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ThEGr33k
11-11-08, 07:02 PM
Well do you still ride and SV650? Are you lingering here even though you have moved on to a different steed?
I think if there was a survey of % of people who no longer have an SV, it would be quite interesting and I reckon easily 20% of the people on here (regular posters only) would no longer own an SV
Just for you Job. lets see. :cool:
ive had one sold it and replaced it with another predictable yes but who gives a **** it's one of my favourite bike's i'd always wanted one so got one next one will be a bandit 1250 but i'll still be on the forum cause it's good for info and your all a friendly bunch aswell which is ace.
No SV any more, although he lives on as part of several people's bikes:)
Not going anywhere, and you can't make me:p
dirtydog
11-11-08, 07:28 PM
Yeah have still got an SV, well technically it's Kitkats SV but it's in my garage and therefore it's mine by default ;-)
Dangerous Dave
11-11-08, 07:29 PM
Yeap, I have two Curvy's.
Nope, Just got a BIG pile of Bimota parts all over the garage floor at the moment! :)
Tim in Belgium
11-11-08, 07:43 PM
Nothin, Nada, Zilch, no motorised form of the bicycle for me at the moment :(
Tim in Belgium
11-11-08, 07:44 PM
Nope, Just got a BIG pile of Bimota parts all over the garage floor at the moment! :)
Sorted the rear shock yet?
ThEGr33k
11-11-08, 07:45 PM
Nope, Just got a BIG pile of Bimota parts all over the garage floor at the moment! :)
:( Hope you manage to fix that! :(
Still got one. Might have stopped riding it now for good though :(
nope moved on to better things.
ThEGr33k
11-11-08, 07:51 PM
nope moved on to better things.
A point which could involve much discussion... But not here :smt019
sv_rider1990
11-11-08, 07:53 PM
Wouldnt be without it i love my curvy!!! I dont feel the need for anything bigger just perfect shape, colour and engine!
A point which could involve much discussion... But not here :smt019
could do i suppose, but seeing as the Kwak is 100% better at everything its not really going to be much of a topic to chat about.
muffles
11-11-08, 08:24 PM
could do i suppose, but seeing as the Kwak is 100% better at everything its not really going to be much of a topic to chat about.
Like beauty, better is in the eye of the beholder ;)
But then you know that, you own a Kwak... :p
davepreston
11-11-08, 08:32 PM
still got mine in theory waiting to see the state of it after the accident
mate has lent me his zzr 6 what a decent lad
jimmy-james
11-11-08, 08:36 PM
Still got mine and still love it............ Its the sound that does it!
Shellywoozle
11-11-08, 08:36 PM
Still got my Zuky and will have for some time !! She my 1st bike but hopefully not my last !
joshmac
11-11-08, 08:39 PM
Might have stopped riding it now for good though :(
Why's that Stu?
Sorted the rear shock yet?
Nope. :)
I'll be splitting the cases to get to the 2nd gear i knackered when I went out riding with you. And while I'm in there, I have to repalce the selector forks, the final drive chaft and the inner clutch basket. Incredible how much damage one gear tooth can do! :)
THEN I'll get around to the shock. I think it just needs relocation away from the 'zorst.
Then I'll sell it and buy an R6 :)
fastdruid
11-11-08, 08:45 PM
Still got it although I doubt it'll ever see the road again as road duties are now taken up by a VFR750.
Not intending on geting rid any time soon either! :D
Druid
mister c
11-11-08, 08:47 PM
Yup, had one, crashed it & killed it then bought another one. Still love it to bits as well :)
fadedhalo
11-11-08, 08:52 PM
Ive only had mine for about 3 weeks and cant really fault it so far!
Theres something about the noise of a vtwin :)
I just need to make mine a little bit louder!
Up until last month i was a no, but now on my 3rd sv aswell as a 675 lol
Like beauty, better is in the eye of the beholder ;)
But then you know that, you own a Kwak... :p
True, also anyone who knows anything about bikes and every bike journo as well;)
ThEGr33k
11-11-08, 09:26 PM
True, also anyone who knows anything about bikes and every bike journo as well;)
Im pretty sure "every bike journo" is a slight exaggeration :p
5 years and no intention of changing.
