Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? - Page 7 - SV650.org

TheRamJam · 17-01-12, 12:25 PM

Yes it was my first big bike back in 2009. Was a great bike!

ScottishRawker · 22-01-12, 12:18 PM

was my first bike in 2007 and still have it (well currently for sale)

but still tempted to keep it, brilliant fun!

ogden · 23-01-12, 12:47 AM

First bike is *all* an SV650 is suitable for!

23-01-12, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ogden

First bike is *all* an SV650 is suitable for!

Well it was my 4th bike, it all depends on how much money you have at the time eh.

ogden · 23-01-12, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bluefishman

Well it was my 4th bike, it all depends on how much money you have at the time eh.

It was my, er, *counts on fingers*, 6th bike.

I've got a good excuse.

NTECUK · 23-01-12, 07:38 AM

It's a good commuter bike

23-01-12, 09:08 AM

I am 34 just passed my bike test in dec 2011 and i got a 2000 sv 650. Best thing I did you can learn what not to do with that bike and safe it easily.. overtaking is a doddle even in six gear..Go grab yourself a bargin.

24-01-12, 01:51 PM

Was my first bike - definitely recommend it!

24-01-12, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ogden

First bike is *all* an SV650 is suitable for!

Or cheap fun once we're over suicidal tendencies.

ogden · 24-01-12, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattCollins

Or cheap fun once we're over suicidal tendencies.

Nah, that's what RGV250s are for.

Or does that still count as suicidal?

17-01-12, 12:25 PM	#61
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,138	Re: Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? Yes it was my first big bike back in 2009. Was a great bike! __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

22-01-12, 12:18 PM	#62
ScottishRawker Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 441	Re: Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? was my first bike in 2007 and still have it (well currently for sale) but still tempted to keep it, brilliant fun!

23-01-12, 12:47 AM	#63
ogden Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Twickers Posts: 2,516	Re: Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? First bike is all an SV650 is suitable for! __________________ ogden S1000XR \| 990SMT \| YZF-R6 #7

23-01-12, 07:38 AM	#66
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? It's a good commuter bike __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

23-01-12, 09:08 AM	#67
mcphillips Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? I am 34 just passed my bike test in dec 2011 and i got a 2000 sv 650. Best thing I did you can learn what not to do with that bike and safe it easily.. overtaking is a doddle even in six gear..Go grab yourself a bargin.

24-01-12, 01:51 PM	#68
Steve_God Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike? Was my first bike - definitely recommend it!

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