Welcome!
Ok, yea - an RSV is a big ol' handlefull of a machine. Loads of torque, stupid power, and top-heavy (at elast, the earlier ones were!). SO not really the beginners choice!
Hoever, you've been wise and got an SV, which is a great choice of bike for anyone, new or experianced
Take your time, dont wakl before you can crawl and certainly dont try and run before any of this...always check your bike over. Things like tyre pressures can make alot of differance to how your bike feels, so keep them spot on
. Keep an eye on your oil level and remember to keep the bike serviced when it needs it (at least once a year, or every 4000 mile for the oil changes). This time of year is not ideal to be out riding, the road salt is very slippery...not to mention all the water on the roads! If you havn't, get some crash bungs fitted. If you drop the bike, then they have the potential to reduce the amount of damage incured
Theres loads of info on here, loads of people who can give good advice. SO if you're in doubt about something, don't ignore it and ask