Is it worth the 3 grand change? - Page 2 - SV650.org

Biker Biggles · 26-03-13, 03:33 PM

Keep the Triumph.No contest.Look after it and it will last another ten years.

NTECUK · 26-03-13, 04:27 PM

or get something as good and stump up more cash.

andrewsmith · 26-03-13, 05:26 PM

Keep the Sprint DT

I think the CBR500 will struggle to get 55mpg average as you'll be rigging its neck everywhere. Deaville don't! Probably weighs more than the sprint too

SIII · 26-03-13, 05:33 PM

Trade it in for a newer 1050 Sprint? You know you like the sprint - so get a newer one that doesn't need any work doing and ride that for 10 years.

Can get 06 / 07 with around 15k for that kinda money ???

NTECUK · 26-03-13, 05:36 PM

DT have you tried the 800cc BMW .
its got all the touring gear and comfy .
Clutch is a bit heavy granted.

26-03-13, 06:12 PM

Not read all through just quick read, but what about a sv650 Haha

Can be moddified

for more comfert,
easily sit at 60mph with standard sprockets, or higher gearing
Good 45-65 mpg depending on enjoyment

can be had dirt cheap, luggage can be added.. or even a sidecar

or maybe abit over the top

Dipper · 26-03-13, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k1ngy SV

Not read all through just quick read, but what about a sv650 Haha

Can be moddified

for more comfert,
easily sit at 60mph with standard sprockets, or higher gearing
Good 45-65 mpg depending on enjoyment

can be had dirt cheap, luggage can be added.. or even a sidecar

or maybe abit over the top

He's had one of those.

Anyway DT you know selling the Sprint will be about as easy for you as having your right arm sawn off

26-03-13, 07:33 PM

I have toyed with changing up to the 1050 but after riding one for an hour I found the riding position more sporty than touring,knees making contact with the fairings and a noticeable forward lean

SIII · 26-03-13, 10:37 PM

What about a 1050 Tiger then ? Lot better riding position.

07 with 20 k miles for that money !!!!!

Doinitmyway · 26-03-13, 10:51 PM

650 Veryses? Ugly bar steward so no Burberry attired night time inspectors would be interested lol.

But good on economy, easy to get touring kit, relaxed riding position and sort of decent value nearly new.

Having had a new SV650S and now a GSX650F, if I was buying a new bike to use 'every day' again then I would seriously look at one of these.

Chris

26-03-13, 03:33 PM	#11
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change Keep the Triumph.No contest.Look after it and it will last another ten years. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

26-03-13, 04:27 PM	#12
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change or get something as good and stump up more cash. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

26-03-13, 05:26 PM	#13
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change Keep the Sprint DT I think the CBR500 will struggle to get 55mpg average as you'll be rigging its neck everywhere. Deaville don't! Probably weighs more than the sprint too __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

26-03-13, 05:33 PM	#14
SIII Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 1,319	Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change Trade it in for a newer 1050 Sprint? You know you like the sprint - so get a newer one that doesn't need any work doing and ride that for 10 years. Can get 06 / 07 with around 15k for that kinda money ??? __________________ "You know, Scotland has its own martial arts. Yeah, it's called Fuk-U. It's mostly just head butting and then kicking people when they're on the ground" The Stoppy King

26-03-13, 05:36 PM	#15
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change DT have you tried the 800cc BMW . its got all the touring gear and comfy . Clutch is a bit heavy granted. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

26-03-13, 06:12 PM	#16
k1ngy SV Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change Not read all through just quick read, but what about a sv650 Haha Can be moddified for more comfert, easily sit at 60mph with standard sprockets, or higher gearing Good 45-65 mpg depending on enjoyment can be had dirt cheap, luggage can be added.. or even a sidecar or maybe abit over the top

26-03-13, 07:33 PM	#18
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change I have toyed with changing up to the 1050 but after riding one for an hour I found the riding position more sporty than touring,knees making contact with the fairings and a noticeable forward lean

26-03-13, 10:37 PM	#19
SIII Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 1,319	Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change What about a 1050 Tiger then ? Lot better riding position. 07 with 20 k miles for that money !!!!! __________________ "You know, Scotland has its own martial arts. Yeah, it's called Fuk-U. It's mostly just head butting and then kicking people when they're on the ground" The Stoppy King

26-03-13, 10:51 PM	#20
Doinitmyway Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nr Southend-on-Sea, Essex Posts: 154	Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change? 650 Veryses? Ugly bar steward so no Burberry attired night time inspectors would be interested lol. But good on economy, easy to get touring kit, relaxed riding position and sort of decent value nearly new. Having had a new SV650S and now a GSX650F, if I was buying a new bike to use 'every day' again then I would seriously look at one of these. Chris __________________ 10 GSX650F 95 BMW Funduro 89 FZR250R (x2) 92 RG80 (x2!) 89 AR125 - 89 RG125 75 CB200

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