Is there any point in getting a Fireblade?

Yeah they have softened the Blade out while not compromising on the engine or handling and it's so flipping light so very chuckable (not chuck down the roadable). The engine is mental but it's an easy bike to ride unlike a kwak or R1. That said the new R1 engine........ooh that noise even with stock pipes!

If you've never taken the sv to it's limits do you you think its wise to get something with a lot more power?...may be a wise move to get the the/your best out of the sv then upgrade,no point having that extra bhp/mph if your not/don't know how to use it properly IMO.

[L3nny]

Originally Posted by sv-robo

If you've never taken the sv to it's limits do you you think its wise to get something with a lot more power?...may be a wise move to get the the/your best out of the sv then upgrade,no point having that extra bhp/mph if your not/don't know how to use it properly IMO.

I would rather ride at 80% of the limit of a Blade that 100% of the SV. Leave myself some margin for error if you know what I mean.

Originally Posted by L3nny

I would rather ride at 80% of the limit of a Blade that 100% of the SV. Leave myself some margin for error if you know what I mean.

Yep understand what your saying bud,but..........i think 80% power of the blade is going to be quite a bit more than 100% of the sv

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by sv-robo

Yep understand what your saying bud,but..........i think 80% power of the blade is going to be quite a bit more than 100% of the sv

?

[L3nny]

Originally Posted by Dave20046

The iridiums are almost £20 per plug (x4). Worth noting servicing costs are very different from the sv.

http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race....ucts_id=406201

Not quite that much

Still have to buy twice as many as the SV though.

4 cylinders? Traitor!!

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by L3nny

http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race....ucts_id=406201

Not quite that much

Still have to buy twice as many as the SV though.

Well that's what the local shop wanted £20 a plug, down to £17 or £18 when I moaned. Got them £56 trade in the end.

Originally Posted by L3nny

Although I have got no-where near the limits of the bike [the SV] I have started to find it's weak points.

What are the weak points you've found?

Originally Posted by L3nny

First though was a 600 sports bike like a GSXR or CBR 600 but...

What's the reason for totally overlooking all of the SS 600s?

Originally Posted by L3nny

This bike [the Blade] is lighter than the SV and also a lot of 600s from the same era.

Has the weight of the SV been causing you problems?

Originally Posted by L3nny

will it make me a better rider

What do you mean by "better"?
Faster on straights? Faster at cornering?

What about things that are nothing to do with the actual bike you have - like smoothness, good road positioning, increased hazard perception, confidence etc? These are all components of a "better" rider, surely? But they have nothing to do with whether you're on a CG125 or a 'busa.

I think the key thing is to work out whether the limitations / areas for improving are down to you as a rider, or the machine you're on.

Becoming a 'better' rider may be something you just have to work on. But if you're looking for a new bike because you fancy a change and want to have some fun on something else, then why not?

Also, test ride lots of different bikes - including some 'wild card' ones you think you don't want. Then when you find the right one, you'll have peace of mind that you've made an informed purchase.

Just some thoughts!