TL 1000R

Flying Scot · 02-07-2007, 11:47 AM

Friend of mine is looking to buy a Suzuki TL 1000R - any suggestions on where would be a good place to look? What would be the average price for one in good condition?

Also I mentioned he might want to look at the Honda RC 51 - Am I not correct in saying they are similar in style/size/performance?

CHEERS!

mammothmc · 02-07-2007, 11:48 AM

I've got a TL1000S

Its a better bike, but not as popular since it only has the half fairing

02-07-2007, 11:52 AM

I think the RC is smaller and a little lighter.......but they would be pretty close in performance.

Flying Scot · 02-07-2007, 11:52 AM

Why is the S better? I actually nearly bought the same one but as it was my first bike I decided against it.

knee_dragger · 02-07-2007, 12:15 PM

I liked the TL better, had a smoother response, handlebars didnt sit as low as the RC. Plus the TL seats are way.....more comfy

Flying Scot · 02-07-2007, 02:20 PM

But does anybody have an idea where to look for one? Any forums?

Sassy Chassis · 02-07-2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Scot

But does anybody have an idea where to look for one? Any forums?

TLPlanet.com?

cashtown · 02-07-2007, 02:55 PM

TLR and TLS are very different.

TLR has a twin spar beam frame and TLS has a tube frame. TLR has forged pistons and rods - more power, but more weight I believe.

TLS has always carried the stigma of being a death bike because of it's capacity for shaking its head in anger but a steering damper should fix that. Also a great wheelie bike from what I understand

TLR seat cowl looks the shife!

02-07-2007, 11:47 AM	#1
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02-07-2007, 11:52 AM	#3
BrutusTx Guest Posts: n/a	I think the RC is smaller and a little lighter.......but they would be pretty close in performance.
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Flying Scot Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Downtown Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,124 Bike(s): Triumph Daytona 650	Why is the S better? I actually nearly bought the same one but as it was my first bike I decided against it.
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02-07-2007, 12:15 PM	#5
knee_dragger Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alief Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 1,917 Experience: 9 years Bike(s): crf450	I liked the TL better, had a smoother response, handlebars didnt sit as low as the RC. Plus the TL seats are way.....more comfy
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02-07-2007, 11:48 AM	#2
mammothmc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 721	I've got a TL1000S Its a better bike, but not as popular since it only has the half fairing

02-07-2007, 02:20 PM	#6
Flying Scot Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Downtown Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,124 Bike(s): Triumph Daytona 650	But does anybody have an idea where to look for one? Any forums?
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02-07-2007, 02:55 PM	#8
cashtown Lawyers Guns and Money Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hunt, TX HWY 39 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 7,945 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): '05 Hayabusa '98 ZX-6E	TLR and TLS are very different. TLR has a twin spar beam frame and TLS has a tube frame. TLR has forged pistons and rods - more power, but more weight I believe. TLS has always carried the stigma of being a death bike because of it's capacity for shaking its head in anger but a steering damper should fix that. Also a great wheelie bike from what I understand TLR seat cowl looks the shife!