VTR Firestorms - SV650.org

10-02-11, 06:56 PM

I may be crossing to the darker side....

sorry!

Been looking at a few VTR Firestorms and now I just have to have one...

Found a nice 50th anniversary one which would be very nice as and when the SV sells

I'll still be hanging around here though!

The big twin lures me!

Out of interest anyone ever owned one?

fizzwheel · 10-02-11, 07:02 PM

Thirsty beasts.

10-02-11, 07:03 PM

Poor mans SV1000?!

dyzio · 10-02-11, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Thirsty beasts.

Reminds me of the AR:

Please make sure you've got enough fuel - Viper!!

10-02-11, 07:32 PM

Have a word with firestarter1977. He has a real nice firestorm and has done lots to it. He knows lots about em.

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10-02-11, 07:33 PM

they are real thirsty, worked with a guy who had one and he was lucky to get 100 out of a tank, but he did go everywhere in 2nd gear

10-02-11, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MR UKI (1)

Poor mans SV1000?!

fizzwheel · 10-02-11, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tom-k6

they are real thirsty, worked with a guy who had one and he was lucky to get 100 out of a tank

Pretty much what Viper gets out of his. Its fine if you are scratching or having a ride out with mates. It gets to be a pain in the bum ( his words not mine ) if you are touring or on a long rideout. I can see him getting twitchy about fuel when we've done 90 miles or so.

Tank range is not the best.

10-02-11, 07:41 PM

The insurance on a TL was way too much and the SV1000 are too expensive for me I am afraid. I dont ride like that much of a loony, so hopefully they arent that thirsty!

I only get about 140miles out of a tank on the SV before the light comes on though..

10-02-11, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MR UKI (1)

Quality Honda motorcycle

Corrected for you

later ones have bigger tanks iirc, so you may just get 105 miles

10-02-11, 06:56 PM	#1
flak monkey Guest Posts: n/a	VTR Firestorms I may be crossing to the darker side.... sorry! Been looking at a few VTR Firestorms and now I just have to have one... Found a nice 50th anniversary one which would be very nice as and when the SV sells I'll still be hanging around here though! The big twin lures me! Out of interest anyone ever owned one?

10-02-11, 07:02 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: VTR Firestorms Thirsty beasts. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

10-02-11, 07:03 PM	#3
MR UKI (1) Guest Posts: n/a	Re: VTR Firestorms Poor mans SV1000?!

10-02-11, 07:33 PM	#6
tom-k6 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: VTR Firestorms they are real thirsty, worked with a guy who had one and he was lucky to get 100 out of a tank, but he did go everywhere in 2nd gear

10-02-11, 07:41 PM	#9
flak monkey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: VTR Firestorms The insurance on a TL was way too much and the SV1000 are too expensive for me I am afraid. I dont ride like that much of a loony, so hopefully they arent that thirsty! I only get about 140miles out of a tank on the SV before the light comes on though..

10-02-11, 07:32 PM	#5
bigchris Guest Posts: n/a	Have a word with firestarter1977. He has a real nice firestorm and has done lots to it. He knows lots about em. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk