Replacing the SV - is there anything better?

[Bibio]

this has been done to death but i'm going to say it anyway. why change something you are happy with when you could just upgrade it. the SV once tricked out is a very very competent bike. it may be me but i see no need to change mine now that it has been done as it does everything i ever ask it to do. i went a bit overboard and spent more that i should have but i intend to keep it for a very long time, but even so looking at what i spent and what i made back on bits i sold i have spent around £600 extra. that £600 in my book has been worth every single penny every time i take it out for a spin.

[dizzyblonde]

I have to say Bibio has a point, I spent loaddddsaaa wonga on my SV, but then shes a bit special to me. I saw no need to change, and bought another...coz she were lonely

However................. Now I have massive stomping power in that TL1000s motor, and handling which completely blows the SV out of the water, she feels a little deflated when I get back on her.
Peg loves riding the SV, its like a little dinky toy compared to the ZZR14. Dave the SV was umbellly umbelly bimbly, Suzy is a little more refined, but a fun toy to have a play with every now and again.

If I hadn't the opportunity to change, I wouldn't have, and I'd still be loving the SV in its entirity.....but I got spoilt!

[NTECUK]

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

The ER6 compaired to the SV is no contest. The SV is by far the better bike. More powerful, better handling, better suspension, better brakes. If you are looking for something better than a SV the ER6 is not where you should be looking.

"I'm after a few suggestions on bikes I should be getting out and test riding"
Thats the closest thing for cost and what makes a good commuter.
I tried both (well a pointy to an ER )and bought the SV.

[Bibio]

i think of all the bikes out there the raptor would be high on my list along with a speed triple (if i could get on one lol)

[dizzyblonde]

Its had a real new interest of late, lots changing hands. No idea why....think people are warming to bikings best kept secret

Replacing the SV - is there anything better?

Of course there are plenty but only you can truly judge that. The fact that you are asking the question it means that you feel there is room for improvement and the SV, although an excellent bike, is far from a great one.

I've been looking / researching and testing bikes for the last 6 months and every time I got back on the SV, the smile returned. I was almost convinced that is the perfect bike and that I should keep it for longer. Until I recently tested the Crossrunner and going back to the SV felt wrong so I ended up changing it.

I would make a list of features that are important to you and then add bikes that fill the most important ones and then test ride them. You may very well find out that the SV is the best option for you OR you may discover something better.

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Webber

I've gone from my sv650s to a z750r and have really fallen for it. As much as i miss the v-twin grunt the top end of an IL4 is just sooo much fun. Although not as good at higher speeds due to it being a naked, but that just keeps speed sub 100 for the most part which is never a bad thing. On the weight side of things, its really not noticeable exsept when picking up after crashing

In comparison to the ER6f as mention, a friend has one and the seating position is far more upright and doesn't appear to handle as well as the sv650 but have never rode it more then just around a car park.

MMMMM Z750R.....

Would be a waste to chop my 08 750ABS in for that - just have to bolt bits onto mine to make it more R-Like

Cracking bikes your Z750

Major bit of info missing here. We know SV's can be had for less than £2500, but what IS your budget?

[mikerj]

Aprilia RSV. Nice big bike but still pretty light, and very comfortable. Plenty of grunt delivered in a very similar way to the SV, just more of it.

well if you want a bike and use it for touring amongst other things then you want a full fairing,so its pointless looking at a speed/street triple,but the sprint looks a better bet,or have a look at a honda vfr800 pre vtec.the 750s are getting a bit long in the tooth now and the vtec aint as good,and you can pick a good vfr800 for about 1.5k and with honda build qaulity and a engine thats good for 200k you cant go wrong,or have a look at a bandit 1200s with fairing lowers, they are as cheap as chips 155mph & 50mpg but not at the same time