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TL1000s vs sv1000

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bikermike said:
Hi,
can any one tell me the differences between the TL1000s and the new SV1000?
I have always liked the TL1000S and the only thing that put me off was the "tank slapper" scare that really killed it off.

I know that the basic bike is very different it's just that I have heard that the engine in the SV has been made more 'user friendly' and emasculated!
compared to the TL? which has a very exciting power delivery (supposedly)

is this the case?

Thanks

Mick
Hi bikermick welcome to the site :) All I can say is the SV has still got the power to hoist the front wheel in first and second off the throttle :devil2: I have seen 161mph on standard gearing with only a air filter and race cans fitted by spending a grand at JHS on cams Teka box remapping and throttle bodie mods you will get 125-130 at the back wheel :banana: a bit more power than your TLS :msn-wink: And to top it all off the SV is cheap at ÂŁ6000 for a new SV1000sz or ÂŁ3500 for a K3 model you cant loose I think :rockon: