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13-01-17, 12:54 PM | #1 |
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Replace SV650S with newer, or alternatives?
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I'm getting some pressure/encouragement to replace the SV with something newer and hopefully less troublesome. The easy option would be to look for a low mileage SV, the idea being to get one that hasn't been bodged by former owners with tail tidy, silly indicators, butchered wiring etc, and one that's young enough that trouble spots like suspension linkages and steering bearings can be cleaned dealt with before they cause issues. However I should also think of alternatives, so looking for ideas for models that better the SV without giving up so of the properties that I need. I don't want to go any heavier or higher, and need to retain or improve weather protection. To be honest it doesn't need to be even as fast as the SV but would prefer not to give up too much. Usage is exclusively commuting, just over 30 miles each way with dual carriageway, minor road and city mileage. Plus a 1/2 mile unmade drive. Any thoughts welcome, Tony S |
13-01-17, 01:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: Replace SV650S with newer, or alternatives?
So, you want something solely for commuting with a low seat height doesn't need to be as fast as the SV but has great weather protection and is really economic and practical.
I don't want to sound daft but that screams superscooter and if your ego would let you there are some decent ones out there.. Could just be me but I think superscooters are great at doing what they do, yeah it's not got the handling of a real motorbike, but that thing of not having gear grip and go is great, when the weather picks up I may look again at getting one...
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Re: Replace SV650S with newer, or alternatives?
How about an F650 GS. They aren't too tall, but the upright position is great for commuting. The vario topbox is also handy if you want to take a bag. Very economical, comfy on the dual carriageway, great on the unmade drive. I know I'm biased as I own one, and I don't use mine for commuting but on the occasions I do the 120 mile round trip to work it's ideal. The F800 screen can be swapped on and gives good protection at speed. Now replaced by the F700 of course but still plenty of 650s about.
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Oh and when you say getting pressure does that mean you take a pillion? In which case, the GS is also far more comfortable than the SV.
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Having said all that I have considered a smaller, say 125cc scooter purely as a winter or bad weather bike. Could also use it if I've visiting customers. Realistically though for that purpose I should try and get the dead Aprilia back to life. What current scoots are you looking at? I see Honda do a 300cc than might be OK, |
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Re: Replace SV650S with newer, or alternatives?
as chukka said or XJ600 2010>
the divvy is light and low seat hight, they are good bikes TBH. |
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http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-r...ersion-f/2010/
No frills and no thrills, this says the engine is a bit fluffy below 3000 rpm - maybe that is where a four loses over a twin.
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Re: Replace SV650S with newer, or alternatives?
I have a Honda Forza for sale, cheapest you'll find anywhere, and happily its in Aberdeenshire.....
I've used it for commuting these past three years and its definitely the right tool for the job. Its on Gumtree at £1750 |
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Re: Replace SV650S with newer, or alternatives?
Yamaha Fazers are pretty comfortable but still nippy, the fuel injected ones are probably lighter than the carbed one I had and you can pick them up for reasonable money.
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15-01-17, 02:37 PM | #10 |
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Suzuki Burgman 400. I have had a couple of these and they are ridiculously good at many things. In terms of practically and usability it was unbelievable.
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