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    Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    Just picked up my new ride, it's been a long time coming! Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S-20200422_213421-jpg

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    Always loved this bike and that’s a great color.

    Dying to know what you think.

    And how it compares to what else you’ve owned. What else have you ridden?

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    Can't wait to actually get a chance to ride it. Last bike was a 99 Superhawk, before that an 01 SV650S. Going to be interesting to feel the difference between carbs and injection.

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    Quote Originally Posted by MUZ720 View Post
    I love this site for reviews

    https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-...suzuki/sv1000/

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    Attaboy Justie!

    Looks clean and unmolested.

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    Still miss mine. Congrats!

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    It's as if they only made them in that color.

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    Quote Originally Posted by golden chicken View Post
    It's as if they only made them in that color.
    Haha a few of us got black ones.

    Such a damn fun bike. Real easy to ride with a nice linear power curve.

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    I wonder how it compares to the Superhawk you had. For some reason, it seems the superhawks were more powerful. Their biggest drawback in the US were the small tank (16 liters) which later was fixed on the European models (19l). The SV1000S should have a much better range with a bigger tank and better fuel economy

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    Quote Originally Posted by dankatz View Post
    I wonder how it compares to the Superhawk you had. For some reason, it seems the superhawks were more powerful. Their biggest drawback in the US were the small tank (16 liters) which later was fixed on the European models (19l). The SV1000S should have a much better range with a bigger tank and better fuel economy
    From my recollection of being a TL1000S (predecessor to the SV1000S) owner and having ridden a Superhawk, the Superhawk seemed to make power/torque lower in the RPM range which made it a phenomenal street bike as you could drive it like a tractor leaving it in one gear and controlling speed with RPM. The TLS would make a higher measured power and though it had pretty good torque numbers as well wanted to be ridden in a more spirited fashion. A few more RPM were needed to get things moving. Still a great, fun bike to ride on the street but just a little higher strung. Wonder if anyone that has ridden both will agree or have a different opinion from mine?

    I still have my TLS and should probably do some maintenance on it and get it out of the garage for some miles this summer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by obsolete View Post
    Haha a few of us got black ones.

    Such a damn fun bike. Real easy to ride with a nice linear power curve.
    My good friend has a silver one. All I ever see is copper and silver. I know black ones exist, but I never see them in the wild. I wish I could find a black SV1000N.

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    Quote Originally Posted by golden chicken View Post
    My good friend has a silver one. All I ever see is copper and silver. I know black ones exist, but I never see them in the wild. I wish I could find a black SV1000N.
    Mine was an S. I don't think I've seen a black naked in the wild either.

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    Quote Originally Posted by tls25rs View Post
    From my recollection of being a TL1000S (predecessor to the SV1000S) owner and having ridden a Superhawk, the Superhawk seemed to make power/torque lower in the RPM range which made it a phenomenal street bike as you could drive it like a tractor leaving it in one gear and controlling speed with RPM. The TLS would make a higher measured power and though it had pretty good torque numbers as well wanted to be ridden in a more spirited fashion. A few more RPM were needed to get things moving. Still a great, fun bike to ride on the street but just a little higher strung. Wonder if anyone that has ridden both will agree or have a different opinion from mine?

    I still have my TLS and should probably do some maintenance on it and get it out of the garage for some miles this summer.
    TLS loved to rip the front end up...no clutching required. That was a sweet motor!

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    I LOVED the Superhawk, it was nimble. Racya's TLS seemed heavy and just a wee bit scary. I'm hoping to get a lot of seat time in this summer.


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    TLS with a stock spring on a stick and rotary damper can be scary...

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    Quote Originally Posted by csmutty View Post
    TLS with a stock spring on a stick and rotary damper can be scary...
    Sally

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    Quote Originally Posted by golden chicken View Post
    My good friend has a silver one. All I ever see is copper and silver. I know black ones exist, but I never see them in the wild. I wish I could find a black SV1000N.
    I'd like a SV1000N in this copper color. Sure looks nice in the photos!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SEVENSGT View Post
    I LOVED the Superhawk, it was nimble. Racya's TLS seemed heavy and just a wee bit scary. I'm hoping to get a lot of seat time in this summer.

    I always loved the super hawk, there are a few cheap ones on cycletrader, I’m surprised they don’t have a bigger following.

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    rode both a Hawk and a TLR … Both are great bikes I love twins! Found the Hawk a better street bike but the TLR was funner! Standard TL is better looking then the SV!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MUZ720 View Post
    rode both a Hawk and a TLR … Both are great bikes I love twins! Found the Hawk a better street bike but the TLR was funner! Standard TL is better looking then the SV!
    Was the hawk unimpressive power wise?

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    No it was not by any means! Just softer more relaxed motorcycle also the ergos were almost spot on for me as least for a street scoot . The Suzuki was just x2 and had more giddy up when spun!

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    Quote Originally Posted by csmutty View Post
    TLS with a stock spring on a stick and rotary damper can be scary...
    the WIDOWMAKER!

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    I miss the hell out of my 03 SV100s. upgraded to that from a SV550s and loved every minute of it. Sadly it got stolen.

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    Re: Back in the saddle 03 SV1000S

    Quote Originally Posted by tls25rs View Post
    From my recollection of being a TL1000S (predecessor to the SV1000S) owner and having ridden a Superhawk, the Superhawk seemed to make power/torque lower in the RPM range which made it a phenomenal street bike as you could drive it like a tractor leaving it in one gear and controlling speed with RPM. The TLS would make a higher measured power and though it had pretty good torque numbers as well wanted to be ridden in a more spirited fashion. A few more RPM were needed to get things moving. Still a great, fun bike to ride on the street but just a little higher strung. Wonder if anyone that has ridden both will agree or have a different opinion from mine?

    I still have my TLS and should probably do some maintenance on it and get it out of the garage for some miles this summer.
    I’ve ridden both and would agree with your assessment. I’d take the TLS any day over the Honda, but that’s just my preference.

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