Suzuki TL1000R

KillerTiller · Dec 10, 2005

Looking to buy a TLR... can you guys give me some pros and cons on this V-twin beauty.....any info from Tiller owners appreciated......Thanx

twisty · Dec 10, 2005

Buy an 2001 TLS. More ponied and 100 pounds lighter. U will thank me in morning...:lol:

jeeps84 · Dec 10, 2005

Here is one thread about the TL's click
katanapilot may have one for sale.

KillerTiller · Dec 11, 2005

twisty said:
Buy an 2001 TLS. More ponied and 100 pounds lighter. U will thank me in morning...:lol:

Yeah but the TL1000R is so much sweeter looking

twisty · Dec 11, 2005

Well if you opened your eyes, u would see your wrong.:lol:

Gas Man · Dec 11, 2005

GSXR750MKE said:
Yeah but the TL1000R is so much sweeter looking

Its all POV.... but Jeeps is right... I think KP might be looking at selling his TLR!

He's in Florida where are you Mike?

Mojo · Dec 11, 2005

GSXR750MKE said:
Looking to buy a TLR... can you guys give me some pros and cons on this V-twin beauty.....any info from Tiller owners appreciated......Thanx

If I were you, I'd steer clear. Suzuki never bothered to finish the R&D on the TLR, they let the public do it for them. The tank slapper stories about the TLR are true. Mine went into a lock to lock tank slapper and pitched me off on a straight road at 65mph. I broke the tip of my elbow off and couldn't ride for a year.

You can probably get into a Ducati 916 for not a whole lot more money.

R1up0n1 · Dec 11, 2005

I'm done with the V-twins for a while.... If you plan to ride hard on the V it's not a good idea to invest in one. :2cents:

JK_DILLA · Dec 11, 2005

'mike, are you selling your 750?

twisty · Dec 12, 2005

SVupON1 said:
I'm done with the V-twins for a while.... If you plan to ride hard on the V it's not a good idea to invest in one. :2cents:

I dont agree with that a bit. I race a V to two years. Most fun on bike I ever had. Wait to finally "own" that R1 after riding a V your going to bored out your mine.

KillerTiller · Dec 12, 2005

JK_DILLA said:
'mike, are you selling your 750?

Yeah my 750 is (98 with barely over 6,000 miles on it) up for grabs for the right price, I live way up north in MA just a 24 hr drive to FL

R1up0n1 · Dec 12, 2005

twisty said:
I dont agree with that a bit. I race a V to two years. Most fun on bike I ever had. Wait to finally "own" that R1 after riding a V your going to bored out your mine.

:scratch: really? I loved the low end on the V, but that was about it. Top end on the V sucked @ss...but then again it was a SV and not a top performer.

snakemann · Dec 12, 2005

SVupON1 said:
:scratch: really? I loved the low end on the V, but that was about it. Top end on the V sucked @ss...but then again it was a SV and not a top performer.

Having ridden the SV650 and a TL1000S I can vouch that there is a huge difference, both in the motor and suspension between the two.

I prefer S model over the TLR......it looks great in that red color with yosh exhaust, and it sounds even better :cheers:

Gas Man · Dec 12, 2005

SVupON1 said:
:scratch: really? I loved the low end on the V, but that was about it. Top end on the V sucked @ss...but then again it was a SV and not a top performer.

Yeah key thing... the SV650 is a top performer... most street guys that ride the liter V's... love em!

KillerTiller · Dec 12, 2005

Whoa........aren't we getting a little off Topic? :jacked: :scratch:

katanapilot · Dec 13, 2005

Me here... I got this:

I used to own this:

Here are my personal Pro/Cons list:

Pros:

TLR is an attention getter even on Idle, thesound is deep and beefy.
Gixxer and busa guys like them (some times even not knowing what it is).
not a lot of them out there (so u r not common).
Trunk space is like I have never seen.
The Riding Position is awesome
Seat is very nice and soft

Cons:

Heavy Mofo
Sucky suspension
Crotch heat (like a weener roaster)
Power band some where... I am still looking for it
RPM limiter is much closer than u think
20-30 Miles less range.

This is off the top of my head... not a bad bike, just not my cup of tea...
My suggestion try it before you get it.

I might do some upgrades to it and force my self to like it, first is a coat of black paint (like this)

Mojo · Dec 13, 2005

Watch out for the underdeveloped suspension. It can kill you if you're not careful! It's slap happy.

Gas Man · Dec 13, 2005

That black TLR is oh so sweet!!! :drool: Probably the best one I've seen!!!!

jeeps84 · Dec 13, 2005

Gas Man said:
That black TLR is oh so sweet!!! :drool: Probably the best one I've seen!!!!

:iagree: :drool:

KillerTiller · Dec 14, 2005

katanapilot said:
Me here... I got this:

I used to own this:

Here are my personal Pro/Cons list:

Pros:

TLR is an attention getter even on Idle, thesound is deep and beefy.

Gixxer and busa guys like them (some times even not knowing what it is).

not a lot of them out there (so u r not common).

Trunk space is like I have never seen.

The Riding Position is awesome

Seat is very nice and soft

Cons:

Heavy Mofo

Sucky suspension

Crotch heat (like a weener roaster)

Power band some where... I am still looking for it

RPM limiter is much closer than u think

20-30 Miles less range.

This is off the top of my head... not a bad bike, just not my cup of tea...
My suggestion try it before you get it.

I might do some upgrades to it and force my self to like it, first is a coat of black paint (like this)

If i can find one to test ride i will for sure......I'm not looking for a speed beast like my Gixxer 750....it's a rocket. I just love the TLR i guess i have my beer glasses on when i see one cause she still looks like a beauty to me no matter what anyone says...........But if you ever decide to sell your TLR Please let me know cause i will drive down to florida to check it out.......4 SURE..

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