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is the SV650 & S, lower or heiger than the CB500F.
Seat height. I only sat on a SV1000 and found it, more or less the same.
new ones I would say higher, ....
now where is Bruce Forsyth......
Why training on the CB500F, i found the ride height ok. But would be looking to lower the SV it so a get a good footing. I dont like just putting the tip of my boot on the ground. The way i got arround it on the CB was to move myself a bit of center on the seat to the left.
2005 sv 800mm
cb500 770mm
you can get an official suzuki lowered seat option i think...but the seat is a bit wider as well, which makes it harder to touch floor
2005 sv 800mm
cb500 770mm
What are the older SVs heights? I am not looking at getting a new one, possably a 2000 - 2002
might live with it when i get the bike, mabey lower the seat and try lowering the rear shock (is that possable) i dont think i will be trying the SV to the max at the begging. I just dont want to fall off at a realy stupid place like the lights.
I've just put a deposit on a k3 SV650s and they included the lowering kit plus fitting in the deal. They said it would lower it about an inch or so.
Jelster
31-12-04, 04:34 PM
2005 sv 800mm
cb500 770mm
What are the older SVs heights? I am not looking at getting a new one, possably a 2000 - 2002
The "Mk1" model is about 790-800 I think. I have a 29 inch inside leg and got on with it fine. My GSXR has a seat height of about 810 and it's OK now I've got used to it.
The "gel" seat does give the early SV a lower feeling as it's not quite so wide.
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I've just put a deposit on a k4 SV650s and they included the lowering kit plus fitting in the deal. They said it would lower it about an inch or so.
And may i ask how short/tall your are?
might live with it when i get the bike, mabey lower the seat and try lowering the rear shock (is that possable) i dont think i will be trying the SV to the max at the begging. I just dont want to fall off at a realy stupid place like the lights.
You can get longer links that lower the rear shock easily enough.
Flamin_Squirrel
31-12-04, 05:01 PM
You really need to sit on the bike to see how it feels. Seat hight is only one factor. Bike width, seath width, peg positions, they all affect how easy it is for you to put your foot down.
Also, accept the fact that you're going to feel a bit wobbly at first, whatever bike you get. Experience will improve your bike handling ability while its stationary as well as when its moving :thumbsup:
You really need to sit on the bike to see how it feels. Seat hight is only one factor. Bike width, seath width, peg positions, they all affect how easy it is for you to put your foot down.
Also, accept the fact that you're going to feel a bit wobbly at first, whatever bike you get. Experience will improve your bike handling ability while its stationary as well as when its moving :thumbsup:
True, i was realy wobbly on the CB when i started, but (apart from not being good at all at doing U-turns on the CB, droped it twice on my leg) i am actualy fine when riding it and comming to a stop. Even easier to stop that the 125s. Thats probably why the instructor still let me ride the CB even though i had droped it while doing the U-turn.
see Cloggsey's ad in "for sale" for a lower seat.
Carsick
31-12-04, 05:40 PM
see Cloggsey's ad in "for sale" for a lower seat.
That's for a K3.
What are the older SVs heights? I am not looking at getting a new one, possably a 2000 - 2002
The "Mk1" model is about 790-800 I think. I have a 29 inch inside leg and got on with it fine. My GSXR has a seat height of about 810 and it's OK now I've got used to it.
The "gel" seat does give the early SV a lower feeling as it's not quite so wide.
Well i have a 31-32inleg, should not be a real problem. Overall height is 170.
wheelnut
01-01-05, 09:13 AM
You need to try sitting on an SV while wearing biking clothes too,
these multi coloured romper suits we wear are not like a pair of comfy jeans :P
And as stated before, you will be wobbly on any bike till you learn how they work, and learn the balance, etc
Anonymous
01-01-05, 10:33 AM
my inside leg is just under 27 but i got a gel seat for my curvy bike and its narrower at the front. so i just sit close to the tank. i can reach down with one foot quite easily, cannot push the bike backwards while sitting on it at all tho, so just get off a nd push it.
the only time i have problem is in high winds when stopped at lights or something the wind always comes from the opposite side to where i have my foot down.
I've just put a deposit on a k3 SV650s and they included the lowering kit plus fitting in the deal. They said it would lower it about an inch or so.
And may i ask how short/tall your are?
I'm just about 5'2 and when I sat on the SV I could just about touch the ground with one tip toe and my other foot was left swinging in the air, and that was with the SV being at a very slight angle too.
I think its the longer links that are being fitted.
Opps, I meant a K3 not a K4. :oops:
Hey TSM. I’m just a bit taller than you and found the new CB500f definitely easier to get both feet on the floor with for the vertically challenged than a K4 SV650s, but then I find the SV650s feels lighter so I’m sure it would be easier to get your feet down anyway. Why don’t you ask the guys at Metropolis if you can sit on their display model?
Hey TSM. I’m just a bit taller than you and found the new CB500f definitely easier to get both feet on the floor with for the vertically challenged than a K4 SV650s, but then I find the SV650s feels lighter so I’m sure it would be easier to get your feet down anyway. Why don’t you ask the guys at Metropolis if you can sit on their display model?
Will try it out when i am next there on 11th.
I only tried the SV1000 they had outside.
I thoroughly recommend lowering the seat (sculpting the foam) anyway.
I'm 5'11" so don't need the seat lowered to reach the ground, but I've taken 20-25mm out of the foam (mid point of curve front to back) and it improves the feel of the bike while riding no end. You "sit in" it rather than "perched on" it.
It's about much more than just reaching the ground. You won't regret it. :wink:
Older shape sv's are 805mm ....
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