SV650s SV1000s differences?

[Deano]

Middle weights are for chicks, and fags.

And racers on a tight budget !

[SVboy]

I asked IMDYING's advice on SV1000s just before I got my one. What he said then is exactly the same as what he says now. I could not believe the improvement going fron the 1000 to a gsxr600. Night and day!

[TLDV8]

Not a true slipper clutch - It has a "back torque limiter"

They have the same goofy set up as the TL1000 that uses a cam set to load the clutch spring towers.
The reason I did this in 2007.

http://s30.photobucket.com/user/manu...?sort=3&page=1

[imdying]

Yes, you cannot deny that they do sound fantastic on open pipes.... but then, every v-twin four stroke does, even little VTR250s.

I still have mine, but it's always in a constant state of change... now I just use it as an outlet for modifying stuff. I have to say, my blade has no mods, other than radiator/paint/engine protection. I can't see any reality where I could recommend one, the blade trounces it completely in every single aspect.... faster, comfier, easier to ride, better wind protection, better fuel economy, longer range, better torque, etc etc etc.

Sure it was half the price, but you know what, I'd rather just go into hock for another couple of years and buy the double the price bike if that's what it took. Every time I ride the blade I never regret the purchase. Every time I look at the SV I think maybe I should take the sabre saw to something else on it.

Please, I beg of you, take some similar priced 600s for a ride. You can ride one of those literally down to idle... the SV will sort of do that, but never with the same grace or smoothness.

[98tls]

OP- buy a TL1000s

He wants a bike to ride not rebuild,to old.

[codgyoleracer]

My experience has been that SV650s are faster than Sv1000s........... :-)

[TLDV8]

My experience has been that SV650s are faster than Sv1000s........... :-)

Not if you push both out the back door of a C 130.

[Berries]

Ive owned a 2006 SV650s for 2 years now (replaced my CBR600)............

Yeah, I replaced a CBR600 with a new K3 SV1000. Decision was made on the cc/$ ratio to be honest as it is not a bike whose looks you could love, a bit like having a ginger kid.

First thoughts were nice engine, wish I could put it in my CBR. The SV felt like the lardy old bus that it is in comparison. I am glad that I didn't buy the 650 though because once or twice a day I do have to get an acceleration fix. In fact I am not even sure whether I knew if there was a 650 available as it would have been so far off my radar at the time.

I would have got rid of the SV a few years ago but life intervened and I have been stuck with it. I still look forward to gearing up and taking it to Queenstown every few weeks, and commute every day on it, but it is a soulless lump of metal. Not the kind of bike you would give a name.

[DrunkenMistake]

I would have got rid of the SV a few years ago but life intervened and I have been stuck with it. I still look forward to gearing up and taking it to Queenstown every few weeks, and commute every day on it, but it is a soulless lump of metal. Not the kind of bike you would give a name.

I guess I know no better,
But I love mine, I honestly think its the best thing since sliced bread, I actually hate myself for not riding it more often, I have been a little soft over winter this year.

[98tls]

I guess I know no better,
But I love mine, I honestly think its the best thing since sliced bread,

And thats all that matters,enjoy.

[nzspokes]

And thats all that matters,enjoy.

Exactly. No matter what bike you get somebody will say its shit. Love what you have.

[98tls]

Exactly. No matter what bike you get somebody will say its shit. Love what you have.

Theres not to many shit bikes really,far more shit riders with opinions on things they know nothing about.A constant reminder of that is a good mate of mine that rides and has ridden a well set up GSXR750 for years,between Palmerston and Ranfurly he pilots that old thing quicker than anyone on anything ive ever seen no matter the name on the tank or purchase price and theres been a few red faces at the Ranfurly pub over the years.

[mossy1200]

Yoshi pipes pull the power up to 190............

True. I have Yoshi pipes and about 190hp also.

[mossy1200]

I like the look of sv1000. They also sound good. I would say if your into a bike other than transport to work it would be the type that would fail to excite its rider after a few months of owning it though.

Honda sp1 would still be my lower value twin choice.

[DrunkenMistake]

I like the look of sv1000. They also sound good. I would say if your into a bike other than transport to work it would be the type that would fail to excite its rider after a few months of owning it though.

Honda sp1 would still be my lower value twin choice.

I have owned mine for around 6 months now, honestly I haven't done as many of my normal big rides as I usually would but I have managed a few thousand km on it in that time doing spirited rides along with my commute to and from work which usually involves the long way home,
The only problem I have with it is, the fact that im a short ass and have to deal with leaping onto it to get it off the side stand on a hill haha, but thats not really SV related.
(Attached a picture because I like showing it off, so blow me)