View Full Version : What did you get after your SV and why?
I have had my SV since December 08 ridden 7000 miles on it but Saturday I have someone coming to look at it who is really interested in buying it so in a couple of days it is likely to be gone.
I was glad I got an SV as my first bike and I have enjoyed my time owning it and will be sad to see it go. Half of me is hoping the guy wont buy it to be honest.
The problem this leaves me with is what to buy next. I don't really want to be without a bike for too long so don't really have time to go around test riding dozens of bikes and the prices dealers charge are ridiculous so I am likely to buy private and a lot of dealers wont let you take a test ride unless they think you are definitely going to buy.
I will mostly be using the bike for weekend blasts in good weather but also have a trip to Europe planned.
So what did you get, and what does it do better and what does it do worse than the SV
BTW my budget for the next bike is about £3000.
yorkie_chris
04-03-10, 10:08 PM
GSXR750, dunno yet, haven't ridden it. Hopefully it will be fairly competent at going batsh1t fast.
speedplay
04-03-10, 10:11 PM
Daytona 600 cause it looks the nuts and wanted to try an IL4.
So far, really happy with it too.
Completely different to ride compared to the sv much more power and much comfier too :)
Mr Speirs
04-03-10, 10:13 PM
Ducati 749S.
I always wanted a yellow Ducati.
Daytona 600 cause it looks the nuts and wanted to try an IL4.
So far, really happy with it too.
Completely different to ride compared to the sv much more power and much comfier too :)
More comfy than an SV, I had written off the Daytona as a bit of a hardcore sport bike. Will have to look at one of them.
the_lone_wolf
04-03-10, 10:15 PM
Daytona 675 - Sublime bike but totally daft on the road:smt075
After the crash I ended up with the big KTM, does everything the Daytona did for me and way more on top:cool:
keith_d
04-03-10, 10:20 PM
I've bought a VFR800 (and kept my blue pointy).
The SV is great for short journeys, especially into London on a Friday night. It's just not comfortable enough for longer rides.
The VFR is a bit heavier, a bit more powerful, and a whole lot more comfortable. So I can go visiting friends without having a square ar$e when I arrive.
davepreston
04-03-10, 10:27 PM
gsxr 750 srad, its f ing mental but im also looking at a sv1000n to go with it
VFR is probably the sensible choice but I am not too sure about the looks and all the ones I have seen have 30,000 miles on them and are quite expensive.
The 954 Fireblade appeals to me but I am worried it will be too powerful and I'll never use full throttle.
Honda VFR750 because I needed something to tour Europe on with enough wind protection. I loved my SV650, I still miss it in town traffic. Can't beat a naked V-Twin in urban conditions.
As for the VFR, the 750 is said to be the best of the series (not counting the 1200) and for many people the best road bike ever built. If you like linked breaks as opposed to individual ones, go for the 800 but make sure it's pre v-tech. The 750 has better paintwork, gear driven cams, good tank range, plenety wind protection, service costs around £200 at 4000 mile intervals. With £1000 less than your budget you will get a low mileage (20k'ish) one in mint condition. They go beyond 100k with ease. It's all the bike you'll ever need.
I'll lower the tone:rolleyes:
ER5. I crashed my SV and had to learn a bit more... after I came out the hozzie, that is:rolleyes::rolleyes:
ThEGr33k
04-03-10, 11:01 PM
Aprilia Falco. Saw one in Rider power (Ride magazines bike rating thing) and thought hmmm, read some reviews and everyone was being very positive. Tried a couple of SV1000's as that was the other bike I was seriously considering but didnt like the engine and each time really wanted my 650 back! Got on the Falco and instantly loved it, way smoother than either SV with some big pull from anywhere in the rev range. Did a little playing with suspension (I swear pretty much every bike ive test rode has had a terribly setup rear end, its like most people like to ride pogo sticks!?).
Anyway, 2 years and 23K miles later I still love riding it, not the best in towns but on the open roads it does everything brilliantly. N' with the prices of them you cant really lose. :)
squirrel_hunter
04-03-10, 11:06 PM
Another SV650.
