Honda VTR SP-2

[RS6]

Hi

I am thinking about buying a "short trip/fun bike" and decided for a Honda VTR SP-2
I am planning for a inspection/try trip to dealers in Germany, but before spending a couple of days I have a couple things on my mind.

1) I am 193cm tall and about 98kg, will I fit the bike?
2) Any concerns about buying the SP-2, will I be as happy with the SP-1?
3) Quality, any things to be aware of?

Dont worry, my new GS is not going anywhere....

Any advise are welcome....

 

[RS6]

Nobody....??

.....cant belive that there is no former/present VTR owners here??!!

 

[Rod Souter]

I had no problems with mine (SP-1) except full tank to empty 96 miles!

Rod

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I had no problems with mine (SP-1) except full tank to empty 96 miles!

Rod

I'm amazed Rod..................you kept that quiet

 

[RS6]

I had no problems with mine (SP-1) except full tank to empty 96 miles!

Rod

Did you have any chance to compare your SP-1 with a SP-2?

If today, would you buy a SP-2 or save the money and settle with a SP-1?
We have plenty fuel stations here in Scandinavia..

 

[Wapping]

1) I am 193cm tall and about 98kg, will I fit the bike?
2) Any concerns about buying the SP-2, will I be as happy with the SP-1?
3) Quality, any things to be aware of?

1. No problem

2. Both are OK. I like the SP1 better and they seem to hold their value.

3. Some drink a lot of oil but it is nothing to worry about. You can fill / top-up the oil without removing the fairing. Simply loosen the fairing at the filler plug. Then hold the gap in the fairing open (I used a rolled up newspaper), using a plastic funnel with long spout or a length of plastic tubing.

I put a 4mm spacer on the rear suspension oif my SP1, to lift the bike and dropped the front forks a little. This speeds up the steering. You may then find that your right thumb will hit the tank on hard lock; it is not a problem on the track or on the road.

Some owners put a slightly narrower tyre on the back, which will also speed the steering up.

A Power Commander will sort out the low speed fuelling on the SP1.

Do not add nasty screens, foot pegs, bolts or other tasteless bling.

A great bike, that takes a bit of turning (so counter steer, hard). Once it is set up in the bend it is completely stable......

.....very quick, too

 

[RS6]

1. No problem

2. Both are OK. I like the SP1 better and they seem to hold their value.

3. Some drink a lot of oil but it is nothing to worry about. You can fill / top-up the oil without removing the fairing. Simply loosen the fairing at the filler plug. Then hold the gap in the fairing open (I used a rolled up newspaper), using a plastic funnel with long spout or a length of plastic tubing.

I put a 4mm spacer on the rear suspension oif my SP1, to lift the bike and dropped the front forks a little. This speeds up the steering. You may then find that your right thumb will hit the tank on hard lock; it is not a problem on the track or on the road.

Some owners put a slightly narrower tyre on the back, which will also speed the steering up.

A Power Commander will sort out the low speed fuelling on the SP1.

Do not add nasty screens, foot pegs, bolts or other tasteless bling.

A great bike, that takes a bit of turning (so counter steer, hard). Once it is set up in the bend it is completely stable......

.....very quick, too

Thanks for your reply!!
Will be looking for the right one, SP-1 or 2.....guess I will be willing to pay a tad more for a 2, but at the right price I will not be afraid of buying a SP-1

 

[Michael R1150GS Adventure]

had mine from new for five years.
Best bike I have ever owned.

Better than my GSA

Only one problem with them, fuel tank capacity!

 

[RS6]

had mine from new for five years.
Best bike I have ever owned.

Better than my GSA

Only one problem with them, fuel tank capacity!

For a evening and weekend bike it is fine, my friend who live longest away from here live 200km roundtrip from here. I guess it might do that on a full tank?!

And besides, just another reason to pull over and see the next fuel station chick....