Has any experienced rider bought a new SV650?

I went from a curvey yellow to a 636 A1P I then had a gap of 4.5 years and I actually came back to the SV and bought a brand new one (I only buy new having had a dodgy second hand early in my biking life which put me off) obviously monetory reasons played a part and I came up with a short list of monster, new ZX6, street triple and the SV the street triple won it The kwaker lost it on the insurance and its a bit more focused than my old A1 and the SV was third but my local Triumph dealer informed me I had a 6 month wait for the triple (I am not patient) so SV jumped from 3rd - 1st the Monster was never really in it

So in comparison between the SV and my old 636A1

The good points are:
V twin I love the engine braking and the grunt compared to an IL4 it suits my riding style
Cheap Insurance running costs and petrol Fully comp Zero no Claims ? 235
No one expects you to do anything on an SV so you can pootle relaxed if you want on the Ninja I always felt I had to be quick

The bad points are:
V twins raw and less refined than an IL4 which makes mirrors shake
the Kwaker was easier to ride fast and I had more confidence on it than the SV I am having the SV properly set up for me by an expert so hopefully that will help
SV wheezes a bit top end past 100 as opposed to Ninja 120-150 easy peasy (on the track of course)
Kwaker for me was actually comfier than the SV

OK I have only just got to the first service which is booked but already I am beginning to think I need a bit more than the SV some work on the suspension is definately reqd as are getting rid of the OE Dunlops just for my confidence

So would I buy a new well yes cos I did, would I buy another SV ....no..... I am not slating the SV as I really enjoy it and if all goes to plan workwise I can hopefully keep the SV as a run around/winter/commute and then buy something more exotic later ..... and that is the whole point the SV is a great little bike but it always leaves you wanting something more... its hard to put your finger on it, its not bad in any area, just not quite right either ....weird

Great as a first big bike, but now it's lacking in oomph I get bored of riding a lot of places on the throttle stop, need more power at altitude in the alps, and more for straight lines/uphills on track & at the Nurburgring.

So I wouldn't buy another SV, but it has been great.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Then you've just got a UJM

concidering the number of SV's sold i think it puts itsself into that bracket.

My point was the Kwak does everything well from the crate, where the SV does some things well and needs sorting to make the rest up to scratch. the suspension for one. But then you are paying more for the Kwak so expect more.

I bought a new one.

It was a very good bike so I don't regret it in that sense. I regret it because it was not what I wanted but that was in no way due to any inadequacy of the bike itself. I had to own one to find out that I didn't like V-Twins and that I wanted more power.

So I wouldn't buy another but I'd recommend it to others.

Never say never (oops said it twice) but the only reason I would buy another one is because I know I can get all my stupid questions about it answered here. This forum is the best thing about the SV.

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Originally Posted by ogden

This is the greatest poll I have ever seen.

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Originally Posted by lukemillar

buy something different with the cheque.

Exactly my thinking. Also a few others have talked about owning a variety of different bikes, but surely I'm correct in thinking that the manufacturers get a lot more repeat business from say Gixxers or Ninjas etc.?

I suppose the very nature of the SV being marketed as a first bike, Suzuki are not counting on repeat business.

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I bought my SV from new as its what people were telling me to do, as its a damn good introduction to biking.

Now mine has gone I probably wouldnt buy another one, it was brilliant for commuting and I loved it for it, but then there is bikes just as good that wont corode and fall to bits in bad weather.

It also lacking the power and oomph like Tim In Belgium has said. Theres only so much you can take of riding on full throttle most of the time, and wishing there was just more revs when you hit limiter at 11500 plus then your on the edge of the suspension capabilities and twitching all over the place.

It just need that little bit more of everything........but then it wouldnt be an SV, renowned for being a good introduction to biking.

What are you looking to buy now Graeme? I'll sell you my sv for £3.50!

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Originally Posted by adw

I'll sell you my sv for £3.50!

I would buy another sv for £3.50.....you have a deal, Although I wouldnt buy another NEW one like the question asked, I'm not stupid and would always buy a bargain

Originally Posted by adw

What are you looking to buy now Graeme?

Already bought, pics to follow once I have picked it up feel sick waiting, cant wait