What the Top speed of a curvy SV650s??

[Andy13_uk]

Well i went out on a rideout with mainly bigger bikes today 400s+ and wanted to know what top speed you lot get out of your SVs?

of course i tested mine on a racetrack :wink: and got 130mph just, i though they could get 140mph. There was still about 4k revs before redline and think it could be my jacket (big winter textiles) that causing drag hense less top end.

Anyways hope you can help me and heres and nice pic of my SV650s at Brighton seafront because.....not sure why but im sure it makes it more interesting!!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/andy13_uk/Boxhill22.jpg

[Cloggsy]

What the Top speed of a curvy SV650s??

Depends how big the cliff is you push it off ;) :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Andy13_uk]

lol clever!!! :lol: Sorry but i did mean when it traveling along a racetrack *cough* road *cough* and not down a hill or anything, anyone know??

[Anonymous]

If I remember correctly its about 132mph (just slightly less then the pointy at 134mph), which correcting for the over reading speedo works out about....





.....46mph :-k 8-[

[svrash]

fast enough :wink: :wink:

[Andy13_uk]

is it 132mph true speed or 132mph BEFORE speedo error if without taking speedo error into the equation but about 120-125mph?

[TSM]

fast enough :wink: :wink:

exactly, fast enough to keep up with nearly all riders through the twisties.

[Anonymous]

Indicated, think. Some folks have been running GPS same time

http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=253&start=0

I was 'following' a curvey once and I was too afraid to look :lol: but he claimed an indicated 132.

Top end's not everything, tho, dude
:wink: :D

[Andy13_uk]

i know, on the way back i was on twisties with the firblade in the pic and a zx7r and the grunt and handling of the SV made it really fun to keep up and they were quite surprise i did (so was i to some extent)

but when on a Duel carriage way with big bike 130 isnt enough so of the time, i get there and think "ah, not going to anymore than this..."

Dont get me wrong I LOVE MY SV and didnt buy it because it was fast (was going to get a Zx6r but insurance was a joke wereas the SV is £490 TPFT) just wish it was say 140 top end, im not fussed though!!

[jocky]

Hi

I went out today on my 2001 curvey and clocked 120 mph with lots left, I think! Hope and pray no plod or Gatso.
jocky

[Andy13_uk]

my screen did start vibrating a fair bit :? other than that was fine, i think, wasnt that wow though but i still love it, so fun on country lanes and also the sound, mmmmmmm in a few years when i move to a IL4 i will miss that sound

[TSM]

my screen did start vibrating a fair bit :? other than that was fine, i think, wasnt that wow though but i still love it, so fun on country lanes and also the sound, mmmmmmm in a few years when i move to a IL4 i will miss that sound

moving to a bigger twin is possable you know, TL,SP,Firestorm and many others.

[Andy13_uk]

moving to a bigger twin is possable you know, TL,SP,Firestorm and many others.

Yea true but i want to try all engines first before i make my mine up !! i see my self on the

SV650 --> zx6r (or another IL600) --> 1000 V-twin (TLR but they will be ancient by this time!!Firestorm maybe) --> 1000IL4 (R1)

or stay with the thou v-twin if i like it. ill stay with the SV till i get out of uni so at least 3 years more!!

[Scoobs]

I've seen 140 on the clock. MattSV said it was about 140 on his clock too when he was beside me on his SV1000.

[Saint Matt]

Mine's been just over 140 on the clock, private roads obviously.

[Iansv]

Just over 140 on the clock indicated seen on mine... along time ago on a private road :oops: :wink:

[Quiff Wichard]

135 mph....................... my case comes up tuesday !!


no serious... £128 ... but then i bottled it..- there was still some pull too..and I am a weighty guy !!.....

[northwind]

I'm not sure how fast mine will go... It's seen a genuine 130 (rear wheel speedo is more-or-less accurate, cross refed with a Veypor) and still climbing, but cowardice struck :oops: That was with the cams, but with undersized main jets in so it'd be missing a bit off the top.

Doesn't matter, I'd still be slower than everyone around a track :wink:

[hall13uk]

got 125 out of my k4 pointy once, then i bottled it :roll: :lol: still have a fair bit in it mind

[Red ones]

Mine was still pulling at 130 after the change of end can to the hooligan ART I had.

