Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? - Page 5 - SV650.org

Geodude · 13-01-12, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by musne

Wait what's wrong with a pointy?

They're to pointy and i'm not allowed pointy things

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Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Welcome to the light Jayne

+1

Paul the 6th · 13-01-12, 07:40 PM

I had an sv650 & an sv1000 - the thousand is heavier & less nimble but has stacks of power (lopped off by restriction).

The 650 will be plenty enough for a new rider and is generally more nimble/lighter & will make more sense to a new rider

congrats on passing your test!

14-01-12, 07:38 PM

Lol, the old 'pointy vs curvy' arguement! Love it! :P
Yes they make an excellent bike for new riders and experienced ones too. I've had the 1200 Bandits, Fireblades etc and i have ended up buying a new pointy 3 months ago. Because they have such great charactor, a super engine, are lightweight, good on fuel and above all, fun!!! Speed isn't my main focus anymore, you can have easily as much fun on these smaller machines as you do on Fireblades, just without the huge running costs.
Definetely a bike you will grow to love the more you ride it.

Jayneflakes · 14-01-12, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Welcome to the light Jayne

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Originally Posted by Geodude

+1

If only you knew what my terrible plan would be though...

I think that the best thing to do with a curvy frame is to shroud it in Pointy plastics, lights and engine... It would look lovely.

Geodude · 14-01-12, 07:53 PM

I would like to see it done as i like the pointy rsend alot

14-01-12, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Urbanfireblade

Lol, the old 'pointy vs curvy' arguement! Love it! :P
Yes they make an excellent bike for new riders and experienced ones too. I've had the 1200 Bandits, Fireblades etc and i have ended up buying a new pointy 3 months ago. Because they have such great charactor, a super engine, are lightweight, good on fuel and above all, fun!!! Speed isn't my main focus anymore, you can have easily as much fun on these smaller machines as you do on Fireblades, just without the huge running costs.
Definetely a bike you will grow to love the more you ride it.

best comment.

andrewsmith · 14-01-12, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayneflakes

If only you knew what my terrible plan would be though...

I think that the best thing to do with a curvy frame is to shroud it in Pointy plastics, lights and engine... It would look lovely.

Engine yes, electrics yes.

Bodywork each to their own. RSV4 plastics

Littlepeahead · 15-01-12, 12:01 AM

Test ride? What's that? I had mine delivered new onto my drive from the dealer and bought it because it was black with sexy black bits, and I'd heard that if I got a pointy then some chap called Bear would take care of my curvy bits. But I digress...

Yep, great first bike, and the £75 crash bungs are worth every penny in case you do just accidentally park it side down.

Go ride a clunky ER6 which is also a popular newbie bike and then see how lovely the SV feels afterwards.

NTECUK · 15-01-12, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Geodude

I would like to see it done as i like the pointy rsend alot

I'll up load a pic of a blue one with usd forks.

Geodude · 15-01-12, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NTECUK

I'll up load a pic of a blue one with usd forks.

Ta

13-01-12, 07:40 PM	#42
Paul the 6th Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4,790	Re: Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? I had an sv650 & an sv1000 - the thousand is heavier & less nimble but has stacks of power (lopped off by restriction). The 650 will be plenty enough for a new rider and is generally more nimble/lighter & will make more sense to a new rider congrats on passing your test! __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012 - You were awesome Cbf600, sv650, sv1000, gsxr 750 srad, KTM adventure 950, gsxr 750 k1, gsxr 750 srad, fazer 1000, zx9r ninja..

14-01-12, 07:38 PM	#43
Urbanfireblade Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? Lol, the old 'pointy vs curvy' arguement! Love it! :P Yes they make an excellent bike for new riders and experienced ones too. I've had the 1200 Bandits, Fireblades etc and i have ended up buying a new pointy 3 months ago. Because they have such great charactor, a super engine, are lightweight, good on fuel and above all, fun!!! Speed isn't my main focus anymore, you can have easily as much fun on these smaller machines as you do on Fireblades, just without the huge running costs. Definetely a bike you will grow to love the more you ride it.

14-01-12, 07:53 PM	#45
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? I would like to see it done as i like the pointy rsend alot __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

15-01-12, 12:01 AM	#48
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? Test ride? What's that? I had mine delivered new onto my drive from the dealer and bought it because it was black with sexy black bits, and I'd heard that if I got a pointy then some chap called Bear would take care of my curvy bits. But I digress... Yep, great first bike, and the £75 crash bungs are worth every penny in case you do just accidentally park it side down. Go ride a clunky ER6 which is also a popular newbie bike and then see how lovely the SV feels afterwards. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

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