Reasons to not think about getting an SV thou? - SV650.org

Paul the 6th · 21-03-09, 01:10 AM

come on then, somebody talk me out of it... There's some reasonably priced ones on the bay & biketrader. What's the downsides?

markryker · 21-03-09, 01:25 AM

Hmm cant talk you out of it Paul, i have toyed with the idea myself, saw a nice one in the limited edition gixxer blue colours and almost had that myself

mattSV · 21-03-09, 08:45 AM

Only reason NOT to get one is if you think it is just a faster SV650. Totally different bike (apart from overall look). Swapping mine after 5 years for a new ST in 30 minutes!

At first I missed the 650, however once I put a pair of LOUD cans on (Remus, with 60mm outlets, no baffles

) there was no going back.

The SV1000 is a stonking (budget) big twin - DO IT

21-03-09, 09:02 AM

Only downside, same size tank as the 650 and a bit more thirsty, but the grin factor will win you over.

rowdy · 21-03-09, 09:06 AM

Saw one on bike trader yesterday, 1800 pound for a 2008 k7 with about 1600mls on the clock. Could've been a miss print though.

G · 21-03-09, 09:37 AM

I think Kwak prefered the SV650 when he got his 1000, he was always considering getting another 650 I think anyway..............I dont think the 1000 is anywhere near as throwable and fun.

Sid Squid · 21-03-09, 09:47 AM

The SV1000 is a great and hugely underrated bike, in some ways this is good as they now go for reasonable prices, but do have in mind it isn't a big fast SV650, it's a completely different bike that shares only styling with the 650 and very few parts. It has a better engine, better brakes, quality suspension, and despite what some will tell you, isn't significantly thirstier than the 650. I've run both and I know this for a fact.

21-03-09, 09:55 AM

If you want to do any long distance touring this is a fantastic bike to do it on a real mile muncher, and the acceleration is awesome it looks great and the sound is monster even with standard cans. The only negative is its not so easy to throw round the corners as already stated but hey its not bad round the corners either the bike will far exceed my skill level !!!

Swin · 21-03-09, 10:02 AM

I only recently got an SV650, and was planning to hang up my commuting boots in a few years time, buying one last bike to take me into my twilight years. I wasn't sure exactly what bike it would be tbh, but I'm now seriously considering an SV thou for the job, if I can't save up enough for an RSV anyway!

Paul the 6th · 21-03-09, 01:08 PM

Oi everyone! I said reasons NOT to think about an svThou! Lol, as above, I'm not a mega enthusiastic rider, never been bothered about getting my knee down, not particularly bothered about laptimes & trackdays... But I do like confidence & good roadcraft, comfort, long distance capability & a good bit of thump from the fun stick now & again. They're so cheap & plentiful, and love the look of pointys.

Thanks alot you gits.

Oh and sid squid, what's the suspension & brakes like? Still worthy of sinterred pads & uprated springs from maxton etc? Whats the shock like? If all said items are better on the thou, I'm guessing a gsxr front end swap wouldn't be as effective as it is on the 650 (I.e. Amazing updated brakes & forks)

21-03-09, 01:10 AM	#1
Paul the 6th Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4,790	Reasons to not think about getting an SV thou? come on then, somebody talk me out of it... There's some reasonably priced ones on the bay & biketrader. What's the downsides? __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012 - You were awesome Cbf600, sv650, sv1000, gsxr 750 srad, KTM adventure 950, gsxr 750 k1, gsxr 750 srad, fazer 1000, zx9r ninja..

21-03-09, 01:25 AM	#2
markryker Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 498	Re: reasons not to think about getting an svThou? Hmm cant talk you out of it Paul, i have toyed with the idea myself, saw a nice one in the limited edition gixxer blue colours and almost had that myself __________________ Renthal streetfighter bars, Carbon can co exhaust, tail tidy, seat cowl, rear hugger, front mud thingy, hel braided lines, clear indicator lenses,fairing lowers, crash bungs, k&N air filter, chewys mirror extenders

21-03-09, 08:45 AM	#3
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: reasons not to think about getting an svThou? Only reason NOT to get one is if you think it is just a faster SV650. Totally different bike (apart from overall look). Swapping mine after 5 years for a new ST in 30 minutes! At first I missed the 650, however once I put a pair of LOUD cans on (Remus, with 60mm outlets, no baffles) there was no going back. The SV1000 is a stonking (budget) big twin - DO IT __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

21-03-09, 09:02 AM	#4
cuffy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: reasons not to think about getting an svThou? Only downside, same size tank as the 650 and a bit more thirsty, but the grin factor will win you over.

21-03-09, 09:06 AM	#5
rowdy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 615	Re: reasons not to think about getting an svThou? Saw one on bike trader yesterday, 1800 pound for a 2008 k7 with about 1600mls on the clock. Could've been a miss print though. __________________ Silver pointy sk3, tail tidy, single seat cowl, fairing lowers, smoke double bubble screen, carbon hugger and front mudguard, full race M4 system, K&N filter, GSXR1000K2 forks, wheel and discs, GSXR750 calipers, HEL braided lines, TL1000s clip-ons, Gilles rearsets, Chinese cnc levers, led indies.

21-03-09, 09:37 AM	#6
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: reasons not to think about getting an svThou? I think Kwak prefered the SV650 when he got his 1000, he was always considering getting another 650 I think anyway..............I dont think the 1000 is anywhere near as throwable and fun. __________________ 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

21-03-09, 09:47 AM	#7
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: reasons not to think about getting an svThou? The SV1000 is a great and hugely underrated bike, in some ways this is good as they now go for reasonable prices, but do have in mind it isn't a big fast SV650, it's a completely different bike that shares only styling with the 650 and very few parts. It has a better engine, better brakes, quality suspension, and despite what some will tell you, isn't significantly thirstier than the 650. I've run both and I know this for a fact. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

21-03-09, 09:55 AM	#8
evertheoptimist Guest Posts: n/a	Re: reasons not to think about getting an svThou? If you want to do any long distance touring this is a fantastic bike to do it on a real mile muncher, and the acceleration is awesome it looks great and the sound is monster even with standard cans. The only negative is its not so easy to throw round the corners as already stated but hey its not bad round the corners either the bike will far exceed my skill level !!!

21-03-09, 10:02 AM	#9
Swin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 454	Re: reasons not to think about getting an svThou? I only recently got an SV650, and was planning to hang up my commuting boots in a few years time, buying one last bike to take me into my twilight years. I wasn't sure exactly what bike it would be tbh, but I'm now seriously considering an SV thou for the job, if I can't save up enough for an RSV anyway!

21-03-09, 01:08 PM	#10
Paul the 6th Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4,790	Re: reasons not to think about getting an svThou? Oi everyone! I said reasons NOT to think about an svThou! Lol, as above, I'm not a mega enthusiastic rider, never been bothered about getting my knee down, not particularly bothered about laptimes & trackdays... But I do like confidence & good roadcraft, comfort, long distance capability & a good bit of thump from the fun stick now & again. They're so cheap & plentiful, and love the look of pointys. Thanks alot you gits. Oh and sid squid, what's the suspension & brakes like? Still worthy of sinterred pads & uprated springs from maxton etc? Whats the shock like? If all said items are better on the thou, I'm guessing a gsxr front end swap wouldn't be as effective as it is on the 650 (I.e. Amazing updated brakes & forks) __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012 - You were awesome Cbf600, sv650, sv1000, gsxr 750 srad, KTM adventure 950, gsxr 750 k1, gsxr 750 srad, fazer 1000, zx9r ninja..

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