[Captain Nemo]

if you can get 140 out of an sv 650 then i hope your parachute was packed properly cos your falling from a plane................

[DeanoN]

if you can get 140 out of an sv 650 then i hope your parachute was packed properly cos your falling from a plane................

I've had an indicated 143mph on my pointy but what that is in real money i haven't clue?

Is the curvy considered slower than the pointy then?
<dons flame proof jacket>

[Captain Nemo]

Is the curvy considered slower than the pointy then?
<dons flame proof jacket>

shouldnt be , it has the same engine,

obviously the old fashioned, or as some like to disguise "classic" engineering will have a small effect............................. :twisted:

[Grinch]

Right.. 140.. tucked in.. on the speedo, still had a little bit more but ran out of road. I was about 10 stone then.. with leathers on in the summer clear weather.
130 on the speedo... with the wife on the back both in leathers and probably about 24stone (I'd been on the pies) on the bike plus both of us in leathers. Clear sunny day, Chasing 2 solo GSX-6's and a ZX-7, only loosing them a bit on the straights. The old bill behind me and I got caught up in traffic that day, pulled at a clocked 99.10, she told me she lost me at one point but knew I was doing 130 plus but the car couldn't keep up.
I was a **** that day and I got fined for it so no telling me off I'm well aware of it all. I've spen the last 2 and half years watchin me mirrors, and riding like me gran.

[Captain Nemo]

I've spen the last 2 and half years riding like me gran.

is that the same gran who holds the isle of man ladies lap record???

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[Grinch]

I've spen the last 2 and half years riding like me gran.

is that the same gran who holds the isle of man ladies lap record???

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

lol.. no..
I am the fantom mirror watcher featurin.. is that dark car a police car?

[northwind]

Is the curvy considered slower than the pointy then?
<dons flame proof jacket>

shouldnt be , it has the same engine,


Different cams though. Pointy makes a bit more power than a standard curvy.

Captain Nemo, get me a GPS and a good straight road, and maybe a standard sized sprocket, and maybe a couple of valium, and lets see if we can't see 140. I bet you ten scottish pounds we can :)

[Cloggsy]

If I remember correctly its about 132mph (just slightly less then the pointy at 134mph)

Obviously :lol: :lol: :lol:

I bet you ten scottish pounds we can :)

At current exchage rates, that's about 50p isn't it :?: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Grinch]

Is the curvy considered slower than the pointy then?
<dons flame proof jacket>

shouldnt be , it has the same engine,


Different cams though. Pointy makes a bit more power than a standard curvy.

Captain Nemo, get me a GPS and a good straight road, and maybe a standard sized sprocket, and maybe a couple of valium, and lets see if we can't see 140. I bet you ten scottish pounds we can :)

Why do you need valium... its not remotley scary... i'd do it...
Now.. 110 on my old GT... that is scary....

[Captain Nemo]

Different cams though. Pointy makes a bit more power than a standard curvy.

Captain Nemo, get me a GPS and a good straight road, and maybe a standard sized sprocket, and maybe a couple of valium, and lets see if we can't see 140. I bet you ten scottish pounds we can :)

i think its my lardyness that adds unneeded drag.

i would love to take you up on your offer..

unfortuantely £10 scotish is uselss down here, as because its rumoured that scotishers print their own money no one down here will take it in payment............

i get to about 130 then struggle a bit, it might go 135, i mainly back off as i get paranoid that a rozzer has caught me up and is at this very moment preparing thet case for the prosecution...............

[northwind]

I think I may have a Jersey fiver somewhere? Or do you take postal orders? :wink:

[DeanoN]

Different cams though. Pointy makes a bit more power than a standard curvy.



Bah cams!! It that pointy front end and all the aerodynamicalisation it gives. :lol:

[northwind]

Is it ******y :) bikes are marginally less aerodynamic than a thrown brick, no matter how pointy you make them... But the cams are worth a few hp. That's why I nicked them and put them in my bike ;)

[Captain Nemo]

Is it ******y :) ikes aer marginally less aerodynamic than a thrown brick, no matter how pointy you make them... But the cams are worth a few hp. That's why I nicked them and put them in my bike ;)

your bike truely is a frankenbike.

i mean that in a positive way.

[Andy13_uk]

if the SV650s was 160mph to end i think it would be the perfect bike (for me)

im not fussed as never need more than 125mph 98% of the time but on sundays it would be nice for it to go that *little* bit extra!!

keeping up with bikes with way more BHP and being riding longer is so much fun, getting everything out of the SV!!! (the touque out of corners comes in useful!!)

I think it will get 140mph (indicated)

[Robbo_]

if the SV650s was 160mph to end i think it would be the perfect bike (for me)

im not fussed as never need more than 125mph 98% of the time but on sundays it would be nice for it to go that *little* bit extra!!

keeping up with bikes with way more BHP and being riding longer is so much fun, getting everything out of the SV!!! (the touque out of corners comes in useful!!)

I think it will get 140mph (indicated)

The SV1000 does 150ish does it not?

[Andy13_uk]

The SV1000 does 150ish does it not?

The insurnce companies would laugh more than the ZX6r if i try to insure that!!! im 17 with 1NCB,

Being young (ish) and still at college sucks somtimes!!

[Robbo_]

The SV1000 does 150ish does it not?

The insurnce companies would laugh more than the ZX6r if i try to insure that!!! im 17 with 1NCB,

Being young (ish) and still at college sucks somtimes!!

Damn, would have loved the power of the SV when I was 17. I was still rining an Kawasaki AR50 at that age! I'd be lucky if I could get 42mph down a hill with the wind behind me!

[ophic]

I was still rining an Kawasaki AR50 at that age! I'd be lucky if I could get 42mph down a hill with the wind behind me!
mine got the needle round the clock down a very long steep hill, but i had to pull the clutch in to do it! think it was around 60ish?

Wasn't there a restrictor that cut in at 42mph?

I remember doing my CBT, first time i'd ever properly ridden it, it felt like a rocketship :oops: :lol:

[cuffy]

My first bike(1987)...Suzuki X1....top end 37mph..and that was led on the tank...lol

As for the SV...i managed 125mph..but then bottled it, as my shoulders stick out wider than the fairing i was finding the wind was trying to lift me off the saddle....being 6'3" and 16stone i cant really make myself small :-#
When the warmer weather appears and the roads dry out then might try n get a bit more out of her :thumbsup:

[Andy13_uk]

i will get 140 (or try) next sunny day im out and its not busy....on the racetrack :roll:

Ill less than 6ft and weight about 12stone so should be easier for me!!

[Filipe M.]

I once got 160 out of mine while chasing a R1200GS (on the racetrack, officer)... 99' SV650S, completely stock. 8)

Something tells me I forgot to say that was 160 km/h... 8-[

[jordan_g14]

Well, I have had over 135 MPH (indicated) out of my 2002 SV650S. The back has been jacked up and added OHLINS fork springs and 20WT oil.
This does help with the road holding and stability so may let the engine rev more....
Engine and gearing is standard...
I have had 130mph with matey on the back, talking to each other no probs through my £40 AutoCom Easi Rider!!

Unless your over like 30 stone or your bike is wrong---lol or winds are bad then these bikes should get 135 mph. I have personally witnessed about 4 Curvy Sv's go over 130.
Hell, I had about 115MPH out of my RS 125 on the way to France when I were young....135 is not much to ask from our V's.

Not that Im saying people should be attempting top speeds on their bikes,
Its just such a feeling in the summer having all that warm air pummelling
you, ducking behind the screen and feeling the pressure of it pushing your head this way and that........then seeing a dirty roundabout coming up and braking up on to the front wheel, giving your mates a little show, then drop it light as a feather back down, hang off and grinddddddd.............ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Ooops got a little excited......

[ophic]

This does help with the road holding and stability so may let the engine rev more....

:?: :?: :?:

[northwind]

Yeah, me too ;) But he's right, some standard SVSs can do 135 indicated- but some can't. Due in large part to the degree to which the speedo optimism can vary, I reckon, since power only varies by a couple of BHP on good ones.

