SV650 2018 Review

[R1ffR4ff]

I have a feeling that in 10 or 15 years time and with whatever possible iterations of SVs are around people will look back at these versions with the same fondness I have for my,"Curvy"

They is what they is and damn good for it

The only thing I would really like is Twin exhausts.

This guy posted on the US forum a while ago.I think he's in Italy and I think the work he's done is fantastic,

[Bibio]

twin zorts are just for looks. why add the extra weight when one will do.

if the OEM zort was not so heavy i would still have it on.

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Originally Posted by Bibio

twin zorts are just for looks. why add the extra weight when one will do.

if the OEM zort was not so heavy i would still have it on.

Personal taste.I like the sound of twin exhausts.Don't care about the weight and with the cheap Chinaprovich slip-on I have one I could have two and still weight less than the stock exhaust I reckon or close to

[Bibio]

yup each to their own and i'm a firm believer of personal choice. personally if i wanted twin zorts i would have bought a ducati, which i nearly did before the SV.

two chinaprovic's is still way lighter than the OEM. they really do weigh fekall.

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Originally Posted by Bibio

yup each to their own and i'm a firm believer of personal choice. personally if i wanted twin zorts i would have bought a ducati, which i nearly did before the SV.

two chinaprovic's is still way lighter than the OEM. they really do weigh fekall.

They don't sound bad either.Mine was £29.95.It's browning a bit on top and the little strap things around the case vibrated a bit but I cured that with the same Exhaust sealant I used to seal the 30 Deg joint I had to use and the other joints.

Get yourself some of this for the future.It's the Dog's danglies and ultra cheap,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRANVILLE...rs=spell_check

Best stuff I've used in over forty years on cars/bikes.Easy to apply and sets damn quick.Zero gas leaks.Also Water-based so easy clean the joins with a damp rag if quick.

[hardhat_harry]

Originally Posted by Seeker

I noticed that, he also says it has slipper clutch technology. I don't think mine does (nor does it need it).

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Ride it vigorously on the track and you will find it needs it.

When I start pushing on I get the back end skipping down shifting from a high speed straight into a slow corner, it can be quite disconcerting.

I know Spike Edwards suggested setting idle to 2K which helps a bit but doesnt eradicate it

Blipping on down shifts would help but I'm too busy with the rest of my riding to remember to do that

after watching the review i have booked a test ride on the x model

[Talking Heads]

When I test rode an AL7 I had decided within a half a mile that I would definitely be buying one.


There are areas for improvement, the tank should have been made to fit the frame without the afterthought plastic trims, proper functional mudguards would be nice as would a gel/comfort seat option.