Buying a SV 1000/650

[imdying]

Lest I get my second off-topic infraction for the day, I should note that if one is planning on riding a litrebike, one's fitness should definitely come into consideration.

Large gobs of power on tap, plus 200+kgs of motorcycle, equals the need for a reasonable amount of strength to balance and control a bike when performing maneuvers at speed.

Foh real? I here that unfit, unemployed one armed lounge lizards are pretty quick on them

[Ixion]

I have never been able to get that out of mine. Out of a full tank open road cruising the fuel light will come on at about 200km - 200km (I have only got 170km out of it on the open road but that was an extremly fun doa that the best dont know about), comuting 160km - 180km, and at a dry track day if I see 100km I am doing well.

Yep, a consistent 200 and a bit before the light comes on. Dunno how much it's got once the light is on!

Wouldn't really want to use it for communting, unless there was no choice. It's not bad for lane splitting though.

[imdying]

Yep, a consistent 200 and a bit before the light comes on. Dunno how much it's got once the light is on!

I've not been game enough to try for 50, although I've been close a couple of times.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Shit that thirstiererererrrrr than the VTR I get 250km's before the reserve light...

[imdying]

Well gee, any bike will go further if you ride like a pussy

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Well gee, any bike will go further if you ride like a pussy

If I ride like I pussy I get more as well... but will admitt if I push a bit more (on the odd occassions) its more down the 220-230

[Blue Velvet]

I've not been game enough to try for 50, although I've been close a couple of times.

The 650 gave me 30k on reserve when I tested what I could get if I had to. When I refilled after the 30k I was down to 1 litre of petrol in the tank. It felt cruel... But good to know.

[HungusMaximist]

Next time you are visiting Beaconsfield Road, let me know and I will let you have a quick spin on mine.

I had a blat on a 03 SV1000 on Sunday aye. Frikking fast. I am 6 foot 1 (186cm) and about 85 kg so I am definitely not short.

Either get the 650, or go for an ER6.

The SV1000 is well over 200kg wet (it's 186 dry). It's also quite top heavy which is typical of big V-twins.

The 650 and the 1000 are pretty much the same size.
As said previously, the seat leaves a little to be desired, so does the suspension.
The 1000 handles a bit like a sinking barge.

Personally, I felt the 650 was a better bike. I think the 1000 was too much engine for that chassis.

However: They're cheap, and certainly not slow. Nothing wrong with a traffic light dragster.

The weight thing was a real issue with my GSX750F. It's about 220 wet and it really pisses me off when I move it around slow...

That was one of the reasons that attracted me to the 650 that was 10kg lighter than the 1000 and cheaper of fuel.

One thing that I didn't like about the 650 that it didn't have twin pipe look and the one I looked at was a black one, sort of decked out with aftermarket bits , 05 model with yoshi pipes (sounded rather tame compared to two brothers and scorpion cans), 7500 km on the clock. He wants 8k - 9k which is rather steep in my pockets... but then again it's nearly band new.

He didn't let me test ride it because of some insurance crap so I haven't been able compare the difference with the thousand. The other thing I REALLY liked was the sweet popping sound when down shiffting on the 1000.

Here is the 650:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=125610909

[Blue Velvet]

I had a blat on a 03 SV1000 on Sunday aye. Frikking fast. I am 6 foot 1 (186cm) and about 85 kg so I am definitely not short.

One of my friends is about your height, 6 foot I think. He has general comfort issues but has said the 650 is comfortable. Thinking back to when he rode it he didn't look too big or awkward either, which can often be the case for taller people on a smaller bike. You're about 10kg heavier than him.

[imdying]

Screw that, too much money.

[HungusMaximist]

If I ride like I pussy I get more as well... but will admitt if I push a bit more (on the odd occassions) its more down the 220-230

Yea they only have 17 L tanks compared to the newer modelled Firestorms which is about 19 L. The older ones I believe were about 16 L tanks and from what I heard.. it's shit...

[HungusMaximist]

iamdying, is there a reason I can't PM you? ? ?

[jrandom]

iamdying, is there a reason I can't PM you? ? ?

Yup. He hates you. Build a bridge.

[Grahameeboy]

I had a blat on a 03 SV1000 on Sunday aye. Frikking fast. I am 6 foot 1 (186cm) and about 85 kg so I am definitely not short.

The 05 has 5hp extra and am told you notice the difference between this and the 03.

Also, the speed is deceptive due to the v-twin delivery.

[Grahameeboy]

Yea they only have 17 L tanks compared to the newer modelled Firestorms which is about 19 L. The older ones I believe were about 16 L tanks and from what I heard.. it's shit...

The Firestorms need the extra fuel capacity. Mine goes onto reserve at around 200k's on a blast and has arrows and TRE.