OhioBob Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 So, just curious which would you prefer and why?Ducati Monster S4RSORSuzuki SV1000 (non fairing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I figured this would be a no brainer, but apparently not.S4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) The Duc for its performance and HP...but the Suzi for the value..in other words $4k for the Sv and $7K+ for a S4 id go with the Suzi Edited May 23, 2011 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Chief201 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Depends on how deep your pockets are... The SV would be cheaper on parts etc. The Duc would be better on performance I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I don't understand why you're starting all these vague threads comparing motorcycles on this site when you can read all the bike reviews from sources like motorcycle-usa.com and in the end, you're just going to end up going with whatever you like and can afford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Like to see other's opinions on these topics. Sorry to cause any headaches. I guess you are right, if money is not the issue and we are talking about performance; hp, torque, brakes, suspension, etc.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 The SV is a good bike. The Duc is gooder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 i'd go with the Ducati, but then again I'm an Italian homer and I love the sound they put out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 The SV is a good bike. The Duc is gooder.There ya go. /threadI've never been on the Duc, but if it's anything like the RC8 or Super Duke, the SV is 85% of what those bikes are, at about 1/3rd the price on the used market. If you really need that extra 15% of 'goodness' you will pay a premium for it.So, like Tpoppa so plainly put - Suzuki is the value purchase, Ducati is the 'bells and whistles' purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) OK, to mix it up a little.How does the FZ1 compare to the SV1000S?Wish they brought the FZ1N to the states.Heck, if I am going to mix it up with FZ1, I might as well include the new or new to the states, CB1000R.Just trying to single down my choices to visit the stealerships.Thanks again for your input. Edited May 23, 2011 by OhioBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 There would be no comparison because of the superior motor in the FZ1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I4s are lame, no personality. I ride the SV way more than I ride the Hayabusa because I'm a hooligan with responsibility issues.But I'd guess the FZs are just as reliable as any other Japanese I4 bike, they're just not as fun as a twin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600ZZ4eb Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 vtwin to inline four of the fz1.....i love the fz, but love the sv more. Fz1 would be more comfy off the showroom floor, but you can add riser to the bars of the sv and make it more of a tourer, but if you dont want to add anything to it the fz would rock....although nothing sound as awesome as a vtwin sportbike coming out of the corners or speeding down the road.....ok, i was you i would have an issue choosing too...love the looks of ducs but not the maintanance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'd get the SV1000 because if parts have to be ordered from Italy, you'll miss a lot of riding time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I4s are lame, no personality. I ride the SV way more than I ride the Hayabusa because I'm a hooligan with responsibility issues.But I'd guess the FZs are just as reliable as any other Japanese I4 bike, they're just not as fun as a twin.I ride an I4 because I don't like to have as much fun on a bike as you hooligans do, I would rather go fast in the twisty stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Says the guy who's never been on a vtwin. On the street, fun > speed. And it's not like the SV1k is a slouch at 110 rwhp.Look, OP, start an FZ, then start an SV1k... it'll be an easy decision once you hear them idle next to each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I've spent a few hours on a Super Duke riding RT60. While it is a fun bike (What non cruiser isn't.) other than banging off of the rev-limiter more times than I could count I recall that is didn't seem to be any faster than my 600 and heavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I've spent a few hours on a Super Duke riding RT60. While it is a fun bike (What non cruiser isn't.) other than banging off of the rev-limiter more times than I could count I recall that is didn't seem to be any faster than my 600 and heavier.You're doing it wrong. You can't ride a twin like an I4...Do some deep deep soul searching, and you know, deep down, you had more fun on the twin than the speed on your I4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 You're doing it wrong. You can't ride a twin like an I4...Do some deep deep soul searching, and you know, deep down, you had more fun on the twin than the speed on your I4. I had to keep searching the RPM range looking for some speed and never found it. There is no mistaking where it lives at in an I4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 S4Rs is on another planet. Way more power, Italian Sexyness and Ohlins front and Rear. Considering what you get on the ducati in terms of components. Ohlins suspension, Marchesini wheels, Brembo Radial mount brakes, Single Sided swing arm and a ducati motor. I would say it's hard to argue that the suzuki is a better value. The suzuki is just cheaper. Is the SV1000 a good bike. Hell yes it is, but the S4Rs is just a different bike. They just both have water cooled twins. Oh, given the 2, S4Rs, but I must say, I love my S2R1000. Torquey as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 OK, to mix it up a little.How does the FZ1 compare to the SV1000S?Wish they brought the FZ1N to the states.Heck, if I am going to mix it up with FZ1, I might as well include the new or new to the states, CB1000R.Just trying to single down my choices to visit the stealerships.Thanks again for your input.FZ has more power and handlebars. It can be made nekkid by ordering euro spec. (FZ1N) parts. Check out www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum for all the FZ1 info you want. I do like the '03 SV1000. Its sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I had to keep searching the RPM range looking for some speed and never found it. There is no mistaking where it lives at in an I4.....which is between 14,728 rpm and 15,241. Everything else is just sucking air. But please go back to picking Justin. Each hit makes him grow up just a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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