I want a SV650s

[Jonathan]

For a while I have been planning many mods for my bike.  Exhaust, jet kit, ignition advancer, new shock, progressive springs, etc. etc.

But today that all went out the window when I went for a ride with a guy on a sv650s.  That bike sounds soooo mean and loud!  It was a hell of a lot faster then the GS in the straight aways and he was pulling tiny wheelies off the throttle.  

I could out ride him in the twisties, but i guarentee you that bike could handle a turn better then my bike.

At the end of this riding season I'm selling my gs (after 3 years) and getting an SV for sure.

[The Antibody]

Traitor!

 -Anti

[RC]

What model year was it?

[Zarathustra]

if i were going the sv route, which is pretty appealing, i'd move up to the sv1000s, if you're gonna go for more power than the gs i'd say take a jump.

[Jonathan]

It was a 99 svs

I'd love to go with the sv1000 but the insurance would be way too much for a 18 year old.

[Zarathustra]

ah, didn't realize you were such a youngin  :mrgreen:

[QWKDTSN]

So you must have been riding your GS since you got your very first license.  That's sweet.  I'm 18 too but only been riding mine for four months.

I bet the GS feels slow as snot to you now.  Go for it - jump up!  As soon as I can afford it, an R6 will be mine.  I'll definitely be ready for the power boost by then, because I won't be able to afford one for a while now!  Actually, I'm trying to decide between an R6 and a fully faired Ducati 900SS.  I'd love to have the SS but it's older, with less performance, and insurance might be weird with me just because of the D-word.  I love Ducati to death but I'm thinking it'd be best to go with an R6 first, then a 916 or 996 when I've got the experience (and the money!)

[pantablo]

thats a good jump. sv650 is a great next bike after the gs. You've been riding for 3 years? you're probably ready for the move up. The sv650 is quite a bit more bike and is the kind of bike people prefer over their liters for the same reasons we all love our gs's-light, flickable and fun to ride...and they have huge aftermarket support.

Check out www.svrider.com and www.socalsvriders.com

[Gene K]

And also sv650.org if you don't mind a bit more international site.

Gene K

[XfitsofrageX]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think the 650 and the 1000 look much better without the plastic.  I would just go for the sv650 and not the sv650s, but thats just me.  At any rate it's a great bike.

[ScottWV]

I'd love to have an SV650S.  I like the plastic, but that's just me.  Someday...

[ejl10]

The '03s have really wide radiators.  They're somewhat obscured by the fairing on the SVSs, but on the naked bikes they stick out like a sore thumb.  I'm also looking at an SV650s... probably a blue 2001.  It is definitely a step up, and everything I read is positive.

Emmett Lyman

[Seth]

The sv650s is a much better jump from the SG than going to a litre class bike.  I went from my GS to a 600 amd just now am I looking at a 1000 bike.  Had I gone from a 500 to a 1000 I'm sure I would have mangled myself with massive increase in power.  The SV650s is a great bike and I almost bought it over the F4i I ended up with but take it in steps, that sv will get you over 100mph quite a bit quicker than the gs.

[sprint_9]

Now I know Im not the only one that wants an SV. I too am only 18 and will probley move up to an SV in a year or two. Hopefully I can sell my snowmobile to get some money for the future riding plans.

[Zarathustra]

The sv650s is a much better jump from the SG than going to a litre class bike.  I went from my GS to a 600 amd just now am I looking at a 1000 bike.  Had I gone from a 500 to a 1000 I'm sure I would have mangled myself with massive increase in power.  The SV650s is a great bike and I almost bought it over the F4i I ended up with but take it in steps, that sv will get you over 100mph quite a bit quicker than the gs.

you can mangle yourself with any bike of any power, provided you take it for granted.  you could mangle yourself on a gs, it's all about respecting what the bike can do, and not being foolish on it.  if you mess around on a gs, a 650, or a 1000, you could kill yourself.  i think it's not smart starting on a 1000, as you don't know what a bike is anyway, let alone are you able to handle that kind of power (due to accidents with throttle, clutch, etc), but once you're into the biking world, and you understand how to bike (couple years on your starter bike of choice), i don't see a problem going to a 1000.  yeah, it's a lot more bike, but by the time you get it, you should be able to respect what that powr can do to you, and will do to you if you f%$k around with it.  as long as you ride responcibly, i don't see any reason to have to take such small steps with bikes.  i guess it's based upon comfort level of the individual rider, but i don't think you need a break between a 500 and a liter if you understand how to bike, have experience, and arn't going to take risks you can't handle.

[Seth]

I completely agree Zarathustra but I would highly recommend(sp) that a person ride a 1000cc bike before they buy one when going from a 500 to a 1000 no matter how much experience they might have.  The differences in power and handling may really surprise some people.  I see adds all the time of people selling high powered bikes and stating that they are selling it simply becasue they feel it is more than they can handle, and a 1000c bike is a lot to handle.  If someone has the experience and they want the absolute break neck power of a 1000 then I say go for it but the minute you fail to respect the bike it teaches you the hard way.  The same can be said for the GS but the margain for error is much higher since a twist of the wrist in 3rd gear isn't going bring the front end off the ground.  I'm merely trying to say that exercise some caution, the last thing any of us need is another statistic.

And whatever you do don't get that hideous orange color.

[Zarathustra]

that orange copper color is the coolest color ever!!!  however, i do agree that a test ride, and some time on a the bike should be spent before a purchase is made.  i've seen those ads too; nothing worse than shelling out that much for a bike only to sell it instantly.

[vegbiker]

I love the SV, but I prefer the naked version. The 2003 models are fuel injected, so that would take some getting used to for me. Personally, as a noob, I wanted something easy to handle (like my new GS!). Next year or so, I might look for a used SV - the 650 is more than enough for me though.

As for Ducatis, as much as I love 'em, I've heard they are really expensive bikes to maintain. Since I need a mechanic to do the major stuff, I think I'll stay away from them for now. The monster is a beauty, though...

[Zarathustra]

it's not so much that you'll need a mech to do the work for you that makes them expensive, rather, it's the obscene costs of ducati parts.  they're through the roof.

[Jonathan]

Ya, I bought my first gs500 two weeks after my 16th birthday.  Been riding ever since.

Last year in the fall I started dragging pegs constanly and finally started getting my knee down in turns.  I'm basically at the limits of a gs500, unless of course I got rear-sets and did some suspension work.

I am just in love with the sv650 and I don't really need a 600ss bike.  Sv is enough and you can't beat that v-twin roar!