Running cost comparison

clack · Post by **clack** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:25 pm

aside from insurance, is there much difference to the running costs of a Firestorm and an SP2?

Thks.

chuxsta · Post by **chuxsta** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:14 pm

who cares? your avatar is the freaking poodles plums...
beaker is my fav muppet ever!!!!!

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:52 pm

Petrol? Much the same.
Tyre?....my old SP1 could eat a rear 2CT under 1100 miles (and I am a slow rider).
Crashing and repairs? I would guess that the SP1 would be far more expensive due to the plastics.

You will need to factor in a power Commander and custom map for the SP1...it will transform the bike.

clack · Post by **clack** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:21 pm

I was thinking sp2, they seem to be priced to sell at the moment and its a potential opportunity to snap up a modern classic.

However I don't suppose rears last any longer on them!!!

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:48 pm

I actually get better mileage out of the SP2 doing the same sort of routes I used to take on the Storm. I'm using sportier tyres so they don't last as long but on the whole I haven't noticed any real difference. Services are at 9k intervals, first major one is at 18k (still change the oil and filter inbetween though) so I reckon it's pretty even.

Pete.l

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:06 pm

Have you factored in the osteopath's bills too?