No further explanation needed.
skeetly
04-03-10, 11:21 PM
Triumph Sprint because I wanted to take the missus on the back, give my back a rest but still have something reasonably quick and different.
:D
PoRk ChOp
04-03-10, 11:44 PM
After my SV I bought a 2005 Kwak Z1000 and shortly after wished I hadn't sold the SV :( I've now got a 2004 CBR600rr and bloody well love it, the people that say they are boring are the duffers that ain't ridden one and are just quoting crap mags. It does everything very very well.
ZX-6R because I think it does everything I want better than the SV and is a damn sight more comfortable.
lukemillar
05-03-10, 12:13 AM
2006 R6. Still miss that bike and am really toying with getting another :)
2003 Aprilia RST Mille Futura.
same engine and frame as the RSV mille, but handle bars are higher and can carry more luggage ;-)
Lov it. is my personal Space Shuttle.
Paul the 6th
05-03-10, 01:13 AM
The 954 Fireblade appeals to me but I am worried it will be too powerful and I'll never use full throttle.
I went to sv1000 sz after sv650 sport... talking to dave preston after he raped it, er... sorry I mean er, test rode it, he was talking about the front wheel coming up in 1st gear.. I had a bit of a revelation that I never use more than 70% throttle in the first 2 gears... it only goes as fast as you make it :) and I'm always paranoid thinking "what if there's police/diesel/vehicle pulling out/gravel/mud/sheep/damp on the road round the corner?" hence why I ride like a bit of a girl :)
I really really really fancy a street triple after the sv1000 but I'd have to test one first, failing that maybe a gsxr750 but the capabilities of it would be beyond me forever. I don't mind though, my money/my bike at the end of the day :)
Had a pointy but sold cause I needed the c ash, now got a curvy cause I wanted a cheap bike, don't fancy anything bigger though tbh, I'll stick with this one
slark01
05-03-10, 07:37 AM
1999 GSXR600 SRAD, only because it was cheap and done very few miles for it's age.
I'm missing the growl of my SV, the SRAD just purrs like a puddy cat but is damn fast ;-)
Ste.
GSXR1000 here - it felt like a good idea at the time, and I'm not one for weighing up the pros and cons with bikes. I just make impulse decisions, as I did with the speed triple that followed it and the SV as well. The only way to make the decision has to be to ride them though.
Dicky Ticker
05-03-10, 08:52 AM
Same question and same answers, everybody promoting what they have bought for them.
Look at your situation realistically and ask yourself these questions
What do I want the bike for?
Do I want comfort?
Do I want comfort for a pillion?
Do I want tank range for touring
Do I want hard luggage?
Do I want a sports bike,tourer or sports tourer?
Do I want a engine that you have to scream or a 1000cc lazy bike?
What are the maintenance costs,insurance,tyres etc.?
Set out a criteria of what you want and then research that particular model and year
In answer to your original question I went for a 955i Sprint ST as against the newer 1050 ST because the older model ticked all the boxes for me.
Loved my sv650s, but it hurt my neck on long journeys.
Now got the Kwak ER6f and miss my sv terribly! Yes it's comfortable, but it's slow as toffy and not as exciting as my sv. Also miss the engine braking.
Currently saving for a Triumph Sprint ST 1050;)
I went full circle and ended up almost back where i started.
naked SV650 to Bandit 1200 to GSXR750 to Aprilia Mille to R6 to SV650S
the_lone_wolf
05-03-10, 09:24 AM
Same question and same answers, everybody promoting what they have bought for them.
Given that the question was "What did you get after your SV and why?" is that at all surprising?:rolleyes:
Dave20046
05-03-10, 09:27 AM
An sv :smt053
I bought a 600rr5 as they look sexual, got good reviews and I always wanted one before I could even ride, or had even thought about taking my test.
After my SV650SX I got a CBR6RR4. Great bike, but then I started commuting the M3 and M25 every day. It seemed a good idea to sell the bike and buy something that used less fuel and tyres and I could service myself.
I now have a SV650. I miss the CBR terribly (but not the joke of a seat), but the CBR was sold for £4k, the SV cost £1.7k and has now clocked up 30,000 miles with no breakdowns (but a lot of servicing, brake rebuilds, rear suspension greasing). SV now looks tatty, rattles a bit, but is great and now transporting me from reading to Newcastle and back frequently (my @rse is now used to the seat!). I want a new bike, but the SV must be worthless and I may as well run it into the ground.