5 years and no intention of changing.
I thought that, for 6 and a half years:D
If we could have afforded to, we'd have kept the SV too:(
sv-robo
11-11-08, 09:54 PM
No sv anymore.........gone,but not forgotten.
Mine went to the bike park in the sky in June 2004:(
jimmy-james
11-11-08, 10:18 PM
Ive only had mine for about 3 weeks and cant really fault it so far!
Theres something about the noise of a vtwin :)
I just need to make mine a little bit louder!
Come and have a listen to mine with the cut down Viper mate!
454697819
11-11-08, 10:18 PM
Mine went to the bike park in the sky in June 2004:(
blimey... I thought it was a Hornet that got slightly bent....
dizzyblonde
11-11-08, 10:19 PM
Wheres the vote for mutiple SVs????
Just the two I'm afraid............;)
dizzyblonde
11-11-08, 10:23 PM
lol I feel cheated out of my vote
pencil shavings
11-11-08, 10:33 PM
yep, still got it, nearly 2 years now and still loving it! :)
muffles
11-11-08, 10:39 PM
Im pretty sure "every bike journo" is a slight exaggeration :p
Let's be fair, 1 out of 15 ain't bad ;)
Anyway, that might have been the case 1-2 years ago, the ZX-6R seems to have been ditched as flavour of the month recently. Although the 09 model might revive that.
Yes, but I'd never get another! ;-)
Not cos I don't like it, just it would seem a shame to get another SV and not experience different bikes. even an IL4 (ssshhh).
Before its said... I ride a girls bike, and I like riding a girls bike, and I ride the girls bike hard. It keeps me happy, goes well, is cheap, sounds nice, and has character.
Its 7 years now man (sorry girl) and bike from new. In fact I liked it so much I bought another, and now with 66k on the clock. As you can see if you look right.
Now, back to the riding of my girls bike everyday except weekends...
If you say bad things about it, I'll just ignore it, cus I'm like that... la, la, la... not listening.
I would have had it 9 years On Dedember 2nd :) It still makes me smile everyday. I still think its possibly the best LONDON commuter bike there is. Its quick, its narrow, and witht he right adtitions loud as well.
I still hanker after a larger bike that doesnt give me cramp on long journeys...hmmm, tiger :)
MrMessy
11-11-08, 10:59 PM
1st:- K1 Yellow curvy s. Sold to Jimmy Gulp and still in daily use?
Now K2 yellow curvy, full fairing and Micron system. Also
K1 black naked with an aftermarket fairing, significantly lowered. (Thinking of selling, fancy a 400 or a 650 Raptor.)
Why's that Stu?
My ZX6R G1 gets 53 mpg. That's better than 45 from my SV so why use the SV? :smt102
joshmac
11-11-08, 11:43 PM
My ZX6R G1 gets 53 mpg. That's better than 45 from my SV so why use the SV? :smt102
Fair point, and one which I cannot answer :p
kwak zzr
11-11-08, 11:59 PM
ive gone il4 for a while, i do miss my v twin tho.
yorkie_chris
12-11-08, 12:51 AM
The fun > The insurance premium
rictus01
12-11-08, 01:51 AM
still have two actually, one served me very well for just over a couple of years and 153,000 miles, the other has served as spares for a load of people over the years and will never be a whole bike again.
Foot note:- my original is being build up by Michelle, so should be back on the road next spring sometime after laying about for 4 years, shes got the engine in and running already (sweet 4k lump).
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v377/67/122/621884134/n621884134_1162013_6503.jpg
Cheers Mark.
BanannaMan
12-11-08, 03:17 AM
Got mine new in 2002 and still loving it!
No it's not the biggest or the badest or the newest....
But ..
It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than it is to ride a fast bike slow.
And I generally frail the little SV for all she's worth....and she likes it.
