whats got the same power as sv1000?

Originally Posted by coolevilangel

Are they as quck through the gears as the thou? torque etc?
hmm could be a contender if it is

i can vouch for the vfr 800 pre vtec being a good bike but its down on hp compared to the sv1000,the sv pumps out about 116 hp,123 if its the aniversery one,where as the vfr puts out about 110hp and the vtec one slighty less,but of course the vfr is a dam sight more reliable

[Bibio]

if you like the SV1000 why dont you just throw some cash at it to get it how you want e.g. set of gilles riser clipons with longer brake and clutch lines add to this a decent rear shock and better valving/springs for the front and bobs your auntie.

an aprillia rsv 1000r/mille is a good twin.. more power but roughly the same torque. my dad has the mille and pretty much worships it and crys over every spec of dust.. it tends to eat its tires somewhat though

Originally Posted by Bibio

if you like the SV1000 why dont you just throw some cash at it to get it how you want e.g. set of gilles riser clipons with longer brake and clutch lines add to this a decent rear shock and better valving/springs for the front and bobs your auntie.

Oh dont get me wrong, i have no intentions of getting rid of the sv just for the sake of it.
Its a cracking bike and is kept meticuliously.
Im just weighing up dif options.
Better to have an informed choice
Have noticed my 'inner hooligan' comes out more often these days, and whilst ive had the sv 2 years and no points (jinxed now) i would consider something with the same grunt/torque but lower top end whack.
Thinking if i had more of a tourer setup vfffrr or sprint etc then id be less inclined to.
Then again, maybe not who knows lol

suppose if you have jinxed yourself, you may aswell be the first person to be caught doing over 130mph with full panniers and top box haha

The top end and grunt on an ST or VFR may surprise you so rather than change the bike change the hooligan

Honda SP1 130ish bhp and you won't loose any money on it, prices on the up.

im doing more touring hence looking at comfier alternatives without sacrificing grunt

falco or ventura for touring,thats it,IMHO

But I would also look at a good viffer 750 and not rule it out,down on power,long in the tooth but a mate of mine has one and its a stonking bike with good low down grunt and one tooth up on the back helps midrange - not as good as a twin though


Sprints are ok but burn oil like fook and the suspension does not like long term weight on it

[carelesschucca]

VFR's sounds sweet with a nice can on them, but the VTEC would kill me, you could get a slightly older one that doesn't have that... What to do is try as many bikes as you can see what you like...

How about the Aprilia Shiver?