[mattSV]

robbo wrote:-

The SV1000 does 150ish does it not?

9300 RPM in 6th gear is indeed an indicated 150 (couldn't get right down on the tank due to a tank bag) 8)

[adey]

i have had simple mods on mine

k&N
dyno jet
race cans

i have had 135. on my own private runway strip AKA the A1... lol

[GSXR Carlos]

my clocks have showed 145 before, but thats down hill with the wind behind me, no mods except k&n filter and probably equates to about 120mph (check?)

[jordan_g14]

This does help with the road holding and stability so may let the engine rev more....

:?: :?: :?:

Well it seems logical that if your bike isnt bouncing around so much on the road that it will actually be more stable and so will have more grip, therefor your engine will be able to rev higher and you will go faster. This makes sense to me, I cant put as much power down when bouncing.
I cant get as much speed with a flat tyre........seems like suspension will affect this in a similar way.
Removing the sag and softness which can make the bike sway at high speeds will, whilst keeping the bike steady, alow one to attain higher speeds.

[w.steele]

i had 125 mph flat out of mine with a mate on the back, and we both aint small!! being a total of around 27 stones!!! no mods just a race can

[northwind]

This does help with the road holding and stability so may let the engine rev more....

:?: :?: :?:

Well it seems logical that if your bike isnt bouncing around so much on the road that it will actually be more stable and so will have more grip, therefor your engine will be able to rev higher and you will go faster. This makes sense to me, I cant put as much power down when bouncing.
I cant get as much speed with a flat tyre........seems like suspension will affect this in a similar way.
Removing the sag and softness which can make the bike sway at high speeds will, whilst keeping the bike steady, alow one to attain higher speeds.

Grip isn't the issue at high speed, total power is. You're right that good suspension aids acceleration though. The reason a flat tyre slows you down is drag.

[PeterM]

Recently had the opportunity to give the bike some stick and had an idicated 220km/h on the speedo, about 138mph or something. There was still some rpm left but I was running out of road, I mean track. This was on a stinking hot 40 degree day with mesh riding gear on. Perhaps with cooler weather and leathers that could be bettered.

Mods - Cams, jetting, double-bubble screen.

[hovis]

:smt017 mine seemed to give up at 9000 rpm & 120mph :?

wots wrong?

[northwind]

Don't worry about it too much, top end speed isn't a good indicator of engine health- an SV's well past its peak by the redline. It could be something as simple as your riding position- I can't tuck right in, my leg won't have it, and that probably costs me a couple of mph... Could be your screen as well- the ones that give the most protection also increase drag. Can't remember if you have a standard one or what.

Or it could be that you're blowing past the rings or you have bad valve seals, or you're fuelling's not right, or your chain's too tight, or you've got some rolling resistance problem, or any number of other things like that ;) But it's most likely not. It's also likely that you're more honest about top speed than some people ;)

Are you sure it's in standard gearing? If it's higher geared it's likely not got the puff to overcome that at high speeds...

[01 sv650s]

i saw 139 out of my curvy, then i got a new front tyre with a 10 bigger profile, now i had 131 out of it

[01 sv650s]

The SV1000 does 150ish does it not?

The insurnce companies would laugh more than the ZX6r if i try to insure that!!! im 17 with 1NCB,

Being young (ish) and still at college sucks somtimes!!

what insurance company are you with, it sounds like i am getting ripped off, i pay £550 tpft for my sv and im 17

[jambo]

The SV1000 does 150ish does it not?

The insurnce companies would laugh more than the ZX6r if i try to insure that!!! im 17 with 1NCB,

Being young (ish) and still at college sucks somtimes!!

I could be wrong but being 17 you'll be on a 33bhp bike, I think you're doing rather well to get over about 100-110mph :wink:

TBH I tend to think 140 feels about the same as 120 and I don't really get my kicks doing top speed runs, more of a twisty road and corners kind person 8)

I did 140 on the ZX6 (err yeah same private runway as everyone else owns) but didn't push it any further. Alledgedly it'll do 160 but not felt that bothered about trying for it, keep thinking about the "pass the soap" jokes and prison time or (even worse) public transport for a year :shock:

[hovis]

Don't worry about it too much, top end speed isn't a good indicator of engine health- an SV's well past its peak by the redline. It could be something as simple as your riding position- I can't tuck right in, my leg won't have it, and that probably costs me a couple of mph... Could be your screen as well- the ones that give the most protection also increase drag. Can't remember if you have a standard one or what.

