Suzuki TL1000S Review

  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: O Fondere
  • Year Of Bike: 1998
  • Miles: 20000
  • Rating: 10

Mods

K&N filter, Power commander 2, Full Yoshimura RS-3 Race system, Ohlins rear shock, Dyno-tuned. Also changed the front brake system for a 6 pots calipper from a GSX-R 1000.

Carberation

Now with the remap and full system, no more problem.

Brakes

More balanced with the 6 pots. Better feeling.

Handling

The Ohlins definitly give a better response in curve...so far the best mod on the brake.

Comments

I got 158 Hbp Crank-shaft for 98.2 ft/lbs.....Hyepy.


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: Alan Black
  • Year Of Bike: 2001
  • Miles: 8,000
  • Rating: 10

Mods

Power commander 2, Ohlins dampner, staintune exhaust system, remapping of fuel injection, Double bubble windscreen (Black), fender eliminator, turn signal integrator. Also a fake carbon fiber tank pad (adds 50 Horse power)

Carberation

Twitchy under 4000 RPM, almost scary if you are a newbie or advanced. above 4000 RPM, pretty much better on the torque then any Ducati I've ridden.

Brakes

No need to change a thing in this department. (Awsome)

Handling

You can scrape the pegs all the way to the frame and it is stable unless you drop the hammer too hard, this will either send you wheeling, power sliding or hitch hicking. Must be smooth on a TL

Comments

I have had 7 bikes in the last 10 years and I have ridden about every bike with the exception of the real expensive ones and the 600's or under and I would not trade mine for anything. I plan on keeping for ever unless I or someone else screws up.


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: deeks
  • Year Of Bike: 1998
  • Miles: 13000
  • Rating: 9

Mods

Roo Racing exhaust, carbon hugger, tinted screen, took the "TL100S" stickers off (looks sharper now) Clutch mods, adjustable steering damper, braided brake lines

Carberation

Snatchy down low but fuel injection is spot on once you're on the go.

Brakes

The whole front end is excellent on this bike; braided lines are always good though.

Handling

Excellent. The back end feels a bit, um, floaty, at ten tenths pace but otherwise it's barking. When i first got it I was a bit wary, but it's handling quirks were blown way out of proportion.

Comments

Top road tool is the TL. Wheelies and stoppies are part of its satple diet, it'll scrap well with the sportiest stuff and even has a great presence when tootling around town. The most "fun" bike I've ridden.


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: Will
  • Year Of Bike: 1997
  • Miles: 8700
  • Rating: 9.5

Mods

Yosh RS3 race only slip ons and some cosmetic stuff.

Carberation

Pretty good all through the rev range, although its rarely below 3k for very long.

Brakes

No complaints, although the rear could use a touch more feel.

Handling

I haven't touched the stock settings and it feels perfect for me at 5'9" and 160#

Comments

Just a blast to ride! Lots of attitude in both looks and sound. Can you say torque? How about power wheelie? Big grins every time I get off of it!


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: hoon
  • Year Of Bike: 1997
  • Miles: 36888
  • Rating: 8

Mods

yoshi exhaust,carbon f ,hidden radar with custom l.e.d, k'n,tinted screen,remaped comp, 200 rear tyre, custom flamed paint, polished alloy List the modifications on this bike

Carberation

ny flat spots etc.some times a little hairy down low but bad petrol in New Zealand try to run on race fuel most of the time

Brakes

Feel, Strength brakes are alright for road but poor for track.no complaints

Handling

saving for an ohlins shock

Comments

sounds bloody good and has a awsome range of grunt for 118 hp at rear wheel.


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: raf
  • Year Of Bike: 2001
  • Miles:
  • Rating: 10

Mods

List the modifications on this bike

Carberation

any flat spots etc.

Brakes

Feel, Strength

Handling

 

Comments

 


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: Joel Perkins
  • Year Of Bike: 1999
  • Miles: 15000
  • Rating: 10

Mods

CarbonFiber Yoshimura Slip ons, Ackropovic Header..

Carberation

any flat spots etc.None.

Brakes

Feel, Strength Awsome.

Handling

Adjustments to the suspension Helped.

Comments

Awsome power,Great handling


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: Tyler Dick
  • Year Of Bike: 1997
  • Miles: 22,000
  • Rating: 9

Mods

Fuel injection remapped to 1998 specs. I adjusted the suspension to personal settings and always use pirelli dragon evos for my rubber, that's it.

Carberation

under 3000 rpm the bike surges a little bit, but once under way it rides beautifully and smoothly.

Brakes

braking feel is quite good, but fades a little under hard repetitive braking. looking for GSXR 1000 six pots to replace current stock calipers

Handling

i love the handling of this bike, i've dragged the pegs at riding school and the bike held it's line and gripped the pavement excellently.

