Sports Tourer SV1000

**rocketman1** · 24th July 2009, 19:56

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** · 10th August 2009, 21:33

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

Just awesome

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** · 11th August 2009, 19:16

Originally Posted by MrZxp

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

Just awesome

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** · 11th August 2009, 22:30

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

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

**Ixion** · 11th August 2009, 22:34

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** · 12th August 2009, 10:16

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.

Fond memories...

**TLMAN** · 12th August 2009, 12:33

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

**rocketman1** · 28th September 2009, 21:24

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

**retired motoman** · 28th September 2009, 21:33

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 .

**Hitcher** · 28th September 2009, 21:40

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

**Devil** · 29th September 2009, 08:31

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** · 29th September 2009, 09:48

Originally Posted by 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!

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.