Time for a change? - SV650.org

05-03-12, 03:16 PM

After I come back from Scotland I will be looking for something smaller.I have been riding bikes for nearly 50 years but the old knees are playing up but I don't want to give up on two wheels yet so I am looking for something a bit lighter and comfortable.Current steed being a Sprint ST 955i which I have had for 8 years.
Went out today and looked at some scooters but the only thing that ticked the boxes for me was a Honda S-Wing and the 250cc bikes all had seats as hard as boards and bloody uncomfortable riding positions.------------So might orgers I am open to suggestions.
Criteria----comfortable--cruise at 60/70mph with a bit for overtaking still in it,top end 90ish --and as light as possible--easy to get on and off --economical 4t and in a budget of £4k---not necessarily new.

SO WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST?

05-03-12, 03:50 PM

Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Claims 169kg curb weight. Which is what the SV claimed unloaded. Only 33 PS.

If the legs are a bit of problem try a Piaggio MP3. Ok, it's a 3 wheeler, but you can get them in proper engine sizes, 250, 400 & 500cc! Biketrader seem to have a couple of 250s for the 2 grand mark at the moment.

Bri w · 05-03-12, 05:05 PM

Street Triple. Wet weight 189kgs. Early models are now on or about £4k. Seat height = 800mm but a lowering kit will take it down to 770mm. Surprisingly I'm finding 800mm ok due to the narrower seat.

Handles really well. Loads of low down torque... go for it, you know you want one.

Biker Biggles · 05-03-12, 05:16 PM

Sv 650.

05-03-12, 05:18 PM

BMW S1000RR - I'll let you ride my SV if you let me ride the bmw

pookie · 05-03-12, 05:37 PM

how about a ktm 200

edit: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KTM-DUKE-2...ht_1682wt_1399 one on ebay for 4k

appollo1 · 05-03-12, 05:44 PM

bmw.jpg

how about one of these!!!!!

05-03-12, 06:01 PM

id seriouslu look at a sv650n mate, with the lower pegs as standard, comfy position, parts a plenty, light, agile, easy to ride, and well under budget

Bibio · 05-03-12, 06:09 PM

650 burgman

05-03-12, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pookie

how about a ktm 200

edit: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KTM-DUKE-2...ht_1682wt_1399 one on ebay for 4k

oooooooooo that's purdy

05-03-12, 03:16 PM	#1
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Time for a change? After I come back from Scotland I will be looking for something smaller.I have been riding bikes for nearly 50 years but the old knees are playing up but I don't want to give up on two wheels yet so I am looking for something a bit lighter and comfortable.Current steed being a Sprint ST 955i which I have had for 8 years. Went out today and looked at some scooters but the only thing that ticked the boxes for me was a Honda S-Wing and the 250cc bikes all had seats as hard as boards and bloody uncomfortable riding positions.------------So might orgers I am open to suggestions. Criteria----comfortable--cruise at 60/70mph with a bit for overtaking still in it,top end 90ish --and as light as possible--easy to get on and off --economical 4t and in a budget of £4k---not necessarily new. SO WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST?

05-03-12, 03:50 PM	#2
Raf Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for a change? Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Claims 169kg curb weight. Which is what the SV claimed unloaded. Only 33 PS. If the legs are a bit of problem try a Piaggio MP3. Ok, it's a 3 wheeler, but you can get them in proper engine sizes, 250, 400 & 500cc! Biketrader seem to have a couple of 250s for the 2 grand mark at the moment.

05-03-12, 05:05 PM	#3
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: Time for a change? Street Triple. Wet weight 189kgs. Early models are now on or about £4k. Seat height = 800mm but a lowering kit will take it down to 770mm. Surprisingly I'm finding 800mm ok due to the narrower seat. Handles really well. Loads of low down torque... go for it, you know you want one. __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

05-03-12, 05:16 PM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Time for a change? Sv 650. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

05-03-12, 05:18 PM	#5
EssexDave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for a change? BMW S1000RR - I'll let you ride my SV if you let me ride the bmw

05-03-12, 05:37 PM	#6
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: Time for a change? how about a ktm 200 edit: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KTM-DUKE-2...ht_1682wt_1399 one on ebay for 4k __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future Last edited by pookie; 05-03-12 at 05:41 PM.

05-03-12, 05:44 PM	#7
appollo1 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newport on Tay Posts: 1,017	Re: Time for a change? bmw.jpg how about one of these!!!!! __________________ i'm not old i'm experienced!! http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ everyone deserves a second chance RIP Appollo miss you and will always love you x x x x

05-03-12, 06:01 PM	#8
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for a change? id seriouslu look at a sv650n mate, with the lower pegs as standard, comfy position, parts a plenty, light, agile, easy to ride, and well under budget

05-03-12, 06:09 PM	#9
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Time for a change? 650 burgman

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