[TL chris]

I know I'm gonna buy a 1 litre V-twin. Does anyone have any praises or gripes about either one of these? I'd really love to get the Suzuki, but the RC51 sounds good too. Any advice????

 

[Fox]

Yeah I have one advice, get a Gixxer. Okay seriously, I've never ridden either bikes so your guess is good as mine.

If I had a choice between the two, I vote RC-51. Tiller is a great sportbike but it really can't be compared in the same light as the legendary RC's. I guess, I could be asking myself if I wanted a FZ-1 or a R-1. Tiller is not as aggresive but still retains all the features of sportbike, which makes it an idea bike for most riding trips. RC-51, forget it. I sat on it many times and its the most uncomfortable race-repli of the bunch.

I also heard of Tillers having a problem with FI. When backing off the throttle, the bike behaves like the throttle has been completely cut off,therefore; it wants to drop lean into the corner. I have no idea if its true though, just a hear-say

Good luck

 

[Uncle Bob]

I also heard of Tillers having a problem with FI. When backing off the throttle, the bike behaves like the throttle has been completely cut off,therefore; it wants to drop lean into the corner. I have no idea if its true though, just a hear-say

Good luck

Was problem with earlier models now fixed.

Why would you back off on throttle in a corner ?.

 

[Fox]

I don't know is this a trick question? :roll:

 

[roadterrorist_2]

what year was the problem rectified, my local shop has a 97/8 model for sale and it looks pretty mean.
Thanks,

 

[wafflehouse]

i think he means when preparing to corner because you shouldnt let off the throttle IN a corner cause all bike will want to drop or lean more or whatever

-wafflehouse

 

[TL chris]

Kinda like an on/off toggle switch responding throttle?

I also heard something about the rotary damping system on the rear, instead of a normal shock.

 

[Uncle Bob]

i think he means when preparing to corner because you shouldnt let off the throttle IN a corner cause all bike will want to drop or lean more or whatever

-wafflehouse

Scrub off all excess speed before entering a corner, then roll on throttle through the curve. Slowing while cornering while disrupt the bikes attitude and cause it to lean more, it will also send more weight to the front wheel also adversely affecting cornering ability.

As for the FI question, sorry I don't have the model yr it came out and when problem was fixed ( getting old ) but don't recall it being a major issue even before the fix.

 

[TL chris]

Thanks Uncle Bob. So which would you say is better? Or are they about the same? I like the look of the Tiller and the front of the RC51 is just butt ugly.

 

[Uncle Bob]

DUH!. Suzuki ! LOL

 

[Fox]

Why don't you get a Gixxer. 8)

 

[TL chris]

I really want a Tiller, but I was considering the GSXR 750. Probably a 2001 or '01 Gixxer. I'm not opposed to the idea but, at the same time I don't want the same thing everyone else has. V-twins aren't near as common as the 600 thru 1k inline fours. I guess it in my nature to be different.

 

[Fox]

I really want a Tiller, but I was considering the GSXR 750. Probably a 2001 or '01 Gixxer. I'm not opposed to the idea but, at the same time I don't want the same thing everyone else has. V-twins aren't near as common as the 600 thru 1k inline fours. I guess it in my nature to be different.

Everyone has it for a good reason yeah? I can understand wanting to be different though. When Honda introduced CBR-F2, my little neighborhood was plagued by them. If its rarity you want and don't care for ergonomics, RC-51 is the best bang for the buck. Ducati, Aprilla are nice too but pricy and high maintenance V-twins.

 

[TL chris]

Thanks Fox. I still got a few months before I can buy anything, but I appreciate all the help you guys can give. Nice to know a great board full of knowledgeable people willin to help someone out.