Hi all,
I've just passed my test (having ridden a DT125 for a little time) and am looking to buy a bigger bike. I've pretty well decided on a SV650s but before I wander down to my local bike shop, I want to look at least vaguely educated in bike matters. Having said that, they're a great shop - have never shown any snobbishness towards me when I've trundled up on my DT125, but I just don't want to feel foolish. A relatively anonymous board is a much safer way of asking dumb questions....
Anyway, with that in mind, on to my questions:
1) I understand that the K5 model is coming out soon (any idea when?). What are the differences between the K4 and K5 and are they big enough to use them as a haggling point when I come to buy my bike?
2) What are the "running-in" restrictions? i.e. I assume I have to limit the revs for x miles?
3) Somewhere on this board (tho I can't find it again now...), someone refers to the SV650 with either injection or carbs. Having trawled through the Suzuki web site, I can't find any reference to this. What are the benefits of each and which would be best suited to a newbie?
4) I want to ride safely but quickly and from talking to friends, a supervised track day is a very good way to learn - getting pointers from someone who is an expert. I can see that there is a line between not being comfortable with your bike and having got into bad habits. Can anyone else who has done such a course give me their advice as to how long I should leave it before going on such a course?
Many thanks