Anyone gone from a VTR to a SV1000?

Ian E · Post by **Ian E** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:37 pm

I am thinking of changing the VTR. I've had three Storms (each from new) for the last seven years. Honda don't seem to be planning a major update (unless anyone knows any different).

Has anyone bought or tried a SV1000? If so I would be interested in a comparison, e.g.

1/ Are they as comfortable as a VTR
2/ Performance/Handling
3/ Reliability
4/ Quality/Finish

Thanks,

Ian.

Sharpe1 · Post by **Sharpe1** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 4:42 am

I haven't heard a lot. Most people prefer Storms. SV has more power but Storm supposedly handles better.

yellafella · Post by **yellafella** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 9:57 am

A link to the oz site may shed some light on it for ya . . . .
http://ozfirestorm.proboards34.com/inde ... 146&page=1

brokenlegs · Post by **brokenlegs** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 10:44 am

Get a test ride. I rode one a few months back when i was considering an sv1000 and this was way before the storm idea come up.

Its goes,stops and handles well. Its a bit quicker than the storm but less midrange but other than that its a 1000cc vtwin really its much of a muchness and down to personal choice rather than anything else.

I have oved a 996 and an RSVR before the storm and yeah they both easily out handle the storm but as for practability and rideability i prefer the storm. Its certainly takes more rider input and concentration on the storm to get most out if it where the others just go where you point it and for me thats uninspiring and boring.

Mark ( not having a mid life crisis )

sparky750 · Post by **sparky750** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 3:09 pm

may mate bought an sv 1000 a couple of months ago and hates it i've rode it and find it ok prefer the storm myself and so does he. He's messed with the suspension set up quite a bit and still cant get it right says it tries to spit him off on every bump all in they're cheap as hell to buy he payed 4k brand new

but its each to his own try one yourself

EGG · Post by **EGG** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 5:40 pm

I know the 650's are good for what they are but the thou's are quite rare. Not a lot for sale anymore new or second hand. I have heard they are a flop and won't be made much more. honda waited to see how they faired. But because they flopped Honda won't update the storm. Big V twins won't be made anymore in 5 years not even Ducati's.

Sharpe1 · Post by **Sharpe1** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:21 am

EGG wrote:I know the 650's are good for what they are but the thou's are quite rare. Not a lot for sale anymore new or second hand. I have heard they are a flop and won't be made much more. honda waited to see how they faired. But because they flopped Honda won't update the storm. Big V twins won't be made anymore in 5 years not even Ducati's.

There are plenty of SV1000's here, sitting in the shops not getting sold.

droid · Post by **droid** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:18 am

Best to tell H-D that Egg

Droid

EGG · Post by **EGG** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 9:40 am

There are plenty of SV1000's here, sitting in the shops not getting sold.[/quote]

Tells it's own story me thinks!

Ian E · Post by **Ian E** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:38 pm

Many thanks for all the replies. Think I will stick with the Storm

Hopefully Honda will update it eventually?!

Cheers,

Ian.

stu9000 · Post by **stu9000** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:08 pm

EGG wrote:Big V twins won't be made anymore in 5 years not even Ducati's.

WHy not?

Bink · Post by **Bink** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 11:39 am

Because they are no longer winning races I reckon...

Stupid reason though ... V2's are nicer bikes to ride in my opinion!
Plus the sound is much nicer as well.