What’s the down side to the SV650?
 

I know this post will probably get deleted but…
There has to be problems, things people don’t like etc.
Before putting up the money to buy one I would like to hear some of the downsides.
Thanks

seems like a lot of people, myself included, have the problem of thier right arm/hand going numb. Also, don't bother trying to keep up with a 600 on a straight, it ain't gonna happen. Here in the States I hear a lot of people call my bike a "girl bike" because it is forgiving and has less power than other bikes, they are just douches who wish they could have the tourqe of a twin.

Don't buy the SV650 if your married and the wife won't ride pillion. I guarantee you will be spending a lot of time riding this bike. The wife will definitely get mad, you ignoring her and all. This could be grounds for a divorce. Unless of course you have a very understanding misses. :wink:
Cheers!

TBH, and I realise that this will :shock: many on here, there aren't any real downsides. At least not many more than other "budget bikes".

I didn't get one simply out of personal preference; I preferred another bike.

Some people get a bit miffed with the SVs build quality, but that's about it. You've got to offset that against the usually cheaper cost of the bike in the first place IMHO.

The usual advice applies (other than the requisite B.A.S.A.T. :wink: ); try before you buy.

If you bear in mind that it's a budget bike then there's not really much wrong with it. Sure, the build quality and materials used could be better, but that would no doubt push up the price.

Hmmmmmmm,

must admit I have a K5 and I get the numb right had as well on a long run, I have a good bit of power in the low and mid range but I seem to lose that power in the upper revs at high speed. (I have beat new fazers on pull off's but than get over taken in the high revs).

I have also noted that the throttle seems a little twitchy if thats the right word. I have tried a friends curvy SV and the throttle seems more smooth, where with my pointy K5 if I am doing more percise throttle work it takes a little opening and closing.

Bear in mind that this is just my view, I recently passed my test and I am new to riding and the SV, so ladies and gentleman with more riding time under there belt could likely advise you better.

Cheers

Rich

Is that due to vibes? Hopefully as you get more experience and feel more comfortable on the bike you'll start to relax a bit. Chances are that you're gripping the bars just a little too tightly.

The throttle can be a little twitchy, but imo only at low revs in first gear. You can do things to improve this, though.

You have to rememberthat it's a budget bike - it will quickly look very tatty if you don't take care of it. I had mine for a year, did 9,500 miles in all weather, and looked after it carefully, so it still looked in very good condition.
The front suspension is a bit soft as standard, but easily cured with stiffer springs & oil - although if you're a new rider you're unlikely to discover this for a year or so, as you simply won't be pushing the bike to it's limits :D
It's a good idea to fit a fender extender (mudflap) to the front as the front cylinder ocasionally suffers from water ingress at the spark plug, causing it to misfire - this is largely cured on the later bikes as they have a rubber flap that covers the area.
Twitchy throttle - some bikes sem more twitchy than others - there are 2 mods that may help here, TPS & TRE - look on the main site for info on them. Personally I believe it's down to the rider - if you do a lot of riding in town your throttle control will become very good :D
The engine is a bit vibey like all V-twins - vary your position, shuffle about on the seat, move your feet around on the pegs, and don't grip the throttle in a vice like grip all the time & you'll be fine

And the good points far outweigh the bad -
Good cheap bike
Loads of easy mods
Lots of torque - easy to ride without hunting for the right gear all the time
Lots of fun :D

cheers

The seat doesn't win any prizes for comfort, and you will doubtless spend extra money on mods, but otherwise its great. All other problems you will read about here are due to it being a cheap bike, for example stock suspension and tyres. They are all fixable, and you learn lots about the bike in doing so, so it's a good bike to start off on.

only downside to mine id that the throttles a bit snatchy compared to my dads. Also like has been said, stuff like the fork legs will rot if nto taken care of, like mine have!