Or it could be that you're blowing past the rings or you have bad valve seals, or you're fuelling's not right, or your chain's too tight, or you've got some rolling resistance problem, or any number of other things like that ;) But it's most likely not. It's also likely that you're more honest about top speed than some people ;)

Are you sure it's in standard gearing? If it's higher geared it's likely not got the puff to overcome that at high speeds...


standard gearing? ??? as in the sprocket sizes? i havnt got a clue what they are :oops:
if im doing 100 & give it some throttle it aclerates quite well IMO but only up to 120

dose it say NO. of teeth stamped on th sprocket?

anyway im happy to do 120 :oops:

[jambo]

Just looked in the Haynes manual for a curvey they have the top speed estimated at 125mph. Was hoping they'd have something a bit more scientific.. Hey ho :roll:

[muffles]

Don't worry about it too much, top end speed isn't a good indicator of engine health- an SV's well past its peak by the redline. It could be something as simple as your riding position- I can't tuck right in, my leg won't have it, and that probably costs me a couple of mph... Could be your screen as well- the ones that give the most protection also increase drag. Can't remember if you have a standard one or what.

Or it could be that you're blowing past the rings or you have bad valve seals, or you're fuelling's not right, or your chain's too tight, or you've got some rolling resistance problem, or any number of other things like that ;) But it's most likely not. It's also likely that you're more honest about top speed than some people ;)

Are you sure it's in standard gearing? If it's higher geared it's likely not got the puff to overcome that at high speeds...


standard gearing? ??? as in the sprocket sizes? i havnt got a clue what they are :oops:
if im doing 100 & give it some throttle it aclerates quite well IMO but only up to 120

dose it say NO. of teeth stamped on th sprocket?

anyway im happy to do 120 :oops:

it takes a long time after about 120, is that what you mean by "give up"?

[hovis]

possible? ithink i will have to try harder next time :roll:

just checked back sprocket cant see any numbers on it....& i cant be @rsed counting them tonight job fo 2moro :wink:

[northwind]

dose it say NO. of teeth stamped on th sprocket?

Sometimes... It'd be more likely a bigger front sprocket to cause that much of a change. But I think you're right, 120mph's not slow anyway is it? :) And 140 indicated isn't 186mph either, for that matter.

[hovis]

the acceleration 100-110+ is awsome :shock:

[Saucerboy]

Whilst touring last summer (on my 2000 Curvy) I managed an indicated 131mph with a tankbag and rucksack and indicated 132mph with just the rucksack. :D

[BILLY]

possible? ithink i will have to try harder next time :roll:

just checked back sprocket cant see any numbers on it....& i cant be @rsed counting them tonight job fo 2moro :wink:

Just wring its neck and you will get there 8)

[21QUEST]

possible? ithink i will have to try harder next time :roll:

just checked back sprocket cant see any numbers on it....& i cant be @rsed counting them tonight job fo 2moro :wink:

Just wring its neck and you will get there 8)

Quite right Billy :thumbsup: .

The important question though is, " is the biker any good going round corners?" * (not saying I am). As they say any monkey can go fast in a straight line and that ain't worth jack :)


Ben



* Not that Billy would know anything about that. Couldn't leave you thinking I've gone soft now, could I. :P :wink:

[hovis]

The important question though is, " is the biker any good going round corners?" * (not saying I am). As they say any monkey can go fast in a straight line and that ain't worth jack :)
* Not that Billy would know anything about that. Couldn't leave you thinking I've gone soft now, could I. :P :wink:

:oops: errrrrr ? :oops:

[BILLY]

possible? ithink i will have to try harder next time :roll:

just checked back sprocket cant see any numbers on it....& i cant be @rsed counting them tonight job fo 2moro :wink:

Just wring its neck and you will get there 8)

Quite right Billy :thumbsup: .

