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The F6B is a six cylinder? I'm going to guess you would need to adjust to the SV V-Twin vs 6 cyl power delivery. Two different animals IMO.

 

Yes, they are very different. As mentioned, I have owned two twins, plus a four and the current flat-six.

 

Twins have gobs of torque that "shove" forward...the flat 6 has a lot of torque too, but it is distributed in a more linear way through the RPM range.

 

I like twin torque, as I am in no hurry. However, since having the flat 6, I do appreciate the hard pull of horsepower to go along with that aforementioned torque.

 

A question for you... the GW is an easy to maintain bike...oil changes, rear tire are a piece of cake.

 

How easy is it to remove the rear tire on the Venture?

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Sorry for the delayed reply, was out of town with family for a couple days.

 

My V-Star 1100 was a 2001 so I don't remember a lot about the power delivery of that. First, you are talking about a difference of 800cc larger displacement Second, the weight to power ratio is probably also very different. Third, the SV has MUCH more torque than a V-Star 1100. Lastly, the SV has different power settings available.

 

That said, because it has been 13 years since I had my 1100 the only real thing I can tell anyone about comparing the two is...there really is no comparison. What they have in common is they are V-Twins but they are very different in power delivery. Both are torquey motors but the SV has it more...everywhere in the rpm range. Weight changes the perceived power delivery but lugging this new SV is still as easy (or even easier) than the 1100. The SV just has a lower high rpm limit and in all honesty I don't ride a touring bike at 6,000rpm!! The SV has the power delivery in exactly the rpm ranges this bike is supposed to be ridden.

 

Thanks for reply. I owned two VStar 1100s, an 04 and an 08. I liked the low end torque; I prefer the "shove" forward than arm stretching horsepower, but beyond 4000 rpm, that motor had given all it had. Not a fast bike.

 

My F6B, on the other hand, has a lot of power....most I've ever had on a bike...and was wondering if I would be disappointed with the SV's power. I have watched a few videos online where the demo rider has come away disappointed with the acceleration.

 

Sounds like it has a lot of torque, though, but I will only know for sure when I ride one.

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I’m in the same place as the OP. I have owned two 1100 VStars, but moved up to an F6B about 2.5 years ago. I will be ready for another upgrade in two more years when my F6B has ~30 k on it. On my short list is the GW DCT, TC , Roadmaster, and who knows what other models from other manufacturers in response to the new flagships from these brands.

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Nice review, looking forward to many more as the bike starts getting delivered.

 

What is the power like, when compared to an VStar 1100?