Reasons to not think about getting an SV thou?

[Sid Squid]

Originally Posted by evertheoptimist

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 !!!

Even if this were correct - which I sincerely dispute, (see below), - this is hardly a reasonable comment, you can't criticise a bigger bike for being a bigger bike. No-one would ever criticise an SV650 for being bigger and less 'chuckable', (whatever that means), than an RS250 Aprilia, but by this logic it unquestionably is.

The SV1000 gives considerably more torque than does the 650, thus it requires better throttle control, it's unfair to criticise a bike for a common failing of people's riding technique - nothing in the world steers correctly off the throttle and greater torque, both on and off the throttle, shows that up more plainly.

[Sid Squid]

Originally Posted by Paul the 6th

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)

Both very much greater quality than the 650 - the 1000 isn't the budget bike the 650 is - brakes are the highly regarded four-piston Tokico, standard pads are fine, some people have swapped to a suitable GSXR shock, not a huge improvement to my mind, as the original is good but should replacement be needed there's no reason to not get a better unit if possible. Seen a couple of GSXR front end swaps, but, as you say, because the original is excellent it's no so commonly done.

[Paul the 6th]

Interesting stuff squid, I've been riding for two years so I might not be ready for the monstrous torque of a v-twin thousand, might give it a bit longer before I trade mine in for a missile

[pookie]

you can always ride it slowly..I find its a pain in town for commuting as you really want to get going.

[dyzio]

Originally Posted by cuffy

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

Just curious, what sort of range per tank are the thou's getting?

[Paul the 6th]

Originally Posted by pookie

you can always ride it slowly..I find its a pain in town for commuting as you really want to get going.

I'm generally very sensible (see also steady away) on the bike, but it was only last Sunday that I had a slight brown pants moment as the back wheel slid sideways about 8inches. I'd missed the dust on the road at the roundabout as I filtered to the front, the woman in the people carrier decided she wasn't going to let me in, and I responded by pulling away a bit quicker than her = damn near highsided the mofo! Think if it had been a thou, I might have kissed the tarmac

having said that, that's been my only "near miss" or "wobble" for about a year, so I guess it's par for the course..

[dizzyblonde]

reasons for not getting an SV1000......cause you want a Raptor really

Better V-twin bikes out there for similar monies


Dont be under the impression its a more powerful 650, its not at all.

Best thing is to go test ride a few, I did.

^Cough^ TL ^Cough^

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by xXBADGERXx

^Cough^ TL ^Cough^

^cough^ RAPTOR, TL engine but with superior handling^ cough^