I could afford something newer, bigger, etc. but I tend to like all my bikes better after I've had them for 10,000 miles or so.
After that the riding gets easier...less thinking and more reacting as both the bike and I seem to know what to expect of each other.
Let's be fair, 1 out of 15 ain't bad ;)
Anyway, that might have been the case 1-2 years ago, the ZX-6R seems to have been ditched as flavour of the month recently. Although the 09 model might revive that.
True but I was not comparing it to other SS600's I am saying it IS 100% better than the SV at EVERYTHING.
Dangerous Dave
12-11-08, 07:54 AM
True but I was not comparing it to other SS600's I am saying it IS 100% better than the SV at EVERYTHING.
Now that is BS mate, everything????
Alpinestarhero
12-11-08, 08:30 AM
I've still got it, and I think I'll always have it. Sometimes I get annoyed with it and want to trade it in for something else. Then it uses its V-twin charms against me and I fall back in love with it.
I'm still going to get an SV1000 though, but as a second bike when me and maria get a place of our own
Viney, i think you are right about the SV being the best london bike. Its not such an extreme sporty riding position that your body aches after 2 minutes of filtering, and with the added fairing it makes going down the north circ at 60mph comfortable.
True but I was not comparing it to other SS600's I am saying it IS 100% better than the SV at EVERYTHING.
Hmm, not sure about that, but hey, you opinion :)
Alpinestarhero
12-11-08, 08:36 AM
neio
I'll tell you what your ninja is carp at compared to my SV
thats carrying things, in a safe, secure and waterproof manner
topbox :cheers:
Now that is BS mate, everything????
Now haven ridden and owned both I think I am probably in a good position to back that claim up. Yes EVERYTHING!!
Brakes, radially mounted with far more stopping power.
Suspension- Far better unit’s front and rear, showa all round full adjustable with USD forks.
Engine- Well power is 105 at the rear wheels tested, and a top speed of a genuine data logged 162 MPH. Personal taste may cause people to say they prefer the V-twin. Fair enough I am dealing in facts for this argument.
Handling- a world of difference, the Kwak is far far more capable than all but the very best riders out there. Certainly none on this site including me could push it to its limits.
The only thing that is subjective is the looks really. I am not slagging off the SV, I had one loved it and would have one again as a second bike. I am simply stating facts that the Kwak is better than the SV.
Now please can someone tell me what department the SV is better in please.
neio
I'll tell you what your ninja is carp at compared to my SV
thats carrying things, in a safe, secure and waterproof manner
topbox :cheers:
Ah yes but if i was to put a top box on mine LOL ;)
Only because no one wants to buy it
fizzwheel
12-11-08, 09:18 AM
Not anymore and I dont miss it either.
I am insured on Liz's K5 SVS so I still have access to one.
not me sunny jim................. although i was toying with the idea of getting a black naked curvy
but when i had the 1997 cbr 900 and the sv, i went out on the sv, after 1 hour i was so bored and pee'ed off, it was slow, did not want to stop, and made loads of noise, but did not acctuly do anything................... it was easier to wheelie though:(
Now please can someone tell me what department the SV is better in please.:confused:
Now please can someone tell me what department the SV is better in please.Its cheaper thefore alowing more people to get biking. Its forgiving therefore better for a new rider. Its better through traffic than an IL4 (Proved on more than one accasion) and SV riders tend to be less aggressive than Kwak Riders ;)
DanAbnormal
12-11-08, 09:27 AM
Nope and I don't miss the SV either. It was like having the discomfort of an SS bike with none of the benefits! :p Of course I could have bought the unfaired version but hey! :rolleyes:
Its cheaper thefore alowing more people to get biking. Its forgiving therefore better for a new rider. Its better through traffic than an IL4 (Proved on more than one accasion) and SV riders tend to be less aggressive than Kwak Riders ;)
Cheapr to run? or buy?
Buy yes agree with you 100% .
To run well that is arguable. I have had better MPG on the Kwak than the SV at times. can get almost 200 miles if i ride sensibly on the Kwak.
