Certainly would not be normal with my K5, never any hesitation. I think something's amiss. I would take back to the dealer while still under warranty, and don't accept until repaired. The SV is the least tempermental bike I've owned since my 72 OSSA two stroke, you should be able to expect instant, not exactly overwelming but very good, response anytime you ask for it. That said, read previous posts about extended wheelies and oiling, does not seem to be a good idea.
I live at relatively high elevation, over 5200 feet, and shifting first to second at 8500 to 9000 rpm brings the front wheel up on its own, even with my old fat butt on the seat. Never had a stumble at all with the fuel injection, always smooth, Wyoming mountains to the West Coast at near sea level.
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