SV650S faired vs SV650 naked?
 

Hi, this is my first thread. I already own a 2007 DL650 and am thinking of buying an SV650 also. I have never seen a " naked " SV 650 but understand that the bars and pegs are in different position....more natural vs sport position. My question is: Compared to my DL 650 how much difference is there? I feel comfortable on my V-Strom, will I feel comfortable on the SV650S or will the SV650N be what I want. I am not young. Thanks.

Re: SV650 vs naked SV650
 

Probably be wanting a N then, pegs are lower and bars are wider.. wouldn't imagine it's as comfortable as the V-Strom, but yeah try one out down the local stealer.

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Nakeds are a more comfortable position, but obviosuly have no fairing so are a bit more uncomfortable if you go touring. My naked is great for around town and tight twisties, but I'd rather have a fairing for the longer rides, I think I could cope with a sports touring riding position. The faired sv650 isn't like a full on sports position mind.

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I've had both, naked was more comfortable over time, I do prefer the faired version for the higher speeds though.

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Wind can be a pain in the **** at higher speeds on the naked, espically on motorways, or just open roads.

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Aren't the pegs in the same place its just the bars/clip-ons that change position?

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The only person that can answer that is you. The S isnt as sporty or as an uncomfortable as some people make it out to be, but then I find my GSXR more comfortable than I ever did my SVS.

Theres so many variables the only real way you'll know is to sit on both bikes and make your own mind up.

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No, the pegs are slightly lower and further forward due to a slightly different shaped mounting hanger.

Re: SV650 vs naked SV650
 

Thanks to all for your replies. I went to the Suzuki dealer today but all I found were SV650S in the showroom, no " naked " models. It's true I have to find out for myself by sitting on one, I'll try more dealers. If anyone else has a comment it is welcome.

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The naked model has been superseded by the gladius so you will only get one second hand.

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you could try the gladius if you can get past the look's they get great review's evrywhere :D

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having a naked means you don't hae to go the gym to get a thicker neck ;)

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Cant say i ever notice wind blast, but i have never ridden a faired bike to compare it too.

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Having chopped the front end from faired to naked on my curvy, I'd say there wasn't that much difference for general road riding. Screen on the faired seemed to deflect most of the wind directly at my head on the faired. 70+ and you do notice the difference though.

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if you want to keep your license, naked is the way to go.

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As been said before licence is only safe to you build the required muscle then sustained 90+mph is not that difficult. ;)

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Ha

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