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I've been having lessons on a cbf 600 and when I finally overcome my test day nerves and pass I was going to look for an SV 650s pointy. How different am I going to find it?
Currently I'm riding my Yzf r125 |
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You'll find it more difficult in terms of throttle control initially, but give it a few hours and it'll be fine.
You may find the steering not as agile at low speed, given you're getting a pointy with clip ons, you certainly won't be able to do the U-Turns you've been practicing on the CBF, without a bit more practice. I haven't ridden a YZF though so it may be no worse than that. Power delivery will blitz the CBF, even though it isn't actually more powerful, it's just torque. |
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I would add that when I first moved from the Bandit to SV's, I found I could lock up the rear during braking much more easily, but again a few hours riding and it was sorted.
Not had a cbf600 so I can only go by what I felt going from bandit to SV - the SV is lighter, handles better and the riding position and bars make u-turns harder, as fordward says. They sound the mutts too, with the right can ofc ![]()
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True I do find u turns calamitous on my Yzf. The cbf feels pretty perky so the sv should excite.
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Yeah I do find the cbf a bit wandery by comparison with my 125 which feels compact and very easy to point where you want.
Looking forward to the V twin thud! |
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Have a look around the forums here, an absolute goldmine of information on the SV, and I hope you enjoy the bike!
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I currently own a CBF600 and a pointy SV. The CBF is a lot easier to ride and a brilliant everyday bike. If you go for a faired SV you may find the riding position with the clip on type handlebars harder to control especially at low speeds. I personally would go for a bike with an upright riding position.
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I see your point MrMessy, I was hoping that what with me riding a yzf I wouldn't find the sv too different except the power that is. Not keen on the upright position really nor unfaired, I hate the buffeting on the cbf on my ride from Hereford to Newport.
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Back in June I went from a 70s sit-up-and-beg unfaired classic bike to a pointy 650S. Apart from the first ride which murdered my wrists (until I moved the clutch & brake levers to a position that suited me), I've been surprised how 'at home' it feels.
Wrists still get achy if I'm doing a lot of stop-start town riding but once you're over 35/40mph it's comfortable as there's just enough wind pressure on shoulders. The windblast protection is good from the half-fairing and the bike flies pretty straight even in crosswinds or when passing big lorries etc. I moved from a 2-stroke triple, so the SV's engine braking still surprises me sometimes. I love the motor's instant grunt, even after 3 months I sometimes find myself trying to change up a gear because I think I'm in 5th when I'm already in 6th. |
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Is the engine braking that aggressive on a v twin then, I find my yzf Jerky on and off the throttle in low gears by comparison with the cbf which is smoother.
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