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TL1000s vs sv1000

41K views 14 replies 12 participants last post by  Missing Link  
i have both, TLS and SV, i love em both, each of em is dif even engines are similar, TL is sneaky fast, but SV has more punch down low in rpms even SV redline around 11 500 and TL 10 500....TL has bigger valves, less sophisticated ECU, bigger clutch plates...weaker crankshaft...SV is more bulletproof....
TL has more race spirit and less comfort i have on SV gsxr front end+ wheels and fat handlebar conversion so its more comfy and easier to chew miles....they are both fun bikes to ride!
anyway i have no intension to get a rid of em at all...i dontuse em for commute... because nasty drivimers in city and need my truck to haul things.....but i like to use em to take day trips and they truly keep me happy