May 2008, 22:13

Originally Posted by Morcs

Not to mention most boring too...

Well now you have got a chook chaser I will have to "borrow" the TL and see what you are on about

Originally Posted by dennisr

I found the SV hard work in 50kph areas. If you ride a lot in 50kph this is something to consider.

I rode mine for over a year comuting within 50kph areas and I never seemed to have a problem.

SuperSonic to be honest it is different strokes for different fokes. I LOVED my SV, the only reason I got rid of it was because a women in a car decided I did not really need it any more, and I am seriously considering replacing it with another SV.

Get out there test ride both and see what you like, there are so many good deals, and good bikes out there at the moment just see what takes your fancey.

**SuperSonic** · 2nd May 2008, 22:45

Originally Posted by Pumba

Well now you have got a chook chaser I will have to "borrow" the TL and see what you are on about

I rode mine for over a year comuting within 50kph areas and I never seemed to have a problem.

SuperSonic to be honest it is different strokes for different fokes. I LOVED my SV, the only reason I got rid of it was because a women in a car decided I did not really need it any more, and I am seriously considering replacing it with another SV.

Get out there test ride both and see what you like, there are so many good deals, and good bikes out there at the moment just see what takes your fancey.

Thanks I think this sums it up best, will do.

And a super BIG thank you to all for your input, it has been amazing reading yor views on the two bikes. I have taking the VTR and SV out now and at the mo the SV is in front due to looks and better brakes. Stopping is a good thing yeah?? The motors are much a muchness, the reliability thing was on my mind abit, but with the comments about 160000k wow thats massive in 3 years that speaks for the bike in a big way. So thanks to all. Spot ya on the road soon.

**yod** · 2nd May 2008, 22:54

Originally Posted by dennisr

Are you aware that the smooth power delivery at lower revs, as used in 50kph areas, you enjoy with the VFR will be gone with the change to the SV. I found the SV hard work in 50kph areas. If you ride a lot in 50kph this is something to consider. Ride them is the answer. I don't regret the change I made from an SV1000s.

valid points here

how about a triple?? look at a daytona 955