Consumables are more expensive like tyres , and yes it will go through them quicker. However servicing costs are almost identical.
Insurance that is a bit of a dodgy argument, as it depends on your circumstances person to person. but i found getting the Kwak it only went up £100 a year fully comp. not bad for a jump of 5 insurance groups.
As for town ridng, i have never found the Kwak a drama, no need to leave 1st. but that said it gets very hot very quickly in town.
Had my SV for a year and then traded it in for my current bike - only reason was I could have a brand new bike for next to nothing and it was too tempting to resist!
Ready to move on again now though and might head back to a twin...
Cheapr to run? or buy?
Buy yes agree with you 100% .
To run well that is arguable. I have had better MPG on the Kwak than the SV at times. can get almost 200 miles if i ride sensibly on the Kwak.
Consumables are more expensive like tyres , and yes it will go through them quicker. However servicing costs are almost identical.
Insurance that is a bit of a dodgy argument, as it depends on your circumstances person to person. but i found getting the Kwak it only went up £100 a year fully comp. not bad for a jump of 5 insurance groups.
As for town ridng, i have never found the Kwak a drama, no need to leave 1st. but that said it gets very hot very quickly in town.I always say use the right tool for the Job and the Sv for me is the best tool for the job that i use it for. Commuting through london. I dont disagree that the kwak or anyother SS600 will be better a=on many counts but there is no way i would want to ride one everyday into and out of london. I want a tiger. That as good as it is will be a pain commuting!
I walwyas say use the right tool for the Job and the Sv for me is the best tool for the job that i use it for. Commuting through london. I dont disagree that the kwak or anyother SS600 will be better a=on many counts but there is no way i would want to ride one everyday into and out of london. I want a tiger. That as good as it is will be a pain commuting!
fair piont on the commuting. I use my CG for that LOL.
That said the Kwak would be great for the traffic light GP ;)
ThEGr33k
12-11-08, 10:29 AM
Had my SV for a year and then traded it in for my current bike - only reason was I could have a brand new bike for next to nothing and it was too tempting to resist!
Ready to move on again now though and might head back to a twin...
You know what twin to get... Aprilia :D (falco if you are cool). :cool:
Cheapr to run? or buy?
Buy yes agree with you 100% .
To run well that is arguable. I have had better MPG on the Kwak than the SV at times. can get almost 200 miles if i ride sensibly on the Kwak.
Consumables are more expensive like tyres , and yes it will go through them quicker. However servicing costs are almost identical.
Insurance that is a bit of a dodgy argument, as it depends on your circumstances person to person. but i found getting the Kwak it only went up £100 a year fully comp. not bad for a jump of 5 insurance groups.
As for town ridng, i have never found the Kwak a drama, no need to leave 1st. but that said it gets very hot very quickly in town.
What MPG did you get on the SV? I got over 200 miles per tank on quite a few occations. :D
I think the SV will probably be lighter... though the fact that it feels heavier probably doesnt make this a point of contension.
As for tyre's, well tbh your tyres could be vertually the same price. There is nothing stopping you going for Pilot road 2's or the like. Its a common misconception that sports bikes need sports rubber. I have no drama with grip or feel from the Pilot road 2's I use. :mrgreen:
The SV sound better. There is a point no one could passably argue unless they are tone deaf :p (because I say so!). :cheers:
dizzyblonde
12-11-08, 10:30 AM
1st:- K1 Yellow curvy s. Sold to Jimmy Gulp and still in daily use?
Now K2 yellow curvy, full fairing and Micron system. Also
K1 black naked with an aftermarket fairing, significantly lowered. (Thinking of selling, fancy a 400 or a 650 Raptor.)
why would you want a 650 Raptor?? its an SV in Italian clothing..I kid you not...got the whole hog and get the 1000 its the TL in Italian clothing.
ME WANTS XTRA RAPTOR.....YOU READING CARNIVORE ..YOU ASK SANTA TO GIVE DIZZY ONE FOR XMAS!!!!
