Pointy and Curvy - sound the same?
 

I'm in a bit of a dilemma, I want an SV, but im stuck on funds around the £1,000 mark, i'd love a pointy as i've ridden one before and I love the sound. My budget will probably about cover a curvy model.

Do they sound the same? I don't want to lose that sound on the pointy, is there any difference in sound? Also, is the head/front fairing/speedo transferable from the K3+ to the K1 & K2? All advice and suggestions welcome!

Thanks guys! :)
-Liam

Be patient or go for it!?
 

Hi mate,

Can't comment on most of the stuff but I would say, if you have your heart set on a pointy be patient and wait.

Don't compromise on it as a bike is so much more to a person than a car, if you want a pointy and get a curvy you didn't really want you might not enjoy it as much.

Just my opinion.

Whatever you decide I hope you enjoy it and remember keep it shiny side up!

Re: Be patient or go for it!?
 

Both will sound the same, its the same engine

No can't transfer the pointy parts without a lot of hassle, the frames are different, which means the mounting points are different.

You'll get plenty of choice in Curvies for your budget

Re: Be patient or go for it!?
 

I know its tempting mate, but wait and be patient trust me its worth it as i was in a similar situation to you not long ago when buying my sv, and now that i have it im glad i waited and didnt jump the gun :)

Re: Be patient or go for it!?
 

Personally I prefer curvies (not that I'm biased or anything :p), but as said above, may make more sense in the long run to save a bit more and get the bike you really want.

Re: Be patient or go for it!?
 

First bike?Experienced rider or new to it?
If you are new to it Id buy a cheap old curvy and ride it for a year or so until I had made all the mistakes I was going to and maybe dropped it a couple of times.It wont matter too much on an old bike thats probably got a few scratches anyway,but it will really irk you to damage a shiny nice one.They all sound the same and ride much the same too,depending on what suspension mods and end cans you put on.

Re: Be patient or go for it!?
 

Thanks for the advice everyone! :) I'm relatively new, i've been riding for a year but only smaller bikes, this will be my first owned big bike! (Lucky enough to learn the lesson of showing off on a smaller bike) think I will see how much disposable income I have this month and have a look to see!

Re: Be patient or go for it!?
 

a couple hundred more and you'll pick up a K3 or maybe a k4 it'll not be immaculate, but have plenty of life/miles left in it. Plus pointys look better.

Re: Be patient or go for it!?
 

Re: Be patient or go for it!?
 

i managed to pick my k5 pointy for 1.5k with 15k on the clock so there are good bikes out there for just a bit more might aswell wait