Bloody Hammy

Its not really Hammy’s fault but he hasn’t helped

For a while I have been thinking about adding a V Twin to the shed and I must admit I have always liked the Beull XB12SS

Lately I have drifted towards the SV1000S and would consider a Firestorm if they went around the block without running out of fuel but I think the SV looks better anyway

The update wont be until mid next year but has anyone got an opinion of the 3 above.

I know they’re more “sports” than the Bandit/FZ1 but what about general living with one of them? I’ll never fit on a Duc let alone afford one

You may remember that I came from an SV650s to the Bandit. While I was looking around I went for a squirt on a naked SV 1000. The reason I didn't go for that was that they wanted too much for it, & it was too old, I wanted something a little later. I wouldn't get back on the "s" version of one again tho, it was getting too hard on my wrists.

Hope this helps 2wa

Aprilia Tuono .

gus wrote:Aprilia Tuono .

What money Gus?

Added to the list.

Am I missing something here ? What have I got to do with this ? I dont own a Buell ! Never ridin an SV ! Let alone consider a VTR.



CAM ! Theyr'e pickin on me.

Before I would the Bandit, I test rode a FuelStorm; was incredibly under-whelmed.

The Firestorm is really getting on a bit now - it had a long model run.

I really like the SV1000, would swap the Bandit for on, although the bars are kinda low on the S. Kinda biased though with a few SV650's hanging around our place

But the Tuono is the go if you can find a good one for the right price. The second generation looks especially good and people will definitely hear you coming.

Mines done 70,ooo runs like new ,never needed a shim removed .Market value with that mileage$3- $4000 if i'm lucky .

20,000 kl ones $6-7000 .People have no faith in them .Dont know why ,motor by Rotax same as put in Cam Am Spider and airoplanes .In Rotax we trust .

A mungrel around town but the alpine way ,yes please .And that sound ,slipper clutch ,brembos ,178kg and a seating position like a bandit .

I sold mine then brought it back 3 weeks later .

You dont see many of them ,kind of gives you that special thing .They tour as well .

Oh yeah ,Gen 1 (before 2006) is the one to get .Gen 2 good but its just not gen 1.

Although i do Know a Gen 2 for sale (black and grey )and its showroom cond with twin Akra pipes .Owner wants a Aprilia V4

I dunno Chris - but you'd look pretty flash down south on this Hayabusa :P They are reportedly reasonably comfortable to tour on.

Well the Italian is sounding better all the time
I like the SV and know i'll probably want Hellbars.

How many people do you know with a tuono ? One ,me, and i live in qld .You'll be a GOD .

Check out www.apriliaforum.com go to 2002-2005

Ewok1958 wrote:I dunno Chris - but you'd look pretty flash down south on this Hayabusa :P They are reportedly reasonably comfortable to tour on.

Mate I couldnt make use of a Busa.
I want a V Twin sounding penis extension.

Its still Hammy's fault

I'm starting to think you need a Ducati ST3 with Termignoni cans. Now you've got me thinking ....

Hammy wrote:Am I missing something here ? What have I got to do with this ? I dont own a Buell ! Never ridin an SV ! Let alone consider a VTR.



CAM ! Theyr'e pickin on me.

Trouble maker

Ewok1958 wrote:I'm starting to think you need a Ducati ST3 with Termignoni cans. Now you've got me thinking ....

For the love of god leave the Ducati... a mate had one. It was okay but it looked shit. Either 1199 or no Duc I say

HAMMY, If your looking for a V2 to add to your collection, I rode a TL1000S for years before I bought the Bandit. I had a slight mishap when I flicked up a piece of steel off the road, pierced my oil filter without Knowing & proceeded through a roundabout on my side, as it was squirting oil onto my front tyre like a water pistol. Anyway, I got spooked after that and sold it, but to this day I wished I hadn't. They are an awesome bike!!! I will buy another when I have the cash. Don't listen to all that rubbish about a Queer rear suspension set up, its all crap. It would probably come in to play if you ride like Mick Doohan & were trying to take 10ths off your lap times. Other than that there is no issue at all. It is a massively strong motor & really comfortable riding/touring position & all round great bike. You can not get the smile off your face whilst riding a TL. Thing is you can pick up a low KMs one for $3_4K now nowadays, BARGIN!! My mate had the Firestorm at the same time & we swapped bikes for a day & he didn't want to give the TL back, & he loved the Firestorm until then. So summing up, the SV1000s is just a TL1000s after the fun police got involed a tuned it all down, & thats why I didn't buy one. Would be interested to hear other peoples comments, Cheers JTB.

2WA ! You have a lot answer for. Never use my name in your posts again.

Hammy wrote:2WA ! You have a lot answer for. Never use my name in your posts again.

Hammy Hammy Hammy Hammy

It was a case of only dreaming until you talked about pulling the trigger on another bike mate.

And now the Bandit has gone and got all sulky thinking she might be sacraficed

Sorry Hammy my post was sposed to be directed towards 2WA. I'm only new at this computer lark. Jimmy.

Jimmy the Boy wrote:Sorry Hammy my post was sposed to be directed towards 2WA. I'm only new at this computer lark. Jimmy.

I figured that mate. For what its worth I have always kept an eye out for a TLR but finding an original is difficult.

Jimmy the Boy wrote:Sorry Hammy my post was sposed to be directed towards 2WA. I'm only new at this computer lark. Jimmy.

Thats OK Baby. Your still back in the " Swinging 60's " arent you Austin ? Yeh Baby !

I too get the desire from time to time for another Ducati, then I wake up one morning with a back ache and wistfully remember my 1976 900SS and the desire just adds 2 more cylinders in line.

2WA, if you won't fit on a Duc you might have problems on an sv1000.

I checked em out before buying the Bandit and at 6'2" I felt very cramped in the legs. I think they use the same frame as the sv650. I only sat on one sv1000 (naked, of course) and decided it wasn't the allrounder I was after. short distances would be ok, but not touring or even a long day's ride.

Best of luck.

Grover wrote:2WA, if you won't fit on a Duc you might have problems on an sv1000.

I checked em out before buying the Bandit and at 6'2" I felt very cramped in the legs. I think they use the same frame as the sv650. I only sat on one sv1000 (naked, of course) and decided it wasn't the allrounder I was after. short distances would be ok, but not touring or even a long day's ride.

Best of luck.

Did the owner mind you taking your clothes off to sit on their bike ?

paul wrote:

Grover wrote:2WA, if you won't fit on a Duc you might have problems on an sv1000.

I checked em out before buying the Bandit and at 6'2" I felt very cramped in the legs. I think they use the same frame as the sv650. I only sat on one sv1000 (naked, of course) and decided it wasn't the allrounder I was after. short distances would be ok, but not touring or even a long day's ride.

Best of luck.

Did the owner mind you taking your clothes off to sit on their bike ?

Oh No. I can smell a calander theme coming up.