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Craig380 · 15-10-15, 02:35 PM

Back in June I went from a 70s sit-up-and-beg unfaired classic bike to a pointy 650S. Apart from the first ride which murdered my wrists (until I moved the clutch & brake levers to a position that suited me), I've been surprised how 'at home' it feels.

Wrists still get achy if I'm doing a lot of stop-start town riding but once you're over 35/40mph it's comfortable as there's just enough wind pressure on shoulders. The windblast protection is good from the half-fairing and the bike flies pretty straight even in crosswinds or when passing big lorries etc.

I moved from a 2-stroke triple, so the SV's engine braking still surprises me sometimes. I love the motor's instant grunt, even after 3 months I sometimes find myself trying to change up a gear because I think I'm in 5th when I'm already in 6th.

15-10-15, 02:35 PM	#9
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,302	Re: Cbf 600 to sv650s Back in June I went from a 70s sit-up-and-beg unfaired classic bike to a pointy 650S. Apart from the first ride which murdered my wrists (until I moved the clutch & brake levers to a position that suited me), I've been surprised how 'at home' it feels. Wrists still get achy if I'm doing a lot of stop-start town riding but once you're over 35/40mph it's comfortable as there's just enough wind pressure on shoulders. The windblast protection is good from the half-fairing and the bike flies pretty straight even in crosswinds or when passing big lorries etc. I moved from a 2-stroke triple, so the SV's engine braking still surprises me sometimes. I love the motor's instant grunt, even after 3 months I sometimes find myself trying to change up a gear because I think I'm in 5th when I'm already in 6th.