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I am a Sabertooth owner and enjoy the bike. The bike is lighter, less top heavy and more narrow than others. The ride is better than any Boss Hoss I have ridden. I have had the bike about 3 months and put over 3000 miles on it already .
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That's why Baskin Robbins makes 33 flavors of ice cream and the term "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder" exists. I would however, like to clarify a few points I either question or don't agree with above from Grinch...
The bike is lighter than what? My V8Chopper with the 520 hp motor weighs 930 lbs. The Sabertooth with the 350 hp Ford motor weighs 1,050 lbs. The Sabertooth is slightly lighter than a 350 Boss and I believe heavier than the new LS2. It is heavier than a Vanquish with a 550 hp+ motor.
I don't think there's a chance it's less top heavy than the V8Chopper. The V8Chopper sits lower and appearance suggests an overall lower center of gravity.
The ride reports I've heard were less than complimentary. One very seasoned 502 Boss Hoss owner/rider suggested there was so much hopping to the rear suspension that he cut short his demo ride and suggested it was "scary."
It has a smaller capacity gas tank suggesting shorter range than the V8Chopper, Vanquish, or Boss Hoss.
Although the tranny intrigues me, I haven't been able to muster much enthusiasm with respect to other bike features including looks. Perhaps I'll get the opportunity to do a demo ride on one at one of the bigger shows but by appearance, specifications, and the few reviews I've heard, I don't see why anyone would pull the trigger on one unless the price is WAY lower. Cost can always be a justification or level a playing field but here again, I don't suspect there's a huge difference. Not trying to be overly critical here, just the way I see it.
Els