SV650 Progression

I starting to think about my next bike, although realistically it will probably be (at least) another year before my skills will have improved enough to justify a new machine.

I curious to know what people who started on SV's have progressed to

I'm currently wanting to stick to the more upright riding position so I'm currently fancying a Speed Triple or the (less scary option) S2R Monster 800.

funny mate,just talking about this with me old man,and both those bikes were mentioned the monsters are just so sexy

If you want to stay upright, have you considered a "retro" (GSX14, CB13, ZRX12, XJR13) ?

Lots of appeal, loads of comfort and plenty of torque.... Just an idea.....

Also, Kwak Z750, previous Fazer 'Thou, Hornet 900, Yam MT01...... There's loads of options out there, most of them round the 100 bhp mark but with lots of torque

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Originally Posted by Jelster

If you want to stay upright, have you considered a "retro" (GSX14, CB13, ZRX12, XJR13) ?

Lots of appeal, loads of comfort and plenty of torque.... Just an idea.....

Also, Kwak Z750, previous Fazer 'Thou, Hornet 900, Yam MT01...... There's loads of options out there, most of them round the 100 bhp mark but with lots of torque

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I like the big retro bikes, but I'm not a terribly big fella (5'8" 11st 6lbs) and I find big heavy bikes a bit imtimidating. Also the MT01 looks a hoot (1600cc V-twin !!) but fully fuelled kerb weight is approaching the quarter ton mark.

I really looking for, better quality componentry, better handling, better brakes etc and a little bit more power.

The Triple and the Duke are just currently at the top of a notso short shortlist which includes the Hornet and the Z750 plus many others.

So many bikes - Limited money and garage space

[Lissa]

FALCO

Originally Posted by tricky

I starting to think about my next bike, although realistically it will probably be (at least) another year before my skills will have improved enough to justify a new machine.

I curious to know what people who started on SV's have progressed to

I'm currently wanting to stick to the more upright riding position so I'm currently fancying a Speed Triple or the (less scary option) S2R Monster 800.

The 800 Monster has about the same power as your SV, so don't expect it to be any faster if that's what you're after (though far superior brakes and suspension).

The Speed Triple of course is another matter .


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Naked sv1000 streetfightered?

Originally Posted by Whitty

Naked sv1000 streetfightered?

Perfect .


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Originally Posted by tricky

I curious to know what people who started on SV's have progressed to

I didn't start on a sv, I started on a er5 and upgraded to a hornet but then downgraded to a sv650s because I preferred the vtwin feel (although the hornet was a far superior machine for speed, handling, build quality and what not)

Since then, had a zx6r J1, firestorm (aww, bloody lovely bikes) and a yzf750r.

Prefer my vtwins though, the ninja was okay but a bit like a bandit but faster - dull unless you were caning it everywhere. The yzf is too fast for my needs, I don't think I'll benefit at all from riding it. Not much faster than the ninja but still, I don't need THAT fast an il4.

Firestorm was awesome'. Lovely, lovely, lovely machines. Just sold mine yesterday to save up a bit more money and am getting another sv650s (curvy - best ) but intend to get another vtwin thou' once I get a house...perhaps a rsv mille/tuono/firestorm or maybe a 2004 vfr800i. (not vtwin but hey it thankfully isnt a il4)

I know where ya coming from,had zxr750>firestorm>tl1000r>aprillia rs250>gsxr600>ccm s/moto(crap)>curvy650s.Could not get on with zxr or gsxr for love nor money