New Bike Mag - SV650.org

11-10-06, 10:28 AM

Lots of SV stuff in this months.

2nd hand and a new test.

It gets beaten by the BMW F800.

Thats progress for you.

11-10-06, 10:35 AM

Dont usually buy bike mag but did this month for the SV articles and Jezza Clarkson's interview.

The F800S I did consider but WAY too expensive for me. Its a great bike, but not worth the extra over the SV (IMHO).

The only area where the F has the SV beaten hands down is the fact it has belt drive. I hate having to mess about oiling and adjusting a chain

11-10-06, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Basket

Lots of SV stuff in this months.

2nd hand and a new test.

It gets beaten by the BMW F800.

Thats progress for you.

The F800 beat it on points, but most of the testers said that, despite this, they'd rather buy the SV.

SoulKiss · 11-10-06, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zedleppelin1981

The only area where the F has the SV beaten hands down is the fact it has belt drive. I hate having to mess about oiling and adjusting a chain

Even paying to get a Scottoiler fitted wont take the SV into the BMW price bracket.......

11-10-06, 10:43 AM

Must get the new mag, and find a BMW dealer that allows me a test ride (just to compare).

11-10-06, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Law

Must get the new mag, and find a BMW dealer that allows me a test ride (just to compare).

Dont know if there is a dealer in Guildford but I did pay a visit to SPC outside Alton. As I'm not your typical prospective BMW bike owner (mid 20's, dressed in jeans & denim jacket) they did not want to know and were not interested. Though it did mean I could sit on the bike and have a good play with it

northwind · 11-10-06, 11:01 AM

I want a go on one as well. Saw the ST up close and liked it, but it's the bikini faired one I like. TBH it should beat the SV, it's newer, bigger lazier engine, probably better built too, and not on such a shoestring. Just like the ER6 ought to, since it's so much newer.

glade · 11-10-06, 11:08 AM

wonder if subscriber copies have arrivewd yet

they were delayed this month so they could get every 2007 bike in apparently

11-10-06, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zedleppelin1981

Quote:

Originally Posted by Law

Must get the new mag, and find a BMW dealer that allows me a test ride (just to compare).

Dont know if there is a dealer in Guildford but I did pay a visit to SPC outside Alton. As I'm not your typical prospective BMW bike owner (mid 20's, dressed in jeans & denim jacket) they did not want to know and were not interested. Though it did mean I could sit on the bike and have a good play with it

There's one in Guildford called Vines which I've never been to. I'm not holding out much hope of getting a test ride as I'm 24.

That's not good practice to turn away a potential buyer. You don't have to look rich to be rich, and I thought the whole point of these new BMW's were to attract new younger customers into the marque.

11-10-06, 11:46 AM

subscribed ones came through today. havnt got round to opening it yet as been busy working on the boike getting it working again.

Would the bmw be worth getting over the sv?? i do really like it, and especially the one they had in last months bike, the one doing the no handed wheelie, looks awsome.

11-10-06, 10:28 AM	#1
The Basket Guest Posts: n/a	New Bike Mag Lots of SV stuff in this months. 2nd hand and a new test. It gets beaten by the BMW F800. Thats progress for you.

11-10-06, 11:01 AM	#7
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	I want a go on one as well. Saw the ST up close and liked it, but it's the bikini faired one I like. TBH it should beat the SV, it's newer, bigger lazier engine, probably better built too, and not on such a shoestring. Just like the ER6 ought to, since it's so much newer. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Bike in a ball - Video from Scottish Bike Show	DarrenSV650S	Photos	12	22-02-10 01:21 AM
Recommend me a good Bike to bike radio for Autocom	neio79	Bikes - Talk & Issues	14	21-11-08 03:11 PM
Selling your bike? Watch out for this scam on bike trader	Paul the 6th	Bikes - Talk & Issues	11	16-01-08 12:09 PM
First bike - Looking at a 650S. Right bike for me? Decision possibly today.	earthtodan	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	10	14-05-07 12:08 PM
Sharman Multicom Bike to Bike radios, complete, NOW SOLD	jakeblues68	For Sale - SV's and SV related items	4	24-04-06 09:35 PM

11-10-06, 10:35 AM	#2
zedleppelin1981 Guest Posts: n/a	Dont usually buy bike mag but did this month for the SV articles and Jezza Clarkson's interview. The F800S I did consider but WAY too expensive for me. Its a great bike, but not worth the extra over the SV (IMHO). The only area where the F has the SV beaten hands down is the fact it has belt drive. I hate having to mess about oiling and adjusting a chain

11-10-06, 10:43 AM	#5
Law Guest Posts: n/a	Must get the new mag, and find a BMW dealer that allows me a test ride (just to compare).

11-10-06, 11:08 AM	#8
glade Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 431	wonder if subscriber copies have arrivewd yet they were delayed this month so they could get every 2007 bike in apparently

11-10-06, 11:46 AM	#10
riktherider Guest Posts: n/a	subscribed ones came through today. havnt got round to opening it yet as been busy working on the boike getting it working again. Would the bmw be worth getting over the sv?? i do really like it, and especially the one they had in last months bike, the one doing the no handed wheelie, looks awsome.