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new_biker
01-07-06, 05:13 PM
Hi guys,
i have recently turned 17 and and about to do my practical test. I have been out on a couple of sv's nd generally love the bike and would love to have one as a first proper bike as i currently ride a 125 but i do not kno if this is the right choice as:1 it is a very bg cc jump and
2 i will b restricted to 33.3bhp for 2 years so is it really worth gettin a bike that im ganna have to restrict by half
cheers for your help,

aaron

Anonymous
01-07-06, 05:33 PM
know a few people that had svs and had them restricted. its ideal i think after a 125. its a big jump but not as big as it could be. then after 2 years get it de restricted and its like a new bike.

go for it :lol:

Jabba
01-07-06, 06:04 PM
Yep - much better a restricted "big bike" thatn an unrestricted puny one :thumbsup:

lynw
01-07-06, 06:17 PM
Its a better restricted bike than trying to restrict a CBR600 or other sports 600.

Basically the CBR I bought as a winter hack was restricted and it ran like pants.

and 33bhp is still enough to go fast enough to lose your newly obtained licence.

Bear
01-07-06, 06:44 PM
The SV has been my first bike for 5 years (although I had quite a lot of experience before that) and I recommend it highly as a first "big" bike

northwind
01-07-06, 08:19 PM
I think there's better bikes for day one... GS500E, CB500, etc. CB600 with ABS. But, every bike I can think of that's gentler for the newbie would have bored me senseless by day 30. Certianly, there's none I'd still own on day... Lesse... 790.

Last Action Pimp
01-07-06, 09:24 PM
go for a v twin! they have loads more grunt than a IL4! when they are 33 bhp!!

My sv was 33 bhp and i could fly past my mate on his 33 bhp fazer! and kane him off at the lights

Abyss
01-07-06, 09:40 PM
You are thinking about what I just did :)

I have a new SV650 waiting for me, I have my (re)test on Monday and its going to be restricted either for 2 years (not likely) or untill i hit 21 in 10months and do direct access (more likely!)

5hort5
01-07-06, 10:21 PM
I think there's better bikes for day one... GS500E, CB500, etc. CB600 with ABS. But, every bike I can think of that's gentler for the newbie would have bored me senseless by day 30. Certianly, there's none I'd still own on day... Lesse... 790.

I had a GS500 - very very bad bike - no confidence what so ever in it, the sv is 10 times the bike of a GS, I agree with what your saying though for day 1.

clio172
01-07-06, 11:01 PM
If you think the GS is a bad bike you can have no confidence in, then there must have been something wrong with it, I have just bought an SV650S in the last week having moved up from a GS500e, I passed my test in november and have covered around 6.5k miles in that time and have always had confidence in it, including when riding in rain & slightly icy conditions.

The only reason I ultimately moved up to an SV is because the 500 was a more sensible prospect as a first bike having passed my DAS, and having now gained some experience I felt I was ready for a little more power.

I think the GS felt much lighter than the SV (even though weight is identical), I also felt that the front end felt more planted, all though the front tyre on my SV is getting low.

I also understand that restricting the GS makes little difference whereas I can imagine it makes a big difference on an SV. Anyhow the GS is for sale if anyone fancies a good condition runabouthttp://www.gs500e.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6745

Personally if I were 17 and looking for a 33bhp bike I'd be looking at a goose 350 or restricted 400 bandit or a lovely ZRX400 in eddie lawson paint. I was very tempted to go for a Z750 for a second bike but having got the SV, I am very glad I didn't, I really don't understand why these are pushed as good first bikes, a 50hp machine is faster than most hot hatches to around 80, anymore is ridiculous for somebody thats never ridden especially for the first couple of months
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Quedos
01-07-06, 11:05 PM
Hi guys,
i have recently turned 17 and and about to do my practical test. I have been out on a couple of sv's nd generally love the bike and would love to have one as a first proper bike as i currently ride a 125 but i do not kno if this is the right choice as:1 it is a very bg cc jump and
2 i will b restricted to 33.3bhp for 2 years so is it really worth gettin a bike that im ganna have to restrict by half
cheers for your help,

aaron

I've got a restricted just finished my first year. I've got a honda 250 to start which is a great bike really light and has given me valuable road experience. Just bought a restricted SV and the difference is unbeliveable. I done it mainly as insurance co were telling me that next year going from 250-650 would be a hike and a half in insurance. I've only just got it and only covered 60 miles but well worth it of you can afford it. Saying that I still have the 250 and thats great fun for flinging round corners and learning to read roads/roadcraft etc.

