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17-02-12, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SV650Racer

You would find the DL650 a bit better, more room for 2 up and luggage.

Would you not recommend the SV for 2 up touring? I realise they are quite a small bike. My alternative choice would be the TDM

MJC-DEV · 17-02-12, 04:57 PM

Touring on one would not be for me!!! My SV SK6 is the most unconfortable bike I've had, as I'm tall, but it is a fantastic short range fun commuter. A pillion also takes all the sparkle, handling wise, off.

Other guys tour all day without a problem so just my opinion (problem).

18-02-12, 01:31 PM

Have you checked out the GSXF600? Better suited to 2up touring.

18-02-12, 01:41 PM

its faster with the stripe down it aswell,

18-02-12, 02:02 PM

I'm surprised nobody has made a better case for a bit of shortish range 2 up touring with the SV.
We're in our sixties and don't want anything too big and heavy, but maybe the SV is too small after all. There must be owners out there who have experience of what we would like to do?
Any information gratefully received.

18-02-12, 04:26 PM

Likewise regarding age and for touring i have found the older Triumph Sprint 955i ideal.
They can be found with hard luggage for about the same price as a good secondhand SV[£2000-2500]----very comfortable over long distance especially with the touring screen fitted. The payload is 217kgs and because you have 955cc the performance is only slightly down when fully loaded and going about your day at the speed limits returns me 45-50mpg.

In comparison to the SV it is streets ahead as a tourer and I toured quite a bit on my SV before changing to the ST which has now done 50K miles but will not be getting changed as I can't find anything that fits the niche to compare with it.

With regard to being too big and heavy you find that you have to turn the ST but it feels a lot less skittish--more planted than the SV,more capable for the purpose as a tourer. Yes a bit heavier but this is counteracted by an excellent balance,both the bike and the power

maviczap · 18-02-12, 04:51 PM

The alternative would be DL650 or 1000

Or a VFR800 or 750

Better suited to two up touring

17-02-12, 04:57 PM	#12
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: Gross vehicle weight, Pointy SV? Touring on one would not be for me!!! My SV SK6 is the most unconfortable bike I've had, as I'm tall, but it is a fantastic short range fun commuter. A pillion also takes all the sparkle, handling wise, off. Other guys tour all day without a problem so just my opinion (problem). __________________ 2006 SK6, wavy discs, 8.5N K-Tech springs, Debrix Emulators, Nitron Shock, Silkolene RSF Pro 10W, Eastern Beaver H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit, Avon Storm Ultra 2 tyres, Ebay billet brake/clutch levers

18-02-12, 01:31 PM	#13
chrisinflight Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gross vehicle weight, Pointy SV? Have you checked out the GSXF600? Better suited to 2up touring.

18-02-12, 01:41 PM	#14
tom-k6 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gross vehicle weight, Pointy SV? its faster with the stripe down it aswell,

18-02-12, 02:02 PM	#15
oldgit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gross vehicle weight, Pointy SV? I'm surprised nobody has made a better case for a bit of shortish range 2 up touring with the SV. We're in our sixties and don't want anything too big and heavy, but maybe the SV is too small after all. There must be owners out there who have experience of what we would like to do? Any information gratefully received.

18-02-12, 04:26 PM	#16
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gross vehicle weight, Pointy SV? Likewise regarding age and for touring i have found the older Triumph Sprint 955i ideal. They can be found with hard luggage for about the same price as a good secondhand SV[£2000-2500]----very comfortable over long distance especially with the touring screen fitted. The payload is 217kgs and because you have 955cc the performance is only slightly down when fully loaded and going about your day at the speed limits returns me 45-50mpg. In comparison to the SV it is streets ahead as a tourer and I toured quite a bit on my SV before changing to the ST which has now done 50K miles but will not be getting changed as I can't find anything that fits the niche to compare with it. With regard to being too big and heavy you find that you have to turn the ST but it feels a lot less skittish--more planted than the SV,more capable for the purpose as a tourer. Yes a bit heavier but this is counteracted by an excellent balance,both the bike and the power

18-02-12, 04:51 PM	#17
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Gross vehicle weight, Pointy SV? The alternative would be DL650 or 1000 Or a VFR800 or 750 Better suited to two up touring __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 18-02-12 at 04:54 PM.

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