GSXR750 vs SV650S

[Blue Velvet]

What an unco.

Having ridden the GSXR750 around over the last week I've also jumped back on the SV650S to commute to work a couple of times. The difference between the two is making me really unco on the SV. The 750 is smooth as but the SV is like taming a wild beast again. Changing down today I had a major fishtail moment before a bend, changing into a gear which on the 750 would have been fine, and pre-750 might have been fine on the SV too but was just plain nasty today. I just went with it and came right before having to turn into the bend.

Compounding my unco SV riding is a problem where the engine cuts out when blipping the throttle.

Anyone had similar problems adjusting to a different sports bike upon purchase of a new one?

[MaxCannon]

Sounds like that SV650 is dangerous

You should give it to me to look after for you

[SpankMe]

Yep, but you get used to it. Jumping between my SV1000s and GB500 (600cc single) took awhile to get used to. Tried to throttle the SV like the GB a couple of times when I first got on it and got a bit of a fright, but eventually it's not a problem. Now with my GSX-R750 and GB500 , it's never been an issue. I jump between the two all the time and I'm straight into it.

[Blue Velvet]

Yep, but you get used to it. Jumping between my SV1000s and GB500 (600cc single) took awhile to get used to. Tried to throttle the SV like the GB a couple of times when I first got on it and got a bit of a fright, but eventually it's not a problem. Now with my GSX-R750 and GB500 , it's never been an issue. I jump between the two all the time and I'm straight into it.

Thanks. I thought I was in for a spill on the SV this morning but then the off road skills kicked in and it ended up being a bit of a thrill

Nothing following me and luckily nothing ahead either.

[jrandom]

Mmm, yes, the slipper clutch on your gixxer is spoiling you.

You going to keep both bikes on the road indefinitely? Don't be boring, turn the SV into a racebike.

[Trudes]

I have issues when going from riding my cruisy hornet to jumping on the hubby's 750, but mine are mainly due to different riding positions and the fact that the 750 is not set up for my stubby arms and everything is a bit of a stretch, handling is different, cornering is bizarre and U-turns are near impossible (for me that is). Can feel really weird eh! Maybe it's time to flick the SV?

[Blue Velvet]

Don't be boring, turn the SV into a racebike.

That's actually the plan

Edit: What would be required to do this?

Edit edit: Rego is just about to expire and warrant runs out Jan '08...

[Blue Velvet]

I have issues when going from riding my cruisy hornet to jumping on the hubby's 750, but mine are mainly due to different riding positions and the fact that the 750 is not set up for my stubby arms and everything is a bit of a stretch, handling is different, cornering is bizarre and U-turns are near impossible (for me that is). Can feel really weird eh! Maybe it's time to flick the SV?

I think turning the SV into a race bike is the best option, I just don't know if it's worth fixing it up to flick it, both time and money wise. I haven't been to any track days and the SV would be ideal to start out on. What do you think? I think I've read on here you've attended track days?

[Trudes]

I think turning the SV into a race bike is the best option, I just don't know if it's worth fixing it up to flick it, both time and money wise. I haven't been to any track days and the SV would be ideal to start out on. What do you think? I think I've read on here you've attended track days?

Great idea!!! You'll have a ball on the track on the SV!! Go for it!

[jrandom]

I think turning the SV into a race bike is the best option...

Spot on. It's just what you need for the Clubmans and Pro Twins race classes. Have a trawl through the Racing forum and the Suspension forum (search for 'SV', I suppose) for information on what you'll want to look at doing to the bike.

The absolute first thing you should do is get someone who knows what they're doing to adjust the suspension for you. Do that now if you haven't already had it done.

Then, just get along to a trackday, pronto!



There's a big weekend coming up on the 1st/2nd of December, with a two-day MotoTT trackday on the Friday and Saturday, and then our very own memorial trackday on the Sunday, all at Taupo track. Get that SV up there and have a go!

[Edit: Trailer it up, preferably, so that you're not stuck for transport if you bin it.]

[Wasp27]

I have issues when going from riding my cruisy hornet to jumping on the hubby's 750, but mine are mainly due to different riding positions and the fact that the 750 is not set up for my stubby arms and everything is a bit of a stretch, handling is different, cornering is bizarre and U-turns are near impossible (for me that is). Can feel really weird eh! Maybe it's time to flick the SV?

Was seriously considering getting the Duchess a SV650S to play with...but all this talk is making me nervous. After seeing your Hornet in Welly on the 11th I think maybe plan B might be better......your not thinking of selling yours by any chance

[Trudes]

Was seriously considering getting the Duchess a SV650S to play with...but all this talk is making me nervous. After seeing your Hornet in Welly on the 11th I think maybe plan B might be better......your not thinking of selling yours by any chance

There's absolutely nothing wrong with the SV, great fun machines. What has she ridden? Make sure she tries both the SV and the Hornet, quite different bikes, Inline 4 VS Twin, riding positions etc etc.
As for me selling mine, hey, everything is for sale at the right price (hope my hubby doesn't see this), I have had several people interested in it, I think mainly due to the Ohlins shock and the seat to lower it for my short arse, as well as it has been nannaed along for all of it's 17,000 km life. Anyhow, I'm planning on holding on to it until et al sells me his Monster.

[Blue Velvet]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with the SV, great fun machines.

+1

The SV is a great bike, hence I'm not getting rid of it but taking it to the track, because I can't justify the time and expense required to keep it road legal or fix it up to on-sell. It's now officially a track toy

The SV was my first road bike and has served me extremely well. I've done lots of k's on it without problems. The cutting out problem is probably due to a build up of crap in some deep dark recess. It needs some TLC before I flog it to death on a race track

My post was more about me getting used to the differences between my SV and GSX-R750. Don't be put off by it.

[Kendog]

There is a Suzuki track day at Taupo on the 9th of December

[Grahameeboy]

Mmm, yes, the slipper clutch on your gixxer is spoiling you.

You going to keep both bikes on the road indefinitely? Don't be boring, turn the SV into a racebike.

Guess the SV does not have a slipper clutch.