Is the Suzuki TL1000R a V-twin bike?
The Suzuki TL1000 range feature one of the truly great V-twin engines, in some of the most unpredictable handling chassis ever devised. The Suzuki TL1000R has an improved rear shock, which doesn’t misbehave so much as the TL1000S model’s, but both motorcycles get so light at the front end, so very easily with all that V-twin grunt on tap.
What kind of fairing does a Suzuki TL1000R have?
The Suzuki TL1000R’s full fairing is fairly wide, especially at the top half, so it keeps some windblast off the rider. The TL1000R pillion perch is a bit of joke, footpegs are too high and the upswept pipes makes panniers impossible to fit. You get a steering damper as standard on the Suzuki TL1000R though…which is nice.
Which is better Suzuki TL1000R or Ducati 916?
When you push it, the Suzuki TL1000R gets loose at high speeds, and oversteers on slow corners. The Suzuki TL1000R has a truly awesome engine, producing a claimed 135bhp and though it revs another 1000rpm higher than the TL1000S, the Suzuki TL1000R still feels like it makes as much poke as a Ducati 916 can manage, by about 6000 revs.
How does rear shock work on Suzuki TL1000S?
The rear shock’s damping action is controlled by a teaspoon of oil being forced through valves – it doesn’t work. The rear end starts moving, plus the front end of the TL1000S is liable to flap about as the sheer grunt lifts the front wheel. Result; one scared rider, and possible excursions into the scenery.
Is the Suzuki TL1000S a fire breathing monster?
The TL1000S isn’t the fire-breathing crazy monster that reports from the period will have you believe. Initial throttle response is neater and more predictable than a modern Panigale and the exhaust note is ias quiet as any Euro4 bike at low revs. There’s an impressive kick at the top-end and it drives hard.
When was the last Suzuki TL1000R made?
1998: Suzuki TL1000R launched. 2000: New colours/graphics. 2003: Suzuki TL1000R model discontinued, Suzuki SV1000 replaces it. 2004: Last Suzuki TL1000R stocks sold at discount. None. 29 owners have reviewed their SUZUKI TL1000R (1998 – 2004) and rated it in a number of areas.
The Suzuki TL1000R’s full fairing is fairly wide, especially at the top half, so it keeps some windblast off the rider. The TL1000R pillion perch is a bit of joke, footpegs are too high and the upswept pipes makes panniers impossible to fit. You get a steering damper as standard on the Suzuki TL1000R though…which is nice.
When you push it, the Suzuki TL1000R gets loose at high speeds, and oversteers on slow corners. The Suzuki TL1000R has a truly awesome engine, producing a claimed 135bhp and though it revs another 1000rpm higher than the TL1000S, the Suzuki TL1000R still feels like it makes as much poke as a Ducati 916 can manage, by about 6000 revs.