why did you buy the sv

I thought it was about time I got another bike after I got fed up of T140 basket case under the stairs just gathering dust.

I wanted a twin, decent capacity, preferably V twin, decent power but not a hyper-mad kazillion rpm rocket ship, had to be light cuz of the steps, grass bank and ramps that lead to the back yard - didn't fancy a hernia.

Checked out Bike mag to see what was about and blow me, Suzuki were flogging my ideal bike!

I was thinking that one of them there Street Triples would be mine very soon but to be honest, I still get too much fun with the SV to consider hacking myself up with debt again - a couple of months worth of Speed Triple instalments splashed out on the suspension will be money far better spent

My main reasons for wanting an SV were that I read so many good reviews about them being the "ideal first big/sports bike".

They are cheap (enough), cheap insurance group (group 10/11) ... my other option was a CBR600 (ins grp 14)! The SV's are lightweight, and have good handling for a beginner (and also more experienced riders too apparently).

Went for pointy over curvy purely for style

Started looking as soon as I passed test and just happened to see a nice example of a K3 ... so took it out for a test ride and bought it the second I got back

Needed a Bike - Wanted a Vtwin - that wasn't too heavy - could commute practically - & do longer distance trips -

There can be only one....

My only regret is buying such a shiny one -

Originally Posted by Pedro68

My main reasons for wanting an SV were that I read so many good reviews about them being the "ideal first big/sports bike".

They are cheap (enough), cheap insurance group (group 10/11) ... my other option was a CBR600 (ins grp 14)! The SV's are lightweight, and have good handling for a beginner (and also more experienced riders too apparently).

Went for pointy over curvy purely for style

Started looking as soon as I passed test and just happened to see a nice example of a K3 ... so took it out for a test ride and bought it the second I got back

wanted a cagiva v-raptor but coudnt find one so i had the sv instead and im not disapointed

Looks, price, good reviews, felt good on the test ride...... and not dissappointed.

Was looking at both curvys and pointys, but went for a pointy as I preffered the look.

I was drunk and on ebay and it seemed like a good idea.

In the end it turned out to be a decent bike and im glad i bought it. I've had worse while under the influence