VTR1000 or SV1000

**Zapf** · 9th October 2006, 22:12

had a SV650S after my VTR250. A very rewarding experience. Specially when keeping up with the 600's in the twisties because you have more torque on tap, or overtaking VFR800's out of tight corners because you out torque them. The SVS's are a very fun sports or tour bike. I have done a SI tour on one.

**SinstaNSR** · 9th October 2006, 23:10

Look into an SP1 if your interested in vtr's altho I think they are rare ish, i think it would come down to whicher feel's nicest for what your looking for i've always liked the vtr tho sv is nice too, gota love the sound of the v-twins. SP1 is a faired version of a vtr. v-twins = good wheelie machines

**imdying** · 10th October 2006, 07:17

Mmmm, sexy SP1

**McJim** · 10th October 2006, 07:29

I've been having the same discussion offline and the SP1 keeps coming up in conversation.

I would also consider the Cagiva Raptor 1000 unless you're desperate for a fully or at least half faired bike. The Raptor uses a Suzuki V-Twin engine but I suspect the Italians may have tinkered with it a bit.

**Squeak the Rat** · 10th October 2006, 07:41

All depends what you want to do:

Sport riding (ie arse up, head down fanging): SP1

Sport riding + a little touring: SV1000

Sport riding + a little touring if frequent fuel stops aren't a problem: SV or VTR

My best advice - ride them before you decide. Apart from anything else some people love twins, some don't. I tested both and for some reason didn't like the SV but did like the VTR but decided on a four. I also know some one who purchased a sv650s and absolutely loved it - he rode it in preference to his 'busa.

**jonbuoy** · 10th October 2006, 08:03

SP1 is a sexy beast for sure but a totally different bike, no parts are interchangeable including the engine.

**oldguy** · 10th October 2006, 16:15

Originally Posted by jonbuoy

SP1 is a sexy beast for sure but a totally different bike, no parts are interchangeable including the engine.

Ive been thinking new Bike, and the SP models keep coming up. more power not that I need it seen one on trademe and an SP2 at a dealers down the line. I think they wanted $14995. not sure if thats a good price or not.

**Zapf** · 10th October 2006, 16:57

SP1 weights a fair bit right?

**pencon** · 10th October 2006, 17:49

You guys are all misguided ! Get a 1997 Tl1000s (or any TL for that matter)with low mileage ,and the suspension done . Mine has a Bitubo Shock and race tech forks .Full Yoshimura exhaust .Awesome bike ! Kicks an SV1000's ass plus it has better looks and way more character.. Cheap too

**Clivoris** · 10th October 2006, 17:55

Originally Posted by pencon

You guys are all misguided ! Get a 1997 Tl1000s (or any TL for that matter)with low mileage ,and the suspension done . Mine has a Bitubo Shock and race tech forks .Full Yoshimura exhaust .Awesome bike ! Kicks an SV1000's ass plus it has better looks and way more character.. Cheap too

That's an excellent idea. There are heaps of TL's like that for sale too. Welcome to KB too bro. Good to have you adding to the mix.

**TLDV8** · 10th October 2006, 17:55

Originally Posted by pencon

You guys are all misguided ! Get a 1997 Tl1000s (or any TL for that matter)with low mileage ,and the suspension done . Mine has a Bitubo Shock and race tech forks .Full Yoshimura exhaust .Awesome bike ! Kicks an SV1000's ass plus it has better looks and way more character.. Cheap too

Who would want one of those nasty old things

Welcome to the site

**98tls** · 10th October 2006, 18:02

Originally Posted by pencon

You guys are all misguided ! Get a 1997 Tl1000s (or any TL for that matter)with low mileage ,and the suspension done . Mine has a Bitubo Shock and race tech forks .Full Yoshimura exhaust .Awesome bike ! Kicks an SV1000's ass plus it has better looks and way more character.. Cheap too

good stuff...thatll get the SV boys upset...

**paturoa** · 10th October 2006, 18:12

Originally Posted by pencon

... Kicks an SV1000's ass plus it has better looks and way more character.. Cheap too

top end only, so yeah have to agree a LITTLE faster on a track or with plenty of prior notice.... so in the real world after a couple of minutes the TL would eventually catch up to the SV

edit: the assembled masses seem to be split into thirds, perfer SV, prefer TL, and perfer something else

**98tls** · 10th October 2006, 18:16

Originally Posted by paturoa

top end only, so yeah have to agree a LITTLE faster on a track or with plenty of prior notice.... so in the real world after a couple of minutes the TL would eventually catch up to the SV

edit: the assembled masses seem to be split into thirds, perfer SV, prefer TL, and perfer something else

Having ridden a bit with a guy on an SV i reckon like every other comparison that it always comes down to rider ability in the end....i will add that they are totally different bikes to ride..........

**Kyle** · 10th October 2006, 19:24

You cant really throw the sp1 in that comparison, VTR vs SV sure, but the sp2 is more comparable to a ducati or something of that caliber. I cant comment on the SV, except that i have seen plenty of problems with the fuel injection on some of them, sometimes good old simple carbys are the reliable way to go. I have owned a vtr1000 and it was great, but compared to the sp1 i tested at pukakoe my vtr was a slow flexable touring bike, the sp1 is ridged and wicked fast, and it handled super nice, however for the price you`d hope it was better, they are a cut above the vtr and i dare say the SV and TL also, good luck finding one though, they are fairly rare now. I know your looking at vtwins, but if its performance you want, why not try a cbr1000, and if its looks you want, how about a cbr1000, i could go on but you obviously want a vtwin, so get a cbr1000

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