Which SV; the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy? - SV650.org

14-01-10, 11:29 PM

Just been reading through a few threads and saw the following comment

Quote:

which sv the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy?

Now I like the look of the pointy, however was interested to see the comment about poorer build quality.

Is there a post/stick on these forums that lists the model numbers and the differences?

Cheers

Stu

14-01-10, 11:34 PM

99-02 curvy carbed models
2003 pointy k3 injection diferent rear subframe to following pointies
2003-07 pointy injected s
07> pointy sport just name change
hth
ps points got a black frame at some point but cant remember the year

14-01-10, 11:38 PM

its all the same budget suzuki build quality eg rusty bolts and no grease after that the carbed sv's are easier to fix (less electrics to f up)

DarrenSV650S · 14-01-10, 11:38 PM

I don't think anyone has ever compared the two models before. We all just accept that whether they are curvy or pointy they are both brilliant.

5hort5 · 14-01-10, 11:56 PM

It's rubbish I have owned both and the pointy is fine, the curvy is a dated lady now and needs more care. Suzuki just can't make fixings like bolts for any bike.

Red Herring · 15-01-10, 05:08 AM

Any bike will rust if neglected enough, the trick is not to let it get bad in the first place. If you use your bike every day, especially at this time of year, then you're going to have your work cut out to keep it smart, but there are some great sprays and cleaners on the market. I guess in the end it's just a question of how much you love her.....

yorkie_chris · 15-01-10, 01:08 PM

Newer pointy has twin plug heads, avoid.

15-01-10, 01:11 PM

what problems does that pose, is it for reduced emissions?

yorkie_chris · 15-01-10, 01:12 PM

Yes. Means you pay more when you need to change them and if you want to tune it the results are far reduced.

15-01-10, 01:16 PM

which year was the "twinspark" introduced then?

14-01-10, 11:34 PM	#2
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which sv the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy? 99-02 curvy carbed models 2003 pointy k3 injection diferent rear subframe to following pointies 2003-07 pointy injected s 07> pointy sport just name change hth ps points got a black frame at some point but cant remember the year

14-01-10, 11:38 PM	#3
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which sv the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy? its all the same budget suzuki build quality eg rusty bolts and no grease after that the carbed sv's are easier to fix (less electrics to f up)

14-01-10, 11:38 PM	#4
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: which sv the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy? I don't think anyone has ever compared the two models before. We all just accept that whether they are curvy or pointy they are both brilliant.

14-01-10, 11:56 PM	#5
5hort5 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 872	Re: which sv the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy? It's rubbish I have owned both and the pointy is fine, the curvy is a dated lady now and needs more care. Suzuki just can't make fixings like bolts for any bike.

15-01-10, 05:08 AM	#6
Red Herring Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,708	Re: which sv the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy? Any bike will rust if neglected enough, the trick is not to let it get bad in the first place. If you use your bike every day, especially at this time of year, then you're going to have your work cut out to keep it smart, but there are some great sprays and cleaners on the market. I guess in the end it's just a question of how much you love her.....

15-01-10, 01:08 PM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Which SV; the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy? Newer pointy has twin plug heads, avoid. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

15-01-10, 01:11 PM	#8
starsky72 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which SV; the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy? what problems does that pose, is it for reduced emissions?

15-01-10, 01:12 PM	#9
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Which SV; the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy? Yes. Means you pay more when you need to change them and if you want to tune it the results are far reduced. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

15-01-10, 01:16 PM	#10
starsky72 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which SV; the far better looking curvy or the badly built pointy? which year was the "twinspark" introduced then?

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