Sports Tourer SV1000

[rocketman1]

I would just like to my tuppence worth here, and say that the SV1000 is a better touring bike than the Bandit. If you look on bike reviews on both bikes on the net you will see that most owners agree with this. I have owned a 1200 Bandit for 4 years and it is a good tourer especially 2 up, but find the SV better solo tourer.
Reasons are the SV has easier top end power it runs on at high speed better than the bandit, it handles better, it is more fuel efficient, (I think so anyway.)
It is more fun to ride, has a much better sound (with Yoshis on ) is lighter to manoeuvre, Just seems to cover the miles easier.
I do have risers bars fitted to mine which makes it less wristy.
You do have to set them up to suit yourself, but once sorted their magic.
Overseas they were marketed as a sports tourer, not a sports bike or racer.
In my opinion a very underrated bike.

[MrZxp]

Recently got me one of those SV1000's. Gray Metallic.

Just awesome :cool:

Still in the process of "setting it up" to suit, it'll get there!

I've shifted the standard clipons to above the triple just to see if there is an improvement in the wrist department... early signs are good...

[geoffm]

Recently got me one of those SV1000's. Gray Metallic.

Just awesome :cool:

Still in the process of "setting it up" to suit, it'll get there!

I've shifted the standard clipons to above the triple just to see if there is an improvement in the wrist department... early signs are good...

I got some bars from F1 Engineering in Hamilton within 300km of getting mine - worth every penny. The standard bars had my wrists being sore within 30 mins, and with the higher bars I have done 650+km in a day. Still more comfy at high speed than around town though.

[MrZxp]

I've seen them risers on their website - a little pricey for me at the moment, what with buying the bike n all...! :rolleyes:

The originals above the triple seem to be working for the moment, while I save up...

[Ixion]

I done the risers above the clamp thing. Mainly to get the bars a bit further back, I found them too far a stretch, got me in the back, not the wrists

Works for me. But I like a bike with not much trail, so moving the forks up through the yokes to allow the clipons on top suited me. It might not suit everyone.

I am still serious contemplating the full Chainsaw Willie treatment.

[dipshit]

I agree. I had some wonderful trips around the south island on my one. (had the clip-ons on top as well) Good for doing big miles with a decent amount of gear... and then still fun when you hit the tighter twister sections as well. :niceone:

Fond memories...

[TLMAN]

Yeah, over the old bandits for sure. But compared to the newer 1250 Bandits no way.

[rocketman1]

Fair call I have not ridden a new Bandit so I cannot comment, I hear they are great for touring.

[retired motoman]

Good to hear the sv1000 does it all well, ive got my heart set on one for next year. I just love the look and sound of them .:2thumbsup

[Hitcher]

Chuck a set of TBRs on a Strom and you've got the ultimate SV1000 tourer.

[Devil]

Bandit anyday.
Or yeah, a Strom (with a different screen!).

SV for touring is nuts. The suspension is worse than average, the riding position crippling, the seat terrible. Bandit anyday!

[ynot slow]

Bandit anyday.
Or yeah, a Strom (with a different screen!).

SV for touring is nuts. The suspension is worse than average, the riding position crippling, the seat terrible. Bandit anyday!

Funny you say that about the SV,was going to be my bike of choice if buying a new one,last Suzuki fest.Sat on it,felt good,wife on pillion and comfy,just needed to ride one,and no demo at the time.Tried the K7 Bandit with ABS,more upright,seat not as comfy for pillion,but has better fuel range.Saw an SV with 2 brothers on it at Manfeild on Sunday sounded sweet.

[Devil]

Yeah the SV's do sound nice.

Sitting on a seat stationary is unfortunately not a good test. Need to steal the bike for a couple of hours.

[Devil]

The bandits also pull from low revs very cleanly. The SV1000 engine doesn't like low revs at all. Pops, farts, bangs and shudders.

[Zuki lover]

SV's sure are alot of bike for their dollar :2thumbsup

[ynot slow]

Yeah the SV's do sound nice.

Sitting on a seat stationary is unfortunately not a good test. Need to steal the bike for a couple of hours.

Bloody correct there,when looking I asked if they had a demo,nope but can take another model v twin 1000,wtf I thought,no way was it similar in ride height,comfort etc,only thing was same engine size.Bandit pulls from top gear 50km if needed,great at 80km and passing.

[rocketman1]

The bandits also pull from low revs very cleanly. The SV1000 engine doesn't like low revs at all. Pops, farts, bangs and shudders.

I don't know what SV you were riding. SVs have the perfect fuel injection, matching and power delivery, no snatch pops or farts at all. Read any review they have one of the best V-twin motors in the world.
Why would other brands like Cagiva etc use the SV motor if it popped and farted. Its a "Suzuki" the motors are bullet proof.
SV1000s (year for year ) are over 40kg lighter than a Bandit, have more horsepower, and about same torque, and handle better, go figure what is the quickest........ I admit the Bandits develop torque a bit lower in the rev range.
Dont get me wrong Bandits are a bloody good bike, and I may buy another if I cant find another manufacturer that makes a reasonably priced V twin in years to come.
Im just stating the facts, as I see em.

[Devil]

I don't know what SV you were riding. SVs have the perfect fuel injection, matching and power delivery, no snatch pops or farts at all. Read any review they have one of the best V-twin motors in the world.
Why would other brands like Cagiva etc use the SV motor if it popped and farted. Its a "Suzuki" the motors are bullet proof.
SV1000s (year for year ) are over 40kg lighter than a Bandit, have more horsepower, and about same torque, and handle better, go figure what is the quickest........ I admit the Bandits develop torque a bit lower in the rev range.
Dont get me wrong Bandits are a bloody good bike, and I may buy another if I cant find another manufacturer that makes a reasonably priced V twin in years to come.
Im just stating the facts, as I see em.

The SV650 has a fantastic engine (even better in the DL650 under it's state of tune). That is the one that the Cagiva uses (for the baby rap). The big Cagiva uses what was the TL engine.
The SV1000 (and DL1000 of course) is known to have clutch basket issues which is evidenced by the shuddering (which gets progressively worse) at low revs. This is from idle to 3500 area. It's just the same on every SV1000 i've ridden (at least 3), not AS bad on the DL due to the tuning difference, but still here.
Neither of the 1000's (SV/DL) have spot on injection, the DL650 is pretty damn close though.

[Pixie]

I would just like to my tuppence worth here, and say that the SV1000 is a better touring bike than the Bandit. If you look on bike reviews on both bikes on the net you will see that most owners agree with this. I have owned a 1200 Bandit for 4 years and it is a good tourer especially 2 up, but find the SV better solo tourer.
Reasons are the SV has easier top end power it runs on at high speed better than the bandit, it handles better, it is more fuel efficient, (I think so anyway.)
It is more fun to ride, has a much better sound (with Yoshis on ) is lighter to manoeuvre, Just seems to cover the miles easier.
I do have risers bars fitted to mine which makes it less wristy.
You do have to set them up to suit yourself, but once sorted their magic.
Overseas they were marketed as a sports tourer, not a sports bike or racer.
In my opinion a very underrated bike.

Not a Bandit with Racetech,Traxxion and Ohlins help.And +15 hp

These mods turn a Bandit from a barge into a nimble thing

[imdying]

Not a Bandit with Racetech,Traxxion and Ohlins help.And +15 hp

These mods turn a Bandit from a barge into a nimble thingOuch, happy spending.