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[SV650rules]

The SV650 V twin is almost an ideal blend of useable torque, smoothness ( 90 degree V twins are naturally well balanced throughout their rev range and don't need complicated contra-rotating balance shafts to iron out the vibrations - these are used on most other bikes with varying degrees of success) and lets face it 70 to 75 ponies is as much as most people can use on the road - except the well known 'straight line hero' who rocket down the straights and creep round the corners. I ride a naked because I don't use it for commuting, and don't frequent motorways, even in my car I don't particularly like motorways.

If you add the unique exhaust note, which is very easy on the ear it is no wonder the SV attracts such a loyal following. The fuel consumption is also very good, bonus !

[DomP]

Passed my mod just over a year ago and got my 2010 fully faired pointy soon after. Absolutely love it and as others have said that exhaust sound and the buzz it gives me is enough to make up for 72bhp which as someone else said is more than enough for me and on the twisty roads of Herefordshire.

I wasn't sold on the curvy looks but if I was buying again I don't think I'd be so bothered, lovely frame on a curvy too!

Final thing, I too enjoy a blast in a fast car but bikes need so much more self control and respect. (Sorry im 37)

[carelesschucca]

Originally Posted by synXero

@carelesschucca - comments appreciated, thanks. Like you say I'd like something I could wind out. I don't mind breaking the law when it's otherwise safe enough, but do it too often and I'll be without license before long!

It's not your licence I worry aboutIn my opinion the best thing you can do when you first pass your test is get extra training, I was forced to do the IAM by my better half, I was reluctant but did it and it was the best thing I ever did. It taught me so much more than being safe... I can honestly say it has saved me from BIG crashes (I've still had the odd slide though)

[SV650rules]

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

It's not your licence I worry aboutIn my opinion the best thing you can do when you first pass your test is get extra training, I was forced to do the IAM by my better half, I was reluctant but did it and it was the best thing I ever did. It taught me so much more than being safe... I can honestly say it has saved me from BIG crashes (I've still had the odd slide though)

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/why-a-...ike-1643690030

Came across this article, makes a lot of sense why a newby should not get a bike that is too powerful for them, riding a motorbike is different from driving a car, you don't have the safety cage and raft of devices like airbags and seatbelts that can save the sorry ass of inexperienced / overconfident / careless / stupid / plain idiotic peeps.

Thanks for all the comments gents. Seems like a great forum. Confident I'll do advanced training as soon as I can do - always respected that kind of thing, trackdays and so on too.

Off to see my first SV650 (N, pointy) on Wednesday. Will definitely report back...

Interesting first day foray into SV land.

Saw one bike, 40+ thousand miles. Naked pointy black frame. I really liked the naked feel and ride way way more than I expected to. Really liked it. Renthal bars maybe helped!

Visited three or four garages and saw a few other big bikes. Nothing particularly stood out.

Visited another and saw another Sv, same year, colour, everything - but 5000 miles, and an S with the low bars. Really a very different prospect indeed. I do wonder if the naked would be the better choice for central London... although I still prefer the aesthetics of the S I think. Absolutely showroom condition the second one. Really highlighted that the former was a bit worse for wear really. I definitely got some real perspective about how good an SV can be, if it's basically new. It was also £2950 mind you...

Great to have the goal posts set out. Now just to find the right bike somewhere in the middle. I am pretty certain it's an SV for me now!!

[chris8886]

Originally Posted by synXero

Visited another and saw another Sv, same year, colour, everything - but 5000 miles, and an S with the low bars. Really a very different prospect indeed. I do wonder if the naked would be the better choice for central London... although I still prefer the aesthetics of the S I think.

I would commute on my s and I never once found the clip ons to be a problem I don't remember..... I now commute on a cbr600rr and I don't really find that particularly uncomfortable (maybe i'm just weird though.... ).

[Bibio]

as a first bike bike dont bother with looks. buy the bike that feels right sitting on it, make sure you can get both feet on the ground as it will help with confidence. naked sit up type are better in my opinion as they let you get a better all round vision.

riding a motorcycle is not about how fast you can go its about getting home in one piece.

advanced training.. hhmm subjective one that, advanced training is only as good as the person training you. if they are no good then you will learn their habits. get a complete 'polite wanabee' as your instructor and you will learn nowt apart from how to go slow safely. get the right instructor and your in with a fighting chance of actually learning something. advanced training is just that.. learning more than you were taught for passing your test.

observation, observation, observation.... is 90% of riding a motorbike.

welcome to the fold.

ex Edin southsider

[Heorot]

Bibio, ex Edin southsider. Would that be Craigmillar? I lived for two years in Wester Hailes.

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by Heorot

Bibio, ex Edin southsider. Would that be Craigmillar? I lived for two years in Wester Hailes.

ermmm no. if you know where Clerk Street is then thats the area EH7-EH8. I was dragged up in Montague Street.