Calling all SV & VTR 1000 riders

**bungbung** · 23rd February 2007, 09:43

You could buy 2 SVs or vtrs for 19k, how about one of each?

**imdying** · 23rd February 2007, 09:46

Well that's a point... or a nearly new SV and a still tidy GSXR600? Best of both worlds

**SDU** · 23rd February 2007, 13:14

Originally Posted by far queue

But the lack of a road bike has been nagging at me for a while and seeing what’s out there and the low prices has got me wanting to go and play on the road again with some more power. I still love the sound of the V twins and I know I'll be able to punt one around just fine. From the reviews I’ve read, the V twins sound the way to go for me...
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Guzzi rules!

Glad you are keeping the DR. FQ

Don't forget to blast around to show us your new toy when you get it!
Happy testing!

**98tls** · 23rd February 2007, 14:05

Originally Posted by far queue

I would expect a GSXR to be a better performance bike, but I don't know that I'd be the one to extract all the extra performance from them.

Congrats on being honest........seems theres quite a few GSXR 1000 owners that cant seem to extract there extra performance.........unless ive just met some having a leisurely ride through the twistys.......the image is everything mentality ive always stuggled to understand.........am sure the SV or the VTR will measure up to your needs just fine..........

**paturoa** · 23rd February 2007, 17:55

Originally Posted by far queue

.... and what are they like comfort wise on a long haul to a rally, up to say 400-500km a day....

The slow ride home after work today also got me thinking about this thread.

For long distance riding the SVs has the weight on my wrists neutral at about 110kmph, but commuting is literaly a pain - lol.

If you have any back or arm/wrist issues I'd stay away from the s version. That said, there are several mods available to raise the bars.

**Paulus** · 23rd February 2007, 17:58

Originally Posted by 98tls

Congrats on being honest........seems theres quite a few GSXR 1000 owners that cant seem to extract there extra performance.........unless ive just met some having a leisurely ride through the twistys.......the image is everything mentality ive always stuggled to understand.........am sure the SV or the VTR will measure up to your needs just fine..........

Maybe they just like the bike - lets face it, there's a lot to like! Most of the time you'd be faster on a 400 through the twisties so why buy anything bigger?

**BarBender** · 23rd February 2007, 18:15

Originally Posted by imdying

Well that's a point... or a nearly new SV and a still tidy GSXR600? Best of both worlds

Yah...good point.

**stify** · 23rd February 2007, 18:46

Originally Posted by Paulus

you'd be faster on a 400 through the twisties so why buy anything bigger?

cause when the twisties get bumpy ya need a kidney transplant on most 400's before the ride is done

**stify** · 23rd February 2007, 18:50

I'll add, had an 03 vtr loved it, noisy, heavy( compaired with an 06 cbr600rr )
real bad on rear tyres(due to my ham fisted riding style), but comfy and easy to push when feeling lazy

**far queue** · 23rd February 2007, 18:54

Originally Posted by paturoa

The slow ride home after work today also got me thinking about this thread.

For long distance riding the SVs has the weight on my wrists neutral at about 110kmph, but commuting is literaly a pain - lol.

If you have any back or arm/wrist issues I'd stay away from the s version. That said, there are several mods available to raise the bars.

Cheers. I won't be commuting on it. The DR will be more fun for that, I can't imagine an SV/VTR being too flash hitting speed humps at pace and so on

It's been raining here all day today, still pissing down now. If it's still like it in the morning I'll postpone the test rides.

**paturoa** · 23rd February 2007, 18:55

Originally Posted by stify

I'll add, had an 03 vtr loved it, noisy, heavy( compaired with an 06 cbr600rr )
real bad on rear tyres(due to my ham fisted riding style), but comfy and easy to push when feeling lazy

I get real good distances on my rear tyre on the SV. It probably has more to do with commuting in orkers and being a nana rider though.

Current Avon ST has 8000 km and looks about half worn, though it is hard to tell.

**Pumba** · 23rd February 2007, 19:06

I picked up my SV in December, ivr but 5000 odd km on it in that time and I love my bike. The bike will never keep up with a full blown sports bike but I also dont think that is what you are after, athough giving it to someone that knows a thing or two about suspension will certinly help.

I brought the SV

1. the price was right
2. I sat on the VTR and didnt like the postion, cant explain it me and bike didnt fit thats all
3. I rode it and liked it

But if you do get one make allowances to dump the stock pipes from the start, no point having a twin if you cant here it

**stify** · 23rd February 2007, 19:07

Originally Posted by paturoa

I get real good distances on my rear tyre on the SV. It probably has more to do with commuting in orkers and being a nana rider though.

Current Avon ST has 8000 km and looks about half work, though it is hard to tell.

had dunslop on vtr when i got it at 5k managed to get it to 8k, got a z6 metz the first one did 2k an got a puncture, next z6 did 7k, got a strada after that an was knackered when i flicked the bike off another 7k later, not to much comutin done on any of the tyres.....on a side note after having a 06 cbr600rr for a while, i'd like to have another vtr in me shed as a back up bike...