Suzuki SV1000 owners

**Blind spot** · 2nd August 2006, 10:12

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** · 2nd August 2006, 10:13

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

**The_Dover** · 2nd August 2006, 10:17

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** · 2nd August 2006, 10:31

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** · 2nd August 2006, 11:58

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** · 2nd August 2006, 12:01

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:Me** · 2nd August 2006, 12:15

Originally Posted by 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.

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
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** · 2nd August 2006, 13:40

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

**DMNTD:Me** · 2nd August 2006, 13:48

Originally Posted by insane1

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

**kiwifruit** · 2nd August 2006, 13:51

Sv1000 is bags of fun to ride

**The_Dover** · 2nd August 2006, 13:54

Originally Posted by insane1

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** · 2nd August 2006, 14:00

Originally Posted by insane1

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!