SV650S to Yamaha R1 - Too big a jump, or play it safer and get Gixxer 750? - SV650.org

Mej · 13-02-10, 04:44 PM

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Dave20046 · 13-02-10, 04:50 PM

Going from a sv650 to a sports 600 would be like WTF...hopping from a SS600 to a r1 would be like woaah - I imagine going from a sv650 to a R1 would be like

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However if you want want, and trust yourself - go for it.
's your money

Oh and take it as a rhetorical question/comment, but going from a restricted sv to highpowered bike seems a bit illogical.

Mej · 13-02-10, 04:54 PM

i do trust myself, but at the sametime i do have the odd moment.

i also think that i would probably prefer a bike i could rag a bit, such as the gixxer as opposed to the what people keep telling me about the R1, that you dont really feel like your making it work it just goes and keeps on going.

Scoobs has got one iirc, wonder what he will have to say.

13-02-10, 04:56 PM

SS600 first.

Dave20046 · 13-02-10, 04:57 PM

I think testrides are you best bet, different bikes suit different people.

Dave20046 · 13-02-10, 04:57 PM

Scoobs has spoken

fizzwheel · 13-02-10, 04:57 PM

I went from an SV650 to a GSXR-750, ok not the same power output I know but...

If you have self restraint / self control and are prepared to spend time getting used to the bike, then you'll be fine.

If you're going to get on it and rag the nuts out of it straight away, well you'll be needing several changes of underpants.

Thing is these things are not unrideable, you dont have to opent he throttle all the way to the stop. Just take your time work up to it and you'll be fine.

What'll catch you out, will be you are approaching corners / hazards much faster than you'll be used to. I found myself approaching corners 20 - 30mph faster than I was used to. Of course the handling and brakes do help out with this. Just dont get carried away.

Even getting the 750 isnt "playing it safe" theres still the opportunity to get caught out with that to.

How much time, how many miles have you done on the SV, you might find a SS600 a better stepping stone...

Biker Biggles · 13-02-10, 04:57 PM

Check you can afford the jump in insurance too.As for your question only you know the answer.The R1 will be easy to ride but will be completely OTT on the road if you want to use the performance.Do you have the self discipline to keep the throttle shut?

Mr Speirs · 13-02-10, 04:58 PM

Do whatever you like, throttle goes both ways.
Im sure insurance will make the right decision for you tbh.

13-02-10, 05:01 PM

i agree even if you have a tame wrist one slight mistake could mean totaled bike if you get off lightly with the amount of power the r1 has, personally derestrict the sv for at least a few months before jumping up anything gets you used to the slight power increase them the increase to a gsxr 600/750 before a r1.

EDIT: i cant spell

13-02-10, 04:44 PM	#1
Mej Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,418	SV650S to Yamaha R1 - Too big a jump, or play it safer and get Gixxer 750? . __________________ Last edited by Mej; 24-07-14 at 02:25 PM.

13-02-10, 04:50 PM	#2
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: SV650S to Yamaha R1? Too bigger jump, or play it safer and get Gixxer 750? Going from a sv650 to a sports 600 would be like WTF...hopping from a SS600 to a r1 would be like woaah - I imagine going from a sv650 to a R1 would be like . However if you want want, and trust yourself - go for it. 's your money Oh and take it as a rhetorical question/comment, but going from a restricted sv to highpowered bike seems a bit illogical. __________________ Last edited by Dave20046; 13-02-10 at 04:54 PM.

13-02-10, 04:54 PM	#3
Mej Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,418	Re: SV650S to Yamaha R1? Too bigger jump, or play it safer and get Gixxer 750? i do trust myself, but at the sametime i do have the odd moment. i also think that i would probably prefer a bike i could rag a bit, such as the gixxer as opposed to the what people keep telling me about the R1, that you dont really feel like your making it work it just goes and keeps on going. Scoobs has got one iirc, wonder what he will have to say. __________________

13-02-10, 04:56 PM	#4
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV650S to Yamaha R1? Too bigger jump, or play it safer and get Gixxer 750? SS600 first.

13-02-10, 04:57 PM	#5
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: SV650S to Yamaha R1? Too bigger jump, or play it safer and get Gixxer 750? I think testrides are you best bet, different bikes suit different people. __________________

13-02-10, 04:57 PM	#7
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: SV650S to Yamaha R1? Too bigger jump, or play it safer and get Gixxer 750? I went from an SV650 to a GSXR-750, ok not the same power output I know but... If you have self restraint / self control and are prepared to spend time getting used to the bike, then you'll be fine. If you're going to get on it and rag the nuts out of it straight away, well you'll be needing several changes of underpants. Thing is these things are not unrideable, you dont have to opent he throttle all the way to the stop. Just take your time work up to it and you'll be fine. What'll catch you out, will be you are approaching corners / hazards much faster than you'll be used to. I found myself approaching corners 20 - 30mph faster than I was used to. Of course the handling and brakes do help out with this. Just dont get carried away. Even getting the 750 isnt "playing it safe" theres still the opportunity to get caught out with that to. How much time, how many miles have you done on the SV, you might find a SS600 a better stepping stone... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition Last edited by fizzwheel; 13-02-10 at 04:59 PM.

13-02-10, 04:57 PM	#8
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: SV650S to Yamaha R1? Too bigger jump, or play it safer and get Gixxer 750? Check you can afford the jump in insurance too.As for your question only you know the answer.The R1 will be easy to ride but will be completely OTT on the road if you want to use the performance.Do you have the self discipline to keep the throttle shut? __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

13-02-10, 04:58 PM	#9
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: SV650S to Yamaha R1? Too bigger jump, or play it safer and get Gixxer 750? Do whatever you like, throttle goes both ways. Im sure insurance will make the right decision for you tbh. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

13-02-10, 05:01 PM	#10
sunshine Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV650S to Yamaha R1? Too bigger jump, or play it safer and get Gixxer 750? i agree even if you have a tame wrist one slight mistake could mean totaled bike if you get off lightly with the amount of power the r1 has, personally derestrict the sv for at least a few months before jumping up anything gets you used to the slight power increase them the increase to a gsxr 600/750 before a r1. EDIT: i cant spell Last edited by sunshine; 13-02-10 at 05:05 PM.

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