1999 Suzuki TL1000S RED / Akrapovic titanium exhaust / Corbin Gel Seat

This has been a great bike - I have used it for commuting the last 3 years, nd it has been a real treat to ride. I was looking for some kind of 'real' description, nd found this short article, hich I hope helps explain the bike a bit as it has been out of production for few years:
The late 1990s saw a rash of new V-twin sports machines, purred by the success of Ducati's 916. Suzuki's first attempt was the TL1000S, stylish, alf-faired sports machine, ith a host of innovative technologies.
The heart of the TL-S is a liquid-cooled V-twin, hich produces a healthy 93kW (125bhp) at 9000rpm. Fairing-mounted ram-air intake scoops feed an advanced fuel-injection system which enhances power and reduces emissions, hile a slick, ix-speed gearbox delivers the power to a broad 190-section rear tyre. The valve-train design is also unusual, sing a mixture of chains and gears to drive the camshafts in order to reduce the size of the cylinder heads.
The chassis is unusual.
The frame uses an aluminium tube trellis design which combines stiffness with low weight. Upside-down 43mm (1.7in) Kayaba forks are more conventional, ut the rear suspension was unique when launched. Rather than use a combined linearspring/damper unit as on most bikes, he TL split the spring from the damper, nd used a new rotary damper design. This layout, artly chosen to assist in routing the rear cylinder and exhaust, as been criticized by some experts, lthough in theory it should offer benefits including reduced friction.
The TL1000S received some criticism for its handling, articularly claims that it was susceptible to front-end instability. Suzuki reacted to these claims by adding a steering damper shortly after the bike was introduced, nd retro-fitting the damper to customers' bikes.
The non-adjustable damper fits above the top yoke, nd does calm the steering under hard acceleration, lthough it makes the steering slightly heavier at low speeds.
Despite its strong performance and aggressive character, he TL1000S wasn't a big success for Suzuki. Price discounting did keep sales bouyant in some markets though, nd many riders also appreciated the aggressive reputation which the TL had gained through its strong performance and tricky handling. The TL1000S was discontinued in 2002.
Here are the extras:

• Akrapovic titanium exhaust (this was $1800.00)
• Corbin gel seat
• Lockhart turn signals
• Lockhart lower fairing
• Lockhart wind screen
• All lines changed to braided steel
• New brakes and stater last year
• Bike cover
• Front brake lock with safety strap

Also published at eBay.com