I think the SV is an ideal bike for a first big model. Although you're obviously used to a very small bike at the moment, just doing your Direct Access you'll be exposed to a 500cc bike with approx 50bhp. That'll be a nice stepping stone - it's an awful lot more power than the 125cc, and it's a lot heavier too. Then you'll be on a bike with more power again, but about the same weight. Plus on the 500 you'll also swiftly get out the habit of clumsily yanking open the throttle fully as it *will* matter on a wet roundabout, just like it will on an SV!
In short, if you can handle the Direct Access training bike well enough to pass the test, you'll be fine with an SV and in a month or two will wonder why you were worried about it!
Mike
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