SV1000 comments?

[AllanB]

Often describe as a budget build - but unless you are getting a $50 MV or Ducati they all are.
I have a Summer Fest brochure from 2003 introducing the SV1000K3 as a new model for $16,000 (of interest the VTR was a bit dearer and the Hornet 900 $15k).
Suzuki NZ are great at getting overstocked global models (usually last years) and Summer Festing them - and nothing wrong with this (unless you paid full price for one the month before).

Basically ride one or more and see if they fit you size/style.

Just think if it had "Ducati" on the tank you would be paying $5,000 more for the same item.

[Pumba]

I had a quick fang on T.I.E's one and was impressed how much more boogie it had than my DL. I know the cams are different etc and he put a TRE in which he reckoned made a big diff. The suspension seemed rock hard tho compared to the fluffy, poofy setup on my bike. Shame I didn't get more time with it!

I know T.I.E spent a bit of playing with the standard suspension settings to, errrr, lets say compensate for his increased mass and had somthing that handled very well at the end.

I know geoff doesnt have the same mass issues that T.I.E had.

[Pussy]

Just had a ride on Fargin Khan's nekid SV1000 an hour ago. It's an Aussie spec (E24) model. The fuelling on it is impeccable! Sweet bike to ride
About the only place Suzuki cut corners with the SV series is in the suspension. Get that sorted (doesn't have to be right away) and you will have yourself possibly one of the most suitable for NZ conditions bikes available.

[98tls]

I think everyone else has said everything that needs to be said, I loved mine, reliable, typical suzuki build quality. A Lot of people don't seem to like them because they are a watered down version of a TL, so what, it would have been nice to have TL power but the SV actually goes round corners and has a real rear suspension.

The only thing I always the intention of doing was sending the seat to the Rider guys in Tauranga, but it never happened.

I presume you have ridden one and liked it?

Bit of a myth really the watered down TL thing,the TL makes its power a bit differently,at 6500 or so rpm the TL takes off with an attitude which i still find enjoyable after many years of ownership,the SV doesn't do it in the same way,simply a fueling/etc thing and true dyno readings will show theres in reality bugger all between them at each end.Id wager two riders of equal ability would find it hard to seperate any great distance between them on a decent ride.Fwiw.When its suited me ive subscribed to the myth myself in order to rib an SV riding mateIf they looked like a TLS i would own one myself,very nearly did when asked to swap.

[carver]

they are shit, no grunt!

well, thats what i thought about a bog stock one

[Elysium]

NZ Motorcycling and Trader did a review on a used 2003 SV 1000 and said the bike was pretty good to ride and value for money. Though they did say that you risk scraping the ground if you try to corner too hard. I think they also said luggauge is possible but not the best to do.

If you want to add lagguage then I'd get a Hornet lke mine Good combo of street fighter and touring, but I'm just being biased.

the Hornet 900 $15k).

? I'm sure they retailed cheaper then that

[XF650]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...10#post1478210

[AllanB]

? I'm sure they retailed cheaper then that

The Hornet 900 started in 02 at $15K - goes to show what a bargin the last ones are at $11k.

Ditto the SV @$12 now (were once $16).

These good vaue bikes are all going

[Boob Johnson]

My 2cents.........Great bikes for the money, can't argue with that & for many people are fantastic bikes with many miles of enjoyment but they are the diet coke of 1000cc twins (them and the VTR thou), the bottom of the barrel & for that reason are generally more plentiful on the 2nd hand market. One must remember you can get one HELL of a 2nd hand near on superbike for the same money.


Compare what you can get for the money, you might be suprised

[popelli]

for my money I would have the earlier TL model

the SV is too sanitised

[TomJ]

According to the Suzuki Fest catalogue I ordered, SV1000S "special" price is $11,995.

It says "ask your dealer for a special deal on twin Yoshimura slip-ons for this model".

(Not sure if that's what you referred to, sorry if it's old news.)

[Same catalogue has SV650S - with full fairing - for $11,600. Looks WAY nice - but just 395 less than the SV1000??!!]

I was sat on a brand new sv1000 in MotoGB (Tauanga) yesterday. Beautiful looking bike - the owner recons he has four more in stock and then they are being discontinued due to difficulties meeting euro emissions. Says the 650 will remain. has anyone else picked up on this?

[AllanB]

Thats correct - I was told the same a couple of months ago by my Suzuki dealer.

So if you want one get in now.

[Clivoris]

I enjoyed mine when I had it. Great value bike and others have already commented on the suspension. They can be difficult to shift second hand given the relatively low new price, so be prepared for a low resale value.

[slofox]

Two good things about the SV's are the engine and the frame. Engine is flexible and reliable and quite economical as well (if you stay kinda round the legal limit). The frame is very rigid in my experience and instills much confidence. None of this flicking feeling when peeling from a L hander to a R hander that plagued many of the bikes I rode years ago. Suspension issues are well known but fixable if you want to spend the dollars.......or you can just choose to ride within the limits imposed.....

[dipshit]

There is a school of thought out there that thinks the 650 is the better bike....can't say myself not having ridden the thou.......

http://www.sv-portal.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31738

A few ramblings here worth a read.