No more new SV1000 into NZ?

[imdying]

I've seen a very tidy looking one in Christchurch with a under-tail muffler

The word is that the home made muffler has been replaced by a sexy little triple muffler setup, complimented by a carbon undertray/batterybox and heatshield!

[AllanB]

The word is that the home made muffler has been replaced by a sexy little triple muffler setup, complimented by a carbon undertray/batterybox and heatshield!

Now we are taking! Pictures please - did not see any in your profile.

I've an idea for my Hornet that's a bit different from the standard cans but it's going to require some saving after getting a estimate recently.


Mods are good!

[imdying]

Well, I can tell you who the right people to talk to are if it helps... lot of loser tradesman in this country that simply can't deliver

[jrandom]

The SV650 is a super-sweet bike which history will vindicate as a classic.

The SV1000 is a pale shadow of the mighty TLS; it doesn't handle like it should, and the engine's far more suited to the V-Strom.

[Fatjim]

The SV1000 is a budget bike at a budget price. Well worth the money, but don't expect it to work like a 18,000 or 25,000 dollar bike.

[AllanB]

Well, I can tell you who the right people to talk to are if it helps... lot of loser tradesman in this country that simply can't deliver

Cool - sent a e-mail as you don't appear to have a PM option!

[imdying]

The SV1000 is a budget bike at a budget price. Well worth the money, but don't expect it to work like a 18,000 or 25,000 dollar bike.

That's exactly it! Gives you a whole lotta dollars to spend on modding though Depends what grinds ya gears I want a standard bike like I want a dose of AIDs... even if that bike was an RC8, would still be another standard off the rack model.

[rocketman1]

Yep, Call it what you like, beautiful or ugly, I couldn't care less I love my SV. and I'm sticking with it.
It is a sad day that there are no Jap 1000 V-twin sports being made any more.
I've had inline fours, You cant better a big V twin, I dont care what you say Big V twins have character that in-lines will never have. Jap or not
Imagine an inline Harley.. how uncool would that be the Bike is all about that V motor.
I will hold onto my SV1000, and if the japs dont make another I will just have to by another as well, like a Ducati , Aprilia, KTM or some other great bike with character.
I will just have to spend more....V twins Rule...... ok I do like GSXR's but imagine how much cooler they would be with a V twin motor

[dipshit]

The SV650 is a super-sweet bike which history will vindicate as a classic.

The SV1000 is a pale shadow of the mighty TLS; it doesn't handle like it should, and the engine's far more suited to the V-Strom.

The 1000 has a basically good frame just like the 650 with with better suspension and stronger swingarm and brakes as standard. A 1000 can be made to handle just as well with some work. (i.e. http://www.sv-portal.com/forums/show...563#post546563 )

The main problem is that they are set up for more touring than sports from out of the crate. Changing their geometry slightly significantly lightens the steering on a 1000 and makes them a lot more nimble.

But of course with only 110hp they aren't in the same league as 160hp bikes.

[jrandom]

A 1000 can be made to handle just as well with some work.

Well, that's true of most anything, innit.

But of course with only 110hp they aren't in the same league as 160hp bikes.

110hp? Luxury. My bike peaks at a fat 95.

[jrandom]

I do like GSXR's but imagine how much slower they would be with a V twin motor

Mm, true that.

[dipshit]

Well, that's true of most anything, innit.

If you road one in showroom setup, then yes they feel like bit of a river barge.

Ixion copied my setup on his SV1000 and had this to say afterwards...

http://www.sv-portal.com/forums/show...t=24969&page=3

And this was without even spending a single dollar. (okay, maybe one cable tie)

[jrandom]

If you road one in showroom setup, then yes they feel like bit of a river barge.

Mm. GSX1400s are similar (not so much top heavy as wallowy) but mostly because the stock suspension only offers sufficient (and actually quite good - don't knock it till you've ridden it, etc) damping when all the settings (except rear rebound damping) are maxed out. And, of course, nobody ever does that unless they're told to.

Personally, though, I really like the SV650, and don't really see why anyone would buy the 1000 when the 650 is cheaper and awesomer and a much better platform to improve and customise from.

Unless, of course, its a cc/dick size thing. But I'm sure nobody around here has that issue. Ay.

[Pussy]

A winning-lotto-pipe-dream for me... a new SV1000S, Ohlins rear shock, Racetech G2R cartridges(we trialled a set of these in Gassit Girl's sem fiddy for a few weeks.... fuggin primo!), genuine Suzuki full fairing kit, and the Yoshi Japan mufflers, topped off with a well custom mapped Power Commander.
I still reckon the SV is one whole lot of bike for the money... shame there's no more after the current model

[Buster]

SV1000s are frekin awesome bikes. Spend a little time on setting them up and its a great ROAD package.
Will mix it with alot of sport bikes with the right rider.
Most people that knock them have never owned one.
Nice smooth wheelies.
Its a shame they dont make them anymore.
You gotta love the sound with race pipes