GSXR750 vs SV650S

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 07:30

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

Guess the SV does not have a slipper clutch.

Um, no, and it's feeling rather sad all round at the moment, though probably accentuated by the stunning performance of a bike 7/8 years it's junior...

**HungusMaximist** · 23rd November 2007, 07:45

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

What an unco.

Having ridden the GSXR750 around over the last week I've also jumped back on the SV650S to commute to work a couple of times. The difference between the two is making me really unco on the SV. The 750 is smooth as but the SV is like taming a wild beast again. Changing down today I had a major fishtail moment before a bend, changing into a gear which on the 750 would have been fine, and pre-750 might have been fine on the SV too but was just plain nasty today. I just went with it and came right before having to turn into the bend.

Compounding my unco SV riding is a problem where the engine cuts out when blipping the throttle.

Anyone had similar problems adjusting to a different sports bike upon purchase of a new one?

Mostly likely it's just new growth of complacency after riding the 750... It's O.K, it happens...

I take it you've been riding your SV for ages so I doubt you're forgetting things but yea, the twins definitely needs less down shifting and most of the times you just ride through the corner without having much apart from opening the throttle.

**Pex Adams** · 23rd November 2007, 07:53

Its funny you mention this Blueie..

I've just got of (literally) a Gixer600k5 that had a slipper clutch onto a SV thou. And by god I miss it..

Is there a way of putting one on the SV thou???
What are some of the things that you need to be aware of???

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 08:08

Originally Posted by HungusMaximist

Mostly likely it's just new growth of complacency after riding the 750... It's O.K, it happens...

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**GSVR** · 23rd November 2007, 08:37

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

I think turning the SV into a race bike is the best option, I just don't know if it's worth fixing it up to flick it, both time and money wise. I haven't been to any track days and the SV would be ideal to start out on. What do you think? I think I've read on here you've attended track days?

What do you think it would cost to turn the SV into a racebike?

I personally would think if its a complete road bike the best option would be to sell it.

Resale on racebikes is very low and the market is small. Now is a great time to sell a bike and the number of prospective buyers is huge. Your GSXR would be alot better bike to do trackdays on.

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 08:50

Originally Posted by Garry H

What do you think it would cost to turn the SV into a racebike?

I don't know but I prompted for info earlier in the thread. Please tell me what it would take. I'm not talking serious racing, just the odd track day.

Originally Posted by Garry H

I personally would think if its a complete road bike the best option would be to sell it.

Rego is just about to expire, warrant expires Jan '08. Bike needs a bit of TLC. So I'd have to spend time and money to make a bit of money. I like having a second bike at the moment, so will probably register it for 3 months and get the next warrant.

Originally Posted by Garry H

Resale on racebikes is very low and the market is small. Now is a great time to sell a bike and the number of prospective buyers is huge. Your GSXR would be alot better bike to do trackdays on.

Realistically I'm not looking to make any money on this bike, road worthy or not.

**Sully60** · 23rd November 2007, 08:51

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

+1

The SV is a great bike, hence I'm not getting rid of it but taking it to the track, because I can't justify the time and expense required to keep it road legal or fix it up to on-sell. It's now officially a track toy

The SV was my first road bike and has served me extremely well. I've done lots of k's on it without problems. The cutting out problem is probably due to a build up of crap in some deep dark recess. It needs some TLC

before I flog it to death on a race track

My post was more about me getting used to the differences between my SV and GSX-R750. Don't be put off by it.

Good on you for keeping your SV to ride on the track, they're great bikes I love mine and will probably never sell it.(because anyone who has seen me ride wouldn't go near it!)
If you want some help converting it to a track bike give me a yell, I swapped mine back and forth a bit so I' getting pretty good at it now.

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 08:57

Originally Posted by Sully60

Good on you for keeping your SV to ride on the track, they're great bikes I love mine and will probably never sell it.(because anyone who has seen me ride wouldn't go near it!)
If you want some help converting it to a track bike give me a yell, I swapped mine back and forth a bit so I' getting pretty good at it now.

PM sent...

**imdying** · 23rd November 2007, 09:04

I found my SV made me a lazy beyatch, too easy to ride. I brought an RGV recently, that sorted that right out... it demands attention all the time, but in return it is very rewarding.

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 09:08

Originally Posted by imdying

I found my SV made me a lazy beyatch, too easy to ride. I brought an RGV recently, that sorted that right out... it demands attention all the time, but in return it is very rewarding.

True. Compared to the GSX-R my SV is like a cruiser

**GSVR** · 23rd November 2007, 09:54

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

I don't know but I prompted for info earlier in the thread. Please tell me what it would take. I'm not talking serious racing, just the odd track day..

Trackdays you just turn up with a roadworthy bike tape up the glass and ride.

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

Rego is just about to expire, warrant expires Jan '08. Bike needs a bit of TLC. So I'd have to spend time and money to make a bit of money. I like having a second bike at the moment, so will probably register it for 3 months and get the next warrant.

Its a pain owning several bikes and a car. Theres only one of me why should I have to pay all these ACC levies.

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

Realistically I'm not looking to make any money on this bike, road worthy or not.

If your not making money that must mean your expecting to lose money. I was thinking more get what its worth and use that for your trackday expense account. Or trade it in on new SV.

If I owned an SV and a GSXR i'd want to use the GSXR for trackdays and the SV for getting to work on.