Goodbye Harley hello sv650

ok so I started off building bad assed choppers out of old jap bikes, kz440s , xs60s and cb750s. Moved on to harley choppers, which were slow and needed alot of work. Well I rode my friends gxer 1100 and Im hooked, now Im really getting into the whole streetfighter look, I know absolutely nothing about it except I love the style. Ive been doing alot of looking and I think Ive decided on the sv650 for my first street bike. All I hear are great things about it. What is the top end like on these bikes? Any particular year better than another? thanks for any info guys!

[Steve_God]

Top end, varies depending on year - but the new ones are showing 145+ on the speedo.
From '03 onwards the SVs are a different shape, debatable as to which is better - only major difference is the newer 'pointy' style is fuel injection, and the older 'curvy' style his carbed.

if I can get it to cruise 80 mph on the interstate Im happy. I hate messing with carbs, are the Fuel injection models pretty hassle free. Im sick of wrenching more than riding. i want a bike thats gonna fire up every time i hit the button as oppssed to trying to kick a freakin 1200cc shovelhead in the blistering southern sun.

Originally Posted by Steve_God

Top end, varies depending on year - but the new ones are showing 145+ on the speedo.

Hmm, I disagree, thats a bit optimistic!

Listed top speed is 133mph, no difference between years I thought! They can happily cruise at 80, fine for 90 and 100 ok. Great engine, you'll be grinning a lot!