Looking ahead - SV650.org

Seeker · 11-12-20, 08:51 AM

If the rumours (and patent drawings) are correct the SV650 days are numbered and it will be replaced by a parallel twin. Will the forum embrace the new S650/GS650 or whatever it is to be named or should it have a new forum of its own?

Dave20046 · 11-12-20, 11:47 AM

I think we should embrace it but all be foul to the parreleogram newcomers. Long live the V.

DJ123 · 11-12-20, 12:57 PM

Is it going to stay a 650cc? i could see them either making it sub 600, or a 700 and joining the various new models in this mid segment.

gadget · 11-12-20, 08:55 PM

Imo... no other piston engine format can replicate that 'certain something' that only a V twin can deliver, so ... for me ... I'll be staying with my curvy S.

DJ123 · 11-12-20, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget

Imo... no other piston engine format can replicate that 'certain something' that only a V twin can deliver, so ... for me ... I'll be staying with my curvy S.

Ride a parallel twin with an offset firing cycle, they feel very similar to a V twin in that respect.

Sir Trev · 12-12-20, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ123

Ride a parallel twin with an offset firing cycle, they feel very similar to a V twin in that respect.

Might be wrong but I think Hugh's 900cc parallel engine does this - it's not the same as the rather bland engine I had in my old GS500E that's for sure.

I would not be surprised if the new engine comes in at a slightly lower CC level than 650. Honda seem to be shifting quite a few units of their CB500 variants so Suzuki may look to do the same, with a street, cafe, cruiser and soft-road versions of the new bikes. The lightweight adventure segment seems particularly popular at the moment, perhaps down to Itchy Boots and her adventures.

Bri w · 12-12-20, 04:21 PM

Ducati. Its very much the (hooligan) bike of choice here in Spain.

Seeker · 12-12-20, 04:28 PM

My point was not so much what bike would replace the SV but whether this forum would become home to the new non V twin model, assuming it's a 650 since we would not be gaining many (any) new members if it was SV only.
It may be out of our hands anyway if someone starts up a forum for the new model.

SV650rules · 12-12-20, 04:47 PM

Makes sense to have less than 600cc to get lower road tax, or make it worthwhile to pay higher tax by making it 700cc +

DJ123 · 12-12-20, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SV650rules

Makes sense to have less than 600cc to get lower road tax, or make it worthwhile to pay higher tax by making it 700cc +

that's what i was aiming at. You either bring it down for the pros, or go big for the pros & and give it to people as an option for a bigger bike.
A lot of bikes now sit in that 700-800cc range where people don't want/need 1000CC but still want somethings that is very capable (for any use)

11-12-20, 08:51 AM	#1
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,120	Looking ahead If the rumours (and patent drawings) are correct the SV650 days are numbered and it will be replaced by a parallel twin. Will the forum embrace the new S650/GS650 or whatever it is to be named or should it have a new forum of its own? __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

11-12-20, 11:47 AM	#2
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Looking ahead I think we should embrace it but all be foul to the parreleogram newcomers. Long live the V. __________________

11-12-20, 12:57 PM	#3
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Looking ahead Is it going to stay a 650cc? i could see them either making it sub 600, or a 700 and joining the various new models in this mid segment. __________________ BMW F800ST

11-12-20, 08:55 PM	#4
gadget Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 397	Re: Looking ahead Imo... no other piston engine format can replicate that 'certain something' that only a V twin can deliver, so ... for me ... I'll be staying with my curvy S.

12-12-20, 04:21 PM	#7
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: Looking ahead Ducati. Its very much the (hooligan) bike of choice here in Spain. __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

12-12-20, 04:28 PM	#8
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,120	Re: Looking ahead My point was not so much what bike would replace the SV but whether this forum would become home to the new non V twin model, assuming it's a 650 since we would not be gaining many (any) new members if it was SV only. It may be out of our hands anyway if someone starts up a forum for the new model. __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

12-12-20, 04:47 PM	#9
SV650rules Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Shropshire UK Posts: 1,365	Re: Looking ahead Makes sense to have less than 600cc to get lower road tax, or make it worthwhile to pay higher tax by making it 700cc + __________________ 2016 SV650 AL7 Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear - Mark Twain

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
New MCN 12 December: Streets Ahead?	NewsBot	News	0	12-12-12 08:40 AM
Am i getting ahead of myself	BBadger	Idle Banter	9	10-05-09 07:13 PM
Great Weekend Ahead	Cam_73	SV Ecosse	14	27-04-07 05:41 PM