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Old 05-06-08, 09:30 AM   #1
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Default SP1 or SP2?

I am thinking long and hard about getting the bike I have always loved.

A Honda VTR1000 SP1 or SP2.

I love the shape, sound and noise and would love to keep with a V-twin.
I have never ridden one so has anyone got any experience of these bikes and know which is better as I heard confilcting reports between the SP1 and SP2.

They are also still pricey and a new one can still be got for 9k.

Ta Dan
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Old 05-06-08, 09:33 AM   #2
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SP2 over the SP1 any day!!!
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Old 05-06-08, 09:37 AM   #3
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Default Re: SP1 or SP2?

The SP1 is a seriously focused motorcycle. Very unforgiving if you make an error. The SP2 is more rider friendly but is still quite a beast. Fuel economy is, well, not. Very thirsty beasts.

Beautiful machines but expensive toys.
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Old 05-06-08, 09:42 AM   #4
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Rode an SP1 for 10 minutes. I actually had it for an afternoon but 10 minutes was enough. Hated it. Snatchty as all hell on the throttle, the most uncomfortable thing I've ever sat on (including nails) and twitchy as well (perhaps my lack of skill). SP2 not sure, but I would test ride before you even think about it. Soudns great and looks sexy though. Insurance is very steep too.
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Old 05-06-08, 09:45 AM   #5
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Get one for a bit if you've always wanted one and can afford it. You don't have to keep it forever. I think SP2 is a no brainer decision too personally.
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Old 05-06-08, 09:51 AM   #6
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Default Re: SP1 or SP2?

Dream bike? Go for it.
White SP-2 with the Castrol sticker kit and Akra's. Cor!


Already a classic.
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Old 05-06-08, 11:05 AM   #7
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Indeed SP2 looks and sounds the knackers.

Shame there wont be a SP2.

If you dont get on with the SP2 then try the Ducati's and the Aprilia RSV models.
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Old 05-06-08, 11:57 AM   #8
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Shame there wont be a SP2.
You mean SP3 don't you

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Old 05-06-08, 12:00 PM   #9
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SP 2 or TL1000S

Shame on you
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Old 05-06-08, 12:06 PM   #10
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Default Re: SP1 or SP2?

I was looking at the sp1 after getting rid of the sv but ended up with a TL as it just seemed a much nicer bike to ride. test rode 2 sp1's a tl1000r and 3 tl1000s's.
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