firestorm??

Firestorm lovely bike for the big V twin lovers. Ability to do longer than long wheelies is superb. My main point to consider would be that if you are one who likes to get a bit "frisky·" in the twisty stuff, the ground clearance of the Firestorm might be something you want to think about.

[fizzwheel]

I gotta say Viper certainly got a hustle on this afternoon coming down the A30, whatever it may be, its no slouch through long sweeping bends.

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

I dont think any bike is a girls bike

Except maybe pink triumphs....

Matt

According to On Yer Triumph, that pink you talk about "Nuclear Red" - around 90% + of the original buyers were male.......

......and yes - I quite like it.


Garry

Originally Posted by Jelster

Far be it for me to criticize a Honda, but...

The VTR is very old now, and it shows. Ride it hard and you may get 80 to the tank.

All the rest is typical Honda (which is good).

Great build quality, you can't fault that, but on one very spirited ride on the twisties of North Beds I managed to drain a full 17 litre tank to absolutely empty in 63 miles....yes 63. I daren't work out the mpg.

Originally Posted by independentphoto

According to On Yer Triumph, that pink you talk about "Nuclear Red" - around 90% + of the original buyers were male.......

......and yes - I quite like it.

OYT would tell you day was night to get you to buy a bike from them.

What is it you want your new bike to do? If it is just a toy and you want a v-twin then surely you can't look past an sp-1 or sp-2? My brother in law has an sp-1 and loves it to bits, the sp-2's are considered the better road bike and they are as fast as you'll ever ask for and handle like a 600. What kind of budget do you have?

If you buy a FireYawn, you can always upgrade the front forks with early 'Blade RWU units. Keep the 17" wheel tho...

Thinking about it, I'm surprised I managed to type so much about my old Firestorm without falling asleep.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I gotta say Viper certainly got a hustle on this afternoon coming down the A30, whatever it may be, its no slouch through long sweeping bends.

I had to give it some stick as i could not stand to see you disapear into the distance

As a previous SV owner and now a VTR owner i would say i miss my SV but... The VTR has made up for that in spades. The VTR is quick, it does handle well in the right hands (which is not always mine ) and will keep you alert looking for petrol stations
All in all the VTR is a good step up from an SV650 and you can have some fun on the straights and twisties but as Fizz said its at its best in long sweeping corners, What more do you want