Change from Curvy to Pointy? - SV650.org

30-10-10, 08:42 PM

I have a curvy and wondered whether to upgrade to a pointy. Are there any noticeable characteristics between the 2 engines - smoothness, power differences, fuel consumption etc. Also are there differences in the riding position?
Graman

30-10-10, 08:45 PM

Pretty much identical engine wise, minus the carburation; not rode a pointy personally.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_SV650.

30-10-10, 09:24 PM

Some how I doubt a pointy Is an upgrade more like s side step

fizzwheel · 30-10-10, 09:31 PM

Theres no difference in terms of handling or fuel consumption. You might find the power delivery a little smoother on the curvy than pointy. The pointy will feel like it has a little more go, certainly seemed to me to spin up the engine a little faster.

The riding position is different, you sit in the curvey where you sit up higher on the pointy and its a little more wristy, but I prefer the riding position of the pointy over the curvy TBH.

I wouldnt see the pointy as an upgrade either. The only real reason IMHO to change would be if you prefer one over the other looks wise. Or if you just fancy a newer version with less miles on it than what you currently have.

The main real difference is the cosmetic one TBH.

30-10-10, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barwel1992

Some how I doubt a pointy Is an upgrade more like s side step

Agree get an R1, thats my next step, sometime in 2011

cant bloody wait.

Sid Squid · 30-10-10, 09:38 PM

The youngest Curvys are now 9-ish years old, the only realistic benefit in changing to a Pointy is that you stand a better chance of getting a younger, better condition bike. There's no shortage of Curvies, but there's no arguing that there are more, younger Pointies.
In use and ownership there is no significant difference between the two.

30-10-10, 09:38 PM

now an sv thou, that would be my ideal upgrade, or a vtr

31-10-10, 08:06 PM

Thanks for the advice. The reason I was asking was to get a newer fresher model(I was talking about the bike). My curvy has had a couple of drops and although been patched up, looks a bit of a knacker. I still like riding it though.

Graman

31-10-10, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leebex

now an sv thou, that would be my ideal upgrade, or a vtr

Agreed, the sv thou is the way to go, i have the k3.

Storms are ok, either would be a fine bike.

31-10-10, 09:48 PM

Had this conversation today. I'll be looking to get the thou maybe next summer. That's if the wife doesn't veto it....

30-10-10, 08:42 PM	#1
graman Guest Posts: n/a	Change from Curvy to Pointy? I have a curvy and wondered whether to upgrade to a pointy. Are there any noticeable characteristics between the 2 engines - smoothness, power differences, fuel consumption etc. Also are there differences in the riding position? Graman

30-10-10, 08:45 PM	#2
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Curvy v Pointy Pretty much identical engine wise, minus the carburation; not rode a pointy personally. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_SV650.

30-10-10, 09:24 PM	#3
barwel1992 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Curvy v Pointy Some how I doubt a pointy Is an upgrade more like s side step

30-10-10, 09:31 PM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Curvy v Pointy Theres no difference in terms of handling or fuel consumption. You might find the power delivery a little smoother on the curvy than pointy. The pointy will feel like it has a little more go, certainly seemed to me to spin up the engine a little faster. The riding position is different, you sit in the curvey where you sit up higher on the pointy and its a little more wristy, but I prefer the riding position of the pointy over the curvy TBH. I wouldnt see the pointy as an upgrade either. The only real reason IMHO to change would be if you prefer one over the other looks wise. Or if you just fancy a newer version with less miles on it than what you currently have. The main real difference is the cosmetic one TBH. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

30-10-10, 09:38 PM	#6
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Curvy v Pointy The youngest Curvys are now 9-ish years old, the only realistic benefit in changing to a Pointy is that you stand a better chance of getting a younger, better condition bike. There's no shortage of Curvies, but there's no arguing that there are more, younger Pointies. In use and ownership there is no significant difference between the two. __________________ 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"

30-10-10, 09:38 PM	#7
leebex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Curvy v Pointy now an sv thou, that would be my ideal upgrade, or a vtr

31-10-10, 08:06 PM	#8
graman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Change from Curvy to Pointy? Thanks for the advice. The reason I was asking was to get a newer fresher model(I was talking about the bike). My curvy has had a couple of drops and although been patched up, looks a bit of a knacker. I still like riding it though. Graman

31-10-10, 09:48 PM	#10
WeegieBlue Guest Posts: n/a	Had this conversation today. I'll be looking to get the thou maybe next summer. That's if the wife doesn't veto it....

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