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bris
22-09-08, 07:32 PM
All this talk of pointy this and curvy that is doing my head in, why because I dont know the difference between the two. Can someone point it out to me please. Also since I am looking for one at the moment what one is the best to get for a first big bike.
Thanks.
p.s I know the headlights are different on the naked and the faired but that can't be it.
the_lone_wolf
22-09-08, 07:33 PM
the most noticable difference is that the pointy is better...

;)
k31tha
22-09-08, 07:33 PM
curvy is on carbs and the pointy is fuel injected
Nobbylad
22-09-08, 07:34 PM
curvy is old, pointy is new.

Brand new pointy is the way to go.
Luckypants
22-09-08, 07:34 PM
look at the banner above, the bike on the left is a curvey and on the right is a pointy. The curvy is the mark one model, with curvaceous bodywork. The pointy is the mark two, with pointy bodywork.
Sideshow#36
22-09-08, 07:35 PM
Curvy: Rounded fairing, rounded frame, carbs, look at the top of the page where the banner is. The bike on the LHS is a curvy.

Pointy: Sharp angular fairing, sharp angular frame, injected. On the same banner the bike on the right is a pointy.

Not much difference between the two really. Both good bikes, but I prefer the look of the pointy. :D
Sean_C
22-09-08, 07:36 PM
look at the banner above, the bike on the left is a curvey and on the right is a pointy. The curvy is the mark one model, with curvaceous bodywork. The pointy is the mark two, with pointy bodywork.

And everybody loves a curvaceous body :cool:

Apart from the bodywork, the pointy has a longer reach to the bars (at least on the S model) which may be worth considering if you're planning on buying either.
bris
22-09-08, 07:37 PM
Bloody hell 4 replies within 30 seconds of me posting, is that a record?
make that 5
Ok all thanks for the quick replies I can see the difference now that I know what to look fo r. TBH i don't think it would bother me what one I got.
MR UKI (1)
22-09-08, 08:16 PM
Bloody hell 4 replies within 30 seconds of me posting, is that a record?
make that 5
Ok all thanks for the quick replies I can see the difference now that I know what to look fo r. TBH i don't think it would bother me what one I got.

Until you ride them a realise a pointy is better. Plus you cant get curvey thous :D
Wideboy
22-09-08, 08:27 PM
Until you ride them a realise a pointy is better. Plus you cant get curvey thous :D

TLs = curvy on steroids :)
Shellywoozle
22-09-08, 08:31 PM
pointy rules
dizzyblonde
22-09-08, 08:34 PM
TLs = curvy on steroids :)

plus the 2001 sv yellow was also used for the TL1000...

curvies...hard as nails.
Wideboy
22-09-08, 08:34 PM
pointy rules

you know where the door is
Shellywoozle
22-09-08, 08:35 PM
you know where the door is

After you ! :rolleyes:
xXBADGERXx
22-09-08, 08:36 PM
Don`t let the door handle hit you in the Butt Wideboy :D
zsv650
22-09-08, 08:41 PM
they both rule im not just saying that cause ive got a curvy and just about to get a pointy they are both just really nice bike imho.
BBadger
22-09-08, 08:43 PM
its all about what looks better to you.
Xan173
22-09-08, 08:44 PM
I'm going to throw the cat amongst the pidgeons and recommend a Honda Hornet.
petevtwin650
22-09-08, 08:46 PM
I'm going to throw the cat amongst the pidgeons and recommend a Honda Hornet.

Why are you fed up with your bike then Xan?
zsv650
22-09-08, 08:47 PM
I'm going to throw the cat amongst the pidgeons and recommend a Honda Hornet.
i actually tried one of those the other day before i bought the pointy it felt really fat and unbalanced needless to say we didnt gel well but i hear theyre a good bike all the same :D
petevtwin650
22-09-08, 08:50 PM
Don't worry about the banter bris. We all love bikes no matter what make, model or colour.

It's just that Ducatis ARE the best. :smt015
kwak zzr
22-09-08, 09:03 PM
GSXR :smt026
Lissa
22-09-08, 09:04 PM
the most noticable difference is that the pointy is better...at falling apart, rotting away, and just looking fugging ugly

;)

Put right for you:p
xXBADGERXx
22-09-08, 09:05 PM
:mad:=;
Baph
23-09-08, 04:30 AM
Don't worry about the banter bris. We all love bikes no matter what make, model or colour.

It's just that Ducatis ARE the best, especially running on diesel. :smt015

Corrected for you Pete. :)

Bris, welcome to the .Org. We're not this insane all the time, hones... wait, no, that's a lie, we are!
the_lone_wolf
23-09-08, 07:10 AM
TLs = curvy on steroids :)

yeah, and they seem to work out well

http://www.strangesports.com/images/content/104546.jpg

:o