information questions

hey im new tot he forum, i was looking into getting a r6, but im gonna get a sv650 first to learn on, i am signed up for the msf class or w/e. i got some questions

1. wut kind of 1/4 mile numbers the sv650's run?

2. wut kind of gas mileage they get?

3. wuts the best performance mods to start off with?

4. where is a good place to get fairings?

[Biker Biggles]

Dunno about the rest but they are good on fuel and the best perfomance mods are suspension tweaks and good tyres.

Here are my best attempts at answering your questions:

Originally Posted by dnl2502

1. whats kind of 1/4 mile numbers the sv650's run?

Well straights are kinda boring, in other words I've got no idea. 0-60 acceleration on the 650 seems to be about 4 secs. The bike will quite happily reach 100-110 without a strugle, however you will have to coax it to get it to its 130 max speed.

Originally Posted by dnl2502

2. what kind of gas mileage they get?

I usually get 130 miles before the orange 'feed me' light comes on. I think it must average out about 40 miles to the gallon on country rides

Originally Posted by dnl2502

3. wuts the best performance mods to start off with?

If you want a nice bike to ride, do them in this order:
1. Put in a set of fairing protectors, if this is your first bike you WILL drop it
2. New tires, stock tires are plain awful
3. Get a new set of front springs, there are several manufacturers out there. I myself use a set of progressive springs as I feel is better suited for the real world & my riding style. Other people just put in a firmer single rate suspension
4. Get an aftermarket can and feel thunderous sound a V-Twin makes.

If you just want to look cool:
1. Get an aftermarket can and feel thunderous sound a V-Twin makes.
2. Do the list above minus step 4.

Originally Posted by dnl2502

4. where is a good place to get fairings?

Suzuki do offer their own set of fairings. Note that the SV comes in 2 models, an unfaired naked model & a half faired model (The S model). Sharkskinz also sell a set of fairings for the SV650, so do 2wheeljunkie

Enjoy the ride, it's a very forgiving bike & more than fast enough in the right hands.