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Could be - The SV is the most uncomfortable bike I've had (and its been a few)! I put this down to being tall ish with long legs. I did the Buell foot peg conversion which dropped the pegs enough to un-cramp my knees.
Lots of folks like the Gel seat in place of standard if it's the seat that's the main problem.
Having said all that I love the bike and no plans to change at the moment. You will get use to it and exercise the right muscles - like with push bikes.
I've always felt that if you need to go as far as a bar conversion then you may be better off with a different bike.

PS hands and wrists can be helped by making sure the brake/clutch lever angle is correct, ie they are in line with your arm, so you don't need to bend your wrists