Dangerous Dave
12-11-08, 10:47 AM
Now please can someone tell me what department the SV is better in please.
Cheaper to run
Comfort
Practicality
Looks ;)
and the SV isn't at the bottom of its class....
Dicky Ticker
12-11-08, 11:00 AM
I just think that people change for personal preference and when you find a bike that is your preference it becomes the dogs danglies. With regard to the SV,been there,done that,got the T-shirt. I have never bought the same bike twice but since I have had the ST it ticks more boxes for me than the SV. Admittedly it looks like a curvey but definately better for long distance,comfort stakes and weather protection.I don't ride any faster or slower than when I had the SV,just a more relaxed style of riding. What would I replace it with,nothing at the moment as I have still to find something that ticks more boxes for me,thats why I'm riding a seven year old bike.
Gazza77
12-11-08, 11:19 AM
YOU ASK SANTA TO GIVE DIZZY ONE FOR XMAS!!!!
:makelurve: :rolleyes::p
Dangerous Dave
12-11-08, 11:21 AM
I just think that people change for personal preference and when you find a bike that is your preference it becomes the dogs danglies.
Aye, but this is Neio and what bike suits his needs best is what is best for everybody!
Hence this post...
True but I was not comparing it to other SS600's I am saying it IS 100% better than the SV at EVERYTHING.
We all have our own opinions but many on here seem to think that what suits them is the only option.
Now back to the point of this thread, who still has an SV?
Ceri JC
12-11-08, 11:23 AM
I'll keep my SV till it goes bang (and even then, I'll probably just chuck a new engine in it), as it has reached that point where it is worth more to me than its market value. If I get a new work bike at some point (GS800F is a contender), the SV will be kept, even if it's only relegated to hack status.
You know what twin to get... Aprilia :D (falco if you are cool). :cool:
What MPG did you get on the SV? I got over 200 miles per tank on quite a few occations. :D
I think the SV will probably be lighter... though the fact that it feels heavier probably doesnt make this a point of contension.
As for tyre's, well tbh your tyres could be vertually the same price. There is nothing stopping you going for Pilot road 2's or the like. Its a common misconception that sports bikes need sports rubber. I have no drama with grip or feel from the Pilot road 2's I use. :mrgreen:
The SV sound better. There is a point no one could passably argue unless they are tone deaf :p (because I say so!). :cheers:
From my SV I got around 45MPG I can get nearer 50 on the Kwak , and low 40’s if its used a bit faster.
The SV is heavier I think the kwak is 167KG dry.
Tyres, err hello the kwak has a 180 profile not a 160 so even the same brand tyres are going to cost more. I don’t use sports rubber on it. I prefer sports touring type on it.
Sound, the SV does sound quite good but I do now prefer the sond of my IL4 screaming through its open Scorpion can at 12K + and the induction roar is far far better sounding than the SV’s
Cheaper to run
Comfort
Practicality
Looks ;)
and the SV isn't at the bottom of its class....
DD, LOL bottom of its class maybe now but when it came out in 07 was at the top. It won Fast bikes 600 bike of the year title and came quite high up in the overall bike of the year. And I am not comparing it to its class in this argument. I am comparing it to the SV, which ever way you cut it, it wipes the floor with the SV, and yes I feel qualified to say that having owned both.
Comfort, the Kwak for me is far more comfy, practicality mmmm maybe the pillion isn’t as good ill give you that.
I alway get about 50-55 mpg on my SV.
DanAbnormal
12-11-08, 11:45 AM
Hehe, this is beginning to sound like Greek's Falco thread. :)
I have to say also after owning both and SV and a ZX6R the Ninja wins by miles in my very own humble opinion. Better handling, better brakes, better only about a grand more expensive if you shop about, insurance is not too much more, same MPG depending on your right hand but just as uncomfortable.
Hope that helps.