The important question though is, " is the biker any good going round corners?" * (not saying I am). As they say any monkey can go fast in a straight line and that ain't worth jack :)


Ben



* Not that Billy would know anything about that. Couldn't leave you thinking I've gone soft now, could I. :P :wink:



Soooo true Ben there's not many corners down south is there :wink: :wink: :lol:

[21QUEST]

possible? ithink i will have to try harder next time :roll:

just checked back sprocket cant see any numbers on it....& i cant be @rsed counting them tonight job fo 2moro :wink:

Just wring its neck and you will get there 8)

Quite right Billy :thumbsup: .

The important question though is, " is the biker any good going round corners?" * (not saying I am). As they say any monkey can go fast in a straight line and that ain't worth jack :)


Ben



* Not that Billy would know anything about that. Couldn't leave you thinking I've gone soft now, could I. :P :wink:



Soooo true Ben there's not many corners down south is there :wink: :wink: :lol:

We have a geniune excuse then, what's yours again :twisted: :lol: :wink:




Ben

[BILLY]

possible? ithink i will have to try harder next time :roll:

just checked back sprocket cant see any numbers on it....& i cant be @rsed counting them tonight job fo 2moro :wink:

Just wring its neck and you will get there 8)

Quite right Billy :thumbsup: .

The important question though is, " is the biker any good going round corners?" * (not saying I am). As they say any monkey can go fast in a straight line and that ain't worth jack :)


Ben



* Not that Billy would know anything about that. Couldn't leave you thinking I've gone soft now, could I. :P :wink:



Soooo true Ben there's not many corners down south is there :wink: :wink: :lol:

We have a geniune excuse then, what's yours again :twisted: :lol: :wink:




Ben


I confuse my intentions with my abilities :lol:

[SV andy]

k6 650s, only modification is can...on private road of course :P speedo read 146mph, made up, i a little fatty as well :oops: . book speed says 134mph, reckon the extra 6 horse from the can well worth £150

[northwind]

SV Andy, don't take this the wrong way but, your can doesn't make you 6 bhp. You'd be lucky if it gives you one. Unless there was a cork in your standard system. A full system, filter and remap to suit might just make you 6bhp.

[Quiff Wichard]

SV Andy, don't take this the wrong way but, your can doesn't make you 6 bhp. You'd be lucky if it gives you one. Unless there was a cork in your standard system. A full system, filter and remap to suit might just make you 6bhp.


:oops: :oops: :oops:

[kcowgergmm]

i have seen an indicated 136 out of mine with revs still left i have had up to 130 in moderate rain on pilot powers (yes i am stupid)

[northwind]

:oops: :oops: :oops:

No bike is faster than Quiff as he seeks out inadvertantly smutty comments :)

[Quiff Wichard]

:oops: :oops: :oops:

No bike is faster than Quiff as he seeks out inadvertantly smutty comments :)

but I bow to scoobs he is the smutmeister

[socommk23]

had mine geared up for quick acceleration. topped at 127mph and bouncing off the limiter!

[suzsv650]

ive seen 135 idicated with a bag on tucked down

im 9 stone n i recon itl top at 140 143 ish maybe if its cold enough

bikes got tank raisers end can and double buble

[Grinch]

Right... as I have said before I've had my true speed checked. It cost 285 quid plus 4 points. So... here we go...

Bike said 130 mph, 2 up with about 25st.
Cop said my max speed was 110 with a average of 99.10... (this means a correction of 15% for top speed)

I've been on the bike at indicated 140 mph which works out to be a corrected 120mph. Getting to 130 is easy, its that last 10mph thats the real problem...

[hall13uk]

Right... as I have said before I've had my true speed checked. It cost 285 quid plus 4 points. So... here we go...

Bike said 130 mph, 2 up with about 25st.
Cop said my max speed was 110 with a average of 99.10... (this means a correction of 15% for top speed)

I've been on the bike at indicated 140 mph which works out to be a corrected 120mph. Getting to 130 is easy, its that last 10mph thats the real problem...


bang on mate.

I also had my speed checked which cost me £160 plus 42 day ban no points
just me on my pointy + back pack cop said my max was about 120mph & was was proscuted for an average of 109.41mph