Not your usual SV VS GS Post..

[spc]

Gotta love the feel of a twin with good ergo's.

I figured there was something similar on the FI SV's, I kinda like it being manual, gives me something to open up the throttle with to hold speed for a second so I can stretch out.

[ohgood]

Since SV's are raced a lot they have a huge aftermarket and tons of cheap takeoff parts and tires. Of course FI is better unless you are a carb genius already. Lower maintenance is better. Don't buy a used up raced SV.

How would I know if the bike has been raced? or used hard?

Shuluke?

Things like rash on the subframe, fried rotors, bent bars, low compression, tires worn all the way to the edge, 'unusual' headlight mounting brackets, the list goes on.

Track bikes are usually not titleable though. The non-titleable bikes don't have much use other than stunt/track or parting out. Lazy folks will stunt/track them instead of taking the time to break them.

[MrDan]

BUT!!! Our GS comes out ahead in gas milage, at least 10 mpg better than the SV, maybe 15.

I actually never got over 55mpg on the GS.  My 07 SVS averages just under 50 (~49.978).

The ergonomics on the SVS are very different, as is the seat.  I could ride the GS for 5-6 hours without stopping for anything but gas.  After an hour on the SVS I have to hop off for a few minutes.  This also helps rest the wrists.

Power wise the SVS is a beast compared to the GS.  The only time I've wanted more power is on long highway runs when I start to get tired and want to get home.

There should be no issues finding parts.  I believe one of the race series just created a twins class so there should be tons of SV parts on ebay

The maintenance on the FI SVs is pretty simple.  You lube the chain, change the oil (filter every 11,000 mi!!), and ride it.  Every 7500 miles you put in new plugs.  That's it.

Love my SVS ... with heat and the Givi setup it's truly a 365 day a year bike.

[bucks1605]

The maintenance on the FI SVs is pretty simple.  You lube the chain, change the oil (filter every 11,000 mi!!), and ride it.  Every 7500 miles you put in new plugs.  That's it.

Until you catch the fever and start modifying it! 

[MrDan]

The maintenance on the FI SVs is pretty simple.  You lube the chain, change the oil (filter every 11,000 mi!!), and ride it.  Every 7500 miles you put in new plugs.  That's it.

Until you catch the fever and start modifying it! 

True - but that's upgrading not maintaining

[shuluke]

05 SV650S 8000 miles for $3800. Sounds like all maintenance was done at the dealer.. Should I bite?
I wish I had pictures but I dont.. not yet..

[GeeP]

Doesn't sound too bad.  Kelly Blue book is available free online.  Might have a quick looksee to check how in line they are.

[shuluke]

about $1000 below kbb.. I still havent met up with the guy, my friend is supposed to introduce me..