Amplimator
05-03-10, 09:41 AM
I went for a street triple after the SV, a fantastic upgrade and i dont regret it for a single second!
I still have my SV. Its does what i aks of it on a daily basis. I do wish it was a little bigger for the longer runs, but as a commute scoot, its fabby. What would i get next, a Tiger1050.
I have had my SV since Dec 2nd 2000.
Jayneflakes
05-03-10, 10:13 AM
I went backwards and bought a Honda CG125. I love my little CG, but I had him because I failed my DAS and needed a bike to learn on.
Once I pass my test, my hope is to get back on the SV, now restricted, to carry on my learning and improve my riding. The joy of living with an ex instructor is that I am always worried that she will think I ride badly or dangerously.
Having spent time with Carol, if I sold the SV I think I would like a classic Kwaka Z1, because I promised her that if she had one, we would get married (well civil partnership if you want to be technical) on it.
Back on track though, I have been told that the SV is a great first big bike, which I am looking forwards to.
I just added. Got an old Dullsville for commuting. Then got a Yamaha YZF750. Had one years and years ago and always wished I hadn't sold it (circumstances dictated otherwise). The YZF is my pride and joy complete with retro paint job of the period when these bikes hit the market. Dullsville went to a better person than I. I have a Kwak baby Ninja 250R which needs rebuilding. This is going to be my commuting bike for the summer months. The YZF is my weekend play toy.
JamesMio
05-03-10, 10:19 AM
The 954 Fireblade appeals to me but I am worried it will be too powerful and I'll never use full throttle.
I dithered about replying to this thread (for a somewhat obvious reason!) but decided to in the end!
I'll not lie to you - there is a big jump between what happens when I open the throttle on the Blade compared to the SV - massive jump in fact.
You'll probably find yourself giving it full bore in 2nd and 3rd, but to be honest, you don't need to in order to get a real shift on.
The rev-range below the power band (which kicks in at around 6-7000 revs) is roughly about the same as when my SV was pulling at full beans (8,9000 ish revs).
Once it hits 6,500+ revs the Blade goes absolutely berserk (red line is 10,500) - it's normally at this point that start to giggle a bit!
But, that said - I've done about 7,500 miles on mine since I got it, and there's only been 2 occasions where I've given myself a fright.
1st time was the GMII run last year, the day after I picked the bike up, and it was actually the brakes that caught me out, not the speed - I overtook a line of bikes, spotted a gap in traffic that Quiff had very kindly opened up for me, dabbed the brakes to pull in and had the back end up waggling in the air at about 60mph. They're quite a bit sharper than I had previously been used to!
2nd time was when I pulled out to overtake a car, gave it some beans to get past just as I went over a bump in the road - the front end came up (6" tops), shook it's head a wee bit and went back down again.
In an act of what is probably stupidity, (given that I'm actively trying to sell mine!), here's a list of what I personally, do & don't like about the bike.
It's not that easy to fit a tail pack to because the rear seat comes up on a hinge, rather than lifts off like the SV does. That said, the hinge does make it much less of a faff to get under the pillion seat to stash gloves/helmet etc, and the under seat storage is bigger than my SV was.
The engine, brakes, suspension, handling and comfort are all far better on the blade than my SV was. The seat's not brilliant for doing big distances (£10 pair of cycling shorts has cured this for me) but I did a week long tour of Scotland on it last summer and was absolutely fine by the end of it - I almost had to be lifted off my SV when I came back from the first Glencoe run!
It's done (10k) more miles than my SV had done when I sold it, yet it's still almost like new - the difference in build quality is like chalk & cheese.
PoRk ChOp
05-03-10, 10:25 AM
the difference in build quality is like chalk & cheese.
Yadda yadda yadda, typical bloody Honda owner :smt043
JamesMio
05-03-10, 10:32 AM
Yadda yadda yadda, typical bloody Honda owner :smt043
Haha! I know, I know, sorry!!
