What SV 650 to buy? - SV650.org

25-02-05, 01:43 PM

Hi - I'm a new member and hopefully - very soon - will be an SV650S owner. I've got a budget of up to £2300 and am looking for a used SV. I'm thinking that'll get me a 1999/2000 with 15-20k on the clock.

I'm coming back to biking after a break of 10yrs odd (previous bike RD350LC). Done a bit of research and the SV seems the one for me. However, I'm 6ft 2in and I've read that SV's are good for shorter riders.

I'd really appreciate any help, advice, offers or info. Also, is there anything that I should look for or avoid?

I'm going to look at an import tomorrow - anyone had any experience of these?
Cheers

25-02-05, 01:54 PM

get a blue one - they're faster than the others

seriously, find one in a dealers and have a sit on it - unless you're very short or very tall, there won't be a problem
naked bikes are a bit more upright - the pegs are higher and the bars are lower on the faired bikes, which makes them more suitable for the open road, and the nakeds are better around town, although at the end of the day there isn't much in it.
Now's a good time to buy - prices will be at their cheapest

25-02-05, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Toad

get a blue one - they're faster than the others

this is so true,

i have an 04 650s and im 6ft, and i sometimes think that the bike is a bit big !!!
my mates 6'5'' and he thinks my bike is fine for him,

6'2'' should be great, gert one big guy, and welcome to the family !!

25-02-05, 02:16 PM

I'm 6ft 4 and don't have any problem with the SV.

Like has been said... get down to a dealers and have a sit on one.

25-02-05, 02:24 PM

I'm 6'2" comfy riding position for me, even on regular 100 mile+ trips.

25-02-05, 02:27 PM

Thanks for your help guys.

Anything in particular I should look for or avoid - technologies come a long way since my RD350!!

carelesschucca · 25-02-05, 02:37 PM

take a check of the headlights on the bike Imports usually have one lens with a clear area (on the age of the bike your looking at)

If it does have this you'll probably need to get a new set of head lamps because it should fair its MOT!!!

25-02-05, 02:41 PM

Keep an eye on the 'For Sale' forum on here too. Bikes are usually resonably priced. (if they aren't someone will tell the seller

)

this one for example... http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=18553
(Nothing to do with me!)

Viney · 25-02-05, 02:51 PM

<------ Buy mine

2300

25-02-05, 03:11 PM

No idea where Downham is, I'm afraid.

Can you give me more info or a link to your ad

Cheers

25-02-05, 01:43 PM	#1
jamieb Guest Posts: n/a	What SV 650 to buy? Hi - I'm a new member and hopefully - very soon - will be an SV650S owner. I've got a budget of up to £2300 and am looking for a used SV. I'm thinking that'll get me a 1999/2000 with 15-20k on the clock. I'm coming back to biking after a break of 10yrs odd (previous bike RD350LC). Done a bit of research and the SV seems the one for me. However, I'm 6ft 2in and I've read that SV's are good for shorter riders. I'd really appreciate any help, advice, offers or info. Also, is there anything that I should look for or avoid? I'm going to look at an import tomorrow - anyone had any experience of these? Cheers

25-02-05, 02:37 PM	#7
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	take a check of the headlights on the bike Imports usually have one lens with a clear area (on the age of the bike your looking at) If it does have this you'll probably need to get a new set of head lamps because it should fair its MOT!!! __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

25-02-05, 01:54 PM	#2
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	get a blue one - they're faster than the others seriously, find one in a dealers and have a sit on it - unless you're very short or very tall, there won't be a problem naked bikes are a bit more upright - the pegs are higher and the bars are lower on the faired bikes, which makes them more suitable for the open road, and the nakeds are better around town, although at the end of the day there isn't much in it. Now's a good time to buy - prices will be at their cheapest

25-02-05, 02:16 PM	#4
Couerdelion Guest Posts: n/a	I'm 6ft 4 and don't have any problem with the SV. Like has been said... get down to a dealers and have a sit on one.

25-02-05, 02:24 PM	#5
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	I'm 6'2" comfy riding position for me, even on regular 100 mile+ trips.

25-02-05, 02:27 PM	#6
jamieb Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for your help guys. Anything in particular I should look for or avoid - technologies come a long way since my RD350!!

25-02-05, 02:41 PM	#8
Couerdelion Guest Posts: n/a	Keep an eye on the 'For Sale' forum on here too. Bikes are usually resonably priced. (if they aren't someone will tell the seller ) this one for example... http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=18553 (Nothing to do with me!)

25-02-05, 02:51 PM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	<------ Buy mine 2300

25-02-05, 03:11 PM	#10
jamieb Guest Posts: n/a	No idea where Downham is, I'm afraid. Can you give me more info or a link to your ad Cheers