Anyone own a V-Strom? - SV650.org

13-11-06, 07:52 AM

Its a kind of SV, but I havent seen anything about them on the site.

Are they any good? or just a waste of an SV engine?

Viney · 13-11-06, 08:43 AM

I have ridden one, and they are pretty good, just ugly

its just like riding a Naked SV imho.

13-11-06, 10:19 AM

Someone in my IAM group rides the 1000cc version. In the right hands it's a very quick road bike and the angles of lean you can get on it are greater than you'd think. IMO the styling is amongst the best for this sort of "trailie for the road" bike. I don't know about the 650 version, other than that it's supposed to be very comfortable and good for long distance riding.

There are "grand touring" variants with centre stands, heated grips, luggage etc. included, too.

Scoobs · 13-11-06, 11:07 AM

PM Banjo. I think that's what he's got.

13-11-06, 12:12 PM

Cheers guys.

I would like an SV thou but it is a bit too similar to my 650 and alot more dangerous (bhp)!
Wondered whether i could justify picking one of these up and trying it for a few months.

With the right bits on it should almost as quick as a thou and even rarer in a street burning format.

13-11-06, 07:52 AM	#1
ivantate Guest Posts: n/a	Anyone own a V-Strom? Its a kind of SV, but I havent seen anything about them on the site. Are they any good? or just a waste of an SV engine?

13-11-06, 11:07 AM	#4
Scoobs Vipers Pillion Bitch Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waterlooville Posts: 3,933	PM Banjo. I think that's what he's got. __________________ I look good, I mean really good! Hey everyone come and see how good I look!

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13-11-06, 08:43 AM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	I have ridden one, and they are pretty good, just ugly its just like riding a Naked SV imho.

13-11-06, 10:19 AM	#3
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	Someone in my IAM group rides the 1000cc version. In the right hands it's a very quick road bike and the angles of lean you can get on it are greater than you'd think. IMO the styling is amongst the best for this sort of "trailie for the road" bike. I don't know about the 650 version, other than that it's supposed to be very comfortable and good for long distance riding. There are "grand touring" variants with centre stands, heated grips, luggage etc. included, too.

13-11-06, 12:12 PM	#5
ivantate Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers guys. I would like an SV thou but it is a bit too similar to my 650 and alot more dangerous (bhp)! Wondered whether i could justify picking one of these up and trying it for a few months. With the right bits on it should almost as quick as a thou and even rarer in a street burning format.