Hello and Help!!

[JAWs]

Hello, I’ve been looking at your forum for a few weeks doing my research on Firestorms, and now I definitely want one . The only issue is that I’ve never ridden one , I’ve only ever had Bandits (600 then 1200) so what should I expect?
Also, does anyone know where there are any for sale (sub £2000) around the Gravesend, Kent area? Are there any dealers who have one so I can go and test ride it?
Any help/guidance will be greatly appreciated.

[simo]

Hows tha ganin on ord rock? Just found a W reg RED Storm in a garage with only 7.175mls. Knocked the bloke down to £1.475 coz it needed a new battery. So there are bargins out there. Best of luck.

[sirch345]

Welcome aboard JAWs

You definitely have the right idea about test riding one first I would say.

I would suggest having a look in Bike Trader on line for a dealer selling one in your area.

Good luck with it,

Chris.

[Jbrebel]

Welcome mate

Shop roundand take your time-there are plenty of Storms about at the right price.

As regards ride-expect thumping midrange, more nimble handling, loads torque and better engine braking than the Bandit (certainly 600) and a great sound from the pipes

A test ride would be a good shout-V2's are very different to 4's. If you like a revvy, buzzy engine you'll possibly not like the Storm...to start with

Enjoy

[tony.mon]

A local!

I'm over in Sevenoaks.

Not often you see these in dealers, but you can drop over and have a look at my Storm if that's any use.
it's not standard, but fairly typical.

Or meet at the Oakdene at Wrotham one Weds eve?

Bandit 1200, eh?
Might have a way you could get a test ride........

Gissa PM if you want to sort something out.

[marravtr]

welcome in fella, bandit 6 is gonna feel like a c90 in comparison!

[Giddsy]

I went from a Bandit 600 to the storm and as much as I enjoyed the bandit have never looked back. I rode the Bandit after I had got used to the storm and it seemed utterly gutless!

Go for it!

[geodude]

Welcome to the party JAWs.

I went from a CBR400 and VFR400 to the storm and am hooked on v2s. I took the storm for a test ride and after just 2 miles I just knew I wanted it.

Storms @ Dealers near you

Note: If this is your postcode then its a fluke as I guessed one
Note2: If this is your postcode and I did guess it right, then I am looking forward to the lottery tomorrow

[JAWs]

OH so close geodude, don't go gambling all your lifes worth on tomorrows numbers
Thanks for your input, just really need to check out the thrill for myself. I took out a Buell a while ago and liked the v2 but not it's size! A storm always seemed the way to go, now is the time
Thanks again

[Jbrebel]

What Buell did you test?

[tony.mon]

E-bay's got some that aren't too bad on price at the moment, including one which is up for £1850 but says he'll take a discount if it sells by this thursday.....
Looks like a steal if you can get it around the £1600 mark.
Higher mileage, but they go on and on, so don't let that put you off...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-HONDA-VTR-10 ... 500wt_1182

There also an SP2 but it's labelled as an S4 in the listing, so nobody's interested, and it's up for £500 at the moment.

But hasn't passed the reserve, so not likely to go for less than £4000. But who knows? Might be worth a hopeful punt.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-HONDA-VTR-10 ... 3caa66a3ea

[bikerpiker]

I went the other way ......,from a 'storm to a Bandit 1200 ,....its really not too much of a change, imo ,i'd say performance wise,pretty much the same,although the v-twin is deceptive in that it makes you feel as if you are not going fast 'till you look at the speedo
I honestly dont feel as if i'm using the gears more ,though possibly i am.
On standard suspension i'd say the Bandit 12 edges it ,but mileage and wear might come into that.
Expect 10mpg less for every gallon you fill up ,best i managed with my 'storm was 46 mpg , ....Bandit 1200, 57 mpg , obviously a lot less on either bike when hooning it
I like my Bandit .......but i also liked my 'storm....a lot

If you get a test ride on a 'storm ,you'll be hooked .............and if it clonks into 2nd gear ,dont worry about it