What's the Yamaha version of the SV1000s?

**khabel** · 26th October 2010, 09:47

I'd really want a R1 but I will have to control my urges and get a more sensible bike, especially as how it will be used for commuting to work.

With that said, whats the model down from the R1, something similar to the Sv1000s but hopefully not as ugly?

What are the other models from different manufacturers that are similar to the Sv?

**Usarka** · 26th October 2010, 09:51

FZ1 / Fazer.....?

**Quasievil** · 26th October 2010, 10:04

Eh, get a R1, whats wrong with ya.
same motor as a Fazer anyway

**puddytat** · 26th October 2010, 10:30

Thers a tricky dodad on the net you can fit to R1's that stop you using any gear abve 1st & neutral....

**Gibbo89** · 26th October 2010, 10:32

Originally Posted by khabel

I'd really want a R1 but I will have to control my urges and get a more sensible bike, especially as how it will be used for commuting to work.

With that said, whats the model down from the R1, something similar to the Sv1000s but hopefully not as ugly?

What are the other models from different manufacturers that are similar to the Sv?

FZ1, as said above. The are also bringing in the FZ8S or FZ8N. It's going to be more of an 'all rounder' I think, not quite as small as the r6, or new xj6 (diversion looking) one/fz6.

edit: http://www.yamaha-motor.co.nz/produc.../sport/11-fz8s

**neels** · 26th October 2010, 10:38

No real Yamaha equivalent to the SV1000 in terms of a v-twin, closest would be the FZ1/FZS1000 as mentioned above, if you're after a semi naked bike. Same engine but retuned for flatter torque curve and less peak horsepower. I looked at buying one but my knees didn't like the riding position.

**khabel** · 26th October 2010, 11:01

Originally Posted by neels

No real Yamaha equivalent to the SV1000 in terms of a v-twin, closest would be the FZ1/FZS1000 as mentioned above, if you're after a semi naked bike. Same engine but retuned for flatter torque curve and less peak horsepower. I looked at buying one but my knees didn't like the riding position.

What about the riding position didnt you like?

**neels** · 26th October 2010, 11:08

Originally Posted by khabel

What about the riding position didnt you like?

Just one of those personal fit things, the placement of the pegs meant my slightly iffy knees didn't like the position they were in. Otherwise the riding position was pretty good, and easy to fit different bars to if you want to tweak it in that department.

**PaddyFZ1** · 26th October 2010, 19:51

Yep the Fazer is The Yamaha Naked. Comes in a partially faired version, that i have or a Naked version.
Good all round bike, I commute 70km daily, and can keep up with me mates on their sports bikes on the weekend. Only problem ive found is the ground clearance, but changing my riding style, hanging off the side more, when giving it a fistful, or on the track, has reduced this problem.
Good reliable engine, 2003 R1, so well sorted mechanically, about 130hp at the wheel. Good Hooligan Bike or a comfy commuter, let your right wrist decide.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 26th October 2010, 19:57

FZ1

FZ8

R1 with higher clipons?

MT O1

V Max
??

**scracha** · 26th October 2010, 21:56

Maybe you want a GSXR750

**_STAIN_** · 26th October 2010, 22:03

here's the yamaha equal, for a licence keeping ride

http://craig.copperleife.com/bikes/x...9-81_hires.jpg

**98tls** · 26th October 2010, 22:03

Originally Posted by khabel

I'd really want a R1 but I will have to control my urges and get a more sensible bike, especially as how it will be used for commuting to work.

With that said, whats the model down from the R1, something similar to the Sv1000s but hopefully not as ugly?

What are the other models from different manufacturers that are similar to the Sv?

Buy an R1 bin the plastics and buy some risers and mx bars/ adjustable rearsets.

**HQfiend** · 26th October 2010, 22:48

Originally Posted by khabel

I'd really want a R1 but I will have to control my urges and get a more sensible bike, especially as how it will be used for commuting to work.

With that said, whats the model down from the R1, something similar to the Sv1000s but hopefully not as ugly?

What are the other models from different manufacturers that are similar to the Sv?

Since all your taste is in your mouth, then the only V twin that Yamaha does will be the MT01 but at 1800cc you better have big balls and a bigger wallet as they aren't cheap! As your coming off a Hyosung 250, I'd recommend riding lessons at a trackday before taking on a R1 or similar as you'll wind up as an organ donor or hood ornament before long!