Buy Another SV or something different? - SV650.org

09-09-08, 06:35 PM

I posted here a while back my SV is on its way to the scrapyard in the sky...a great shame but hey thats life.

Question is...do i replace with another SV (which was my first thought) or go for a 600 sports? always liked the Kawasaki 636 which can be had for similar money (around £3500)...worried im going to get killed on insurance but will cross that bridge when i come to it...

Commuting and all round use really....i need something with a bit of fun built in

09-09-08, 07:01 PM

I think that really depends on if you feel that you got everything out of the SV that you need to and how much you love the bike in general.

I missed your previous thread, sorry- but how long did you have your SV? How much of it have you used on the road/track?

I've had my 99 for almost 2 years now- I still think I'll get another year out of it before moving on and will see then how I feel about it (if the bike is still giving me everything I want and still doing everything it should). Part of that, for me, is bloody mindedness- I want to get everything fixed up on the bike and enjoy it without worrying about any problems for a fair while before I get another bike.

However- if I lost the bike under any adverse circumstances, I think I might move on. Though the next bike I want is VFR800- probably VTEC, so cash may be an issue there!

pookie · 09-09-08, 07:55 PM

I went through the same process when I decided to move on from my curvy. Practicality, maintainance ( tyres, repairs), fuel economy + fun factor. I used to do all year round commuting so fuel and maintainance was important.

The curvy was fantastic in nearly all aspects. The riding position and durability of a supersports put me off otherwise would gladly have bought a ducati

.

I liked the kwak as it was perfect for shorter riders and the k1 /2 /3 gsxr were a bit of stretch. So in keeping with my love of the sv I went for a sv1000s mainly cos I love the engine sound and it gives a bit more puff than the curvy. It doesnt tick all the boxes ( thirsty) but still puts a smile on my face everytime I start it up.

Just try and imagine yourself getting up in the morning and starting your chosen bike ( winter mornings in the dark)

09-09-08, 10:23 PM

I wouldnt replace ZXV with another SV, purely because I dont think it could have taken its place. It was exactly what I wanted in an SV and therefore I couldnt improve it. If they brought out a facelifted bike I would certainly consider another.

10-09-08, 11:43 AM

What about a Gixer thou??

10-09-08, 11:47 AM

Have a test ride an everything that you can afford as only you can tell which bike suits you, your needs, and your riding style.

09-09-08, 06:35 PM	#1
robertjp Guest Posts: n/a	Buy Another SV or something different? I posted here a while back my SV is on its way to the scrapyard in the sky...a great shame but hey thats life. Question is...do i replace with another SV (which was my first thought) or go for a 600 sports? always liked the Kawasaki 636 which can be had for similar money (around £3500)...worried im going to get killed on insurance but will cross that bridge when i come to it... Commuting and all round use really....i need something with a bit of fun built in

09-09-08, 07:01 PM	#2
thedonal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buy Another SV or something different? I think that really depends on if you feel that you got everything out of the SV that you need to and how much you love the bike in general. I missed your previous thread, sorry- but how long did you have your SV? How much of it have you used on the road/track? I've had my 99 for almost 2 years now- I still think I'll get another year out of it before moving on and will see then how I feel about it (if the bike is still giving me everything I want and still doing everything it should). Part of that, for me, is bloody mindedness- I want to get everything fixed up on the bike and enjoy it without worrying about any problems for a fair while before I get another bike. However- if I lost the bike under any adverse circumstances, I think I might move on. Though the next bike I want is VFR800- probably VTEC, so cash may be an issue there!

09-09-08, 07:55 PM	#3
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: Buy Another SV or something different? I went through the same process when I decided to move on from my curvy. Practicality, maintainance ( tyres, repairs), fuel economy + fun factor. I used to do all year round commuting so fuel and maintainance was important. The curvy was fantastic in nearly all aspects. The riding position and durability of a supersports put me off otherwise would gladly have bought a ducati . I liked the kwak as it was perfect for shorter riders and the k1 /2 /3 gsxr were a bit of stretch. So in keeping with my love of the sv I went for a sv1000s mainly cos I love the engine sound and it gives a bit more puff than the curvy. It doesnt tick all the boxes ( thirsty) but still puts a smile on my face everytime I start it up. Just try and imagine yourself getting up in the morning and starting your chosen bike ( winter mornings in the dark) __________________ "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

09-09-08, 10:23 PM	#4
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buy Another SV or something different? I wouldnt replace ZXV with another SV, purely because I dont think it could have taken its place. It was exactly what I wanted in an SV and therefore I couldnt improve it. If they brought out a facelifted bike I would certainly consider another.

10-09-08, 11:43 AM	#5
Blue_SV650S Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buy Another SV or something different? What about a Gixer thou??

10-09-08, 11:47 AM	#6
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buy Another SV or something different? Have a test ride an everything that you can afford as only you can tell which bike suits you, your needs, and your riding style.