Sv650S

so whats the crack with these sv 650s 's iv been told good and bad alot of people say they are fast and some say they are slow. same again with handing? i think i understand the difference between a noobie and a pro rider but surly there is some medium???? and reliability... issues people issues!!!!!!!! ;)

this is the exact bike i want to buy

From my opinion I thought the sv was great . I owned a 2006 sv sport & loved it. A great ride - I just found it a but of a stretch across the tank as I'm a bit short. If you have not got that issue - it's a great bike and lots of torque :)

When I first passed my test nearly two years ago I read loads about which might be the best “big” bike for an “at risk” Born Again Biker
The SV650 kept on coming back again and again. Light and nimble, low seat height for girlies & shorties like me and not R1 crash inducing power.

I think it was a great choice for me. I’m not that fussed about being on a fashionable bike and I love the look of them, particularly the faired pre 2001 “curvys (as opposed to the post 2000 “pointies).

They are quick enough to keep up on all but the fastest ride-outs, although I admit, I do envy the way a modern 600 can jump away from bends & roundabouts.

Most of all the noise they make is (to me) brilliant, especially with no baffle after market cans on.

The SV forum / club seem a nice bunch too ;)

G

Great bikes, lots of torque as it's a twin and have plenty of engine breaking.

I've never had one but as part of the SV650 forum I've had plenty of exposure to them, funnily enough I've just rebuilt one from the crankshaft up with a mate.

Great for a newbie or a seasoned pro.

Suspension is crap from standard, but you can upgrade it reasonably easily:

Front
Aftermarket springs and heavy fork oil or with a little more effort put a gixxer front end on

Rear
Most bikes have better standard suspension than the SV, it is a budget bike don't forget. Shocks from other bikes (gixxers or ZX6R from certain years) are pretty much a straight swap except you need to cut the battery box to allow for the reservoir at the top of the new shock

So the suspension is an easy, and relatively cheap one to sort.

My mate has a 2000 one (curvy) with Ohlins upfront and at the rear and the annoying bugger can outride most people on 'better' and faster bikes. I'm planning to be at the pub in Gastard tomorrow and he might be coming along, if he is, I'm sure he'll let you have a sit on it and a bounce around.

everyone ive known with one has been impressed, good bikes....
they will be a lot more forgiving than a "full on" racy 600 supersports, and youll enjoy it a lot more if youre anything short of a trackday god.....

id have one. (and gerry's does sound fantastic)... :-)

Well again guys im impressed at this speed and knowladgable reply! even if i dont look it, i do weigh 15.8 stone (nearly hundred kg) but i dont think this should stop me ;) i'm just worried about my weight effecting the cornering but with the shock change (which sounds like it will have to hoppen) i should be just fine :)

oh yeah! insurance is group 10, and this bike has the viper full system without the db killer in! it has the panel savers, iridium front shield and lots of other littles too, 19k on a 2001 plate. and mint condition. it runs perfectly! its up for 2k but what you all think ?

SV650.... great bike. Cheap now as they've been about a bit. Have had mine 8 years and love it to bits... handles brilliantly, goes well, sounds awsome, and isn't too big if that's an issue.

There are two type and two models. The naked n and the faired s. Pre 2003 are the curvy, carburettor ones (Sv X,Y, K1, K2) and after 2003 there are the pointy injection ones (K3 onwards). The gladius replaced the SV650n a few years ago, but the s is still in production. There is the Cagiva Raptor and V Raptor. These are Sv engines and electrics in a much more flashy italian frame and suspension setup with some odd styling. Very rare but not expensive. If you see one well worth a look.

Up to 2003
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gal...099%20%203.jpg
and
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gal...099%20%203.jpg

Post 2003
http://www.sv650.org/gallery/pic23/S...2003_st1mz.jpg
and
http://www.cmsnl.com/news/img/2010-Suzuki-SV650Sa.jpg

Raptor
http://www.bikez.com/pictures/cagiva...-%20Cagiva.jpg
V-Raptor
http://images.fixya.com/C/Cagiva/177x150/2470.jpg

As to opinions, every owner I have spoken to loves their Sv. The build, especially the curvy ones, isn't the best, but no worse than a bandit... There were reports of vibration on the early pointy ones, but I've only ever spoken to one owner who had this and have ridden a frew myself and never had this.

I've had mine eight years and only ever had the oil pressure switch fail! Have never heard of and major reliability issues. They are prone to carb ice though.

The top speed is approx 115mph for the n and 125mph for the s. Not going to set the word alight, but enough, if you need more speak th JHS and they'll fit you up with a few race goodies. The handling is very good, and the bike is comfortable to ride. Then there is the noise...... 8-)

Here's mine....

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/Sv2.jpg