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Old 11-24-2008, 12:05 PM   #1
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Suzuki should at least bring back the TLR engine (not the SV1000 water down version) and put it to good use.
Agreed.
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Old 11-24-2008, 12:57 PM   #2
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Agreed.
Like, say, in a V-Strom that actually has offroad suspension and semi-knobbies.
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Old 11-24-2008, 08:01 PM   #3
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Like, say, in a V-Strom that actually has offroad suspension and semi-knobbies.

The V-Strom is the ugliest, soulless piece of crap I've ever had the displeasure to ride.
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Old 11-24-2008, 10:06 PM   #4
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The V-Strom is the ugliest, soulless piece of crap I've ever had the displeasure to ride.
then you weren't riding it correctly...
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Old 11-24-2008, 10:56 PM   #5
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then you weren't riding it correctly...

No, I'm pretty sure I was riding it just as it was intended to be ridden.

It was like straddling a Frigidaire with handling to match.
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Old 11-25-2008, 12:24 AM   #6
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i know what you mean about feeling slow compared to the I-4 it takes a lil getting used to, but i think the power all over more then makes up for the lack of a huge 185+ top end
I got over that as I had unintentional wheelspin rolling out of the parking lot at work tonight...
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Old 11-25-2008, 03:02 PM   #7
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I got over that as I had unintentional wheelspin rolling out of the parking lot at work tonight...
torque ftw
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