Is this the Bike for Me?

Hi there.

I was just wondering if any of you guys could give me a little advice. I have just passed my test recently and am about to buy a SV650 Sport.

I just wanted to know - is this the bike for a 37 year old woman who has just passed her test??

I really want one but dont want to buy the wrong bike. Unfortunately no brothers to ask!!

I would really appreciate any advice.

Thanks.

[Viney]

Hey up Fi

It was my 1st bike, and i have had mine for 9 years now. However, it comes down to a few things. Do you find it to heavy, can you touch the floor ok (For manouvering) Do you really care about this stuff? If the answer is No, Yes No, then go for it. Its a godd 'forgiving' bike for a 1st timer. Parts are cheapish and easy to come by if the inevitable does happen. You will find many happy people on here with SV's.

I would suggest getting some crash protection added to the bike. Something like R&G or Motoslider crash bungs. It helps if you drop it. Like all things htere are plenty of other bikes out there that are in the same catagory, but if like me, you are buying it on looks, then dont worry, its will be fine.

Also, add your location in your profile so we know were to come and stalk...erm, see where you are nad others in your area can help out if needed at anytime. We are a helpful bunch, Just be careful of Bear! He hasnt been fed for a while!

hey Fi,
i got mine last saturday an '06 blue pointy sport.
and i love it to bits already.
I have a restrictor (33bhp) and it still pulls like a train.
they also sound amazing even with a stock can.

its ridiculously heavy and easy to move about
and it looks gorgeous in blue
i would recommend the sv to anyone.

welcome to the forum btw

[Spiderman]

Hi Fi,

wait thats meant to be Hi, Fi but looks too much like Hi-Fi. Anyhoo.

i'm a 37yr old bloke who passed his test 5yrs ago and the SV is a great bike.

but as Viney says it really depends on your size as some less tall girls find it just a touch too high...that can be rectified tho, so not a huge worry.

The V-twin engine means its not as nuts a power delivery as say and R6 but is plenty nimble enough for it to do everything you'd want of it.

And if you add you location then there may well be someone local to you wo would happily meet up with you and let you sit on their SV or maybe even take you for a pillion spin round the block to give you an idea of what the bike is like.

I'm on my 2nd one now after a nice man in a van decided my other one should die and killed it with his van

In general a good first bike. It was my first bike. The only thing to be a little aware of is the power delivery in first gear. If you are on a closed or trailing throttle in first gear and you open it up it can be a bit jerky. This can be rectified with a bit of clutch though. Twins are more lumpy than 4 cylinder bikes. What about a Hornet?

Originally Posted by Lady Fi

Hi there.

I was just wondering if any of you guys could give me a little advice. I have just passed my test recently and am about to buy a SV650 Sport.

New or 2nd hand?

What are you going to use it for? Weekend fun ride, holiday/touring, commute to work?

If you are buying new and don't plan of going huge distances on it then you might consider the Gladius instead. Same engine, no fairing to break should you drop it, and a bit less expensive. However the lack of a screen might take it less comfortable to ride long distances over at higher speeds.

Also, the riding position- I went for a naked SV as I was more comfortable, and the bars are higher, a much more upright position.

Originally Posted by Samurai Penguin

If you are buying new and don't plan of going huge distances on it then you might consider the Gladius instead. .

Better fuelling too - not so snatchy on the throttle at low RPM.

Both are good, forgiving first bikes. If you like the looks, and are comfortable on it, then you won't be disappointed.

It's a good first "big bike" so long as you can touch the floor. Remember you ride the machine not the other way around.

Originally Posted by shonadoll

Also, the riding position- I went for a naked SV as I was more comfortable, and the bars are higher, a much more upright position.

I can back that, i had a sit on a pointy sport and it wasnt quite right, the naked is a much more relaxed position, to me anyway.