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Originally Posted by northwind

Depends what you like... The only time I've ever felt mine's lacking is on track, on the road it's just spot on for me. I don't like big power bikes, it makes it too easy, I like to feel the engine work and at my pace, any litre road bike just isn't even trying which can be quite nice, but I prefer it the other way round.

+ 1, I think the SV is suited to the roads and if ridden properly can easily hang and pass with the bigger bikes. Power isn't the SV's problem, it is its handling out of the crate.

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

+ 1, I think the SV is suited to the roads and if ridden properly can easily hang and pass with the bigger bikes. Power isn't the SV's problem, it is its handling out of the crate.

I agree. If it wasnt for the suspension it would be great.

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

I agree. If it wasnt for the suspension it would be great.

...and it is far cheaper to upgrade the suspension than to part-ex for a whole new bike with similar characteristics and qualities.

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

...and it is far cheaper to upgrade the suspension than to part-ex for a whole new bike with similar characteristics and qualities.

Indeed... What would you part-ex it for thats similar though?

[northwind]

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Indeed... What would you part-ex it for thats similar though?

To get a suspension upgrade and similiar engine? A 748 with a really ropey engine

Originally Posted by northwind

To get a suspension upgrade and similiar engine? A 748 with a really ropey engine

I think it was a joke about me getting the Falco... lol. Didnt part Ex anything though

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

...and it is far cheaper to upgrade the suspension than to part-ex for a whole new bike with similar characteristics and qualities.

Yep, cheaply upgraded the suspension (front springs, oil and hagon shock), and now it's the lack of power, which is why I'll be getting something else when I move. But admittedly this lack of power is only when pushing on hard, or when at altitude!

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Indeed... What would you part-ex it for thats similar though?

Closest thing to an SV, nothing as it is unique.

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

now it's the lack of power, which is why I'll be getting something else when I move.

Would a near 110bhp stripped down SV (not an over weight 1000) be a consideration?

I would briefly consider it, but will end up going the 675 Daytona route no doubt, depending on how easy they are to find in Holland.

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

I would briefly consider it, but will end up going the 675 Daytona route no doubt, depending on how easy they are to find in Holland.

Man of good taste, Tim!