Upgraded from SV650 to SV1000

Hi Guys

I've previously owned a SV650 on a restricted (*ahem*) license, however had to sell it to fund car insurance @ the age of 17!

However, now my 2 year restriction has expired I wanted something a bit different. I rode a few bikes, mainly fours, including a new ish zx6r, however the need to drop 5 cogs every time an additional 10mph was needed started to get a bit tedious! My heart was set on another v twin, initially the Ducati Sport 1000 in red, however at £5.5k for a 3 year old bike, whats the point.

I saw this behind a load of shizen (r1's, fazers etc) at a local dealers. Priced at £2995, I managed to get it for £2700.

Its got 14k on it, belly pan, double b' screen, seat cowl, and a fruity set of pipes. It needs setting up though as currently idles like a bag of hammers (pipes causing this).

[timwilky]

Having tried the twin brothers 1000s, I would do as he did.


2 blades, 996 and eventually something he really likes. You should have got a Mille.

I have to wonder?. You have limited experience on 33bhp and now got a full power SV1000. you even admit in your post to riding illegally as you say your 33bhp restriction is due to end. Not clever

Having competed in the GSXR cup riding 600's for the past year, I wouldnt say my riding experience was limited.

The thread has been ammended, my restriction has ended, I worded it wrong.

the sv1000 is a very good under rated bike, i love all the time i spend on mine altho doesnt feel anything like the nimble 650 little brother.
u say you had trouble finding speed on a zx6r? you can rev to the red line you know lol

nice bike bud my bro's got one underrated even on this site.

Good choice, but what are those cans? They look tiny!

welcome to the proper bike owners club

[Paul the 6th]

what's it like My missus' uncle is on about looking at an sv thou and I've tried to advise him as best I can but by the sounds of it, they're completely different bikes (heavier, slower steering but miles more thump)

Any advice matey

Originally Posted by Paul the 6th

what's it like My missus' uncle is on about looking at an sv thou and I've tried to advise him as best I can but by the sounds of it, they're completely different bikes (heavier, slower steering but miles more thump)

Any advice matey

They are worlds apart.

Weight feels lower down, but more planted to the road.

Power is obvious. 65mph in 1st 90mph in 2nd etc. No really effort needed, just give it right hand in any gear.

Steering is slowing, can't throw it around like the 650. The thou needs to be man handled to get it around the tighter stuff, but stick it on a long left or right hander and you can just keep winding on the throttle.

Tyres on mine are replaced every 4k through the summer (every 3 months )

But the noise out of the sticky out 2 pipes sounds sooooo good!

good bikes they are, for the money the big v twin is a great buy, like has already been said slower steering but bags more stable on corners and at higher speeds, the only thing i missed was not being able to lock and slide the rear end.