Originally Posted by L3nny

Not read the whole thread so sorry it this has already been mentioned.

Try and get an SV which has had some work done to the suspension. The SV is a good bike but the suspension IMO is rubbish and if it's your first big bike will really hinder the speed at which your rifing confidence builds.

A lot of people put GSXR front ends on which improves the handling a lot. You'll save a lot of money buying a bike which has already had this done rather than doing it yourself.