Author Topic: SV 650 - how would you rate one? (Read 7600 times)

Brit-400 · « **on:** May 23, 2006, 12:35:08 PM »

Hi. I currently ride a B4 and love it. But, i do fancy a change. SV650 K1s are coming up at attractive prices now, just wondering - how would you rate them? Pros/cons? All i've read about them is positive so far but thought i'd get some advise from some like-minded riders. :)

jbrough7 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2006, 12:43:17 PM »

Are you big, Toby? That's the only negatory thing I noticed, compared to the Bandit...the riding position was a bit cramped for me on the SV.

You might want to take a Hyosung GT 650 out as well. Same bike and maybe tons cheaper.

kedeg_97B12 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2006, 12:47:59 PM »

I am a HUGE boy (6'3-310) and I don't fit on my wifes bike but it is still fun to ride! The seat doesn't have enough room for my ass and the pegs are too high for my hips. She loves it though! Awesome bike, great around town power and will scoot at high rpms. Everything you have read about it is true.

Seanybiker · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2006, 12:50:47 PM »

The sv650 is a loverly bike. Obviously I'd rather the B6 meself. The K1 sv650 is a lot nicer than the new ones.

Brit-400 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2006, 12:51:10 PM »

Lucky for me i'm a weedy 5'7"!

Small bikes suit me.

That hyosung looks impressive for, err, a Hyosung. Wonder what the build is like.

Thanks for help by the way!

PitterB4 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2006, 01:41:45 PM »

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="Seanybiker"The sv650 is a loverly bike. Obviously I'd rather the B6 meself. The K1 sv650 is a lot nicer than the new ones.

Huh? Got something against the modern marvel of FI?

SVs are light and touquey with great aftermarket support. I'm a fan.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2006, 01:56:30 PM »

They look nice, but I was uncomfortable on one in the dealership. I'm 5'9. Way too forward leaning for me. I might have liked it fine at 20.

kedeg_97B12 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2006, 01:59:31 PM »

That is why you get the naked version with the same position as a Bandit

Jason F. · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2006, 02:23:18 PM »

I was looking for an SV and almost bought one before I found my B6 and got a good deal on it.

For price point comparison I was about to buy (but missed out on the deal) an '01 SV650S for $2800 with low miles. I was then looking at a slightly modded '03 SV650 naked for $3200. I was trying to talk him down another hundred or two when I found the B6.

I really like them but am very happy with the B6 as well.

kevinfromrex · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2006, 02:25:45 PM »

I tried the sv at the large used bike dealer here in Marietta Georgia and was not comfortable. I am 6 foot 1, 240.
I also looked at specs and it seemed the bandits got alittle power advantage. So I hunted down a bandit.

I want to move up to litre class next year, dont know what to ride, no more bandit, dont really like sv1000s, yamaha fz is fast but strange looking, zrx is no more................ hummmm.

Brit-400 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2006, 05:32:24 PM »

Cheers all. :) Seems they are worthy bikes to have after a B4 then. I'll be going a for an unfaired bike, no doubt.

So hard to let the bandit go though, its been so good to me, my first proper bike, had it for almost 4 years...

jbrough7 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2006, 05:58:19 PM »

Quote from: kevinfromrex

I tried the sv at the large used bike dealer here in Marietta Georgia and was not comfortable. I am 6 foot 1, 240.
I also looked at specs and it seemed the bandits got alittle power advantage. So I hunted down a bandit.

I want to move up to litre class next year, dont know what to ride, no more bandit, dont really like sv1000s, yamaha fz is fast but strange looking, zrx is no more................ hummmm.

You like 'em naked? How about the z1000? Great deals to be had!

Sven · « **Reply #12 on:** May 23, 2006, 07:36:55 PM »

The SV is one of those where the nekkid version looks sorta funny. Whereas a neekid Bandit looked great.

The SV 650 does come in a great aqua color this year.

I found the SV to be more comfortable than the V-Strom (what the heck was up with that name, anyway? Why not V-Storm?)

The SVs get good reviews. Heck, everyone on Bandit Alley should get one and then we'd have that much more to talk about.

Seanybiker · « **Reply #13 on:** May 23, 2006, 07:48:11 PM »

Quote from: jbrough7

You like 'em naked? How about the z1000? Great deals to be had!

No way. I drove a Z1000 before. there horrible yokes.

Jason F. · « **Reply #14 on:** May 23, 2006, 10:20:06 PM »

As another note the SV is like the Honda Civic of the bike world. Tons of internet forums and information and tons of aftermarket support but not so loved by the liter bike crowd. Think of it as the Civic and the liter bike crowd are the Mustang and Corvette owners of the world. Loved by many people and regarded as one of the best starter bikes by most of the mags.