The TL1000s is simply an awesome machine and even now 24 to 27 years later it still is a cool looking bike with amazing low down grunt off the line and the sound with Yoshi mufflers is really rockstar cool. My first TLs in 1997 was an awesome bike with very aggressive power delivery and very light and flighty steering. I rode it like a dirt bike lol. I sold it and bought the very last red TLS in Australia brand new in 200ð and shipped it by crate from Action Motorcycles in Parramatta NSW to Adelaide South Australia. I've still got it and only 5800km on the clock due to having ill health a lot. The 2000 model has a more refined softer power delivery. But I'm old now so suits me fine. The rear rotary damper suspension has never been an issue on either bikes and works 100% for me once dialed in. I'm not a racer on a track so I'm very happy with it. Even the riding position and hand grip height is surprisingly good for a super sport bike. I don't tuck in behind the screen and I like the weight lifting off your wrists around 120 to 140kmph with the wind. I'm keeping my TL until I die it's such a cool bike. Yes it's a little heavy and it's all about torque but it really is a timeless peice of Suzuki history.
Hello there, writing my thoughts about the TL1000s. Well, I live in Perth Western Australia, I have owned my 1997 TL for about 7 years now. I have the single seat model, red, full power, also it has the standard rear damper which I find okay. I am two thirds into a partial tidy up of the old girl. I traded in my Kawasaki GTR1400 to get the TL. Some parts are hard to get, but with good thinking I have sourced some parts from other Suzuki's. The TL is stock standard except for a pair of Sebring cans on the back. I am 73 this coming December, the TL is quick, very quick, it loves fuel, but fuel gives you power and speed. I probably only have about 2 more years on bikes, I think 75 will be my limit, I also have a 2007 SV1000 naked, completely different to the TL, but still it is good for what it is. They were made cheap, but I like it. Can anyone tell me why my wife will not allow me to mount the TL in the kitchen of the new house that we are building, there is enough room for it, it would look quite nice I think. Regards to all from Perth Australia 👍 👍
The TL1000s is simply an awesome machine and even now 24 to 27 years later it still is a cool looking bike with amazing low down grunt off the line and the sound with Yoshi mufflers is really rockstar cool. My first TLs in 1997 was an awesome bike with very aggressive power delivery and very light and flighty steering. I rode it like a dirt bike lol. I sold it and bought the very last red TLS in Australia brand new in 200ð and shipped it by crate from Action Motorcycles in Parramatta NSW to Adelaide South Australia. I've still got it and only 5800km on the clock due to having ill health a lot. The 2000 model has a more refined softer power delivery. But I'm old now so suits me fine. The rear rotary damper suspension has never been an issue on either bikes and works 100% for me once dialed in. I'm not a racer on a track so I'm very happy with it. Even the riding position and hand grip height is surprisingly good for a super sport bike. I don't tuck in behind the screen and I like the weight lifting off your wrists around 120 to 140kmph with the wind. I'm keeping my TL until I die it's such a cool bike. Yes it's a little heavy and it's all about torque but it really is a timeless peice of Suzuki history.
Hello there, writing my thoughts about the TL1000s. Well, I live in Perth Western Australia, I have owned my 1997 TL for about 7 years now. I have the single seat model, red, full power, also it has the standard rear damper which I find okay.
I am two thirds into a partial tidy up of the old girl. I traded in my Kawasaki GTR1400 to get the TL. Some parts are hard to get, but with good thinking I have sourced some parts from other Suzuki's. The TL is stock standard except for a pair of Sebring cans on the back.
I am 73 this coming December, the TL is quick, very quick, it loves fuel, but fuel gives you power and speed.
I probably only have about 2 more years on bikes, I think 75 will be my limit, I also have a 2007 SV1000 naked, completely different to the TL, but still it is good for what it is. They were made cheap, but I like it.
Can anyone tell me why my wife will not allow me to mount the TL in the kitchen of the new house that we are building, there is enough room for it, it would look quite nice I think.
Regards to all from Perth Australia 👍 👍
The TL sounds wayy better with cans, loved mine, wouldn't mind another one if I could find a decent one 👍
that 1000c V-twin, was one of Suzuki's greatest Engines.
Some years back I looked at one of these but the ergos put me off so I got a Bandit 1250 instead. Still, I love the looks and sound of these bikes.
Thoughts on the 1250?