Tested a YZF 1000R today..

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Really? All the fours I've owned have been great at low speed, the one I have now is better than an SV.


It goes 'round corners fine too.

huh? I didn't say otherwise - just saying what I especially liked about an IL4, that the SV650 (for all it's good points etc etc ) doesn't provide.....wasn't meant to be an exhaustive list...........

Originally Posted by Stu

Lucky has one & had some problems to start with.

Indeed! I bought this:



around 2 months ago......1996 model with 24000 on the clock for £1500. It's an awesome bike which goes like a rocket and I'm really pleased with it. I've not had many probelms with it, the main one being a smashed clutch plate (wrong one installed by a previous owner) and seized brake calipers, but both have been fixed and the calipers replaced by a set off a R1.....one of the good things about the bike is that many parts will bolt straight on from other Yams. The riding position is really comfortable, the bike is great for pillions, and I find it quite flickable even though it is a bit of a bus

If the price is right go for it, but remember that tyres and consumables in general will be more expensive and will wear out quicker putting your running costs up.

[Sid Squid]

The clutch plate being broken wasn't a big problem - where the bits went was a problem.

Regarding the price....

People have commented that it is over-priced. This may not necessarily be true. It may be expensive for a UK market, but the poster is in Helsinki! The UK second-market is incredibly buoyant and flooded with options, meaning you can get some very good deals, however it isn't like this everywhere.

For example - An average price far a k3-5 SV650S with ~10,000 miles here in OZ is around the $7000 - $8000 mark or 3500-4000 pounds!

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

The clutch plate being broken wasn't a big problem - where the bits went was a problem.

really must get out of that habit

[Skip]

Originally Posted by Lucky

It's an awesome bike which goes like a rocket

I rode my mates 'Ace about two months after passing my test and I can honestly say it scared me! Soooooo much power! Yes they are a bit of a bus but the way they pick up speed is mind boggling!

Originally Posted by Skip

I rode my mates 'Ace about two months after passing my test and I can honestly say it scared me! Soooooo much power! Yes they are a bit of a bus but the way they pick up speed is mind boggling!

Same Engine as me last FZR thou.........

Looks like a 1991 to me



Black ones went faster..........my old bike was for sale before Xmas - under a ?1k.......

[SoulKiss]

So to summarise, the Thunderace is a big ghey giggle bus that can shift

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

So to summarise, the Thunderace is a big ghey giggle bus that can shift

Says he who chaved his bike up with LEDs

Took this one this monrning........yummy!

[Skip]

Helluvalotta bike for £1500!

Bet the insurance help counter-balance that though!