What other v twins have you tried?

[Noobie]

Most I suspect as well as ducati's, will have tried a number of v twins in the past and I wonder what peoples observations and experiences are ? I can't list every single none ducati v twin so I'll list some of what seem the main ones often mentioned and include an "other" option. Fell free to share. This poll is more about bikes defined as road rather than others such as custom or adventure, multiple votes allowed

 

[DesmoHyper]

You forgot the Harley Davidson

 

[JAT]

I’ve had 2 SP2’s and an RSVR Mille.
I’d love to own another SP2, stunning bikes.

 

[Char]

You forgot the Harley Davidson

agreed I'll air my cut off and up you a 80's sportster

 

[Dukesox]

Aprilia , Moto Guzzi , Suzuki, Harley + mental unknown Korean brand 1800cc chopper my brother in law owns.

 

[Char]

And for those local to Dorset who remembers the V Twin Rallies held every year in Shaftesbury

 

[final_edition]

Had a SP2.
Heavy, difficult to change direction.
Once on a fast open corner it was planted.
It was dyno set up with a PC and Ohlins internals.

Well made and good quality.

Dad had it before me and commuted in all weathers. Still looked new.

Firestorm was in the petrol garage all the time.

 

[Oldrat]

And don’t forget Guzzis

 

[Barry Hell]

What about the cheeky girls

 

[Stanford]

HD Soft Boy Slim - enjoyed it, comfortable and easy to ride;
HD Breakout - couldn't get comfortable with feet forward and weight on coccyx ;
HD V-Rod - fast but riding position no good for me;
(all the above - too loud)
KTM 1290 SDR - loved it. Great engine, gearbox and quick shifter, suspension not refined enough (or I just needed to lose at least one stone).

 

[final_edition]

Mates late SP2.
800 miles

Correction..This has around 2k, his SP1 has 800.

 

[The skitz]

I fookin love this vtwin

 

[DesmoHyper]

Sxv 550 Aprilia

 

[Apatchy]

Mates late SP2.
800 miles
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That planter on the tail is a bit "out there" - wonder how that effects the handling..

 

[final_edition]

That planter on the tail is a bit "out there" - wonder how that effects the handling..

His feedback was that the rear feels "planted"

 

[Bodger]

Morini 3 1/2 lovely little bike

 

[Bodger]

Bros 650 great commuter

 

[Barry Hell]

Bros 650 great commuter

I thought bros were brothers not twins

 

[Bigralphie]

During my Prilla phase

 

[Dirty Leeds]

Was mine... brilliant bike but heavy until you are zooming along then sublime

 

[Alan Williams]

 

[JAT]

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That would be worth a few Bob now Al. Beautiful bike.

 

[JAT]

I forgot to say I had a TLS and a TLR.
Both good bikes and they sounded like Lancasters with cans on.
Don’t see many about now.

 

[Alan Williams]

That would be worth a few Bob now Al. Beautiful bike.

Thanks.

Was my wife's, unfortunately she is not a 2 stroke fan. Twice the engine went bang, both times while she was riding it, so it went.

 

[JAT]

Thanks.

Was my wife's, unfortunately she is not a 2 stroke fan. Twice the engine went bang, both times while she was riding it, so it went.

That’s a shame.
A friend of mine bought a RS250 a couple of years back, they are tiny!!
It felt like I could pick it up and tuck it under my arm!
No way I could ride one nowadays.

 

[Exige]

My RSV-R Factory, liked how it looked, didn't like how it rode, it just felt top heavy sold it about 3 years ago...

 

[JAT]

My RSV-R Factory, liked how it looked, didn't like how it rode, it just felt top heavy sold it about 3 years ago...


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A lot of bike for the money.

 

[Barry Hell]

My RSV-R Factory, liked how it looked, didn't like how it rode, it just felt top heavy sold it about 3 years ago...


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It does look nice

 

[The skitz]

Forgot the little stroker

 

[Darkness]

Elefant 750. Like a Monster, but more roomy. Quite tall though, so would be challenging if short in the leg!