The restriction on the 650 is better than on most - the bike will give you confidence and will be easier on you than most - i would recommend it :wink:

Stu
02-07-06, 12:55 AM
go for a v twin! they have loads more grunt than a IL4! when they are 33 bhp!!

My sv was 33 bhp and i could fly past my mate on his 33 bhp fazer! and kane him off at the lights

As has been said by L.A.P. and Northy
A restricted SV is exactly like an unrestricted one below 7K revs which is 100 mph.
You don't have to ride it fast that's up to you, but you won't feel as restricted as on a IL4 (its all about torque which is not restricted which twins have more than 4's)
33 bhp will be a good restriction for you for 2 years, you certainly wouldn't want any less if you are confident on a 125 and looking for more.

Warren
02-07-06, 01:33 AM
most of the SV's power is down low, so restrict it and you dont lose it,
rather than a ss600 where there power is high, restrict em and you cant get to the power.

james160987
02-07-06, 02:07 AM
yeah sv is a good start, i came from a aprilia rs125 to mine and id say go for it, cc means nothing, its the availible power thats there, you can have a 1000cc bike but if its onlky got 20bhp (ok unrealistic i know) then its a step down in power

Biker Biggles
02-07-06, 09:59 AM
Get an insurance quote first.Depending on where you live,a group 10 bike (SV650S) will cost a 17 year old loadsa money to insure,and they do charge you the full whack,despite the restriction.You may be better off to do your test and sit out your restricted time on a cheaper smaller old hack,gaining no claims at the same time.You pays yer money and makes yer choice.

kwak zzr
02-07-06, 11:08 AM
go for the sv :thumbsup: its 2 wheel fun :thumbsup:

new_biker
02-07-06, 11:16 AM
:D cheers fellas you av given me plenty to think about and dependin on money i thinkin of gettin the v-twin (must check insurance :cry: ).
cheers aaron

new_biker
02-07-06, 11:33 AM
As of yet i have not had a chance to do much research on the sv so i tink the guys hu actually ride them are the best to ask: 1, whih models of the sv are v-twins??
2, to make the bike a good first is it best to leave it standard or is there any mods and tweeks that will make it that little bit better as a first bike?? :?

Abyss
02-07-06, 02:06 PM
All of them are V-Twins.

Apart from crash protectors I have nothing non standard on my bike, I will prob went up getting a new Can at some point in the near future but it cant be performance effecting becuase it will go above my 33bhp limit & also insurance will go up again. So im just going to wait and see :)

Davido
03-07-06, 08:53 PM
Got mine just under three weeks ago. It may or may not still be restricted. :wink:

Its a good bike to get you used to the jump in power (last bike was an RS50) But you'll get pretty bored after a while. Don't get me wrong, its a good bike, but it just doesn't have the power to hold my interest for two+ years. Oh and its an utter ******* to try and keep a wheelie going on. I just need more practice I suppose.

northwind
03-07-06, 10:01 PM
I can hear judgement hovering... :)

Fair to say, if you're power-motivated the SV won't keep you interested, it's just not a top power bike. Not what it's supposed to do.

jenni
03-07-06, 10:26 PM
I did this last year and i'm only just starting to want the restriction to end but I still have loads to learn and i ain't bored yet - the funniest thing is you can get to the end of the throttle in sixth and still be legal (for about 5 seconds :twisted: )

if you are not the type of person that brags about the size of your balls in the pub then it will be great and keep you interested for quite some time, 2 years ain't long anyway


......1year and 24 days to go!!!!