hi

hi , im jack and im new to the forum, im nearly 17 and lookin for a bigger bike im either goin to get a 125cc (aprillia rs, derbi gpr, honda nsr , etx) and have it deresricted to 33bhp or i want to get a sv650 and restrict to 33 bhp , which one should i do or should i do sumthin else????? :P

id say most ppl on here would say get the sv welcome to the org.

[fizzwheel]

Are taking your restricted license or have you done so. I'm assuming you know that you can ride a 33bhp bike after only taking your CBT ( Apologies if you now this already )

Personally I'd get the SV and restrict it. Once you 2 year restriction period is up, you can pop the restrictors out or change the ECU depending on which bike you buy ( curvey of pointy ) and then you have 70bhp to play with for no extra cash.

two strokes can be fragile. The Aprillia RS125 is notorious for this. If not looked after properly and even sometimes when they are they can eat piston rings / seize.

I'd start by checking out some insurance quotes - you might be in for a shock

Welcome to the site. The new RS's are lovely looking bikes. I would say pick up a cheap 2nd hand SV though and trade it for a new big bike once your time is done.

Originally Posted by Mr Toad

I'd start by checking out some insurance quotes - you might be in for a shock

Totally agree insurance first! and then SV650, met a few young riders this weekend on restricted SV650's and they really rated them did'nt feel restricted until you get towards higher speeds, thats whta they said.

I'm sure there are a few members on restricted SV's

ok if this sounds dumb im sorry but y does the sv have less bhp and it a 650cc then a 600cc

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by redlavachips

ok if this sounds dumb im sorry but y does the sv have less bhp and it a 650cc then a 600cc

Depends, which type of IL4 600cc something like a bandit or a Hornet or a fazer are all around 80bhp mark I think. If you are talking about a SS600 like a GSXR 600 or a CBR 600 they are all over 100bhp..

So basically yes it has less.

Originally Posted by redlavachips

ok if this sounds dumb im sorry but y does the sv have less bhp and it a 650cc then a 600cc

It's because it's a V-twin engine configuration, rather than an inline 4 (like 600cc sportsbikes). It's not an absolute rule, but generally speaking, the fewer cylinders an engine, the less power it makes (assuming the same capacity). For example a 650cc single making 40-45bhp wouldn't be considered massively underpowered for the engine type.

If it's going to be restricted to 33bhp anyway, I'd definately go for an SV over a supersports 600. I imagine your insurers will see it that way too.

Hope you enjoy whatever bike you choose and if it's an SV, welcome to the club. Cheers.

Edit: Fizzwheel, I think the lad was asking why it makes less power than a SS600, not "does it". The 'y' in the middle of the sentence gave it away. Can't you read 'yoof-speak'?

Assuming that the insurance is OK, I'd plump for the restricted SV, OK will make the same power as a anything else that produces 33Bhp but will have more useable lower down power. In effect a low stressed engine. After the time expires you can unleash those extra ponies.

You'd also get used to the size and weight of a 650 during your time possible loosing less money on resale also.