SV650s SV1000s differences?

[Drew]

My experience of both was. "If only the forks would extend back from the bump stops, I could start really pushing it through these turns".

Interesting that Rocketman thought the SV handled better than the Bandit. What year Bandit are we talking? The '98 I rode a few times was a great handling machine, but I haven't ridden the newer ones.

The 650 is a better bike all round, but it's horses for courses. The 650 is a commuter at heart, the thou a sports (pfft) tourer.

Open the pipes on the 650, chuck the rear shock in the rubbish and have emulators installed up front, and you'll think it's a different bike and be happy for a few more years.

[slofox]

I had a K7 650s, from new, for two years - put 42,000k on it.

I had the front sorted with emulator kits etc which improved it. But road testing a gixxer 6 illustrated the fact that even with the upgrade, the handling was nothing like it could be.

I haven't ridden the SV 1000 but always prefer lightweight bikes anyway.

[Banditbandit]

Yoshi pipes pull the power up to 190............

SV1000s are rated at 116 horses standard ... thats a massive jump to 190 horses with just a change of can ..

I've never ridden either the 650 or the mille ... but I've ridden behind both and I would take the 1000 over the 650 ... but then I wouldn't buy either of them sorry ..

[Devil]

Open the pipes on the 650, chuck the rear shock in the rubbish and have emulators installed up front, and you'll think it's a different bike and be happy for a few more years.

Yup, having ridden multiple SV650's and 1000's, a well sorted 650 is hilarious fun. Had a neptune can on mine, racetech emulators and ohlins shock. Naked version with flat bars. Was a blast to ride..

[Drew]

Yup, having ridden multiple SV650's and 1000's, a well sorted 650 is hilarious fun. Had a neptune can on mine, racetech emulators and ohlins shock. Naked version with flat bars. Was a blast to ride..

Yep, for two grand they can be turned into a cool bike to get round on.

Alas, you're left paying the premium reg fee, with none of the advantages...like the ability to pass at will.

[onearmedbandit]

SV1000s are rated at 116 horses standard ... thats a massive jump to 190 horses with just a change of can ..

I'm thinking you missed the sarcasm.

[boman]

He probably meant to type 109 hp.

PMSL yes. Fat fingers, meant to type 109.

190. Gees,

[Monty69]

Oh dam it, now im really undecided! Ive got an sv1000 to go look at this weekend (in chch) but now after reading more comments im worried it wont be
nearly as good as the 650 in terms of agility. Im not going to get a good feel for it test riding it around the block and im not gona take
someone elses bike up dyres pass road.... hmmm

[EJK]

But... But... Come on, don't you want 190 horsepower???

[sil3nt]

I had a K7 650s, from new, for two years - put 42,000k on it.

I had the front sorted with emulator kits etc which improved it. But road testing a gixxer 6 illustrated the fact that even with the upgrade, the handling was nothing like it could be.

I haven't ridden the SV 1000 but always prefer lightweight bikes anyway.

This one?

Can't believe they still have it if it is the same http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-596121342.htm

[Devil]

Oh dam it, now im really undecided! Ive got an sv1000 to go look at this weekend (in chch) but now after reading more comments im worried it wont be
nearly as good as the 650 in terms of agility. Im not going to get a good feel for it test riding it around the block and im not gona take
someone elses bike up dyres pass road.... hmmm

How many k's are actually on yours?

[p.dath]

First, I'm a CBR man, not a SV man. I've had both a CBR600F4 and a CBR1000RR. But hopefully the engine size thoughts will be comparable.

I think if you've never owned a 1000cc bike you should get the 1000cc, otherwise you'll always be wondering "what if". End of discussion.

I personally prefer the 600cc size for everyday riding and normal fun. It's hard to describe why. I think I would describe it as more fun, because I find it more "care free". I know with the 600cc I can just pin the throttle, and nothing too bad will happen.

A 1000cc needs more respect, and when I'm riding my 1000cc I'm far more conscience of my throttle. I'd never just "pin" it otherwise I'm likely to light up the rear end. I'm more cautious exiting corners and the like.

So like I say, I find the 600cc just more fun.

[slofox]

This one?

Can't believe they still have it if it is the same http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-596121342.htm

Yep - dat one. It has had another owner between myself and now. Dat's a Two Bros can on it dat is.

[slofox]

I personally prefer the 600cc size for everyday riding and normal fun. It's hard to describe why. I think I would describe it as more fun, because I find it more "care free". I know with the 600cc I can just pin the throttle, and nothing too bad will happen.

A 1000cc needs more respect, and when I'm riding my 1000cc I'm far more conscience of my throttle. I'd never just "pin" it otherwise I'm likely to light up the rear end. I'm more cautious exiting corners and the like.

So like I say, I find the 600cc just more fun.

Couldn't agree more. I rode a litre gixxer and decided it would get me into trouble far too quickly. I prefer lighter weight anyway.

[Drew]

Middle weights are for chicks, and fags.