Honda VTR1000 Firestorm, what are they like?

The seller's described it incorrectly, for a start. It's not an F-Sport. They're easily told by the twin seats, rather than one piece unit

I miss my CBR! However, I would love a VTR.

[Mej]

Originally Posted by eviltwin

The seller's described it incorrectly, for a start. It's not an F-Sport. They're easily told by the twin seats, rather than one piece unit

Oh yeah, didnt notice that but i do know thats the easiest way to tell them apart, there is also a fair differrence in insuring the bikes.

[Mej]

Originally Posted by plowsie

I miss my CBR! However, I would love a VTR.

The thing that attracts me most to the VTR is the engine and the price, they seem to be very cheap for what they are.

Originally Posted by J2UK

The thing that attracts me most to the VTR is the engine and the price, they seem to be very cheap for what they are.

As said, they are thirsty, hefty on insurance.

The CBR cost effective wise is the better bike. I haven't rode a VTR so couldn't comment on which is the better bike physically, I had a 93 CBR600F, its brakes and suspension were IMO much better, I got rid as it caused me problems in the back with the riding position, the insurance was about 100 quid more for 6 months left on my policy. Only you can decide what I want.

[Mej]

Originally Posted by plowsie

As said, they are thirsty, hefty on insurance.

The CBR cost effective wise is the better bike. I haven't rode a VTR so couldn't comment on which is the better bike physically, I had a 93 CBR600F, its brakes and suspension were IMO much better, I got rid as it caused me problems in the back with the riding position, the insurance was about 100 quid more for 6 months left on my policy. Only you can decide what I want.

Its is true, and its way off yet before i trade in the SV, but im always thinking about it.

I prefer the look of the SV1000 and the CBRF but doing a quote on SV the insurance is about the same as the Firestorm.

None are cheap,

SV1000 - FC 457.00 (£800 excess).

Firestorm - FC 675 (£800 excess).

CBRF - FC 583 (£800 excess).

Hmmm

Originally Posted by J2UK

Its is true, and its way off yet before i trade in the SV, but im always thinking about it.

I prefer the look of the SV1000 and the CBRF but doing a quote on SV the insurance is about the same as the Firestorm.

None are cheap,

SV1000 - FC 457.00 (£800 excess).

Firestorm - FC 675 (£800 excess).

CBRF - FC 583 (£800 excess).

Hmmm

£800 excess, are you for real, thats fooking nutty as squirrel ****!

[Mej]

cheapest with about 250 excess on them is £1000 for CBRF and SV1000 and bit more for the storm.

Insurance doesnt seem to get cheap for me until im 24. Then its 350 FC on a Busa.

EDIT: 24

[dyzio]

Just curious, how old are you mate and what comparison site did you use?

EDIT:

Ah.. ok, I'm at 27 and was getting around £350 + 200xc (2ncb).

Have you tried this site?
http://www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk/
+ phone around, you might get some extras as well.

[Mej]

Originally Posted by dyziowg

Just curious, how old are you mate and what comparison site did you use?

Im 21, restrictions up in Sep 10.

Tesco Compare is the site i usually use.

I quote as though im 23 though as this will be about the time when im gonna get a new bike, Dec 2010.

I figure i will ride the Sv unrestricted for 3 months as im sure thats gonna feel like a new bike as well.