Buying a SV 1000/650

[lewis_walker]

Did you buy a brand spanking new one?

I did. $12,500 brand new is a great price I reckon. SV1000 is one of the most overlooked bikes in history! I think one of the reasons is the great misunderstanding about power / torque. SV1000 has few horses than the 1000cc inline fours, but has GOBS of torque. Tell me... if you can't keep the front wheel down in first and second... do you need more POWER lol?!

[Kelem]

Congratulations, I took one for a ride today, Must say i was impressed

[98tls]

I did. $12,500 brand new is a great price I reckon. SV1000 is one of the most overlooked bikes in history! I think one of the reasons is the great misunderstanding about power / torque. SV1000 has few horses than the 1000cc inline fours, but has GOBS of torque. Tell me... if you can't keep the front wheel down in first and second... do you need more POWER lol?!

The SV also suffered from the misconception that it was a toned down TL which is totally wrong,although chalk and cheese to ride i dont believe theres bugger all that seperates them from A to B.They produce there power in a totally different way but pretty hard to seperate when both a ridden well.

[discotex]

I did. $12,500 brand new is a great price I reckon. SV1000 is one of the most overlooked bikes in history! I think one of the reasons is the great misunderstanding about power / torque. SV1000 has few horses than the 1000cc inline fours, but has GOBS of torque. Tell me... if you can't keep the front wheel down in first and second... do you need more POWER lol?!

I was looking at 1/4 mile times and 60->80mph top gear roll-ons and the gixxer 600 and SV1000S came out almost dead equal (K3 models anyway). For the first time I thought hmmm maybe that could be a bike for me. More comfy on the longer trips I'd imagine. Also heaps of power but not insane thou power.

And the SV sounds fuckin sexy with a good set of cans!

[98tls]

I was looking at 1/4 mile times and 60->80mph top gear roll-ons and the gixxer 600 and SV1000S came out almost dead equal (K3 models anyway). For the first time I thought hmmm maybe that could be a bike for me. More comfy on the longer trips I'd imagine. Also heaps of power but not insane thou power.

And the SV sounds fuckin sexy with a good set of cans!

Add pc3,change the sprockets,fit full system,decent air filter and a 1/5th throttle insert and that time will drop.

[discotex]

Add pc3,change the sprockets,fit full system,decent air filter and a 1/5th throttle insert and that time will drop.

I bet!

I just can't wait to get my arse on some demo bikes so I can make an informed decision on my new bike. I think I'm really an IL4 kinda guy as I love the feel of that top end power kick.

On the other hand I'm lazy on gear changes. Best thing I remember about riding a VTR250 was riding around town in 3rd regardless of speed. By contrast the ZXR required constant gear changes to keep it in the power.

9 more sleeps till full licence... Then all I'll need is the cash from the insurance payout.

[n0regret5]

BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING go ride a TL..they're worth comparing against, as the SV engine is a (heavily) tuned down version..clutch is friendlier, seat is comfier, with the right settings (someones gonna argue this with me) the suspension is better.

[homer]

you ll want the 1000 i think youll find the 650 will bore you quite quick

i test road a 1000 and i got bored

[homer]

I did. $12,500 brand new is a great price I reckon. SV1000 is one of the most overlooked bikes in history! I think one of the reasons is the great misunderstanding about power / torque. SV1000 has few horses than the 1000cc inline fours, but has GOBS of torque. Tell me... if you can't keep the front wheel down in first and second... do you need more POWER lol?!

Are you saying that the sv1000 thats been detuned is a better more powerful bike than a bandit 1200 detuned and with the power it has .

having riden both myself

i guess your not saying that

[dipshit]

i test road a 1000 and i got bored

Watched a bandit gunning it off the lights the other day. It looked like a rocking horse with each gear change as it was getting off down the road.

I can understand how you would find a SV "boring" to ride.

[HungusMaximist]

BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING go ride a TL..they're worth comparing against, as the SV engine is a (heavily) tuned down version..clutch is friendlier, seat is comfier, with the right settings (someones gonna argue this with me) the suspension is better.

Can't believe this thread is still going...

My good mate has a TL, though I haven't had the chance to go for a spin.

Anyway, let you all know I've got myself a 01 CBR929. I reckon it was a great choice, more exotic and it's something a little rarer, like a gem.

I think this is a keeper for at least two years because in my opinion they're a nicer ride than the CBR 600 or the 1000RR. Power of a litre sports bike but with the turning abilities of a 600 and it weights 168 dry.

What more can you ask for?

[homer]

Watched a bandit gunning it off the lights the other day. It looked like a rocking horse with each gear change as it was getting off down the road.

I can understand how you would find a SV "boring" to ride.

I actually had my heart set on a sv1000
i spent about 2 months looking at sites on the net forums etc etc
talked to people that had them
all good i thought
,till i road a bandit 1200

I honestly thought id have a sv1000
but at the end of the day ,not enought power ,rear seat to high for a pillion "without a bag rack they have to fall off" and i dont like the lag between gear changes

Dont get me wrong thou id still love to have one ,but as a toy not a rideable machine to travel on

just my 2 cents

[Blue Velvet]

For some deluded reason I was looking at buying an SV1000. Farking glad I didn't. Would have regretted it.

I recently sold my SV650 and kinda wish I'd stuck with my original plan of keeping it as a race toy. Borderline kicking myself after seeing Deano's pro-twin last night.

[n0regret5]

go the 929! i had the pleasure of riding a mates of a mates one a while back, was the super-rare signature model. guy had me sign an insurance waiver. no shit.