TL 1000s opinions....

I love the look of the TL S.

I think that they got a bit of a hard time from the press, but is this due to the test riders really pushing the bike hard? The rotary shock is not so good and there was cause for concern over the frame cracking. But I think if you get a good one, sort out the shock and don't thrash it round a track it should be fine.

[johnnyrod]

Fast, but the one I rode had rubbish handling. Wasn't set up properly I'll bet, and the rear damper felt awful.

i came back from stormy last night with my mate on his tls, seemed to handle fine from where i was sitting

Yeah totally agree with Jambo on the common issues.

And as for the reputation its only a case of self-control - same as any bike really.

Handling issues are a sore point with TLR but the TLS is better, though I reckon a good suspension set-up to your own particular riding style can only be a good thing. Don't even bother trying to compare it to the Gixxer though.

Running costs will be higher, its not just tyres that they eat (2k miles on mine on standard Dunlop 208s and both front and back are shot) but also sprockets, chains and swing-arm bearings.

Normal running temps are very hot and new owners think they have probs with the fan sensors (which don't come on until about 105C).

Fuel consumption combined with p155 poor fuel tank capacity means you'll be filling up at every station you meet.

On the plus side it sounds, goes and looks fantastic (TLR is better though) all with a hell of a lot more individuality and personality than any Gixxer.

[M.C.]

bloke i knew had a TLR and TLS loved both but said the s was better and he never had any probs with his and they sounded great

It's a legend - a wild ride, though only if you're really hammering it. On the road you'd probably not see too much of that. How much? If it's in good nick and cheap enough you could sell it on in a year for similar money and you'd have the joy of having ridden the first bike recalled for a factory steering damper and people will assume you're a riding god everywhere you go.

Personally I think Carlos' TLR looks the dogs danglies, don't want to give him a big head, but I love the way the front fairing hugs that front wheel.

There's something very deep about them.

One for my future collection.

Originally Posted by chipnix

Ok, me and my GSXR 750 are not getting on, and I miss my sv, so im having a look around and a tl1000 has been offered to me very cheap, from my understanding its just the pre sv1000?

I know that the rear shock is an issue, but can be sorted, other than that is it a good bike? reviews say its a bit bonkers, lots of torque etc....but I just miss the upright seating position, and this one has been nakefied - different bars and no upper fairing, stretfigter lights etc, and a cute little screen.

I have been thinking of getting a TL1000R because I'm getting a bit bored with the SV650s mainly because it's small and a bit of a girls' bike (no offence to girlies).

The TL is only a pre SV1000 in the area of displacement IMHO. Suzuki seemed to drop alot of the performance like SRAD type front end etc... and they made it pointy

My mate has a TLS and he's very experienced and he still loves it and says he still gets frightened (in a good way)

I want one

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

Personally I think Carlos' TLR looks the dogs danglies, don't want to give him a big head, but I love the way the front fairing hugs that front wheel.

There's something very deep about them.

One for my future collection.

Why thank you Tim, you truly have taste sir

I know someone that is looking for a GSXR 750 and is wanting to get rid of a mint Mille RSVR.