SV650 Progression

Probably get one through Taz in Peterborough....

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[Lissa]

We took this pic in Germany last year, to show folks at home the prices over there. Note, though, that the bike is shown as being only 72 ps, about the same BHP as the 650, so be careful if looking for one abroad!

Originally Posted by Jelster

Probably get one through Taz in Peterborough....

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Are they not now closed down

Just had a look on www.biketrader.co.uk , one or two decent looking naked SV1000's

Originally Posted by BigApe

Are they not now closed down

http://www.tazmotorcycles.co.uk/

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Originally Posted by Jelster

http://www.tazmotorcycles.co.uk/

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That'll be a no then

Originally Posted by instigator

Is that because:

1 - I say downgrading when talking about going from the hornet to sv

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2 - The motive as to why I would do such a thing?

If 1 - Hornet was quicker in every respect, braked better, marginally better suspension and generally....a lot more fun.

If 2 - I had a go on an sv650s and was hooked on the vtwin engine - Felt nice and relaxing.

The hornet is definatley quicker and has better brakes, personally I think the SV is more fun. Attmittedly I havent ridden a hornet for very long but I found that I can get more out of my (limited ) skills on an SV, its a very chuckable bike and also lets you get away an awfull lot of mistakes before it will kick you off.

After all it has just recently won a group test in two? (maybe bike) with very experinced test riders mostly on the basis of being more fun, after all on paper the SV looks rubbish. Also it is cheaper than the hornet

The reason for the " " is because I don't really understand why people say "upgraded" or "downgraded" when talking of moving from one bike to another.

Each bike has it's own merits. Each bike does different things. Some go fast as fook. Others are good commuters etc...

In my opinion it isn't a case of up or downgrading, just wanting a motorcycle that does something different than the previous one.

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by BigApe

The reason for the " " is because I don't really understand why people say "upgraded" or "downgraded" when talking of moving from one bike to another.

Each bike has it's own merits. Each bike does different things. Some go fast as fook. Others are good commuters etc...

In my opinion it isn't a case of up or downgrading, just wanting a motorcycle that does something different than the previous one.

and that's the rub I've come to the conclution, to thoughs who haven't perhaps owned anything more powerful or better handling, then they must be better .

however given enough experiance the true nature of the SV is forth coming.

if the sv had been as limited as some might suggest, it wouldn't have kept me happy for 3 months let alone the 2 1/4 years it did.

Cheers Mark.

I guess it's getting something that's right for you at the end of the day, and I must say that the SV suits me really well. The main problem I have is that mine's starting to rack up the miles and you have to admit the 97 design and package is becoming outdated vs the new kit out there. But what to get afterwards??

Pointy SV not bad but doesn't really grab me like the curvy one did, plus would be nice to have better quality finish/brakes/suspension. Have been offered several newer sports bikes as swap for Etienne's TL, but just don't fancy them - especially when the SV has more kick in town that most sports 600s. Triumph 675 looks good but no underseat storage, R6 nice but sounds a bit too track focused. New GSX-R750 is a possible. In terms of functionality, probably something like the CBR600F or VFR800 would suit best, but they are not the prettiest things out there compared to some of the supersports bikes! Why do you have to sacrifice looks for any real world usability??

Perhaps I should wait til Suzuki bring out the third generation SV - any ideas when that might be