sv650 to a fz1 is it to big of a step up

[northwind]

Entirely down to the rider... But do test ride it first, I've never ridden one myself but they're famous for crap throttle response etc. Shame if it's true.

Having tested the FZ-1 and also done 10K miles on the SV I can honestly say that the difference in power is huge (nearly twice as much in fact). Size wise it's very small and wonderfully balanced with superb brakes and a cracking chassis. It's pretty light too.

Take your time getting used to it and you should be fine. Treat that loud grip with respect and gradually get used to winding it on to the upper revs (where the power really starts to rush in) and you'll have no problem. Personally I think the FZ is a cracking bike, useable power low down like the SV but it revs out to reveal the sports heritage of the former R1 engine. I think you'll love it. It's certainly one of the better alternatives. Also consider the Z1000 although the new one has lost it's edge and is a tad softer compared to the older zed.

If only the FZ had the gixer thou K6 lump it would be even better.

Originally Posted by northwind

Entirely down to the rider... But do test ride it first, I've never ridden one myself but they're famous for crap throttle response etc. Shame if it's true.

This is true for the 06 bikes that were more than a tad snatchy, the 07 spec is very smooth, only a very slight lag in response should you snap the throttle open.

[northwind]

Nice one. I could be losing it, but I seem to remember Yamaha saying it was actually designed that way, and that their market research showed it was what people wanted

Originally Posted by northwind

Nice one. I could be losing it, but I seem to remember Yamaha saying it was actually designed that way, and that their market research showed it was what people wanted

Allegedly this is true, also of the GSF600 suzi. At least Yam had the b@lls to sort it for the 07 models.

Originally Posted by sarah

I went from riding an SV650s to a Z1000 a couple of months after I passed my test.

Sitting on one for a photo doesn't count.

Originally Posted by sarah

I reckon Ralph's probably right.

I went from riding an SV650s to a Z1000 a couple of months after I passed my test.

Mods lease remove this post - she hasn't even wheelied it yet.

Originally Posted by Wideboy

yeah but yours is a pointy so i can understand that

only four months and how many miles is that, what did you find so bad with the SV that you want to change it already, i also rekon that you should at least wait until the summer the FZ is no where near as light and flickable as the SV

[quote=SmudgeK3;1352589]only four months and how many miles is that, what did you find so bad with the SV that you want to change it




iv done 1600 miles on it, there is nothing wrong with the sv , i love it, but i get bored quickly, and i want to try something differant from a v twin.