Cheapest and best type of SV to start on? - SV650.org

23-09-12, 06:32 PM

Hello fellow bikers, taking my Restricted License in the next few weeks this forum has inspired me to start on an sv of some kind ill have about a 2 grand budget not including insurance and wanted some advice on the cheapest to insure

myles

Tomor · 23-09-12, 06:35 PM

I got a k4(pointy) and it was £600 to insure TPF&T with 1 years NCB. Renewal this year looks to be around £350

I think they are a brilliant first bike as all the power and torque is low down, not where the restriction kicks in. If you can, get a pointy and get an ECU restrictor as they are much smoother!

HTH

Tom

23-09-12, 06:37 PM

Thanks bro ill bare that in mind i like the pointys

MisterTommyH · 23-09-12, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zMyles94

i like the pointys

You seem to have sense! Welcome!

23-09-12, 06:44 PM

Ahh thanks buddy ill bare that in mind

23-09-12, 06:44 PM

Oops posted twice

widepants · 23-09-12, 07:34 PM

red ones are always fastest

chris8886 · 23-09-12, 08:10 PM

however the curvys are even smoother and make even better use of what little power you do have (mine used to be restricted), lol and they're also cheaper to buy first off etc.

Biker Biggles · 23-09-12, 10:14 PM

Get something old cheap and scruffy for your first bike.Then when you drop it (and you probably will)it wont be the end of the world or cost you lots to fix.
Im thinking £500-600 battle scars but mechanically sound.Probably an old curvy.Keep it a year or two while you learn the trde then buy the expensive bike you really want.

Jayneflakes · 23-09-12, 10:47 PM

With a Curvy, you are only able to restrict it via throttle stops and washers in the air box (or tie a ships anchor to the pillion).

With a pointy, you can go with either the same restriction as above or find a restricted ECU. The ECU option gives you a bike with full throttle action and a smooth power delivery.

I have a K3 (first of the pointies) and had that restricted via ECU and loved it. It was an excellent learning tool and when my time was up, felt fresh and fun with full power.

23-09-12, 06:32 PM	#1
zMyles94 Guest Posts: n/a	Cheapest and best type of SV to start on? Hello fellow bikers, taking my Restricted License in the next few weeks this forum has inspired me to start on an sv of some kind ill have about a 2 grand budget not including insurance and wanted some advice on the cheapest to insure myles

23-09-12, 06:35 PM	#2
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: Cheapest and best type of SV to start on? I got a k4(pointy) and it was £600 to insure TPF&T with 1 years NCB. Renewal this year looks to be around £350 I think they are a brilliant first bike as all the power and torque is low down, not where the restriction kicks in. If you can, get a pointy and get an ECU restrictor as they are much smoother! HTH Tom __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

23-09-12, 06:37 PM	#3
zMyles94 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cheapest and best type of SV to start on? Thanks bro ill bare that in mind i like the pointys

23-09-12, 06:44 PM	#5
zMyles94 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cheapest and best type of SV to start on? Ahh thanks buddy ill bare that in mind

23-09-12, 06:44 PM	#6
zMyles94 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cheapest and best type of SV to start on? Oops posted twice

23-09-12, 07:34 PM	#7
widepants Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: somerset Posts: 480	Re: Cheapest and best type of SV to start on? red ones are always fastest __________________ http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php...9&postcount=17 lol

23-09-12, 08:10 PM	#8
chris8886 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,797	Re: Cheapest and best type of SV to start on? however the curvys are even smoother and make even better use of what little power you do have (mine used to be restricted), lol and they're also cheaper to buy first off etc. __________________ AR08 to AR13-QUALITY! 650s: '52 curvy in yellow, was my baby cbr600rr: Mivv exhaust and a bagster tank cover. Now gone to a new home. Daytona 675: Arrow can (with a baffle that's gone missing in action....), quickshifter, shorty levers, custom paintjob

23-09-12, 10:14 PM	#9
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Cheapest and best type of SV to start on? Get something old cheap and scruffy for your first bike.Then when you drop it (and you probably will)it wont be the end of the world or cost you lots to fix. Im thinking £500-600 battle scars but mechanically sound.Probably an old curvy.Keep it a year or two while you learn the trde then buy the expensive bike you really want. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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