Comments

this is the second bike i've owned and the previous was a yamaha FZ750 inline four. i've ridden sevral bikes including sevral stints on the very powerful yamaha FZ1 and i still wouldn't trade the TL for anything.


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: Tyler Dick
  • Year Of Bike: 1997
  • Miles: 22,000
  • Rating: 9

Mods

Fuel injection remapped to 1998 specs. I adjusted the suspension to personal settings and always use pirelli dragon evos for my rubber, that's it.

Carberation

under 3000 rpm the bike surges a little bit, but once under way it rides beautifully and smoothly.

Brakes

braking feel is quite good, but fades a little under hard repetitive braking. looking for GSXR 1000 six pots to replace current stock calipers

Handling

i love the handling of this bike, i've dragged the pegs at riding school and the bike held it's line and gripped the pavement excellently.

Comments

this is the second bike i've owned and the previous was a yamaha FZ750 inline four. i've ridden sevral bikes including several stints on the very powerful yamaha FZ1 and i still wouldn't trade the TL for anything.


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: Tyler Dick
  • Year Of Bike: 1997
  • Miles: 22,000
  • Rating: 9

Mods

Fuel injection remapped to 1998 specs. I adjusted the suspension to personal settings and always use pirelli dragon evos for my rubber, that's it.

Carberation

under 3000 rpm the bike surges a little bit, but once under way it rides beautifully and smoothly.

Brakes

braking feel is quite good, but fades a little under hard repetitive braking. looking for GSXR 1000 six pots to replace current stock calipers

Handling

i love the handling of this bike, i've dragged the pegs at riding school and the bike held it's line and gripped the pavement excellently.

Comments

this is the second bike i've owned and the previous was a yamaha FZ750 inline four. i've ridden several bikes including several stints on the very powerful yamaha FZ1 and i still wouldn't trade the TL for anything.


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: Ceri Ambrose
  • Year Of Bike: 1997
  • Miles: 26,000miles
  • Rating: 9

Mods

Scorpion Exhaust system, previous owner did some un-planned bodywork mods!!

Carberation

Bit rough under 3,000 revs but it gives it character. Need to have it re-mapped for the cans but the backfiring can cause interesting reactions in the London pedestrians. (Bang!! what�s that terrorist??)

Brakes

Good but not perfect, can be a bit sketchy.

Handling

Good, the only thing that gives it the wobbles is the numerous potholes in London�s roads.

Comments

I love it, it is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!! It is a big V Twin with attitude. I use it to commute in London every day and it has not failed to start once and the noise�� it makes cars part in front of you!!


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: Bobby
  • Year Of Bike: 1997
  • Miles: 26,900
  • Rating: 9.5

Mods

List the modifications on this bike_FULL YOSH RS-3 RACE EX,PC 11, IVAN'S TRE, AIR BOX MOD,6 POT CALIPERS,KEVLAR BRAKE LINES,AND DOUBLE BUBBLE.

Carberation

any flat spots etc.-not after installing the tre, it helped tremendously.

Brakes

Feel, Strength_poor stock, now is alot better with 6 pots and lines, but still no radial mount brembo's.

Handling

exellent, i've actually raised my forks 5mm in the clamps.

Comments

126.4 hp and 76.3 ft.lbs at rear wheel with almost 27,000 miles. it had 9,900 on jan 22, 2003, and now has 26,900 ont dec. 23, 2003. SO I RIDE MY BIKE, AND KEEP IT CLEAN, IT NO GARAGE OR TRAILER QUEEN.


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000R
  • Name: John Hatcher
  • Year Of Bike: 2000
  • Miles: 11000
  • Rating: 8

Mods

Flush mount carbon turn signals, shift levers, added tinted dubble bubble screen,and carbon tank protector. K&N air filter with yosh bolt-ons. Next, will be PCII.

Carberation

Sometimes missfires during 2/1 downshifts.

Brakes

Stopping power is outstanding.

Handling

Same as all TLR owners heavy in the turns, but easy to live with once your use to it.

Comments

This is my first bike, so I can only judge it by the few rides I've had on friends smaller bikes.


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: Pete Dive
  • Year Of Bike: 2000
  • Miles: 3500
  • Rating: 8.5

Mods

Micron Carbon oval cans. Gilles gold rear sets, Goodridge hoses, Undertray, black air flow screen, gold wheels, Re-mapped + PC, Rennesport tyres and others....

Carberation

Great power, great bike bit notchy riding in town at low revs but get it out on the road and open it up and you will be smiling for a week.

Brakes

Great brakes feel strong and with the braided lines one finger endos will be easy!

