first "big" bike

i am looking out for my first big bike in anticipation of passing my test. i have been riding for 2 and a half years on 125cc bikes (one sportsbike)

my main question would be:

would a litre V-twin be too much. i have looked at sv650's, cant find one. but am constantly seeing TL1000s' go for money i can afford. they are gorgeous.

would i kill myself?

obviously they will only go as fast as i say, and i would look at sorting the rear. people say they are "not for beginners". however, im not a beginer, just a big step up.

so, providing i am responsible (can control my right wrist!!) is it a viable option???

thanks
Paul

[dirtydog]

Anything is a viable option! Insurance may be a factor i know it was with me which is one of the reasons i went for the sv- the cost of running it was pretty low. I'd say stick it out there are normally quite a few sv's in mcn, bike trader etc.

Originally Posted by paulthewitt

i am looking out for my first big bike in anticipation of passing my test. i have been riding for 2 and a half years on 125cc bikes (one sportsbike)

would a litre V-twin be too much.

Yes

would i kill myself?

Yes.

Seriously, don't do it. I nearly went that root but am so glad I didn't. The SV650 is more than enough as a next step up, don't think it hasn't got any power, cos it has, plenty. Don't think it won't be big time fun, cos it will, and I do mean big time fun.

Plus the cost of the insurance etc for the SV1000 is an awful lot more.

Taking the 650 for a test ride is probably the best solution.


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thanks for replies. keep em coming
would really like to hear from someone who did this step. (if they exist)

as for insurance. its about the same as a 600 sports bike

Paul

[fizzwheel]

I went from a 125 that I had been riding for about 10 months to a SVS650, the first time opened the throttle on the SV on an open bit of road I sh*t myself.

If I was you I wouldnt go down the Litre twin route just yet. The 650 is a big enough jump to get used to and its plenty of bike to have fun on.

Have you looked on www.biketrader.com theres normally loads of SV's on there ?

As jonboy says a test ride of a 650 and 1000 is probably a good idea then you can see for yourself what they are like

Good luck, new bike shopping is always fun

Originally Posted by paulthewitt

thanks for replies. keep em coming
would really like to hear from someone who did this step. (if they exist)

If they still exist .

as for insurance. its about the same as a 600 sports bike

Not from what I've seen, I think you'll find it's a fair bit more as it's a higher group.


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[fizzwheel]

I got some quotes from ebike

K6 GSXR600 £400
K6 SV1000S £450

both fully comp, alarmed and garaged overnight, I'm 32 with 2 years no claims

Insurance is probably doable.

My brother went from a NC35 RVF400 to an Aprillia RSVR Millie, he's been riding nearly 5 years and he said it was a huge jump and it took him ages to get used to the extra BHP.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I went from a 125 that I had been riding for about 10 months to a SVS650, the first time opened the throttle on the SV on an open bit of road I sh*t myself.

If I was you I wouldnt go down the Litre twin route just yet. The 650 is a big enough jump to get used to and its plenty of bike to have fun on.

Exactly what he said... I went from a 4 month experience on an anemic Yamaha SR250 to the SV650S. First time I opened the throttle I went "ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhh " and kept wondering why would anyone ever want more power in a bike.

I've had mine for almost a year now and still think it's more than enough for a "serious" bike.

Just my €0.02.

That surprises me. Well good news then. SV1000, hmmm... I wonder if Mrs jonboy could be persuaded - on second thoughts I think I already know the answer .


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[dirtydog]

I've kind of worked my way up through engine size ove the last 10 years, I went from a sports 125 to a import ss400 and i almost sh*t myself every time i opened it up