Suzuki SV1000 owners

[Blind spot]

I am seriously thinking of getting a new SV1000.
Would appreciate comments on them from SV owners or riders who have done a few k's on them, i tend to ride coro loop type rides and 2 day big K's rides and commute daily as well in Auck.
Too date only had upright seating ride on DL650, great bike but feel the need for a spt bike.
Yes i know this thread will attract shit from lovers of other brands.
Cheers

[The Pastor]

I like the sv apart from the way it looks lol.

[The_Dover]

If they are still knocking them out for 12 and a half then you can't go wrong.

They are a fun bike. Just stick some good cans on it too.

[98tls]

Awsome bike....rode one over to the coast and back from ch-ch..almost bought the thing but just cant bear to give up the old TL....not saying the TLs a better bike i just prefer the looks..and ive spent a fair whack on it that i am not going to get back so will just hang on to it.you will be able to tour/scratch/commute with ease on the SV and as Dover said great price.The one i rode had PC2 and ohlins front and rear...went well.

[texmo]

Was speaking to a sv owner the other day the only bad thing is the suspenshion and brakes. Which only matter is you ride hard.

[Dave C]

I've had my SV1000S K3 since February, and I'm loving it! First v-twin I've owned, it has Micron cans, K&N filter, a few extra fairings and accessories, and the whole deal is just a ball to ride. It's good for everything from a Sunday morning dawdle to a hard out 500k+ day of fanging. Guarantee a huge buzz from just winding it up and down in second and third gear through any decent section of bendy road (Paparoa, parts of Coro, West Taupo road come to mind!) Servicing costs are not too ugly, and Pirelli Diablos work a treat.

[DMNTD]

I am seriously thinking of getting a new SV1000.
Would appreciate comments on them from SV owners or riders who have done a few k's on them, i tend to ride coro loop type rides and 2 day big K's rides and commute daily as well in Auck.
Too date only had upright seating ride on DL650, great bike but feel the need for a spt bike.

Got a new black SV locally a couple of months ago for $12500 + $1200 for the Yoshi cans....noice sir,very noice!
Hate to admit but if I'm not in hoon mode I'd much rather ride the SV than my ZX10 :slap:
It's a comfitable fun ride and they have enough grunt and forgiveness to get out of most situations for sure. Was surprised on how well it handled especially through Paparoa Rd and the Waipoua Forest :blip:
Just put a rear hugger on it last week that's saving the shock...looks tidy with that and the freck'n "spade" taken off.

[insane1]

which one is better sv1000 or a tl1000r need help trying to decide.

[DMNTD]

which one is better sv1000 or a tl1000r need help trying to decide.
A lot of that would be personal choice when it comes to asthetics mate but I'd say the SV would handle better (if both were standard),would be lighter and come with a warrentee which is great for piece of mind.
In saying that the SV hasn't got the "soul/personality" of any TLS or TLR.
Put it this way though...I bought the SV but I'm not you and I'm getting old :doobey:

[kiwifruit]

Sv1000 is bags of fun to ride

[The_Dover]

which one is better sv1000 or a tl1000r need help trying to decide.

stick with the burgman man, that is one cool piece of kit.

how much piss can you fit under the seat? does it have cupholders?

[WRT]

which one is better sv1000 or a tl1000r need help trying to decide.

Depends on what you are looking for. The SV (S model, havent ridden the standard one) is more upright, feels shorter but taller if you know what I mean? Shorter wheelbase, taller riding position. Feels very "roomy", and quite flickable, lots of fun around town, specially through roundabouts and past the "mobile chicanes" - you'll be laughing out loud inside your helmet.

The TLR is longer and lower, more agressive riding position. More suited to open road blasting, open sweepers, etc. Needs more muscling thru the corners, but its very satisfying to do so.

I liked the SV (only had it over night, but clocked up some round town riding, open road riding, and commuting on it during that period), I was tempted to get one and add the fairing and a few other goodies to it in an attempt to turn it into a "modern TLR". They are a great bike, they make you grin from ear to ear and it feels like you could do big k's on it with relative comfort. My one problem with it (and the reason I didnt buy it) was the lack of top end, it keeps reving but you never really get that big hit of power. On the TLR, the more you rev it the harder it pulls, and I like that.

At the end of the day, after owning a TLR for nearly 3 years, I needed something that was going to be a step up in power, not down. Apart from that, the SV would have been my pick of the V-Twins.

Until I rode the Aprilia, that is . . . then there was no going back!

[insane1]

no cup holders but will fit 3or4 doz piss under seat and room for more stuff.

[The_Dover]

ahh, an250 the perfect motorcycle

[SwanTiger]

which one is better sv1000 or a tl1000r need help trying to decide.

Have you considered a Cagiva Raptor 1000?

Italian build quality and style, better suspension and its powered by the respectable TL1000 engine.

<img src="http://motorradonline24.de/Ratgeber/Bild/Cagiva1000RaptorScan11.jpg">

[The_Dover]

swampy has a hard on for overpriced italian junk, powered by japanese motors.

the raptor is a girls bike

[The Pastor]

swampy has a hard on for overpriced italian junk, powered by japanese motors.

the raptor is a girls bike


Just like gsxr's!

[The_Dover]

like fuck whale rider.

gsxrs are for men with large penises.

