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Old 09-09-11, 10:21 AM   #1
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Default imitation is the best form of flattery

Well they do say it is.
Mind you looks the part with its up side downies.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2208441097...84.m1423.l2649
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Old 09-09-11, 10:23 AM   #2
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Pity Suzuki didn't think of this and do it properly

They've stolen Wideboys decal idea
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Old 09-09-11, 10:26 AM   #3
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build quality has a way to go, but they're not a bad bike to ride as it happens.

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Old 09-09-11, 10:56 AM   #4
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build quality has a way to go, but they're not a bad bike to ride as it happens.

Cheers Mark.
Have you had a go ? The HP looks a bit high.
Especially when you read some of the dyno outputs from the mini twin bikes who post on hear. The only big different I could find was roler bearings used instead of suzuki use shells.
Oh and its heavy
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Old 09-09-11, 11:17 AM   #5
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Ok bikes but they get tatty very quickly
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Old 09-09-11, 11:22 AM   #6
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I had the 125 version of that when I was learning - I wouldnt go back, buy Jap.
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Old 09-09-11, 11:27 AM   #7
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List price is £5199? really? WTF? I'll pass thanks.

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I think the list price thing is like d f s ploy.
£3500 what your pay in the real would .
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I think the list price thing is like d f s ploy.
£3500 what your pay in the real would .
Even so, I think I would much rather buy a mint, nearly new SV from a dealer for £3500.
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Have you had a go ? The HP looks a bit high.
Especially when you read some of the dyno outputs from the mini twin bikes who post on hear. The only big different I could find was roler bearings used instead of suzuki use shells.
Oh and its heavy
Yes I've ridden both the naked and faired versions, they are a little heavier, but that tends to work well on the suspension setup, in the real world the rider would make more difference than any power advantage between one and an SV, I wouldn't buy one over an SV if that was the type of bike I was after, but if one came along at the right price then maybe .

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