To be honest, it's not the Blade that's impressed me so much, it's the 18 year old Pan European I bought last year to go touring on, which is still in awesome condition that takes that prize!
52,000 on the clock and the finish is nearly like new - pretty good going really.
Dicky Ticker
05-03-10, 10:42 AM
LW--Alright I give you that one,perhaps I should have said
"The same question with the same answers as been asked many many times before"
I do like to be picked up when I fall
fastdruid
05-03-10, 10:53 AM
1989 VFR750FJ[1]; wanted something a bit wobbly and more practical to slow me down.
Didn't work, much quicker in a straight line, handling isn't bad at at all and it ignores the kind of sh*tty road surface that we get so much in this country that has (for example) the RVF400 tied in knots. Gets scary wobbly in fast corners though.
Druid
[1] Late registered just in case anyone spots that a VFR750FJ should be a '88 bike. ;)
Alpinestarhero
05-03-10, 11:05 AM
[1] Late registered just in case anyone spots that a VFR750FJ should be a '88 bike. ;)
Its ok, not even I, a junior "vfr anorak", will flag that up on an SV forum
STRAMASHER
05-03-10, 12:29 PM
To replace the SV on commuting duties/occasional forays into the sticks and Ecosse Poss runs I fancy either a Versys or XT660Z.
I never like getting the same type of bike. And I don't change bikes very often. Looks/tank range/ease of maintenance/cheap to run/fun.
:)
still got curvy sv bought it new in June 01. now got a cagiva raptor 1000. got the raptor so that I could reach the ground with both feet. oh yeah and it sounds lovely (unless you have a hangover)
still got curvy sv bought it new in June 01. now got a cagiva raptor 1000. got the raptor so that I could reach the ground with both feet. oh yeah and it sounds lovely (unless you have a hangover)
That's not true. I remember your hangover but it still sounded awesome to me. :wink:
metalangel
08-03-10, 08:11 AM
2005 Fazer FZ6. Far, far more comfortable for commuting than a pointy.
One of the mods over on Parkers likewise had a pointy and has traded it in for an ER6f because, like me, his wrists were just dying during the commute on a pointy.
Went from the SV to a brand new 2007 ZX6-R, never looked back,done everything the SV did but 1000% better. Loved it done a few track days on it and knew how to get the best out of it .
then i swapped it for a bike i have always wanted the 2003 R1, that was a heart over head moment really as the 600 wil be better on track etc. But i lovwe the looks of that model R1. I wont ever get rid of it i will just add an other bike. probably a other zx6-r more than likley the uber aggressive looking B1/2h.
dizzyblonde
08-03-10, 10:07 AM
still got curvy sv bought it new in June 01. now got a cagiva raptor 1000. got the raptor so that I could reach the ground with both feet. oh yeah and it sounds lovely (unless you have a hangover)
Or someone starts it up when your head is next to its pipes, whilst you are attempting to bungee gear on the back of your bike:smt088
Probably selling the black SV later this year and investing the money in an Xtra Raptor:smt045 Its kinda done the job it needed to do, as Suzy is in full working order:D But will make that decision after bubba is born.
timwilky
08-03-10, 10:23 AM
GSXR 600, it was cheap, low mileage and local. Previous owner killed (not on bike) and family desperate to liquidate his assetts.
After about 3 months (Bought in January so little riding until things warmed up). I wish I had listened to my brother and bought a 750. Still have it though because it is light, responsive, but not mental, owes me nothing and can still be fun.
would I go back to an SV? not until Suzuki build them with decent suspension and brakes.
Iansv II
08-03-10, 12:56 PM
see sig...
Got it as I fell in love with it in the showroom and wanted to try an IL4
yorkie_chris
08-03-10, 01:16 PM
GSXR750, dunno yet, haven't ridden it. Hopefully it will be fairly competent at going batsh1t fast.
Confirmed. :smt120
fizzwheel
08-03-10, 01:27 PM
GSXR-750 because I've always wanted one...
the fact that I got a limited edition one, for the same price as a standard 600 also helped swing the deal a little.
It does everything better than the SV did and I wouldnt go back to an SV now. Thats not to say that the SV is a bad bike, because its not, its just for me the GSXR is what i wanted, whereas I always used the SV as a stepping stone onto a full on sports bike.
