as we all know my bike was jacked as of not to long ago. i kinda wanted to try something a little different as much as i loved my 600RR.

one of my friends here who is a dealer and goes to auctions found and bought a 2003 blue and white TL1000R suzuki, i have riden it twice and it seems ok. my friends Honda RC-51 handles a little better. but they make close to the same power. and it already has full M4 exhaust and power commander with carbon fiber all over it. 5800$ out the door. blue books for around 6400$

anyone else ever rode a tl1000r? i know there are a compleetly different type of bike. a little heave but makes a ton of TQ.

what'cha think?

 

Most TLR's have been dropped from stunting... i know that much.

I'd get the RC51 (as long as it's a 2002+) personally.

 

Just make sure the RC51 says RVT1000R on it as well. They are the better model RC51s. Im going to buy my buddies off of him as soon as I get the money.

 

TL,... the honda designation for "trials" bike !! You know about TL rear suspenion, (Wierd, needs replacing rear shock )????? and touted tanky slapers... This stuff is upgradable, but is spendy (shock and good stearing stab.) bargain w/ him, about it.

they are a bit heavy compared to other 1k bikes, but many love 'em. Yosh made trick suspension and engine parts too. I'd ride one.
Check Craigs list... I'l bet you find a sorted baby cheeeep!!!!!!!!! Clean and free, Ripp'n

 

Can anyone post a pic of the bike...never seen one before!

 

here are a couple pics i found of a yellow one.



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Mean looking bike!

 

stick with a honda, suzukie's are known for breaking honda's are known for lasting forever spend the few extra dollars now on a better bike and not on fixing one you'll get frustrated with

 

yea, i realy like the RC-51, i will just wait til i find a good deal on one.