SV650, what am I missing?

[BuzzardNZ]

The SV1K is no slug for the price. Granted the suspension is not as good as the GSXR, but for everyday usable power, I'd rather own a V twin over some IL4 screamer. I have beaten an R6 from a standing start in a straight drag, I know he eventually would have caught me, but when I hit 160kph, I backed off and so did he.

Of course, on the track, that R6 would thrash the SV1K.

[imdying]

Pfft, the SV1000 is a slow piece of crap with average handling. It's shit around town, shaking itself to bits if you dare let the revs drop under 3. If you want usable every day power, kick that heap to the curb and get yourself a litre IL4... more torque, more power, massive midrange poke, and it'll pootle around town right down to idle, and pull away without feeling like it wants to throw a rod. The SV650 is a far superior bike to the SV1000.

[BuzzardNZ]

strange!. coming from an arsehole who owns a SV1K

[imdying]

I have a few bikes. Just because most people are insecure enough that they couldn't possibly say bad things about a model they own, doesn't mean I'm that fucking sad.

[Banditbandit]

Pfft, the SV1000 is a slow piece of crap with average handling. It's shit around town, shaking itself to bits if you dare let the revs drop under 3. If you want usable every day power, kick that heap to the curb and get yourself a litre IL4... more torque, more power, massive midrange poke, and it'll pootle around town right down to idle, and pull away without feeling like it wants to throw a rod. The SV650 is a far superior bike to the SV1000.

I've never owned an SV1000 - but I've ridden behind them .. and imdying's assessment is pretty much what I've seen ... I love the V-Twin sound and considered getting one .. but after what I've seen it's not a good option - the SV650 is a better bike - just not as big ...

[BuzzardNZ]

better how? they share almost all the same parts!

[imdying]

You should get out and actually ride a few more bikes

[slofox]

better how? they share almost all the same parts!

The original design, as I understand it anyway, was the 650 version. The thou came as an afterthought and a larger engine was shoehorned into the 650 concept. The 650 is, overall, a better total package - better balanced in weight, power etc etc.

[BuzzardNZ]

The original design, as I understand it anyway, was the 650 version. The thou came as an afterthought and a larger engine was shoehorned into the 650 concept. The 650 is, overall, a better total package - better balanced in weight, power etc etc.

sure, I've read all that and tend to agree, but the better power comment.... no way!

[imdying]

Go take one for a ride, seriously! More is not always better.

[slofox]

sure, I've read all that and tend to agree, but the better power comment.... no way!

I think I said better BALANCE of weight power etc. There is a difference here.

[BuzzardNZ]

Go take one for a ride, seriously! More is not always better.

Already have. When I got my SV1K, they didn't have a demo 1000 to try, so I took the 650 out, liked it and got the 1000.

[Pwalo]

The original design, as I understand it anyway, was the 650 version. The thou came as an afterthought and a larger engine was shoehorned into the 650 concept. The 650 is, overall, a better total package - better balanced in weight, power etc etc.

FWIW the first SV was a Japanese 400cc model, which taken out to 650cc for export models.

I'm pretty sure that there is still a 400cc version available of the SV produced for the domestic market, as well as a GSR400 (which would be fun).

[avgas]

FWIW the first SV was a Japanese 400cc model, which taken out to 650cc for export models.

I'm pretty sure that there is still a 400cc version available of the SV produced for the domestic market, as well as a GSR400 (which would be fun).

the JDM 400 was nice....but fookin expensive (like 2/3 the price of the 97 TLS!)......which is why the 650 went offshore.

I think they stopped the SV400 around 2005? or 2006? As it was basically the same price as the GT650......

[sinned]

Go take one for a ride, seriously! More is not always better.

Already have. When I got my SV1K, they didn't have a demo 1000 to try, so I took the 650 out, liked it and got the 1000.

I did the same - rode a 650 bought a 1000 then the 1000 dropped the clutch during the run in period and the shop loaned me a 650 for three weeks until parts arrived. I loved the 650 and was reluctant to let it go. The only advantage the 1000 had was much more poke but a real bitch to ride in town. Then I changed to a speedtriple and discovered how much better a bike could be.