Want a V-Twin

[boman]

I bought an SV put an aftermarket gel seat on her nice and comfy now. You could also throw in a Buell for that matter. When I was looking you could get an XB9r for around $8500.00.

[Elysium]

Now I see some people here a rabid TL1000 fans and I'm sure it is a fast bike, but after checking one out for sale at AFC motorcycles it has too much of a racing position while the SV have a better riding positon and I aint after top speed.

[geoffm]

I got a SV a few months back. The new price is hard to beat.
Replacing the bars with the higher ones from F1 Engineering in Hamilton made a huge difference for comfort.
The seat is firm and (some say) a bit narrow towards the front. I thought it was Ok. THere are gel seats on eaby for them.
Have a look on the sv-portal.com board

[ynot slow]

Agree with the Honda vs Suzuki 1000twins,they are a different feel,the honda to me felt cramped,the suzuki felt good,and if ya chuck a pillion on she wanted the sv as she felt it was a better pillion position.

Also I was looking at them new at $12000 but non available to try,was offered a vtr to try,but not the same,sure the power etc similar,but we wanted to try comfort wise and for us they were different,even just sitting on them,let alone buying one and finding after a 200km ride it isn't what I(we) wanted due to position,pretty sure the consumers guarantee act states if you change your mind the shop doesn't have to refund,and that could be where it could get sticky.

[mashman]

Have a look a a Tuono then... same engine as the RSV (albeit about 2 years behind i.e. 2006 > Tuono has 2004 > RSV)... have always been tempted to try one out... but just don't get on with the looks...

[LBD]

Its the sound and the torque and the narrow motor and the lower engine gyroscopic effects on handling and the better rear end traction and and and ....

And get a 90degree L twin instead of V twin. The L twin is the most naturally balanced configuration...

[CookMySock]

The L twin is the most naturally balanced configuration...

Not that that means much. My v(l)twin shakes itself stupid. Mirrors completely shake into a blur around 5,000rpm. Aint nothin "smooth" about vtwins. Its awesome! LOL.

Steve

[LBD]

Naturally balanced is not smooth as you know, naturally balance means no need for counter balance shafts and minimal crankshaft balancing....less critical vibes

[Gizzit]

V Twins ..... are ..... Booooootyfullll !!!!! .... and I came off a CB900 ..... to get one !!! Literally !!! lol

[98tls]

Now I see some people here a rabid TL1000 fans and I'm sure it is a fast bike, but after checking one out for sale at AFC motorcycles it has too much of a racing position while the SV have a better riding positon and I aint after top speed.

Ive done plenty of 8/9 hour days on a TL with no problem,i can honestly say that a mates SV is the most uncomfortable bike i have ever had the dis-pleasure to put my arse on.If you were after top speed you would buy neither.

[98tls]

Naturally balanced is not smooth as you know, naturally balance means no need for counter balance shafts and minimal crankshaft balancing....less critical vibes

only a Ducati rider could come up with that load of shite.

[AllanB]

Yep - I must say that I too found the SVs a uncomfortable beast - the bars are too low, seat high and slanted forward. It did not suit my physics at all. The rarer naked version was a lot better.

I still think the rounder lines of the TL and earlier SV650 are more pleasing.

[LBD]

only a Ducati rider could come up with that load of shite.

And as the owner of a 90 degree tewin....would you disagree?

[98tls]

And as the owner of a 90 degree tewin....would you disagree?

Nope never owned a tewin in my life,bevel drive ducs (read as real Ducatis) a couple of later models (both pieces of characterless shit) but ney never a tewin.Possibly thats why ive missed out on this late model D fondess you lot speak of..note to self next time i am looking for a real one get a tewin.

[LBD]

Nope never owned a tewin in my life,bevel drive ducs (read as real Ducatis) a couple of later models (both pieces of characterless shit) but ney never a tewin.Possibly thats why ive missed out on this late model D fondess you lot speak of..note to self next time i am looking for a real one get a tewin.

Yes mate, got that, fat fingers, small keys and rushed typing a tewin make...

Sorry to disapoint with my lack of a real bike, happy with the TL?, just bought an SV 650 K9 for the daughter, I think she will be happy with it.

BTW the pat on the back was for 90 degree twins in general...take a bow