Re: sv650 versus sv1000
 

Thanks a lot guys ill order some pilot 2ct and hope for the best , fuel consumption is not a major issue as if i have no money I wont put petrol in her.

Re: sv650 versus sv1000
 

If you're thinking of running a thou restricted then ask girth what it's like in comparison.

Re: sv650 versus sv1000
 

I personally would just get the restrictor off and then you will have over twice the power you have now.:D

The 650 can be made to handle really well with not too much money thrown at it, although this may all be pointless now as you may well have sold your 650 anyway.

The thou is a fair bit wider at the back. Will that be an issue access wise ETO?

Re: sv650 versus sv1000
 

+1. If you are restricted; best thing to do is wait till you are derestricted, spend a while getting used to 70 bhp, before taking on board another 40 horses and a truck-load more tourque.

I never did ask girth what a 33 bhp sv thou is like

Re: sv650 versus sv1000
 

Ive had three pointy sv650s and am riding a 1000 at the moment is to early to give a full report on it as not riden it enough yet but early indications are not good and i must say i prefered the sv650, it will feel alot heavier think its about 20kgs heavier the motors not as much fun imo, the suspension sucks at the moment although im only just having a play with settings feels very wooden and hard at the moment no feel at all.
If i had the choice id have a 650 with the suspension sorted and you will have a better more fun bike imho.

Re: sv650 versus sv1000
 

my dads got a SV1000 and my brothers got a SV650

the 1000 is taller and wider than the 650 however when you ride the 650 I find it easier to lean it over and get good lean angles and the 1000 just doesn?t seem right... not sure what it is but it just a little bit strange...( probably cos its taller)

however the 1000s power is obviously good and is a very good match to my R6s power.

oh and the 1000 sounds awesome!

Re: sv650 versus sv1000
 

Exactly thats what where i am with it.

Does sound well though il give it that :-)

Re: sv650 versus sv1000
 

Hmmmm, don't know about the 1000 being taller. I have both(curvy) and the 1000 is easier to flat foot(well almost). Current 650 is taller at rear but even as standard, the 1000 did feel taller.

I also don't think it actually feels that heavy. Infact almost feels like it carrys weight better when been pushed around....sure it's heavier but no surprise there hehe.
I guess when you've owned a ZX7R sports bike which weighs in at over 200KG dry, everything else is Uber light :p

Like Mototech, I've not reall ridden the 1000 much :rolleyes: I think part of the problem is folks wanting to 1000 to give them the same amount of "comfortability" they have become accustomed to.

Saying that I really like the 650 and have decided, no matter what decision I take(for now 1000 is staying), the 650 is not going anywhere. I was going to get a third bike but will not, now. The 650 will be used for all...it's only a bike ;).

The 1000 is only needed for touring/long distances, in my case. My 650 handles very well and he only thing I can really see the 1000 or indeed any other bike giving me is more power. Do I need that exra power.....99% of the time, NO.



Ben

Re: sv650 versus sv1000
 

Regards, not feelign right, I believe goes back to 'comfortabiliy' and also when bikes have adjustable suspension , there is a tendency for previous owners to muck up the ususpension.....heck some brand new bikes come off the show room with settigns all over the place ;)


Ben

Re: sv650 versus sv1000
 

Very true