Is the Sv650 a suitable first bike?

I bought my 02 sv after being taken out on my cbr600f, partly because the insurance was so low even after a claim but it's the best thing I did, I love the feel of it it's so easy to throw around. No problems keeping up with my pal on his 07 hornet through the twisties, he has the upper hand on the straights but the noise from my twin is amazing! I've had my sv for a little over a year now and although it still makes me smile every time I ride it I'm looking for a bit of a change simply due to the fact I'm looking at doing more two up touring. If I could afford to keep both I would, however I am still asking and looking for options to mod the sv with updated suspension etc do I can keep her and not bother with a new one!
IMO the best 1st bike going my only regret is That I bought a cbr first!

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Originally Posted by big jc

the noise from my twin is amazing! I've had my sv for a little over a year now and although it still makes me smile every time I ride it I'm looking for a bit of a change simply due to the fact I'm looking at doing more two up touring.

If you want something that sounds (and goes) like an SV on steroids, but more suitable for two-up touring, *points at sig*

I've been looking at the sv1000, the tl1000r or the vtr1000f