Info on SV1000s

[puddy]

I know about GSXR1000s, but don't know shit about SV1000s. Anybody know if there are any differences between the SV1000K1 through to the SV1000K8. Also, what's better, an SV1000 or a VTR1000 (not an SP)?

[Usarka]

Some strange person runs an sv site which has good info on these.... http://www.sv-portal.com/ ????

[Edit] also suggest you test ride the two.... neither the sv or more so the vtr were what i expected.....

[98tls]

Plenty of reading on the VTR here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=38153

[Drew]

The SV650 does EVERYTHING so much better than you expect, the SV1000 lets ya down where you wouldn't expect. Having said that, if you ride it with enough aggresion it can be beaten into submission I found. (Only rode it once over the Rimutaka hill though.)

The VTR/SV debate will be a long one...again...with no clear answer. Go ride them both for extended periods and decide from that. A mate down here has a VTR kitted with loud pipes and Ohilns suspension for sale soon I think, and just bought an SV1000 come to think of it.


FATJIM!!! Where you at white man?

[paturoa]

SV starts at K3 and there is a few differences thru the years. Go have a read at the above links - no point in duplicating here. If you want a new one be quick, cos zook have stopped making them.

[Grahameeboy]

I know about GSXR1000s, but don't know shit about SV1000s. Anybody know if there are any differences between the SV1000K1 through to the SV1000K8. Also, what's better, an SV1000 or a VTR1000 (not an SP)?

The visual difference is that the K5 had a black frame and a few extra changes to the engine to make an extra 5hp.

I think the K7 had white face dial.

I did ride a K4 and the K5 is quicker...not a lot.

SV v VTR - Style, older VTR'S had smaller tank and were thirsty. VTR Carbs (not sure if changed recently) and I guess the SV is just a bit more techno with a slipper style clutch which makes downward shifts great.

VTR probably sounds a wee bit better too...

[dipshit]

This is a good one for info on a SV1000....

www.suzukisv1000.com/index.htm

[98tls]

This is a good one for info on a SV1000....

www.suzukisv1000.com/index.htm

You been through lately...just i saw a black one packed up heading north the other day.

[dipshit]

You been through lately...just i saw a black one packed up heading north the other day.

I was a few weeks ago. I've got a blue one though. Just waiting on some carbon fibre Yoshimura RS-3' to turn up... then was thinking of cruising up your way so you could check it out.

Will pm you one day soon.

[98tls]

I was a few weeks ago. I've got a blue one though. Just waiting on some carbon fibre Yoshimura RS-3' to turn up... then was thinking of cruising up your way so you could check it out.

Will pm you one day soon.

i know you got a blue one........damn hillbillys your insultable.

[puddy]

Thanks. The SV site was good. They did go on a bit!

[Fatjim]

SV v VTR - Style, older VTR'S had smaller tank and were thirsty.

Sorry GB, but this is buulshit!!!!!

The VTR has much better tank range (~50k more), and does about the same MPH, maybe slightly better.

The SV has more power, but is rougher round the edges. It sounds like it's about to shit itself mostly.

The k7 has white dials and different coloured sv1000 logos on the front fairing. Thats all I can see.

They sound different. but alot of that is the different cans that they can have, with most sv's having yoshis.

The vtr is under sprung and over damped on the front, and over sprung on the back. Basically it will dive under braking and has a high risk off locking the front tyre. I did it a few times, ending in a rather sudden spill for no apparent reason before I got the front sorted.

The SV is under damped on the front and under sprung and under damped on the back. Basically it's like riding the cook straight ferry on a bad day, even on the motorway.

Both have shite high speed damping all round.

The vtr is meant to have some character around the cards, namely dying at the lights occasionally, I haven't seen this on mine, but the SV did it the other day.

I will be selling my VTR soon BTW, but I have removed the Ohlins rear to fit onto my next bike. This bike has been faultless, 68,000k's without any issues. Somehow I don't think I'll get that out of the Suzi, as already it really needs some adjustment on the efi to get it to idle when cold.

[toebug]

VTR is running old technology and hasnt come up to the times but is a good bike still. The SV is good bang for buck! Ditch the gay pipes and get some slick aftermarket ones and drop one cog on the front sprocket cause the gearing is very tall. You cxan also do the timing retard eliminator or TRE mod cheaps as chips and will help the girl go!

[Grahameeboy]

Sorry GB, but this is buulshit!!!!!

The VTR has much better tank range (~50k more), and does about the same MPH, maybe slightly better.

The SV has more power, but is rougher round the edges. It sounds like it's about to shit itself mostly.

The k7 has white dials and different coloured sv1000 logos on the front fairing. Thats all I can see.

They sound different. but alot of that is the different cans that they can have, with most sv's having yoshis.

The vtr is under sprung and over damped on the front, and over sprung on the back. Basically it will dive under braking and has a high risk off locking the front tyre. I did it a few times, ending in a rather sudden spill for no apparent reason before I got the front sorted.

The SV is under damped on the front and under sprung and under damped on the back. Basically it's like riding the cook straight ferry on a bad day, even on the motorway.

Both have shite high speed damping all round.

The vtr is meant to have some character around the cards, namely dying at the lights occasionally, I haven't seen this on mine, but the SV did it the other day.

I will be selling my VTR soon BTW, but I have removed the Ohlins rear to fit onto my next bike. This bike has been faultless, 68,000k's without any issues. Somehow I don't think I'll get that out of the Suzi, as already it really needs some adjustment on the efi to get it to idle when cold.

I just said it was thirsty...a mate had one and told me. I am obvioulsly wrong.

I have Arrows on mine...get about 17k's per litre...not sure how that compares...agree on SV sounds rough at times...have done 38,000 k with no probs and only changed oil / filter in last 20,000k's

[Fatjim]

No worries bro, it's just the internet.