2005 Fazer FZ6. Far, far more comfortable for commuting than a pointy.
One of the mods over on Parkers likewise had a pointy and has traded it in for an ER6f because, like me, his wrists were just dying during the commute on a pointy.
Thats me !! :D
Yes I did !!!! :D
OK, so its not really a step up ....
Strange at first ...... but love it now ... so much more comfortable, and I actually take it for a spin just for the hell of it .... I didn't find the SVS that comfortable !!
Bandit - More economical and comfy to ride every day to work. Bigger fuel tank, good price, same servicing and easy parts.
And the Benelli - Looks define a reason alone :lol:
Bandit - More economical and comfy to ride every day to work. Bigger fuel tank, good price, same servicing and easy parts.
And the Benelli - Looks define a reason alone :lol:
Thats me !! :D
Yes I did !!!! :D
OK, so its not really a step up ....
Strange at first ...... but love it now ... so much more comfortable, and I actually take it for a spin just for the hell of it .... I didn't find the SVS that comfortable !!
Fazer, Bandit, ER6f, all fine and comfy. And yes some inline 4's can even be more economical than a twin, yet none can match the SV's legendary engine I think.
Bluefish
08-03-10, 08:53 PM
sprint st 1050, pick it up in 2 1/2 weeks ;)
Tim in Belgium
08-03-10, 09:02 PM
With the SV I was using it for three things:
1) Evening and weekend blasts - it was fine for this, no complaints, it could just look a bit more "special".
2) Trackdays - the SV was better than it should have been at this, new rear shock, front springs and oil helped, I enjoyed running in inters, but got frustrated with the quicker bikes doing me on the straights and then overtaking them yet again in the corners. Also at places like Spa and the 'Ring it would struggle on some of the faster sections.
3) Touring trips - Two trips to the Alps, one to the Vosges, 3 x trips from the UK to the Ring, tour of Scotland etc It was ok at this, not bad comfort wise, would cruise at an indicated 110 mph with luggage on the autobahns, but struggled a little at altitude in the alps, lots of full throttle above 2000m!
So for a replacement I considered at various stages:
Triumph Daytona 675 - too expensive here in Holland
Ducati 999- met people having reliability issues with these on trips which put me off.
Aprillia RSV - again reliability issues of people I met with one.
Honda SP2 - Fuel range crud for touring
Benelli - heard about clutch issues and didn't want a bike I'd have to faff with
Suzuki GSX-R 750 - Liked the bike up and liked Bren's (The Baron) write up in PB when compared to the 675 Daytona and RSV.
I decided to not go for a thou/RC8/1098 style bike as I wanted something to aspire to/step up to next after this.
In the end I went for the GSX-R 750, great on track, comfy on the road and suprisingly good for touring with the pegs in their lower positions (remember to adjust your suspension settings too, trackday front end on a pot holed road can lead to plums/tank interface). I don't regret my choice, but I'm not blind, I know there are plenty of good other bikes out there.
On track:
http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/44661/2139504510084392296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2139504510084392296XzxKVI)
http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/42517/2728518380084392296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2728518380084392296Lkooat)
http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/8153/2720107040084392296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2720107040084392296OPlonw)
Making this kind of thing easy for the unskilled:
http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/45020/2398978090084392296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2398978090084392296TjCbCF)
http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/20962/2986188150084392296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2986188150084392296mlADTw)
And a nice BTG of:
http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/45908/2965022330084392296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2965022330084392296mPekMw)
Not many weekend blasts due to all the track trips and rubbish dutch roads, but managed a tour round the alps, 4720 kms in just over a week:
http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/41663/2908505250084392296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2908505250084392296UGQYkU)
http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/45441/2885931120084392296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2885931120084392296ZpSZDG)
http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/25600/2169432260084392296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2169432260084392296TIYUcD)
No regrets so far :)
Dave20046
08-03-10, 09:14 PM
Have you ridden the 6 tim?
Tim in Belgium
08-03-10, 09:18 PM
Yep, we swapped the 600/750 for a few kms on the alps trip, it needed revving more, no jump in power, felt more linear, and missed the slightly gruff edge/snarl of the 750, plus the front tyre was worn in a weird way so it handled strangely and his huge tank bag got in the way!
