V Twins are great. I ride the SV's ugly sister the TL1000 and the torque is superb. Completely different from my Triple and a 4 cylinder bike but very good fun. I wouldnt worry too much about weight as im 6'2 and 16.5 stone and the SV's I have ridden havent batted an eyelid with me on them. As Gerry says the noise they make with after market cans on is superb. The only thing to watch is the engine breaking as there is so much torque that you can lock the back wheel up if you come down too many gears at once. My TL is fitted with a slipper clutch to stop that happening but not sure the SV's have that, maybe the newer ones did? Best thing to do is get your leg over one and have a go itll certainly put a smile on your face.
