Why buy a larger bike

Currently I don't want to try a more powerful/larger bike than the SV because I might like it and have to spend some more money. But I fear I'll only be able to hold back so long.

Originally Posted by Kwakadan

Hmm, I must have had a really underpowered K6 SV650 then as mine was pants above 90. I guess it depends what you are used to.

the 650 does start to tail off above 90 but still goes to 125 easy enuf with not much more after that.

Originally Posted by toonyank

I'd invite any challenge Yes it's not a big bore and the type r's top speed I can't match but IMHO, I can get to my top speed quicker that he can.

off the lights i can see where your coming from but from a 30mph roll on the type R would clear off, ive had this with a type R and a VR6 golf

Originally Posted by tricky

The Focus ST is 270 BHP ? 'kin ell thats impressive

It's called "Dream Science" and it turns up next week.... 271bhp chip remap

There's a guy on the STOC site with 335 bhp and 400ft/lbs

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Don't equate engine size just with top speed, thats is not that important, its the way that the power is delivered that makes the difference, oh and the decent chassis helps.

i believe the reason i see is
1. for a bigger adrenaline rush
2. so when those lights turn blue you see them disappearing in the rear view mirrors even faster

I look at it the other way. Reasons NOT to buy a big bike (cos I see nothing wrong with them per se). For me it's really all about money. Generally they drink more fuel, have higher insurance, wear chain & tyres quicker etc. I'd be a bit worried about the accessibily of big speeds (look at my avatar) but other than that I would love more lazy power \ mid range oomph. I didn't like having to rev the CBR to get it to move, so if I do get a bigger bike in time it would probably be a litre bike just to give that ease of top gear roll on overtakes.

Couple of other comments on points raised:
* My SV is pants above 90 too. I've had it showing a good chunk more than that but frankly after that you're building speed rather than just accssing it (CBRs point was 120. Basically top of 3rd on both bikes).
* Bikes are my alternative to drink and drugs too. (someone said that)

I got a raptor 1000 because I test rode one and loved it. I loved the look of them when they came out but couldn't afford one at the time. Engine size had nothing to do with why I bought it, although now I've got those 1000ccs it's bloody good fun Oh yeah, and it cost the same to insure as the SV650 I traded in for it...

Originally Posted by Amanda M

I got a raptor 1000 because I test rode one and loved it. I loved the look of them when they came out but couldn't afford one at the time. Engine size had nothing to do with why I bought it, although now I've got those 1000ccs it's bloody good fun Oh yeah, and it cost the same to insure as the SV650 I traded in for it...

A nice young lady, unusual also as she not looking to get her leg over anything big.

Originally Posted by Pedrosa

A nice young lady, unusual also as she not looking to get her leg over anything big.