SV650S vs....?

Originally Posted by MikeC

Coddy - was the thou your first bike then? How have you found it?

it was my first big bike after a 50cc ped, ive found it very easy to ride from the times ive been out on it. Obviously i havent ridden it anywhere near its limits as im only 'new' to it but so far so good, the torque of it is a beauty

Interesting, I had assumed the thou would be too much for a newer rider!

As a rough guide, and I know its a crap one, but whats the 0-60 and top end of a 1000 against that of a 600? I think the 600 is around 4.35s and 130mph, but I stand to be corrected...?!

Originally Posted by MikeC

Interesting, I had assumed the thou would be too much for a newer rider!

As a rough guide, and I know its a crap one, but whats the 0-60 and top end of a 1000 against that of a 600? I think the 600 is around 4.35s and 130mph, but I stand to be corrected...?!

Depends how 'throttle happy' you are mate, as its my only big bike i had nothing to compare it with in the past so got on it with an open book if you get me

Speed wise someone on here will have the official figures or will have personal experiences of it

Well i've ridden a fair few bikes (50RX, RS50, DT125R, race CR125, CB500, VFR800) and the scariest one by far was the CR125....that was mental quick.

I have quite a bit of self control and i'm not a lunatic by any means; I also havent ridden on the road much (other than my DAS stuff on the CB500) so like you. I'd be playing it by ear which may well be the best way.

May have to get some insurance quotes tmrw...just outta interest, has yours sold and whats special about the 'Z'?

Also, I've heard the thou is more vibey as you're not at such high revs at comparable speeds...so what speed is it smooth and comfortable to cruise at? And whats it like on fuel?

Originally Posted by MikeC

Well i've ridden a fair few bikes (50RX, RS50, DT125R, race CR125, CB500, VFR800) and the scariest one by far was the CR125....that was mental quick.

I have quite a bit of self control and i'm not a lunatic by any means; I also havent ridden on the road much (other than my DAS stuff on the CB500) so like you. I'd be playing it by ear which may well be the best way.

May have to get some insurance quotes tmrw...just outta interest, has yours sold and whats special about the 'Z'?

Also, I've heard the thou is more vibey as you're not at such high revs at comparable speeds...so what speed is it smooth and comfortable to cruise at? And whats it like on fuel?

mine hasnt sold yet, its tucked away in the garage nice and warm for the winter lol, The SZ was a tribute for the GSXR anniversary. it is a fully faired model and has blue and white pearl paint job and a few other tweaks to the engine, supposedly 125bhp (dont quote me)


Fuel wise i havent found it bad but again i have no other previous bike to compare it to. Cruising speed wise it feels happy to plod along at whatever you want to do

Originally Posted by Coddy_SV1000Z

Fuel wise i havent found it bad but again i have no other previous bike to compare it to. Cruising speed wise it feels happy to plod along at whatever you want to do

Not meaning to be rude at all, but thats the vaguest answer ever!

I noticed it hasnt reached its reserve on Ebay etc, whats your target price for the bike? PM me if u like - but may get some insurance quotes tmrw and will need a value!

Cheers,

Mike

pm'd, try now

Originally Posted by ejohnh

Why is everone calling it a light bike anyway? I'm damn sure I couldn't pick it up if it fell over!
JohnH

It's as much about technique as strength. I've picked up a Harley big twin (1340cc of solid iron). There may have been a bit of adrenaline involved there though.