Please tell me I've made the right decision...!

[rp123]

Just put a large dent into my credit card, and bought a Sv650sport K8!

The restriction has just come off my licence, and I couldn't resist upgrading from my CBF250.

I know that people have got nothing but praise for the bike, but is it that good....?

[kwak zzr]

yes, u will enjoy your new steed!

[Wayluya]

Bought a K8 sport end of March, had a bit of fun with it :cool:

[ThEGr33k]

No sorry you made the wrong choice. You will have far too much fun IMO. :p

You damn well should anyway! :D

[Lissa]

I know that people have got nothing but praise for the bike, but is it that good....?

Yes.

Next question?

:D:D:D

[Dangerous Dave]

Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the SV!

[The Basket]

A lot depends on what type of rider you are, what you rode in the past and what you want from the bike.

If you have ridden a 250 then why not...it will be an improvement.

Whether it is the best bike for the money depends on what floats ya boat.

In terms of reliability then it is pretty much sorted.

[rp123]

Thanks for the reassurance!!
Initially, I was going to buy a hornet, then I toyed with the idea of BMW F800. But the reviews of the SV are so positive. People seem so passionate about the bike...

The ?400 quid deal that Suzuki are offering swung it for me....

[Orpheus]

Im in the same sort of position, i've had one two weeks after a 2 year gap from my RS125. I love it so far, so much more practical, nice bike.

A lot quicker too, i'm half way through running it in, so can only go to 8250rpm now, but that seems quick enough already.

[Warthog]

It is a great bike and a good choice up from a 250. There are plenty of mods you can do for it and it is a great price for a lovely engine. Enjoy and welcome :)

[sv-robo]

It is a great bike and a good choice up from a 250. There are plenty of mods you can do for it and it is a great price for a lovely engine. Enjoy and welcome :)
+1
you'll love it.

[ArtyLady]

You wont regret it! :thumleft: :D

[sinbad]

Most of us here like them, but then we would, we joined a forum so we could talk about them :)

It all depends what your expectations are, and what you've already experienced. Don't expect Hornet or BMW refinement or build quality, and of course there are faster, better handling bikes out there so don't expect to stay with a GSXR600k8. But expect it to be a bike which is cheap to own, agile and "fast enough" to keep you entertained and you won't have the buyer's remorse.

[Lozzo]

Yes.

Next question?

:D:D:D

What's this, Lissa praising a pointy?

Where will it all end?

[Lissa]

What's this, Lissa praising a pointy?

Where will it all end?

I'm just being kind to a newbie.................when he asks what performance mods to do I'll tell him...............'Buy a curvy':D

[neio79]

I'm just being kind to a newbie.................when he asks what performance mods to do I'll tell him...............'Buy a Kwak ZX6r just like Neios, he must be bored of me asking to swap everytime we meet:D


Awww thanks mate ;)

oh and welcome. you wont be disapointed in the new bike.

[Tomis]

I've had a few bikes and this is the best ! You won't regret it, and this Forum
completes the picture.

[Lozzo]

I'm just being kind to a newbie.................when he asks what performance mods to do I'll tell him...............'Buy a black 650S K5 and tastefully modify it to suit you :D

Best plan so far.

[Lissa]

Very funny Neio and Lozzo....................next you'll be mis-quoting me saying he should have bought a Harley:p

[neio79]

Very funny Neio and Lozzo....................next you'll be mis-quoting me saying he should have bought a Harley:p

nah, he at leasts wants a bike not a tractor.

[Ed]

Yes right choice made, I liked my SV, shame I didn't have it long enough to enjoy it more:crutches:oops:cry:

[embee]

Thanks for the reassurance!!
........ I toyed with the idea of BMW F800. ....

Well as a bit of reassurance there, a friend of mine had one (from new), the ABS had a habit of letting the brakes off at totally random and unpredictable times. My mate ended up in the middle of junctions a couple of times because the brakes came off.

BMW don't appear to recognise this as a "fault". :roll:

He now has a TDM.

[Alpinestarhero]

No. Newer SV;s are cack; the older they are, the faster they go. Also, yellow is the fastest colour.

So a 1999 yellow curvy would be a better bike
:smt074

Only joking ;) You made an excellent choice, the SV will teach you alot about riding, and will never hesitate to make you smile. Infact, you should have got one sooner! Mines restricted, and I'm having a blast!

Matt

[sv_rory]

i am pretty sure you will really enjoy it.

the sv is my first big bike after passing my direct access. i rode an nsr 125 on cbts for a few years and got so sick of it because it was so unreliable.

i then bought the sv which was heavily modified and must wow i havent had a boring moment on it yet! it makes me smile everytime i ride it.

i would love to ride a standard sv one day so i can see what they are like with standard suspension and engine etc

[Alpinestarhero]

i would love to ride a standard sv one day so i can see what they are like with standard suspension and engine etc

Absolutly brilliant. Bit pogo-ey on the front end.

[sv_rory]

Absolutly brilliant. Bit pogo-ey on the front end.

lol i wouldnt know because i have an srad 750 gsxr front end on mine and a hyper pro adjustable rear so the suspension is quite hard but absoloutly awesome on the handling

[Alpinestarhero]

lol i wouldnt know because i have an srad 750 gsxr front end on mine and a hyper pro adjustable rear so the suspension is quite hard but absoloutly awesome on the handling

well i've got a topb box. how many sandwiches can you carry without the use of soft luggage :cool::D

[yorkie_chris]

lol i wouldnt know because i have an srad 750 gsxr front end on mine and a hyper pro adjustable rear so the suspension is quite hard but absoloutly awesome on the handling

Yeah that tends to improve things a bit :cool:



To the OP:

NO! Wrong decision! Wrong, wrong wrong!!

You should've bought a curvy!!

[Steve_God]

They're rubbish bikes! ;) :rolleyes:





Ps. 2 years on and still loving it! :D

[DanAbnormal]

You'll love it. Although that's got to be the most expensive way to get a bike, on a credit card! Ouch.

[skint]

Very funny Neio and Lozzo....................next you'll be mis-quoting me saying he should have bought a Harley:p

Wash your mouth out - there is no need for that kind of language!!

Welcome - SV decent choice, just need a loud zorst :smt098

[Tim in Belgium]

Great bike that you can do almost anything on (ok off roading is limited, and long wheelies will starve the engine of oil), a great introduction to big biking, had one for almost three years and have enjoyed doing all sorts on it.

[Corf]

well i pick my first sv650s tomorrow morning at 9am on the dot. work will not see me till afternoon if i have anything to do with it. will give an opinion when i get in of the maiden voyage but from this forum alone i can't see it ever being a bad purchase.

[sv_rory]

you will have to post some pics when you get it :cool:

[Lozzo]

nah, he at leasts wants a bike not a tractor.

Oh wow, you shouldn't have said that.

[_Stretchie_]

I think thats a yes mate