SV v Gladius?

dunno where this wrist pain thing comes from, use my sv daily and don't get wrist pain.

My wife has just bought a faired sv as her first big bike after a ybr125. She had a go on my sv and was hooked, but she doesn't like the look of naked bikes, so wanted to put up with the riding position of a faired bike with lower bars.

The wife prefered the look of the S over the naked but after a few rides around found it a little uncomfortable as the only big bike she had riden was the lowered XJ at wigan rider training also she was not really rider fit and she is very short. I have lowered the rear 40mm, fitted a cut out seat and she also has Daytona lady star boots which give her an extra 1"+!!! She can just tip toe the floor. I have now fitted a comfort kit which consists of straight bars which will make things..... well more comfortable and also will initialy give her alot more confidence riding the bike. She says it is now the same as the XJ felt. The clipons may well go back on when she has more experince, confidence and is more rider fit but for now it has made the riding alot more enjoyable for her.

[aesmith]

Originally Posted by pie eater

Ive been doing my das on xj6n i kinda like the ride but also like the sv b/f says buy a Gixer i had a go on his i didnt like it one little bit x

The SV650S isn't that extreme a riding position, but the bars will be lower than you're used to, and foot rests might be higher and further back. You need to try and see if it suits you.

[timwilky]

If you learn to ride properly so that your posture, and positioning on the bike is correct you do not load your wrists. Even a lardy like me can take the weight of my beer tank through my hips, use the same technique I did riding horses 40 years ago. Grip with you knees and transfer your weight through the pegs.

Instructors are there to teach you how to pass a test. Not how to ride. You learn that through road miles. Pass your test and try some bikes for what suites you best.

The problem is everyone will make a recommendation, trying to defend their own choices of bike. My younger brother who recently passed bought a fazer, he loves it. But I have to wait as he pootles, his son on his R6 curse his dad. But like I say he is as happy as a pig in poo. Horses for courses, any bike will put a smile on your face. But will it still be as big a smile in 2 years?

Looks like I need to try some different bikes and styles , and see what suits . Thanks ,everyone is dead helpful on here x

[yorkie_chris]

The only thing I'd say is the more modern supersports like GSXRs have riding positions and overall setups that do not inspire confidence unless you are confident to begin with.

The more relaxed bikes... SV650, ER6, hairnet, fizzer... etc. are softer all around. And if you're not a headbanger will be a bike which will help to build confidence right from the word go... not test it.

If you are the sort who will give it 100% concentration and focus and wants to ride fast then get a supersport.