I was happy with my 750 choice, but I'm sure the 600 is still a fine bike.
Dave20046
08-03-10, 09:23 PM
cheers, just like to have something to ponder over won't know what I'll get after this bike but it's a good while off luckily.
I think I have narrowed it down to a K4-K5 GSXR 600 or 750 or a 2001 - 2003 Fireblade, either 929 or 954.
To be honest I could go on about all sorts of reasons but the main one is that I like the look of them.
Decent examples of these are a bit beyond my budget so it looks like I am gonna have to wait a few months and cain the overtime.
fizzwheel
08-03-10, 09:39 PM
Well I dont think you'd be disappointed with any of them.
Speaking from experience, hold out for the 750 if you go down the GSXR route.
Its got a little bit more to offer performance wise over the 600 and if you are doing long distances on it, its less tiring to ride as you can pootle along on it without swapping cogs so often. Which for me coupled with the extra midrange and torque over the 600 makes the 750 just that little bit better.
Well I dont think you'd be disappointed with any of them.
Speaking from experience, hold out for the 750 if you go down the GSXR route.
Its got a little bit more to offer performance wise over the 600 and if you are doing long distances on it, its less tiring to ride as you can pootle along on it without swapping cogs so often. Which for me coupled with the extra midrange and torque over the 600 makes the 750 just that little bit better.
Cheers Fizz, I suppose I really need to test one but at the moment I can't see the point in paying the extra for the 750 as they do seem to go for 20-30% more than the 600s. I am never going to use the extra power, the SV still scares the poo out of me.
The reason I have considered the blade is cause they look more comfortable for touring on I actually prefer them to the newer blades.
fastdruid
08-03-10, 09:51 PM
IMO you need the 750 to not feel like you are losing midrange in comparison to the SV.
The 600 lags behind until ~10k, the 750 starts the same but then just keeps going.
Druid
IMO you need the 750 to not feel like you are losing midrange in comparison to the SV.
The 600 lags behind until ~10k, the 750 starts the same but then just keeps going.
Druid
When I test rode the 600 it didn't feel like it was slower than the SV on midrange but I know what you mean.
fizzwheel
08-03-10, 10:11 PM
I can't see the point in paying the extra for the 750 as they do seem to go for 20-30% more than the 600s. I am never going to use the extra power
You'll more than likely never use the 600 fully on the road, let alone the 750..
Its not the extra power that comes in handy its the extra torque and greater mid range. It means if you want to get a shift on you can stir the gearbox and ride it that way or if you are touring and want a more relaxed ride you can leave it in the higher gears and ride it like a big scooter. The 750 in my experience will go all the way down to 20mph ish in 6th gear and then pull smoothly and cleanly away again.
On a short journey you wont notice it, but being in the saddle all day or on a long trip you'll appreciate the lazy nature of the 750 more.
Personally I think its worth the extra money...
philbut
08-03-10, 11:22 PM
Dullsville went to a better person than I.
You are too kind Si ;-)
I got a ZX7R - was a bike I always wanted as a kid. I just loved the looks. quick enough to put a smile on my face and handles well after I sorted the bouncy bits. The fact it is bloody uncomfortable is of no concern, as I have other bikes for longer rides (Si's old Dullville being one of them).
-Ralph-
08-03-10, 11:30 PM
If a Sprint ST 1050 fitted my body I'd have had one ages ago, but my knees hit the fairing.
Otherwise I thought long and hard about it, and spend hours on Autotrader, and decided not to change it. The SV has as much power as I ever want to use on the road and I find it really tractable and usable at road legal speeds.
The SV is a great bike, other than the suspension, so I am upgrading that and keeping the bike.
Eventually when the time comes to change, top of the list are a Fazer 1000 if head rules heart, and a K1300S if heart rules head.
Had a pointy but sold cause I needed the c ash, now got a curvy cause I wanted a cheap bike, don't fancy anything bigger though tbh, I'll stick with this one
Only good reason to switch to a curvy eh!
fastdruid
08-03-10, 11:53 PM
You'll more than likely never use the 600 fully on the road, let alone the 750..
