Sorry, but I may be the only one to say there are better machines for it. I found my SV was a great bike but not for a slow 20 mile each way commute. I found the seat a bit of a pain, my wrists ached and I had a small back pain. But I'm getting old
I chopped mine in for a CB500X for a better riding position for a slower ride. I love SV's, had three of em for fun but can't get on with it for the day in and day out. The X has an 8000 mile service interval and 60 odd mile to the gallon. Hats off for getting 60 to 70 out of an SV, that's impressive, I managed 45 to 50. Great bikes though, loads of fun.