VTR1000 or SV1000

**insane1** · 9th October 2006, 12:07

well looks like it will be the vtr if they (haldanes)do me a good deal or may even see what they will do a sv1000 out the door for still thinking and yes zed the burger is still going strong just need something faster for longer runs .

**jonbuoy** · 9th October 2006, 12:10

VTR is a good first big bike, about the same power as a 600/4cyl. Quite forgiving but the front end on the early models is dodge and will get all out of shape if you push it. Although I have to admit its not the best choice if your moving up from a scooter. Acceleration will get you in trouble, take it easy.

**jonbuoy** · 9th October 2006, 12:12

How much you paying? I have one up for sale, I have it listed at a slightly unrealistic price at the moment as I'm not in a mad rush to sell - open to offers though - PM me if your interested.

**GSX-RJIM** · 9th October 2006, 12:29

Originally Posted by SARGE

im not at colemans anymore but my choice would be the SV.. depends on the km's .. overall condition and price

later VTR's have a larger tank than the earlier models ..same size as the SV's

personally bro,.i wouldn't go the 1000 just yet.. 650 is plenty till you get more experience with a geared bike..its a whole different kettle of fish than a auto scooter .. just my opinion though

Where do I go to buy a bike from you? I'm still saving for a V-strom

**insane1** · 9th October 2006, 12:31

they want $9995 for it so well see tomorrow how it goes and seeing i"m 40 not likley to be stupid as ive got heaps more riding to do .

**jonbuoy** · 9th October 2006, 12:42

Ah well heres mine... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=34140

I will take $8,500.

**imdying** · 9th October 2006, 16:47

Of the two, the SV is less of a piece of crap. The injection on the SVs is shockingly good though. Only real problem is that they're gutless, and usable torque doesn't come in till the GSXR1000 has wheelied off into the distance, which is surprising given all you've ever heard about 4s/V twins. On the other hand, they're cheap enough that you can nearly wreck two of them for the price of a gixxer thou.

**sir.pratt** · 9th October 2006, 17:01

SHAME YOU MISSED THIS ONE >> http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=34288

**thehollowmen** · 9th October 2006, 17:03

with all said and done, I'd say go for the SV1000 EXCEPT ... wasn't there a thread announcing suzuki had discontinued them for next year?

**imdying** · 9th October 2006, 17:38

Originally Posted by thehollowmen

with all said and done, I'd say go for the SV1000 EXCEPT ... wasn't there a thread announcing suzuki had discontinued them for next year?

Yes, it was started in 2004....

**crazefox** · 9th October 2006, 17:40

SV all the way

**thehollowmen** · 9th October 2006, 18:35

Originally Posted by imdying

Yes, it was started in 2004....

Cheers for remembering :-)
I thought it had to do with the euro 3

But yes, I'd be glad to see the SV1000 still about, I want one myself

EDIT : this thread
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ghlight=SV1000

**oldguy** · 9th October 2006, 18:54

SV1000 are a good bike from what Ive read and heard they have a lot more power, and have come along way from the early TL's.

At the time I was looking to buy a bike I was looking for a TL1000 but they were a bit more than I could afford, I came across the VTR, from the monment they fired her up I new thats the one.

I ride mine everyday, thinks its the only resason I get up to go to work and on a few KB rides and trackday at Puke, Have had no real problems with it,

I look at it this way

Suzuki make Fast road bikes.

Honda make bikes that are easy and fun to ride and then they make race bikes

your choice