Its not the extra power that comes in handy its the extra torque and greater mid range.
+1 The major issue I found with the 600's was just how little go they had when being sensible (ish) and not speeding in comparison to the SV. Sure they go like a scalded cat past 10k but when 10k is at 50mph that's not much use. In comparison the VFR is pretty much done by 50 but will pull from nothing (tickover is just over walking pace) and will hit the 8k warp speed at ~35-40. I can ride it round town (ie sub-30) in 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th with varying amounts of go from OMG wheelie city to captain sensible.
Druid
jamessunhill
08-03-10, 11:56 PM
Honda CB1000.
The SV was in bits after a van pulled out on me and I was short of cash. An offer came up through the forum and I couldn't refuse it.
The CB met a bushy end in Nov last year (along with my left shoulder going POP).
Picked up the GSXR 750 Slingshot a few weeks ago as something cheap to keep me entertained until I head off Down Under. Now it's running right, I'm glad I did.
rictus01
09-03-10, 01:56 AM
After the SV I went back to one of these again.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs442.ash1/24389_351743344134_621884134_3766450_4170800_n.jpg
Then it was taken off the road for a rebuild, and I had one of these.
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs402.snc3/24389_351743334134_621884134_3766449_3305542_n.jpg
After the Knee surgery I was unable to use a geared bike, so for mobility I had this for a while.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs422.snc3/24389_351743284134_621884134_3766444_1463760_n.jpg
when I could ride a bit I resurrected an old friend for the AR07
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs402.snc3/24389_351743299134_621884134_3766445_2769172_n.jpg
Following that I got something with a little more relaxed riding position.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs442.ash1/24389_351743314134_621884134_3766446_2673461_n.jpg
the T'bird proved a little heavy, so for everyday town stuff I got this.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs422.snc3/24389_351743279134_621884134_3766443_5903621_n.jpg
Later replacing the T'bird with this.
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs442.ash1/24389_351743319134_621884134_3766447_7969602_n.jpg
And to complete the line up, I totally indulged and got this.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs442.ash1/24389_351743324134_621884134_3766448_7994803_n.jpg
Cheers Mark.
mister c
09-03-10, 08:15 AM
Lol. I bought another SV after I wrote my last one off, just love em to bits, it does everything competently, couldnt ask for more
Was asked the other day, if I had the money, what bike would I buy & I said I already had it :)
Quite like the Street Triple or 675 Triumph tho.
Still on my first bike, the SV. The restriction comes out this year so I will keep it for another year and hopefully get 3years NCB bonus and then look at getting something else (probably keeping the SV). Most likey a GSXR 600 or 750 (would have to be K6 onwards). All depends on Insurance and test riding them.
Fazer, Bandit, ER6f, all fine and comfy. And yes some inline 4's can even be more economical than a twin, yet none can match the SV's legendary engine I think.
Urm .... I kinda see where you are coming from .... yes the ER6 isn't as characterful than the SV's ..... but I'd say its more useable (for me around town) .... and I'd even say the ER has got the legs on the SV ....
If you are detirmined to stick to what you know (engine wise) .... theres always the Gladius !!!
Depends what you use a bike for ..... these bikes aren't really a step up ..... but I enjoy, and get a lot more use out of my ER6 than the SV ..... and I don't ever feel the need for more power ....
CBR600RR7, because:
It looked mean.
Goes like **** off a shovel.
Handles great and is really nimble
Is more comfortable than the SV (for a short-@rse like me).
You instantly feel part of the bike.
Is competent at everything, but does make you want to let your right wrist drop far too often!
SUPERSTARDJ01
09-03-10, 03:30 PM
ZX6R B2H, because they are sexy and as fast as f**k, a little crazy but great fun. :smt074
Drew Carey
09-03-10, 03:39 PM
Triumph Daytona 955i.....cause I liked it and wanted it!!!! :D
petevtwin650
09-03-10, 04:04 PM
Boring old Italian thing.
'Cos it's looks beautiful, it's still a v-twin, and it makes a brilliant two-up machine.
