SV1000S Test Ride

[curium]

While my 650S was being serviced (30k miles) I took an SV1000S for a ride.

Didn't blow me away which was good and bad.

Good because it was VERY similar to my 650S except for a slightly sportier position but nothing drastic.

Bad because I had kinda hoped that my first ride on a 1000cc bike would reveal a beast that needed taming.

I found it to be very well behaved. I took it out onto a dual carriage way and whacked it open and it didn't seem much faster then my 650 yet the speedo said otherwise.

So in summary I quite fancy one because it seems a sensible choice. Quicker, more torque, without being so different as to seeM alien or dangerous.

Having said that, the familiarity probably makes it a more dangerous bike as I'll be all familiar with it and then promptly lob it on a corner I've done a million times on my 650S.

They had a nice SK6 model in dark grey which looked ace with the black frame and black wheels. At 6K OTR I've got 6 weeks or so if i want to take advantage of the 0% APR deals.

The only real probblem is I'm not a fan of the 2-into-2 exhaust. It just feels big for some reason. Dealer said he didn't know of anyone that does a 2-into-1 for it :(

[mattSV]

Curium wrote:-

I took it out onto a dual carriage way and whacked it open and it didn't seem much faster then my 650 yet the speedo said otherwise.

The characteristics are very similar I must admit. I think the difference is that the SV1000 doesn't need to be worked quite so hard - this can be dangerous if you value your licence!

If you get the chance to play in the twisties, whilst it needs a bit more 'man handling', I find it much more stable in the corners - a combination of the extra weight and better suspension. And the brakes - :shock: :shock: :shock:

[BILLY]

Its all in the mind. Don't confuse your intentions with your abilities!!!!!!

[Mr Toad]

It'll do everything the 650 will do, but about 20 mph faster, without you noticing :shock:
It's very deceptive - if you're not careful, you'll find yourself going quite a bit faster because it's so effortless

[Halonic]

go on, doooo iiiiiiitttttt!!!

get the upgrade, you know you want to

just think, less cog swapping, ton up crusing when you think you are only doing 70

you know it makes sense