First spin on an SV

Still umming and aahing about which bike to go for to replace the 125 Varadero and took another trip up to the Triumph dealer today, originally for a test ride on a Fazer but decided last night i didnt fancy one.

Saw they had a nice black Bandit in and nearly rode that but decided in the end it just didnt do it for me either.

I'd been up there the week before to check out a Daytona i liked the look of but after sitting on it i thought, nah, not for me at all. Couldnt handle the sporty position and tubby feel of it. This kinda put me off the SV again as i thought it was the same riding position.

They had a couple of SV's lined up so i said go on, giz a ride on one of those. Hopped on the thing and was like, noooo, this feels wierd. That, combined with the fact it was absolutely lashing it down (and i had a few bikers stood there watching me set off on the ride) nearly made me get off it and forget the idea.

Glad i didnt, it was mint! Bar the first few yards where i gave it the type of throttle i'd normally use on my Varadero (bit of a lurch in front of assembled throng). Was surprised with how responsive they actually are. I know everyone praises the v-twin for its on-tap power, but whoah, really does go instantly. Superb. They said take it for an hour so i headed towards home to an A road i know well and opened it up a bit. Good testement to the bike that i felt confident doing this even though it was still p1ssing down.

Decided finally to go for one (K3, Blue) - until i can get my hands on a Street Triple! They had a demo black Triple that i had a play on and it was just beautiful so going for the SV to tide me over for the 7 month wait for the Triple. Waiting list is May for the black or white and June for the green (which i fancy), £300 deposit secures.

Anyhow, cant wait to take delivery of the SV. For anyone else considering one i can heartily recommend a test ride to banish those doubts.

One thing you have to experience is the SV with a race can on (or one of them road ones with removable baffle (with it removed obviously!! )).

I have never been convinced by triples, ok, so you get a bit of the best of both worlds, but you also get a bit of the worst ... and ... well you end up with something in the middle ... why would you want something in the middle?!!?

I love the look of the Daytona 675 mind, they don't hang about either!!

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

I have never been convinced by triples,

I am, the 675 engine is f###ing brill IMO
(bearing in mind that my SV is not the most tuned, and I only did a few miles)
It even makes a nice noise with the stock can, a right snarl when you open it up.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

It even makes a nice noise with the stock can, a right snarl when you open it up.

Yup, this Triple had a right lovely growl. The SV with stock can wasnt very good sounding but i've heard 'em with aftermarket ones so thats the first thing on the shopping list.

675's on 0% interest...

[yorkie_chris]

And for me, around £3000 insurance, more for fully comp.

Not going to happen

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

And for me, around £3000 insurance, more for fully comp.

Not going to happen

Three grand!!!!! FM!!!!! Pays to be an old fart y'know

[yorkie_chris]

Yeah, oh well, it'll only cost me about £500 for a TLS when this silly 33bhp is off me license

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Ed

675's on 0% interest...

i was thinking today about my next bike, i think it may be a street triple...i alos thought that i might just keep my SV..forever..shes my first love.....

so that would be 1 scooter,1 SV, a supermoto and a street triple...sweet!