Besides, the Kwak comes in Green which makes it better by default! :cool:
The Ninja should be beter in most areas, the SV is only a 4 grand bike remember
DanAbnormal
12-11-08, 11:55 AM
The Ninja should be beter in most areas, the SV is only a 4 grand bike remember
In it's defence the Ninja is only a 5 grand bike. ;)
In it's defence the Ninja is only a 5 grand bike. ;)
or only 3500 if you wait for the right deal and trade in your SV :-D;)
Grand extra buys a lot of nice stuff, but I'm sure if you look about you can get them both cheaper.
yorkie_chris
12-11-08, 12:05 PM
Compare ninja in town to a naked SV ... loads of expensive tupperware to crack in even most minor of car-bike interfaces. Bad riding position for traffic. People need to try more bikes than just the ones they own before saying they are best bike for every job ever though of.
I would book some more test ride's but they keep wanting credit cards and I don't own any.
People need to try more bikes than just the ones they own before saying they are best bike for every job ever though of.
I nor anyone here has said the Kwak or any bike is best for everything in the world ever. What i have actually said is its better than the SV at everything. And unless you have ridden both you cant really comment on the comparison.
People are thinking i have said the Kwak is the best bike in the world. Its not by a long shot probably, however, and i am getting bored of stating this now, haven ridden and owned both a K3 SV and a P7F ZX6R Kwak i can 100% catagoricly say the kwak IS a better bike my a long mile.
hope this clears up any mis understanding.
YOu are right about the plastic thing though
yorkie_chris
12-11-08, 12:12 PM
Get a pile of cash together and go round autotrader adverts, good way to spend an afternoon lol
DanAbnormal
12-11-08, 12:12 PM
Compare ninja in town to a naked SV ... loads of expensive tupperware to crack in even most minor of car-bike interfaces. Bad riding position for traffic. People need to try more bikes than just the ones they own before saying they are best bike for every job ever though of.
I agree that any naked bike is comfier than the SV650S or a Ninja. I've owned 15 bikes in 5 years and tried many more in that time so I think I'm okay. ;) And here we go.......teh Hornet still wins in my book. :smt019 :rolleyes:
yorkie_chris
12-11-08, 12:16 PM
What i have actually said is its better than the SV at everything. And unless you have ridden both you cant really comment on the comparison.
You're right I haven't ridden your bike, have ridden a 2001 and a 2005, and I'd still say the SV, especially the naked beats it hands down in town. Nice motor for an IL4. So really, it's not better than the SV at everything... it's just better than the SV for the things you do with it :-P
IMO no such thing as better bikes, just ones that are fit for purpose. Given choice (the money!) I'd have lots of bikes for all the different uses. SV is a cheap way to do all the uses quite well without really excelling in any of them.
yorkie_chris
12-11-08, 12:17 PM
And here we go.......teh Hornet still wins in my book. :smt019 :rolleyes:
There you go, an all-round bike that you find suits you. That's my point... one mans trash another mans treasure and all that.
Interceptor
12-11-08, 01:02 PM
Have a Yellow Curvy, owned it now for 2 1/2 years, have owned 30 bikes over the last 25 years, and I have no plans to replace it with anything, it does everything I wish of it, reliably and economically....
Most importantly it makes me smile everytime I ride it.......;)
Alpinestarhero
12-11-08, 01:23 PM
Ah yes but if i was to put a top box on mine LOL ;)
but are you man enough to do that?
I am
I'm well 'ard
Actually, nieo - I am going to agree with you that your bike is probably better in all area's than the SV. I know my dad's GSXR is faster and better handling than my bike, thats just a matter of fact. What I forget is how light it is and how decent the riding position is on it. Most people thing GSXR = bum up, head down. To be honest, whilst its more sporty than my SV, its not tooo bad. I reckon I could live with my dads GSXR in london (I doubt he could live with me living with it in london though). The throttle isn't as heavy, the clutch is way lighter, the bike is lighter (I once got home, jumped off my SV after a 100 mile ride and sat on my dads gixxer, off the sidestand...oo this feels light, has he drained all the fluids? a quick swish side to side and nope, full tank o' petrol, damn, light bike!) and the brakes better.
