On a lighter note, do you love your bike - Page 2 - SV650.org

Viney · 15-03-05, 09:44 AM

Na. I enjoyed it, but didnt love it.

15-03-05, 09:55 AM

Yes

15-03-05, 10:02 AM

I LOVE MY SV

I find myself opening the garage door every time I pass it just to check shes okay

15-03-05, 10:10 AM

Although pretty pointless and no doubt a wholely unanimous decision, at least this thread will bring the forum together

15-03-05, 12:33 PM

Strange as it seems, I went from a ZX6r to SVS and dont regret it at all.
For what i need from a bike, the SV makes far more sense and i am more attached to it than i ever was with the Ninja. Dont really know why that is!

15-03-05, 12:49 PM

I bought it with the intention of being a stepping stone to a bigger bike, but really, for everything I want to do, it's great. Only thing I would like occassionally is faster 80-100mph acceleration (so I can pull forwards sharpish, like I do at lower speeds, when an idiot next to me decides to change lanes w/o looking and I can't throw on the brakes due to road surface or another imbecile cager tailgating me).

I can see myself keeping it for 4 years or so in total.

15-03-05, 12:51 PM

I think I'm fairly likely to keep her when I buy another bike.
She's nto a stepping stone for me, as such, but I will probably be buying a bigger bike in a few years.

15-03-05, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

Only thing I would like occassionally is faster 80-100mph acceleration (so I can pull forwards sharpish, like I do at lower speeds, when an idiot next to me decides to change lanes w/o looking and I can't throw on the brakes due to road surface or another imbecile cager tailgating me)

never had a problem with that... the sv got me out of trouble pretty quick when a car pulled into my lane right next to me... suppose its a bit down to gears and whether your in the power band or not... I think I was so I got the required acceleration to get out of trouble.

possibly consider dyno'ing it that would give you a little bit more...

to be honest, a 600/650 does everything I need... not sure I want a bigger bike... Ive crashed enough and hurt on these let alone something bigger, faster and heavier...

15-03-05, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lynw

to be honest, a 600/650 does everything I need... not sure I want a bigger bike... Ive crashed enough and hurt on these let alone something bigger, faster and heavier...

I'm looking at getting a Sprint ST in a few years. So not exactly an ultrasports machine.
The weight of the bike isn't one of my issues and I haven't had problems with the power. It's my observation skills which need improving most.

15-03-05, 01:42 PM

After having alittle think... I wouldn't mind the SV1000s. But is there really any point for daily road use...

Stu

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15-03-05, 09:44 AM	#11
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Na. I enjoyed it, but didnt love it.

15-03-05, 10:02 AM	#13
Aurora Guest Posts: n/a	I LOVE MY SV I find myself opening the garage door every time I pass it just to check shes okay

15-03-05, 10:10 AM	#14
RenamedMonkey Guest Posts: n/a	Although pretty pointless and no doubt a wholely unanimous decision, at least this thread will bring the forum together

15-03-05, 12:33 PM	#15
Steve H Guest Posts: n/a	Strange as it seems, I went from a ZX6r to SVS and dont regret it at all. For what i need from a bike, the SV makes far more sense and i am more attached to it than i ever was with the Ninja. Dont really know why that is!

15-03-05, 12:49 PM	#16
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	I bought it with the intention of being a stepping stone to a bigger bike, but really, for everything I want to do, it's great. Only thing I would like occassionally is faster 80-100mph acceleration (so I can pull forwards sharpish, like I do at lower speeds, when an idiot next to me decides to change lanes w/o looking and I can't throw on the brakes due to road surface or another imbecile cager tailgating me). I can see myself keeping it for 4 years or so in total.

15-03-05, 12:51 PM	#17
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	I think I'm fairly likely to keep her when I buy another bike. She's nto a stepping stone for me, as such, but I will probably be buying a bigger bike in a few years.

15-03-05, 01:42 PM	#20
MavUK Guest Posts: n/a	After having alittle think... I wouldn't mind the SV1000s. But is there really any point for daily road use... Stu