Another FNG on an S3

[The Green Manalishi]

Thought I would stop in and say hello. Picked up an 07 S3 a little while ago. My other bike is an R1 so you can imagine the big jump to go from one to the other.... I'm enjoying the torque at the bottom! Let the modding begin....

[dblhelx]

I came from a CBR1000rr to a 2007 S3 (and a Gixxer 1000, R6, ZZR600, VMAX 1200 before the CBR1000rr..etc etc etc LOL ). No way in absolute hell you will want to ride super bikes after you get used to speedy.

[Night Train]

Hey there. Welcome to one of the best machines out there. Although, I do think that the R1 is one of the sexy bikes on the road.
Before the S3, I had a SV1000 (still have it- for sale though) and I don't ride the SV anymore.
The S3 is comfy, handles well and exudes personality. Good luck and hope that the two of you share a long life together.

[Dave Bogue]

Night Train,

How about comparing the SV1000 with your Speed Trip?

Thanks,
Dave

[KAH24]

Originally Posted by The Green Manalishi

Thought I would stop in and say hello. Picked up an 07 S3 a little while ago. My other bike is an R1 so you can imagine the big jump to go from one to the other.... I'm enjoying the torque at the bottom! Let the modding begin....

Welcome aboard! Not sure what a Green Manalishi is, but glad to have you on an S3. One of my bikes is a ZX-10R, so I can imagine the "jump". That said, I'll bet that you'll find the S3 a ton of fun on the street--not as much raw power as your R1, but a blast riding around town!

Karl

[Night Train]

Originally Posted by Dave Bogue

Night Train,

How about comparing the SV1000 with your Speed Trip?

Thanks,
Dave

Hey Dave,

Good question. The SV1000 is a nice bike imo. Nice looking. Reliable. V-twin. The Speed Triple has so much more character. Does not vibrate like a V-twin but has some of the similar characteristics. So much power at low rpm.

With the SV, my hands would be numb. I find the S3 very controllable whereas the SV1000 felt quirky. The SV1000s suspension is fully adjustable but just never felt that great. With the S3, my confidence level has increased from a 5 out of 10 to a 8 out of 10. The S3 feels planted in corners and I can easily change my line if necessary.

The SV1000's brakes felt wooden compared to the S3. With the S3, I can trail brake and yet the bike does not stand up in corners. The S3 just feels so smooth when stopping. I can modulate the brakes very easily.

The SV is not known as a race replica. But, it sure feels that way compared to the S3. I have bad knees and hips. When I rode the SV, I would feel so much pain the next day. With the S3, I feel much more relaxed and upright. Yet, I feel more in control of my ride.

The other thing is modifications. With the SV, there was limited choices in mods. With the S3, my limitations are based on my pocket book, not the supply of mods. I really value individuality and I feel that I can do that with the S3.

Fit and finish with the S3 is superb whereas the SV looks sort of OK.

Lastly, the coolness factor is so much higher with the Speed Triple. I get way more compliments with the S3 than I ever did with the SV. Makes me feel good to ride such a beautiful machine.

I hope that this give you some insight into the differences between the machines.

[Speedy Russ]

Originally Posted by Dave Bogue

Night Train,

How about comparing the SV1000 with your Speed Trip?

Thanks,
Dave

I love 'em both! My SV1000S has Two Bros M2 pipes (orgasmic sound!!!) and PCIII and my S3 has the stock exhaust system. Acceleration-wise, they are almost a dead heat. Since the SV has a decent half-fairing, its wind blast doesn't beat you up. But the S3 is a bit more comfy around town due its comfy, upright riding position. The S3 handles and brakes exponentially better than my SV but the SV ain't too shabby considering its price point. I have a REAL hard time deciding which bike to ride when I open my garage door.

[The Green Manalishi]

Originally Posted by KAH24

...That said, I'll bet that you'll find the S3 a ton of fun on the street--not as much raw power as your R1, but a blast riding around town!

Karl

So true. The R1 is strong on top but this thing is so much fun in everyday riding - not to mention more comfortable too!