The only reason I won't have a GSXR or something like that is the insurance I'd have to pay. Fuel economy is about the same between his gsxr and my SV (my sv slightly better....but I rarely use full throttle, my dad likes to use alot of full throttle!) and my dad has had good milage out of his tyres. We do oil changes just as frequently (every 4500 miles) and chain and sprockets probably last about the same. Tax is also the same I think.
ThEGr33k
12-11-08, 01:33 PM
I really dont get people getting 45mpg out of the SV650... Even thrashing it around North Yorkshire on the outing with the PM I managed over 40MPG! We certainly wernt hanging about and 3rd gear was the gear of choice for the vast majority of it.
I know the ZXR has the bigger tyre... makes only like £5 difference if I remember right from my last change. :) What do you use Neio? Tyre's that is? Pilot Road 2's are the way forward. Got 8K out of mine Te he. :-D
Paul the 6th
12-11-08, 01:45 PM
The sv is a rubbish bike... I'm going to buy another one
I know the ZXR has the bigger tyre... makes only like £5 difference if I remember right from my last change. :) What do you use Neio? Tyre's that is? Pilot Road 2's are the way forward. Got 8K out of mine Te he. :-D
I use BT-015's on my 3rd set in a year now:(. that said the next set will be sport touring ones like storms.
the 0-15's are sh*t hot in the dry and warm.
Alpinestarhero
12-11-08, 01:54 PM
I really dont get people getting 45mpg out of the SV650... Even thrashing it around North Yorkshire on the outing with the PM I managed over 40MPG! We certainly wernt hanging about and 3rd gear was the gear of choice for the vast majority of it.
I know the ZXR has the bigger tyre... makes only like £5 difference if I remember right from my last change. :) What do you use Neio? Tyre's that is? Pilot Road 2's are the way forward. Got 8K out of mine Te he. :-D
I get 45 mpg in town (about 10 miles per litre), but thats stop-start riding for you. On far longer runs the SV is more economical - but thats true for any bike or indeed engine when you keep the revs up and use smaller amounts of throttle to adjust your speed.
I often wonder how much fuel I would save if i stopped blipping on down changes
See i bought the daytona as i THOUGHt i wanted something more sporty and faster...now ive got the 675 it made me realise just how much fun and how steady the sv was...hence why treacle bought my new one, have best of both worls now :)
No longer, and I wont be getting another. Couldnt do it to my last one.
philbut
12-11-08, 04:53 PM
Just got rid, but depending on what I end up doing after my PhD, I might get another to commute on - they are just so cheap to run, I love em.
Tim in Belgium
12-11-08, 06:40 PM
Worst I got out of an SV rear was 1680 miles, three rears and two fronts this summer, not super cheap.
yorkie_chris
12-11-08, 06:51 PM
Yes but you use full on sports rubber. The sport touring sort last loads longer.
Tim in Belgium
12-11-08, 06:54 PM
As I was getting thetyres at about 120 quid a pair it wasn't too expensive :) But lots of fun.
Alpinestarhero
12-11-08, 06:54 PM
Yes but you use full on sports rubber. The sport touring sort last loads longer.
see: +7500 miles from MEZ6 rear for me, +8000 miles from MEZ6 front. Probably both a thousand more than that, I am being conservative with my estimates
dizzyblonde
12-11-08, 08:16 PM
I use BT-015's on my 3rd set in a year now:(. that said the next set will be sport touring ones like storms.
the 0-15's are sh*t hot in the dry and warm.
so what your saying is......you ride like a big girl in the wet, and you want some confidence inspiring rubber;)
BanannaMan
13-11-08, 12:33 AM
Now please can someone tell me what department the SV is better in please.
Granted I probably ride on totally different type of roads than most here....but here goes.
I primarily ride on mountain roads with tight bends...and my SVS eats ss600's for lunch. Any (and all) of them....
They have very little torque or power in the lower rpm's and none can come even close to keeping up with my SV in the mountains.
Of course it might just be me....:riding:
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