sv650 engine swap

[fromthestreet]

I just wanted to know if anybody has ever heard of using a sv 1000 motor inside the 650 frame and if its possiable

[the_lone_wolf]

topic comes up once every couple of months, basically it's not worth the hassle, engine is a different size, as is the frame, and the mounting points are different

[fromthestreet]

thanks exaclty wat i need to know. wat do u think are some of the best mods to get more power out of it??

[the_lone_wolf]

sell it and buy a GSXR;)

[fromthestreet]

i would if i wast 19 and insurance wast $10.000 a year on a gsxr in ontario

[the_lone_wolf]

i would if i wast 19 and insurance wast $10.000 a year on a gsxr in ontario
be patient, the reason the insurance is expensive is cause you're likely to park it in a hedge soemwhere:smt103 - the SV will go plenty quick with a decent pilot on board, get to know it and you'll get far more enjoyment from out riding full on sportbikes in the corners instead of just blasting past them on the straights

[fizzwheel]

be patient, the reason the insurance is expensive is cause you're likely to park it in a hedge soemwhere:smt103 - the SV will go plenty quick with a decent pilot on board, get to know it and you'll get far more enjoyment from out riding full on sportbikes in the corners instead of just blasting past them on the straights

+ 1 Except that time on the SV will mean you can extract the maximum from your sportsbike when you get it ;)

If you want a few more BHP from your SV, then end can or full system, get the carbs set up or the ECU remapped, add a performance air filter.If you have a curvey then search for Northwinds threads on doing the pointy intake cam swap.

Thats as much as I'd do you can do all that reasonably cheaply you can get more power but it starts getting expensive and you may reduce the life of your engine if you go down the 750 big bore kit.

Big bores IMHO arent worth it, save your money and buy a bigger bike if you want a stupid lot of extra BHP.

[Dangerous Dave]

See signature fro SV tuning ideas...

SV big bores can reduce engine life, build it right and you won't have any issues.

[the_lone_wolf]

One thing you may want to consider if you're planning engine modifications is the effect it will have on your insurance. Not sure how things work in Canada but over here it makes insurance more difficult to obtain and will usually increase the premium

[Grinch]

Well you can still do other mods other then increase size, just simple tunning of the engine can help.

[Alpinestarhero]

How about trying some suspension mods to enable you to use the engine as best you can?

[rsredline]

I went from the Sv650 to a Gsxr1000 K5, the sv is a good bike to learn on alright but lets be honest, it's **** slow.
I'll go with what one of the other lads siad, get a gixxer, or any of the 1000cc sportsbikes really.
If your trying to disguise the bike as a Sv650 but with a diff motor its a different story. Maybe see if a 748 engine would fit, put aftermarket fairings on and sure the Garda wont know any different other than the fact your clocking 140-150mph:p:cool:

[rsredline]

How about trying some suspension mods to enable you to use the engine as best you can? :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Dangerous Dave]

I went from the Sv650 to a Gsxr1000 K5, the sv is a good bike to learn on alright but lets be honest, it's **** slow.
I reckon a SV can hunt down a GSXR1000, I can do it even on the 650. It has nothing to do with the engine or the power, knowing how to really ride is the key and 1000cc bikes do not offer that learning on the road.

wat do u think are some of the best mods to get more power out of it??
What are you really looking for performance wise?

[fastdruid]

I reckon a SV can hunt down a GSXR1000, I can do it even on the 650. It has nothing to do with the engine or the power, knowing how to really ride is the key and 1000cc bikes do not offer that learning on the road.


What are you really looking for performance wise?

Doesn't matter what bike it is, if you can't ride it then someone on something smaller who knows how to ride will **** all over you.

Druid

[yorkie_chris]

The SV isn't **** slow at all, it's just not a sportsbike.

Seen plenty litre bike riders (in my mirrors :-P) who are ace at whacking it open in a straight line, get a twisty road and byebye powerranger. Which is more fun and rewarding?

[yorkie_chris]

Sorry for double post.

Anyway the SVthou engine isn't usually the first choice for a swap, the TLS engine has been done, however it involves a lot of welding on the frame, this is serious modifying territory here and such heavy mods are likely to affect your insurance anyway.

[Spikenipple]

I would also suggest making the most of the SV by sorting the suspension out, and not worry about getting more power out of it. Learn to corner properly on it and you'll have much more fun than blasting around on a hypersports bike.
I know a chap that rides Cadwell fairly frequently on his race-spec GSXR-750 and is having his lap times beaten consistently by over 9 seconds by a 17 year old on an Aprilia RS125 ;)