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Old 25-06-16, 11:36 AM   #1
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Am I the first to register here with a SV650A L7? Anyway, I traded in my 2012 Street Triple (yes, really, so if you're thinking about a triple, I'll answer any questions) for another SV, which makes it my third.
I bought a new 650S curvy in 2000 in the US and a (used) similar model when I returned to the UK 3 years ago so I knew what I was getting into.

I've only done 300 miles (in less than a week) but here are my impressions. It's very quiet (Euro4?), I was so used to the triple's cacophony that it was immediately noticeable - I've never fitted loud pipes to any bike in 40+ years of riding but I may make an exception for this one. The seat is diabolical, no really, it was designed by the devil and loaned out for the Spanish Inquisition. After an hour you wonder if you'll be able to sit down again - I'm having it rebuilt by Core seats of Nettleham (Lincoln).

The suspension is much better than my old curvy's, no excessive fork dive on braking and comfortable for a budget bike. My last SV's were economical but so far (running in, 5k rpm max), I'm getting 80 mpg.
Bottom line; so far, I like it.
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Old 25-06-16, 01:11 PM   #2
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I really like the look of the new SVs. Interesting that Suzi STILL hasn't improved the seat at all
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Old 26-06-16, 07:37 AM   #3
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Glad you're enjoying your new SV. I think the seats suit some people better than others. I have a standard seat on my curvy and I find it's one of the most comfortable seats and bikes I've owned. I'm happy to do 400+ mile days on it.
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Old 26-06-16, 01:52 PM   #4
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Garynortheast has a strange shaped bottom!
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Old 26-06-16, 02:07 PM   #5
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Ha ha! Quite possibly. Anyway that's a bit of a cheeky comment.
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Old 26-06-16, 09:32 PM   #6
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What made u give up the street for the SV? Just I'm on a 99 SV and think I would love a Striple.

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Old 27-06-16, 08:36 AM   #7
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Thanks. Grass always seems greener...

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Old 27-06-16, 12:08 PM   #8
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"Am I the first to register here with a SV650A L7?"

No, I have put 2,000 miles on mine now and I love it more with every mile. Fully agree about the seat, mine is a lot better now but still having it remodelled next week. I too initially thought that an exhaust was a must but as I have been using the engines full range I now find the soundtrack (mainly induction) to be absolutely fine so have binned that idea. Best money I have spent so far was a pair of Michelin PR4's. I found the standard fit tyres to be a little wooden but the feedback from the Michelins and especially the wet weather performance is outstanding.

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Old 27-06-16, 01:52 PM   #9
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Do I assume from your post that you used B&B Motorcycles of Lincoln ? If so you will be very happy with them. We live in the North Pennines but I am more than happy to make the 300 mile round trip down to B&B to both purchase my bikes and also for services. With nearly 50 years of motorcycling under my belt I have had some pretty diabolical experiences with dealers but I find B&B to be outstanding in all aspects.

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Old 28-06-16, 09:15 AM   #10
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Have'nt been on here in long time.

I had a Curvy back in 2000, loved it but sold it for a SV1000. Had her for 5yrs. Sold it and got a Z750. Hated it so i got my self a new SFV back in 09. Loved it but i wanted a another SV1000s so i PX it. Crashed her in France in 2012 and that was the end of biking but i went to the bike show last year and saw the new SV650.

So here i am today looking forward to my test ride this afternoon. Can't wait.
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