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by DaveSP2
Wed Jul 07, 2004 9:50 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: FIRESTORM v SP
Replies: 8
Views: 2154

I've recently bought an '04 SP2 and don't find it too uncomfortable at all, admittedly it's no tourer but it's no worse than many other current sports bikes. I've done a couple of 300 mile runs and only suffered an aching throttle wrist. Handling can be a bit lively if you're pushing it on bumpy ...
by DaveSP2
Sat Jun 19, 2004 3:02 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Zero tolerance on speeding
Replies: 11
Views: 1312

. The only police cars that have an accurate odometer are traffic cars. These have to be calibrated regularly. Traffic cats also have thier tyres changed after minimal wear to keep thier odometers accurate. Maybe this varies depending on different police forces but in Derbyshire virtually all the ...
by DaveSP2
Sun May 23, 2004 9:32 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: VTR1000 SP2
Replies: 2
Views: 1007

Cheers Phats, that's about what I had heard when giving it some stick. Maybe I'll get a few more miles to the tank as I wouldn't quite put myself in the nutter catagory.

Can't wait 'till Saturday :D
by DaveSP2
Sat May 22, 2004 7:05 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: VTR1000 SP2
Replies: 2
Views: 1007

VTR1000 SP2

Hi,

Been searching around the net for info and found this forum, I've just bought a VTR1000 SP2 and have a question regarding fuel consuption. I know the SP2 is thirsty but what is a realistic mpg figure to expect under normal 'A' road riding conditions ?

Thanks
Dave