Would you buy a SV650R?

Originally Posted by Gmonsta

But what I really want is Honda to build one - then we will get real quality as well as affordability

now that sounds like a good idea.

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

I prefer the look of conventional forks on the curvy model, Its keeps it inline with the ethic of the bike...a cheap, cheerful, fun bike. Thats why, sometime in the future (when I have a second bike to use) I'll bolt on some GSXR600 SRAD forks. Firmer, adjustable, and still retain the "im a budget bike but I'll gladly have a go at making you giggle like a little girl" image

Matt

You can put SV forks back on

Originally Posted by Gmonsta

I dont see why Suzuki wouldnt come out with a new twin somewhere between the thou and 650.

There are lots of reasons to do it:

• With the reduction in Moto GP CC I think the market are naturally accepting the bigger isnt best which is opening up this middle of the road option.
• The success of the relaunched GSXR 750 in 2006 has shown that there is a middle road. 600 - to small / 1000 - to big. 750 - just right.
• They are loosing sales from ex-SV owners moving upto bigger and better performance bikes from the 650, where as a lot just want bigger and better performance.
• As a first bike SV owners are loyal to the brand and model - why not play on this and keep them loyal by giving them their next model.
• Aprilia Shiver, Triumph 675, Ducati 848, SV850??
• For a large majority of the market the sound of a V-twin is what keeps us loyal. Their are very no affordable Vtwins in that middle ground.
• Its got to be a bigger market than the B-King

I am sure we could come up with another 50 or so...

But what I really want is Honda to build one - then we will get real quality as well as affordability

I agree with everything but the honda thing! Their bikes are generally bland with lack of character... So i dont think i can agree!

Originally Posted by Gmonsta

But what I really want is Honda to build one - then we will get real quality as well as affordability

They've burnt folk at the stake for blasphemy like that y'know.

[northwind]

If Honda made a 750cc v-twin, I'd probably be in the queue to buy it, it's just a shame they don't make anything I like, because in every other way they wee on Suzuki from a great height I reckon...

i would love an upgraded sv ! I like the v twin grunt and instant shove rather then bother with high revving inline fours. A suspension upgrade to usd/kayaba and proper xorst would be my dream bike...oh yes!! i wonder why suzuki hasnt bothered so far...

They might need us the public to push them into it... i dont know. They have to look at it some time soon im sure. I mean the engine now is 8 years old (or there abouts) and the new shape is going on 5 years old. the curvy only lasted 4 years. So who knows we might see something comming up.

[yorkie_chris]

One point I forgot, you'd miss all the fun of building your own