[Patch]

like fuck whale rider.

gsxrs are for men with large penises.

So how the hell did you buy one then ya ****in homo luving pommy git :yawn:





sorry - forgot you rent one

:nya:

[The_Dover]

fuck off ginger, go pour some fuckin concrete in your gumboots and wait for high tide.

[98tls]

fuck off ginger, go pour some fuckin concrete in your gumboots and wait for high tide. :doobey: OWNED....i like it:first:

[imdying]

Looks are a personal thing... you either like the look of a bike or you don't. Personally I think the black K6 is a great looking bike, especially once you've dropped some carbon cans on it, and ditched the huge mud guard.

They're an average round town bike, a four is a much more pleasant experience. But get 4000rpm dialed up with some decent throttle and they are totally different, they love to be flogged. Of course, that tends to make you a bit of a hoon around town, if only just hear the exhaust :yes:

Build quality is typically Suzuki, but if you look after it, it'll still look mint for a long as you keep putting in the effort.

The suspension is ok, but it makes a difference adjusting it for your weight. Brakes are GSXR750, and have plenty of power.

The TLR is a bit of a whale, and has looks that you either love or hate. I think they look pretty good, but a little heavy for a sportsbike. Plus they're old, and rare in comparison, which makes second hand spares harder to get. The TLS is ok if you like the look, things like the headlights look a bit early 90s which lets it down, plus they seem a bit bulky (which they're not, weight is the same as the SV).

A heap of fun if you're on the open road, it's where the bikes heart is really.

Would I buy another? Hard to say... if I was in the same position again (just brought a house, wanted a brand new bike), then sure. If I was a few years further into the mortgage, then I'd be trying either a 2000ish 996 or a late as possible 749S (about $20k). I'd still be looking to compliment them with a new GSXR750 (in black of course)... twins are fun, but the four cylinder scream is like a drug. Of course, I'd buy another just to listen to those carbon cans, they're a little symphony in your own helmet, and at $12500 brand new why the hell not!

Get some cans fitted, lose the heavy as grab rail, get a single seat cover, hacksaw off the mudguard, remap the injection, and that's it... cane the crap out of it. I've a supplied a pic to motivate you :yes:

Oh dear, I'm rambling again. An SV on the open road will do that to you though...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35506&d=1151315724

[Clivoris]

I did 50,000 k on an SV1000s in 2 years. Excellent value bike and very forgiving. Drop a tooth on the front sprocket and it will launch well. Only gripe I had was the crappy resale value. Mind you, that means if you don't mind second hand you can get some nice bargains out there. Any one heard what they sell for at the moment? I flicked mine for just under $8K.

[The_Dover]

i gotta admit imdying, your bike does look pretty horn.

i like the sv thou

[insane1]

can only afford a tl1000r or a sv1000 would love to get a raptor 1000 can"t afford it .how much are they .

[Blind spot]

Appreciate the input, will take it all on board, will be getting me one next month.

[MattTLR]

Go to www.tlzone.net - it has an SV dedicated forum.
It has a huge amount of info, and contributors that (mostly) know what they're talking about. You'll find all the info you need on the TLR/S and SV, including how to make them rock!

[paturoa]

Llooked for ages b4 buying a K3 and I luv it.

Having prob with clutch slave cylinder at the moment, but is a cheap fix about $30.

Took it to the Brass Monkey this year and was a great ride! Commute into the city a couple of days each week and it is good for that too.

[imdying]

Llooked for ages b4 buying a K3 and I luv it.

Having prob with clutch slave cylinder at the moment, but is a cheap fix about $30.Supposed to be a common fault, on the K3 at least, I think they revised the seal/piston in later years.

[Turtle]

Appreciate the input, will take it all on board, will be getting me one next month.
You wont be disapointed,I have been riding gsxr thou for the past month then traded a k3 sv s thou done only 6000 km at work so took for a blat to Whanga on the weekend.I found it a lot more comfortable to ride than the gixer & it seemed to flow a lot more through the windies although a fast rider would prob disagree.I got home rapt with the bike as it was the first decent ride on a faired model. PS> this bike is for sale & its mint.

[madmal64]

Until I rode the Aprilia, that is . . . then there was no going back!
LOL same here! Rode a VTR & the SV and ended on a Aprilia.

[Gonzo]

I have had an SV for just under 2years.Coming up for my third set of tyres and clocked up 26000kms. Had abit of trouble with a melting speedo but the warranty covered that and they replaced the screen as well apparently that was the fault acted as a magnifying glass strange that. No real problems Yoshi cans a DNA filter.Brakes are a bit wooden can fix that though. Easy to ride heaps of fun more like a TLR than a TL something to do with the computor/fuel injection. Runs out of puff but I dont care might sort that out later. Tours well even 2 up Not an Aprillia but only cost $12999 new so who cares. Worth alook Oh and it sounds awesome. :blah:

[Clivoris]

LOL same here! Rode a VTR & the SV and ended on a Aprilia.
Arrr..Tis like an evil symbiote that burrows under your skin. You know you should get it removed but you love the super powers it gives you. The hideous disfigurement we live with is the price we must pay.:blah:

[Gonzo]

:scooter: You said it:blip: Soo eloquently too