Is going from a 250 to a 1000 too much?

[99TLS]

buy my TLS much more fun then the SV imho

[onearmedbandit]

The SV will eat a IL4 sprots in the twisties, and won't be embarassing on the straights either. Assuming you are prepared to be given a right royal rogering by if caught.

Eh? An SV1000 will eat a GSXR600 in the twisties?

Yeah I'm struggling with that one too. :spudwhat:

[marty]

i went from an RS250 to a TL1000S then a Busa, then back to an RSVR, and a Pitts Special.

Scared myself a few times, but I'm still alive.

[P38]

I'm sure this thread has been done before but now its my turn

Although I'm not quite at the stage of being able to legally ride a bigger bike I've started looking at the market to get an idea on prices etc. The bike I'm interested in going to is a SV1000, I'm currently riding a VTR250.

I know the normal step is to go for a 600 of some description from a 250 then step up to a 1000 if the urge is there. But is that middle step really a necessary?

I know you are probably thinking "Why is it you want a 1000" and the reason is mainly for the torque. Even though I haven't looked at the differences in torque. And in the near future I'll be doing some trips to and from Auckland and Wellington. I've got a thousand other lame excuses

I haven't riden a 600 or 1000 so I'm really after your opinion and help. Please don't flame me.

Cheers
kevin

Could be a big jump if your not ready for it.

But if you are ready, then just be sensible untill your skills develop enough to tame that beast.

SV's are a nice ride too.

Good Luck!

[ArcherWC]

Just ride a few bikes then decide from there, NO ONE here can tell you what is going to be right for you.

At the end of the day ANY bike only goes as fast as YOU twist your right wrist

I only owned a 250 for three weeks before deciding they wernt for me, been on a thou ever since and it hasnt done me any harm

[99TLS]

i personally did it years ago from sr250 to a gs1000 no probs , then from rg250 to gsxr 1000 , none of which bit me or spat me off , so i think if your happy and level headed enough to do it then do it imho, just dont think that since you have the power you know how to use it , have been spat off more times pushing hard an the 400s

[MSTRS:Me]

Eh? An SV1000 will eat a GSXR600 in the twisties?

Yeah I'm struggling with that one too. :spudwhat:

I thought he was comparing an SV thou to an IL thou.
I agree a Il 600 is likely to be faster in the twisties.

[serious4]

Thanks for all the replies. )

I definitely intend on taking a few bikes for test rides once I have the appropriate licence.

How long have you been riding for?
How many crashes have you had in that time?
What is the purpose of the upgrade?
What style of riding do you think you will mostly be doing?
Will you have a pillion on or is it purely solo riding?
Are you able to afford parts when things break down etc as well as maintenance on it. It's more expensive to maintain a larger bike.

I used to ride as a kid on dirt bike. But only fo the last 6 months on aroad bike
I've had 2 offs on the road. First time it was wet. an emergency stop and I panicked. Second time, hit wet man hole cover while going through a corner. Both times were stupid newbie accidents that I have learnt from.
I want to upgrade mainly because the 250 doesn't have enough for me.
I intend on getting a pillion (girlfriend) on the back of the bike, but want t get more experience on the road first. So mainly solo
Maintenance. Well thats something to consider.

I'm not huge but the 250 struggle's with a slight head wind and slight upward hill. When I sit on a SV1000 my heals touch the bitument on both sides.

From what I've read on kiwibiker The SV's seem to have a smooth power band which is the main appeal. The TL's are probably a bit on the wild side for my taste. I'm definitly no demon on the bike. Prefer crusing on the straights and chewing the twisty stuff up.

[riffer]

I thought he was comparing an SV thou to an IL thou.
I agree a Il 600 is likely to be faster in the twisties.

I'm with you John.

I've ridden the K7 GSXR1000, the K7 SV1000, a K2 RST1000, a K2 RSV1000 and a 675 Daytona.

I'd take the RSV or the 675 in the twisties anytime over a gixxer thou.

[onearmedbandit]

I thought he was comparing an SV thou to an IL thou.
I agree a Il 600 is likely to be faster in the twisties.

Yes, but even so the suspension on the SV isn't up to the match of the 1000cc sportsbikes.

[madandy]

Seeing as yuo have to ask others I'd suggest 250 to litre is a brave call...I chose to restrict myself for years because I have a heavy hand...there's always a 750!

[McJim]

Oddly enough most riders these days seem to go from a 250 to a litre sportsbike. If you take it in steps you're in the minority.

I've tried an SV thou and a 636 ninja. Both bikes are capable of giving you a real fright and hurling you into a deadly situation you can't control but then both bikes can be ridden easily at slow speeds with no ill effects.

The SV1000 power delivery is smoother than the SV650 for example and the 636 is really quite scary (after a VTR250) when you pin the throttle and try to redline in each gear while you're passing through them as quickly as possible.

If you're prepared to exercise common sense then choose yer own bike for your own reasons. I was heartily advised agains buying a Ducati 600ss for example. But I bought it and would count it as my favourite purchase to date of anything.

[Coyote]

Factor in all the other costs, such as insurance and consumables (tyres, chains, sprockets, etc.). Can you really afford the bigger bike?

I would've gone for a ZX10R straight after my 250 if I could

[crazybigal]

its all in your right wrist!! and of course they physical size of the bike.
no good going to a 1000 beast if your 5 foot and 45kg

[boomer]

Buy my thousand; then you can say you went from a shitta too fiddy to the king of kings.

Anything less and you're kidding yourself. PM me for details.