What's the next step? - SV650.org

09-07-03, 05:47 PM

Although I love my SV to bits, sooner or later I will be looking for a newer bike. I think I know what I want, would be interesting to see what everyon else thinks.

09-07-03, 06:29 PM

Actually, none of the above (probably). I'll let you know when I've been to the NEC this year as there will be new bikes/models for sure.

Is anyone up for a grand SV650 NEC visit?

rictus01 · 09-07-03, 07:33 PM

Having ridden bikes for the last 23 years I've owned most of the bikes I once lusted after.

I'll probably get myself a Track bike next year for playtime, anything will do, jap 600-1000 inline four.

Greg,

I'll be going to the NEC, but on the last day.

I use it to buy my winter stuff and you can get some blinding deals when they all start packing up.

09-07-03, 09:09 PM

None of these.....

I think you have to consider what you need from your bike. The SV has been a great start for me, I think I made a good choice, but I will want something better next year.

I need a bike that will commute easily, must take a pillion comfortably, I want to do a bit of touring, and I still want a Sunday blast. My list would include:

Aprillia Falco (Oh that looks soooo good)
VFR800 (of course)
Sprint ST (Nice looking, good pedigree, different, British)
Hayabusa (Yeah, like I'm gonna get insurance)

10-07-03, 06:00 AM

The sv will do me, I feel that If I didn't like It why would I buy It in the first place?

Red ones · 10-07-03, 06:04 AM

Tho I pine for a 'busa I suspect the nearest I could get in reality is an SV1000S.

Unless I could get a business use Busa!?!?!??!?!

10-07-03, 06:47 AM

There's no SV650/S on the list! I'm so happy with my SV650 that I would upgrade to the same bike, just a newer model. It would be interesting to see how many people would do the same, instead of going for something bigger.

10-07-03, 10:15 AM

I've no plans to change any time soon, but when I do I'll probably go for something with plenty of grunt, but not too much top end.

So my 'wildcard' would be something like the new Z1000 or a ZRX1200 (Lawson Rep colours, natch). A big V in a tall frame appeals, too, so the Multistrada would certainly get a test ride. I might even try a Buell.

I like to like the SV thou', but it's just sooooo UGLY!!

Cheers
Warren

10-07-03, 10:33 AM

I am going really mad next, its got to be the Hayabusa.
"The world is my oyster"
sexysi

Viney · 10-07-03, 10:48 AM

None of the above but One of the below

SVthou
Fazer thou
BMW R1100S
Ducatti Multistrada
Triumph Tiger
Tuono 'R' - Saw one this morning...yes yes yes yes yes....how much???? Oh ok then, and standard Tuono

Yet to test ride them all.

I have a SVthou booked as a courtesy bike next week

View Poll Results: What would be your next bike?
Honda CBR600	4	14.29%
Kawasaki ZX636R	2	7.14%
Suzuki Sv1000/S	10	35.71%
Suzuki GSX600/750R	4	14.29%
Ducati 748/749	1	3.57%
Yamaha R6	3	10.71%
Triumph Daytona 600	1	3.57%
(Wildcard) MV Augusta	2	7.14%
(Even Wilder card) Harley Fatboy	1	3.57%
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09-07-03, 05:47 PM	#1
MaxSuzuki Guest Posts: n/a	What's the next step? Although I love my SV to bits, sooner or later I will be looking for a newer bike. I think I know what I want, would be interesting to see what everyon else thinks.

09-07-03, 07:33 PM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Having ridden bikes for the last 23 years I've owned most of the bikes I once lusted after. I'll probably get myself a Track bike next year for playtime, anything will do, jap 600-1000 inline four. Greg, I'll be going to the NEC, but on the last day. I use it to buy my winter stuff and you can get some blinding deals when they all start packing up. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

10-07-03, 06:04 AM	#6
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Reality check Tho I pine for a 'busa I suspect the nearest I could get in reality is an SV1000S. Unless I could get a business use Busa!?!?!??!?!

10-07-03, 10:33 AM	#9
sexysi Guest Posts: n/a	None of the above I am going really mad next, its got to be the Hayabusa. "The world is my oyster" sexysi

09-07-03, 06:29 PM	#2
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Actually, none of the above (probably). I'll let you know when I've been to the NEC this year as there will be new bikes/models for sure. Is anyone up for a grand SV650 NEC visit?

09-07-03, 09:09 PM	#4
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	None of these..... I think you have to consider what you need from your bike. The SV has been a great start for me, I think I made a good choice, but I will want something better next year. I need a bike that will commute easily, must take a pillion comfortably, I want to do a bit of touring, and I still want a Sunday blast. My list would include: Aprillia Falco (Oh that looks soooo good) VFR800 (of course) Sprint ST (Nice looking, good pedigree, different, British) Hayabusa (Yeah, like I'm gonna get insurance)

10-07-03, 06:00 AM	#5
Graham Guest Posts: n/a	The sv will do me, I feel that If I didn't like It why would I buy It in the first place?

10-07-03, 06:47 AM	#7
AussieBill Guest Posts: n/a	There's no SV650/S on the list! I'm so happy with my SV650 that I would upgrade to the same bike, just a newer model. It would be interesting to see how many people would do the same, instead of going for something bigger.

10-07-03, 10:15 AM	#8
Warren Isaacs Guest Posts: n/a	I've no plans to change any time soon, but when I do I'll probably go for something with plenty of grunt, but not too much top end. So my 'wildcard' would be something like the new Z1000 or a ZRX1200 (Lawson Rep colours, natch). A big V in a tall frame appeals, too, so the Multistrada would certainly get a test ride. I might even try a Buell. I like to like the SV thou', but it's just sooooo UGLY!! Cheers Warren

10-07-03, 10:48 AM	#10
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	None of the above but One of the below SVthou Fazer thou BMW R1100S Ducatti Multistrada Triumph Tiger Tuono 'R' - Saw one this morning...yes yes yes yes yes....how much???? Oh ok then, and standard Tuono Yet to test ride them all. I have a SVthou booked as a courtesy bike next week

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