Do you still have an SV?

Originally Posted by Viney

Its cheaper thefore alowing more people to get biking. Its forgiving therefore better for a new rider. Its better through traffic than an IL4 (Proved on more than one accasion) and SV riders tend to be less aggressive than Kwak Riders

Cheapr to run? or buy?

Buy yes agree with you 100% .

To run well that is arguable. I have had better MPG on the Kwak than the SV at times. can get almost 200 miles if i ride sensibly on the Kwak.

Consumables are more expensive like tyres , and yes it will go through them quicker. However servicing costs are almost identical.

Insurance that is a bit of a dodgy argument, as it depends on your circumstances person to person. but i found getting the Kwak it only went up £100 a year fully comp. not bad for a jump of 5 insurance groups.

As for town ridng, i have never found the Kwak a drama, no need to leave 1st. but that said it gets very hot very quickly in town.

[Skip]

Had my SV for a year and then traded it in for my current bike - only reason was I could have a brand new bike for next to nothing and it was too tempting to resist!

Ready to move on again now though and might head back to a twin...

[Viney]

Originally Posted by neio79

Cheapr to run? or buy?

Buy yes agree with you 100% .

To run well that is arguable. I have had better MPG on the Kwak than the SV at times. can get almost 200 miles if i ride sensibly on the Kwak.

Consumables are more expensive like tyres , and yes it will go through them quicker. However servicing costs are almost identical.

Insurance that is a bit of a dodgy argument, as it depends on your circumstances person to person. but i found getting the Kwak it only went up £100 a year fully comp. not bad for a jump of 5 insurance groups.

As for town ridng, i have never found the Kwak a drama, no need to leave 1st. but that said it gets very hot very quickly in town.

I always say use the right tool for the Job and the Sv for me is the best tool for the job that i use it for. Commuting through london. I dont disagree that the kwak or anyother SS600 will be better a=on many counts but there is no way i would want to ride one everyday into and out of london. I want a tiger. That as good as it is will be a pain commuting!

Originally Posted by Viney

I walwyas say use the right tool for the Job and the Sv for me is the best tool for the job that i use it for. Commuting through london. I dont disagree that the kwak or anyother SS600 will be better a=on many counts but there is no way i would want to ride one everyday into and out of london. I want a tiger. That as good as it is will be a pain commuting!

fair piont on the commuting. I use my CG for that LOL.

That said the Kwak would be great for the traffic light GP

Originally Posted by Skip

Had my SV for a year and then traded it in for my current bike - only reason was I could have a brand new bike for next to nothing and it was too tempting to resist!

Ready to move on again now though and might head back to a twin...

You know what twin to get... Aprilia (falco if you are cool).

Originally Posted by neio79

Cheapr to run? or buy?

Buy yes agree with you 100% .

To run well that is arguable. I have had better MPG on the Kwak than the SV at times. can get almost 200 miles if i ride sensibly on the Kwak.

Consumables are more expensive like tyres , and yes it will go through them quicker. However servicing costs are almost identical.

Insurance that is a bit of a dodgy argument, as it depends on your circumstances person to person. but i found getting the Kwak it only went up £100 a year fully comp. not bad for a jump of 5 insurance groups.

As for town ridng, i have never found the Kwak a drama, no need to leave 1st. but that said it gets very hot very quickly in town.

What MPG did you get on the SV? I got over 200 miles per tank on quite a few occations.

I think the SV will probably be lighter... though the fact that it feels heavier probably doesnt make this a point of contension.

As for tyre's, well tbh your tyres could be vertually the same price. There is nothing stopping you going for Pilot road 2's or the like. Its a common misconception that sports bikes need sports rubber. I have no drama with grip or feel from the Pilot road 2's I use.

The SV sound better. There is a point no one could passably argue unless they are tone deaf (because I say so!).

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by MrMessy

1st:- K1 Yellow curvy s. Sold to Jimmy Gulp and still in daily use?
Now K2 yellow curvy, full fairing and Micron system. Also
K1 black naked with an aftermarket fairing, significantly lowered. (Thinking of selling, fancy a 400 or a 650 Raptor.)

why would you want a 650 Raptor?? its an SV in Italian clothing..I kid you not...got the whole hog and get the 1000 its the TL in Italian clothing.


ME WANTS XTRA RAPTOR.....YOU READING CARNIVORE ..YOU ASK SANTA TO GIVE DIZZY ONE FOR XMAS!!!!

Originally Posted by neio79

Now please can someone tell me what department the SV is better in please.

Cheaper to run
Comfort
Practicality
Looks

and the SV isn't at the bottom of its class....

I just think that people change for personal preference and when you find a bike that is your preference it becomes the dogs danglies. With regard to the SV,been there,done that,got the T-shirt. I have never bought the same bike twice but since I have had the ST it ticks more boxes for me than the SV. Admittedly it looks like a curvey but definately better for long distance,comfort stakes and weather protection.I don't ride any faster or slower than when I had the SV,just a more relaxed style of riding. What would I replace it with,nothing at the moment as I have still to find something that ticks more boxes for me,thats why I'm riding a seven year old bike.

[Gazza77]

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

YOU ASK SANTA TO GIVE DIZZY ONE FOR XMAS!!!!

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

I just think that people change for personal preference and when you find a bike that is your preference it becomes the dogs danglies.

Aye, but this is Neio and what bike suits his needs best is what is best for everybody!

Hence this post...

Originally Posted by neio79

True but I was not comparing it to other SS600's I am saying it IS 100% better than the SV at EVERYTHING.

We all have our own opinions but many on here seem to think that what suits them is the only option.

Now back to the point of this thread, who still has an SV?