Old Git
09-03-10, 05:49 PM
Aprilia Falco, even better looking italian V-twin:smt062 and it fits my big fat arze.
Boring old Italian thing.
'Cos it's looks beautiful, it's still a v-twin, and it makes a brilliant two-up machine.
The first 2 i agree with but a brilliant 2 up machine? Really? I'd poo myself on the back of that!!!
tactcom7
09-03-10, 05:54 PM
2006 ZX-10R.
my mate was buying an R6 and I wanted to be one up on him...
... and I don't ever feel the need for more power ....
I agree!
My local dealer is selling two brand new "S" versions for £1k below list price. It's tempting but cannot afford to run two bikes and a car.
shonadoll
09-03-10, 06:50 PM
A Triumph Street Triple R, collect in 2 weeks. Test rode it, loved it, and much preferred it to the sv all round.
Kawasaki Versys - because I fell off, buggered my wrist and needed something upright. To be brutally honest, I was **** scared about getting back on at first and wanted something fairly tame which wouldnt scare me too much hence the 650 twin again.
I've kind of left all that behind now but the bike is still bloody great even if it could do with a few more ponies. Will definitely be keeping it this year but might look to change it next year if money allows....
Tim in Belgium
09-03-10, 08:12 PM
Still want a white GSXR Rob, or other ideas on the horizon?
yorkie_chris
09-03-10, 08:19 PM
White GSXR? Yuck, who'd buy one of those?
GSX-R 750, brand spanker. Love it, IL4 all the way now, the way the thing screams is addictive.
KTM950 Supermoto because it is big and orange and lairy and loud and mental and I love it. :D
Tim in Belgium
09-03-10, 09:39 PM
KTM950 Supermoto because it is big and orange and lairy and loud and mental and I love it. :D
One of the most succinct and sensible replies so far! Emotions come in a lot with our toys, which I think is a good thing.
punyXpress
10-03-10, 11:17 AM
Piles
Does the oil in the rear shock go solid at recent temperatures?
I feel a ( rare ) wallet opening coming on. ;)
Seriously, 2000+ miles in a week & no discomfort at all.
yorkie_chris
10-03-10, 12:14 PM
All oil gets a bit thick in the cold.
Since fiddling with my suspension in the cold weather I've had to tighten the rebound like 4 clicks on the back and 1/4 turn or so on the front. And both ends have top quality full synth oil in that is really good at handling temperature changes!
Gemaroo
18-03-10, 09:57 PM
Sold the SV last week and am part-exing the Gladius on Tuesday for a CBR600RR. Paid the deposit today and cannot wait! Getting the one with blue wheels :o)
Gem
Alpinestarhero
18-03-10, 09:57 PM
I got the tube.
Why?
because it was bloody cold and its working out cheaper.
davepreston
18-03-10, 10:06 PM
I got the tube.
Why?
because it was bloody cold and its working out cheaper.
i dont recognise you anymore :smt010
larigos
18-03-10, 11:55 PM
Buell xb12ss - not the for top end more for around the bends. Plus it was 4k new - when they went bust. Plus it's black mean and not many others around. Did I mention it's also gone up in price.... 5.5k at the moment with 1500 miles on it! http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af198/Larigos/photo3.jpg
Buell xb12ss - not the for top end more for around the bends. Plus it was 4k new - when they went bust. Plus it's black mean and not many others around. Did I mention it's also gone up in price.... 5.5k at the moment with 1500 miles on it! http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af198/Larigos/photo3.jpg
What a bargain, now spend some of that cash on a tail tidy
Nice engineering to make a bike different from the norm. But it is damn ugly (only in my opinion).
Alpinestarhero
19-03-10, 09:00 AM
i dont recognise you anymore :smt010
If i put a topbox on the back of the tube train on the victoria line, would that help?
I'm getting pretty sick of the train now...my SV is nearly ready, my dad has done a brilliant job getting it cleaned. The salt on the roads really ate into my bike this year :(
RE: the buel.....there was a woman who used to study psychology in the same year as maria when we were at uni; she used to ride in on a buell with a loud exhaust on it; I remmber being in a lecture and hearing this big rumbling and everything was shaking....it was her coming through the carpark. Awesome!
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