SV 1000s

[stewie]

Hi I was wondering if anyone on the site had upgraded to the SV 1000 and what do you think of it ?
Stew

[kwak zzr]

what do you want to know?

[stewie]

what do you want to know?
Hi Kwak
Im thinking of upgrading to the SV 1000 from my current zzr 600, but I was just wondering how people regard it, in other words the SV 650 has a good rep does the 1000 have the same rep. Just trying to get a bit of feedback basically.
Ta

[kwak zzr]

i just typed a load of stuff out for you stewie but the site keeps timing me out and i have to log in again and loose all my text:) here goes again in small bites,

the sv1000 is lumpy as hell, its supposed to be its a big twin:) have you rode the sv650? your current zzr6 will feel like an electric turbine compared to the big sv:) the biggest noticeable diff is the power at 80-90 mph the 650 starts to get abit bogged down where as the 1000 will pull harder than your zzr6.

[kwak zzr]

my thou handled like a demented pig when i got her but slowly i'm learning how to tame her, you cant (i cant) throw it around like the 650, my 650 k3 was sharp in the corners where as the 1000 likes big sweeping bends.
the best thing about the sv1000 is there is some great bargains to be had.

[Pedrosa]

If bike is bad it is bad..period. No matter how low price tag,dont buy it!

But I was think SV1000 was a fantastic bike for money? Where has all gone wrong?

I know Supervox had 1'000 maybe ask his opinon?:cool:

[kwak zzr]

i am now enjoying my sv1000s but i may still have another sv650s in my time:) i wouldnt buy a zzr6 again tho, i love twins now:)

[mattSV]

SV1000 is a great bike, loads of grunt, goes like stink in any gear, needs to be 'muscled' into corners, but once there it holds a line better than a 650 due to better supension and a bit more weight.

[stewie]

i just typed a load of stuff out for you stewie but the site keeps timing me out and i have to log in again and loose all my text:) here goes again in small bites,

the sv1000 is lumpy as hell, its supposed to be its a big twin:) have you rode the sv650? your current zzr6 will feel like an electric turbine compared to the big sv:) the biggest noticeable diff is the power at 80-90 mph the 650 starts to get abit bogged down where as the 1000 will pull harder than your zzr6.

Have to say I havent ridden the 650, long story, but I just had a look at the 1000 the other day and thought mmmm looks nice, Id heard about it not being so nimble and of course being heavier its gonna take a bit more input, its gonna be next year now unfrtunately, another long story, but thanks to all who posted back.
Cheers
Stew

[wheelnut]

I swapped my superfast blue curvy for a SV1000S with a fancy paintjob. The 650 is certainly more flickable and forgiving than the SV but all that goes out of the window as you open the big twin up. It rives your arms out of the sockets at about 90mph:) and makes me smile more.

The suspension and brakes are so much better and the bike is physically bigger and heavier.

Take a test ride but it will take a few days to get use to it.

I too would have another 650S but would not swap the Thou for it

[skint]

Woz looking for a SV1000 for Kamakazy to trade her 650 in and almost got our hands on a special edition in gsxr colours etc, mint con and well affordable. Long story short - dealer had already sold it!

We didn't even try it out assuming that all but handling etc would be pretty much sim to 650. Definitely has a better build.

Went back to try and find another and came across a GSXR 1000. Suited Kam so bought it (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=91949).

Whilst there a silver SV1000s had come in so we tried it out with a view of PE the Daytona then swapping bikes afterwards as I'm not so keen on it and would rather have the Daytona).

SV1000 was much higher and Kam could barely tip toe and it felt heavy.

I thought it was just a bigger 650 but now don't think so, of course its heavier, but its also higher and is much better build quality but I wasn't impressed.

(The gixer M is awesome though so no regrets!)

[stewie]

Just got back from Millenium in St Helens and had a sit on 1000, could just about move it on tip toes so enquired about getting it lowered a couple of inches, be about £300 so thinking more along the lines of lower seat, its all a bit academic at the mo til things settle down at work. V tempted though !:)

[kwak zzr]

£300! get a lower set of bones for the bottom of the rear shock and do it yourself in about 15mins:) as for the front if needed drop it through the yolks 10mm.

[Ratty]

Stewie

The thou can still be hustled almost like the 650 if you set it up right. I have a really short inside leg but I'm fine with the seat height on the SZ (K5) that I have. You soon get used to the greater input required and like other have said, the benefit of much better brakes and suspension is really noticeable. The stomp is fantastic.

Darren

Run a ‘Word’ window along side your .org session and type your long post into that. It gets spell checked as you write (essential for me) and then just cut & paste into your reply box.

Alan

[wheelnut]

Im only short too but use the sidestand loop to get on the bike. Once Im on it I find it ok and can get both feet on the floor when Ive compressed the suspension. That is helped by lots of pies and Guinness

[stewie]

Im only short too but use the sidestand loop to get on the bike. Once Im on it I find it ok and can get both feet on the floor when Ive compressed the suspension. That is helped by lots of pies and Guinness
mmmm...pies n guiness, that could work ;)

[R1]

slightly worried now - I was due to be buying a SV1000SZ after selling my lovely Aprilia RSV Factory (Money !:confused: ) and thought I would get a SV1000 after riding my mates SV650S thinking the seat height etc would be the same - for a change I dont want to be on tip toe and on his SV650S I am not - I am the grand stature of 5'6

Cheers
Jez

[Steve H]

- I am the grand stature of 5'6

Cheers
Jez[/quote]

Your middle name is not Napolean is it? ;)

[R1]

ha ha ha ha - nope