Handling

Great handling feels very stable could do with a diet but a 180 rear will help with turn in.....great on long fast corners will keep up with anything if the riding is kept smooth...this is not a very nimble bike

Comments

great bike easy to wheelie and pulls through the whole rev range....great sound but having had a lil bit of trouble with the police trying to keep a low profile for a while...can hear it for over 3miles away! stoppies are great fun but this bike would not be recommended for short light people.


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: Scott Daugherty
  • Year Of Bike: 2000
  • Miles: 17,500
  • Rating: 10

Mods

yoshimura RS-1 Full system,Pwr Commander III,Shark Skin Body,new rear set 1 1/2 inch,metzeler sportec M-1, Stainless brake lines plus GSXR 1000 Calibers.

Carberation

With all the upgrades the bike is just awesome.

Brakes

With the front change to Gsxr it works great. But I need a little help on the rear

Handling

Stock seems to be fine I'am 6'1" and 220lbs

Comments

What can I say but the thumper rules all the way around. TL1000 is #1 in my book


  • Bike: TL1000S
  • Year Of Bike: 1997
  • Miles: 52000
  • Name: S rooney
  • Rating: 10

Mods

Full kenz race exhaust, k+n filter with modified airbox, pc 2,six pot calipers of a zx6r with braided lines, undertray, sports rack, bagster tank cover, raask rearsets

Carberation

As aggressive as i want it too be but no complaints from me it does everything i want it too.

Brakes

With the six pots and braided lines i find it very good

Handling

At this stage of gone through one spring unit and two rotary dampers and i always find myself staying with the original equipment. It works well for me so i leave well enough alone.

Comments

I have owned my TL for five years now and i recently decided too buy another bike. I test rode an sp1 and a mille and didn't enjoy them so i bought another TL. What can a person say, they are simply the dogs dangly bits.


  • Bike: TL1000R
  • Year Of Bike: 2001
  • Miles: 4000
  • Name: Alex Buonanno
  • Rating: 10

Mods

Yoshimura RS3 Bolt-on exhaust. LED Underrtail eliminator w/ integrated turn signals.

Carberation

Its my first bike, so i dont have much reference point, but i love the power all the way through

Brakes

I just got new pads, and they work great

Handling

Excellent for me (im 6'6" and 200 lbs) my shorter friends seem to have more trouble keeping it stable

Comments

My Tl puts a big smile on my face every time i it. Looks sharp, sounds great with the yosh pipes.


  • Bike: TL1000S
  • Year Of Bike: 1998
  • Miles: 10500
  • Name: johnny
  • Rating: 10

Mods

yoshimura rs3 full system,k&n,tre,power commander,sprint steering damper,ohlins rear shock,braided hoses, wavey rear disc,

Carberation

dynoed at 128 at back wheel

Brakes

ok but am fitting set of 6 pots

Handling

a lot better with the ohlins

Comments

superb bike


  • Bike: TL1000S
  • Year Of Bike: 1998
  • Miles: 15000
  • Name: Rick Deezel
  • Rating: 8.8

Mods

Yo Yo slip on, ceramic brakes

Carberation

Gots Get out on straight aways and my get a crank but no probs really.

Brakes

I got Ceramic, need I say more??

Handling

Not a race bike but I have avoid a holes and whip it through tight spots no prob!

Comments

I love it the feel of a busa without the price and it a little taller I am 6'4" wheelies no prob, stoppies no prob with 400 lbs that hard. And the police won't catch me man! Burn Rubber baby! !! !!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!


  • Bike: TL1000S
  • Year Of Bike: 1999
  • Miles: 14000
  • Name: r. waite
  • Rating: 9

Mods

k&n filter. t.r.e. full race system. zx12r front callipers.

Carberation

120bhp 80lb torque at back wheel. loads of fun

Brakes

alot better with the zx12r six pots at the front

Handling

npt as bad as people make it out to be.

Comments

as v.twins go its up there with the best of them.


  • Bike: TL1000S
  • Year Of Bike: 1997
  • Miles: 6400
  • Name: Joshua Cullins
  • Rating: 10

Mods

carbon fiber intake, D&D pipeslooking for a super charger.

Carberation

It's all good the bike was babied when i bought it.

Brakes

brakes are great!!!

Handling

i love it

Comments

i drove my friends 06 GSXR 750 and i hate it. i would not trade my tls for nothing!!! looking for a super charger. e-mail me joshcullins@yahoo.com

 


  • Bike: Suzuki TL1000S
  • Name: Graham L
  • Year Of Bike: 1997
  • Miles: 12000
  • Rating: 8.5

Mods

K&N, Micron cans, yoshi remap

Carberation

Bit snatchy down low, but great with a few numbers on the dial.

Brakes

Could be better, will put braided lines on one day.

Handling

Good. The bad rep is definitely not justified.

Comments

I love the noise, the character, the ergos, the power, the wheelies, did I mention the noise?


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