At the rate I am clocking up km's on the SVS, I may well want to change bikes one day in the not too distant future...so, just to fly a few kites here, bear with me please...there's no need to say "ride as many as you can" coz you're talking to the already converted. But just to narrow down the range of try-outs, this is sort of thing that I would be looking for...
1. Reasonable fuel consumption. The SVS gets around 20 - 22 km/l - about 60mpg in old money. I like this. 350km on a tankful. That's good.
2. Weight preferably under 200kg dry. Lighter still is better. I am no giant. I don't want a bike I can't pick up when I drop it and yes I know it's "all technique". But I have always ridden lighter bikes and I like that too. Light is good.
3. I don't need huge power. The SVS with the 2 Bros can gives maybe 72 ponies. Up to maybe 100 would be nice. Any more and I would just have to "try it out" and prolly end up walking...and paying voluntary tax. Not to say breaking my stupid neck. So fair to middlin' power is good.
4. I love the V-Twins but that is not compulsory. Any other config considered if it fulfills the other preferences. But V-Twin is good.
5. Reliability is good. Can't be having with repair bills all the time...
6. Fuel injection is good. No carbs to fuck around with.
7. Decent suspension as stock. Spent half as much again over cost price on the SVS upgrading the crappy OEM bits. Good suspenders is good.
8. No bigger than 1000cc. No smaller than 600cc. Midsize is good.
9. I like the forward seat. I like clipon handles. Can't stand these "sit up and beg" things. So some degree of "sprotbike" is good.
So wotcha reckon? Any suggestions for looksees? I have already sat on the Daytona 675 but it really did not fit. I might have another try but I doubt it is for me. Too thirsty as well and probably overpowered for me at 80% more than the SVS...I'm not that stupid any more...I think
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Originally Posted by PrincessBandit
Great fun bike... the roads you have been riding lately it's a blast! 
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