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30-05-05, 07:53 PM

Hello all at the forum.

Currently just passed my bike test at 34 years old and have put down a deposit on a 2001 sv650s.

Forgive me if you guys have answered this question loads of times already.

After passing my test the instructor asked what bike I was going to get. Now after doing a lot of internet searching I decided on the sv650 due to price, looks and its recommendations for new riders.

My instructor says that the v-twin engine and the clutch control required would be very difficult for a novice rider. He said to stick to an inline-4.

What do you have to watch out for, i.e quircks with this type of bike.

Get the bike next Thursday so hope I aint making a bike mistake.

Thanks for your advice.

30-05-05, 07:53 PM	#1
Dancer Guest Posts: n/a	Advice On SV650 For New Rider Hello all at the forum. Currently just passed my bike test at 34 years old and have put down a deposit on a 2001 sv650s. Forgive me if you guys have answered this question loads of times already. After passing my test the instructor asked what bike I was going to get. Now after doing a lot of internet searching I decided on the sv650 due to price, looks and its recommendations for new riders. My instructor says that the v-twin engine and the clutch control required would be very difficult for a novice rider. He said to stick to an inline-4. What do you have to watch out for, i.e quircks with this type of bike. Get the bike next Thursday so hope I aint making a bike mistake. Thanks for your advice.