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

[Biker Biggles]

I prefere the older fazer thou.Every bit as good a bike as the modern one but without the current trademark Yamaha pig uglyness.

[quote=jans1971;1352639]

Originally Posted by SmudgeK3

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.

Corr, I did 1600 miles within 2 weeks of getting mine, wheres the dedication?!

Do it - the FZ1 is a pussycat. I had one for an hour test ride and it's miles more comfy, smooth and better suspended than the SV. You can ride it around like an old granny in 2nd or 3rd gear and cover anything from 20-100mph. If you open the taps it's a very different bike though, will pull wheelies and blow off most anything on the road. I wanted one after the test ride, even the pre-2007 one that I test rode. They have less nice fuelling than the 2007 ones but to be fair you'd hardly notice, it's a very minor thing and I'd have been happy with it.

Bit salty on the asking price though - you can pick up a mint condition early 2000's R1 with low miles for less than an FZ1 that's a couple of years old. I'll wait for a few more years until they're down in the 3-4000 range.

There's no way that it's harder to handle than the SV - you'd only have an issue if you rode it balls out and due to your experience it doesn't sound like you'll be doing that until you get to know it a bit better.

[quote=Sean_C;1352726]

Originally Posted by jans1971

Corr, I did 1600 miles within 2 weeks of getting mine, wheres the dedication?!

wow thats so great ill have to give you a blue peter badge now

Originally Posted by ASM-Forever

Sitting on one for a photo doesn't count.

Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

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

Originally Posted by SmudgeK3

....the FZ is no where near as light and flickable as the SV

The FZ felt better planted than the SV, I would say just as flickable. The difference in weight was hardly noticeable, possibly because of the more upright sitting position than the SVS (comparable to the naked SV). Just my opinion.

COnsidered the 600cc version? Still got 100 hp, still very comfy etc etc, but a tad less power if you are worried about handling all that the thou can offer. Like others say, if you take the thou just be careful about riding it and learn the bike. IMO you would do better to keep the SV through the winter, and learn more about riding big bikes, then go on to something differant.

Matt

[quote=jans1971;1352639]

Originally Posted by SmudgeK3

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.

would imagine you,d be more bored lying in a hospital bed banged up in traction for 2 months if it goes t*ts up.

its your cash so if you want something with a bit more power then go 4 it,just take it steady,ie dont run before you can walk.

Originally Posted by sarah

Took you long enough to reply.

Originally Posted by ASM-Forever

Took you long enough to reply.

I've had work to do.