Suzuki GSX-R1000 "Bike of the Year 2001"

[Guest Gixxer1]

Hondas tried V-twin on the Firestorm and SP-1

and proved to be a failure

 

Suzuki tried it on the TLR, TLS ans V-storm

and its no exception!!!

 

Seems like the ducatis are the only professional

into V-twin!!!

 

 

http://www.bikepics.com/pics/icon/kaw-zx12r-00-bikepics-10219.jpg

[Guest Gixxer1]

Not against anyone out there!!!

 

The handling on the TLS SUCKS!!!

 

http://www.bikepics.com/pics/icon/kaw-zx12r-00-bikepics-09644.jpg

[Guest GuiNNeSS]

Hondas tried V-twin on the Firestorm and SP-1

and proved to be a failure

 

Considering that Colin Edwards won WSB using SP1 on it's first year would hardly constitute a failure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest Gixxer1]

Sp-1 faces axle problems on the tracks!

 

[Ah Teck]

tat why they have the Sp2

[Guest Gixxer1]

Hopefully the SP-2 solved the SP-1 problems

 

http://www.suzuki2.co.uk/5519_holding_page/images/rizzla_rider.jpg

 

[Ah Teck]

the magazines stated that the problems on SP 1 is no longer on SP 2

but still need for pple to test the bike then see the review

[Guest GuiNNeSS]

This Year, Colin has continued to to be competitive using the SP2. Currently 4th with 8 or 9 (can't remember) races to go.

 

Still Bayliss seems unstoppable this year. Hopefully Nori Haga can do something about it.

[Greg]

Ah....the 998 is a beautiful bike.... I heard the price for the 998R is in the region of $60k.......a bit too much to pay for a bike..... Ducati did a bayliss replica and sold it on the internet.....

 

But I still prefer the 916....the bike that start it all.......soon my dear...... you will be mine.....

[Ah Teck]

Greg you targeting the 916 already??

good bike

[Guest Gixxer1]

Personal Favourite

 

http://www.geocities.com/chipease4/bikepics/P8060005.JPG

[Greg]

actually, the european bikes are not really suited for Singapore's tropical climate.....

 

Jap bikes still perform the best.... amd easier to maintain....take for example, the valve clearance for:

 

1. Ducati => 5,000km

2. Most Jap Bikes => 25,000km

 

This is just one....what about the expensive spare parts? Just got my screen for my ducati in....wait long long and pay high high..... that's what its all about......

 

No doubt the designs are nice....but in practical terms, not so practical..... but the 916SPS....... NICE...... I still want one though.....

[RobVanDam]

Get the 996SPS. Much better improved than the 916 and extra horsepower as well.

[Guest BoBOKik]

Greg you targeting the 916 already??

good bike

 

kekekekeke hence my signature pic.. the rear end of a 998R

[Ah Teck]

heard from a friend that he letting his 916 off for 14-15,000k

[Guest Gixxer1]

Why not Colins Edward SP-2

 

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/content/images/Racing/World_Super_Bikes/News/images/02484784.jpg

[Guest BoBOKik]

heard from a friend that he letting his 916 off for 14-15,000k

 

wah so cheap ah...

[Ah Teck]

YA FM PLATE I THINK

[Guest Gixxer1]

Quite a good buy

but need to spend some $ to maintain it.

 

http://www.cycleworld.com/images/cycleworld/june2001/0601_time_flies_gsxr_big.jpg

[Ah Teck]

he jus overhaul the bike and can some parts to better quality

[Guest Gixxer1]

I still think its rather risky

bcos i seldom see good condition 916 anymore

Most of them have very loud idling sound

or engine oil leakages.

 

Have to view to believe.

 

http://www.bikepics.com/pics/icon/hon-nsr250-01-bikepics-01181.jpg

[Ah Teck]

old bike is like that one

[Guest Gixxer1]

At least it comes with ohlins shocks and brembo brakes.

[Ah Teck]

that why the price for one is so high it come with all the good good styuff

[RobVanDam]

ohlins and brembo...that's why it costs $25K brand new for vtr1000sp2