Originally Posted by fizzwheel

It does slow quickly, If you use the front brake instead of relying on engine braking then the 600/750 or 1000 GSXR is going to scrub off speed a hell of a lot faster than the engine braking on the SV ever will.

The engine braking is there especially at higher RPM. But use the front brake its what its for and it is a much more effective stopping tool than engine braking is IMHO.

Its just part of the difference in character between the V-twin and IL4 engine configurations.