suzuki sv650s what do you think???????

A J · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Mar 2005 Karma :

What do you think of the suzuki sv650s? I think that it looks great(03+ version) and it has good acceleration it just lacks top end as it is a Vtwin , although after market parts can help with this and boost the top end to almost 150 and it needs an aftermarket can as the standard one kills the great v twin sound. Good , Bad , Fun , Boring???? Very Happy

syris · Crazy Courier Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Karma :

I prefer the older shape ones with the more tubular frame on it. Although I like the unfaired 03 models too Thumbs Up

. Never rode one, but man there loud with a race can!

TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

So, no middle ground option? It's not a bike I'd say no to, but I wouldn't cover it in Gentleman's Relish, either.
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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

It's not a bike you love or hate. They're OK.

I too need a third option.

instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

I love it. Although the newer versions I'm not too fond of. Still like them but they're just a bit too angular for my liking. Give me the old S model with the full fairing, in black, any day Cool

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

A good run around or begginer bike.

Lacks go, as with most twins.

Robchester · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Karma :

no need to voice which side im on - ive got one Very Happy

Also got a Scorpion Can on it which is bl**dy loud but it sounds much better than an IL 4

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

Quite nice, but there's just something about them which makes me not quite so keen. It could be that everyone and his dog has one. Oh, it's also not a Kwak. Razz

V-twin goood, Suzuki, meh. Would prefer a Transalp or maybe even a NTV myself.
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Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

I really don't like the riding position on the SV650s, I had a go on my friends SV in my ickle back garden and I was feeling pain in my back for days lol. I do like the SV650S 03+ fully faired but I couldn't own one.

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

I like them.. sound great and good to ride. Thumbs Up

Some look pretty good too, depends on the paint job. But then I really like vtwins so I'm bound to like SV's and so on. They may not be as fast as R6's and GSXR's but they're fast enough for road use and you can push them a bit without doing silly silly speeds. They are also comfy and lots of aftermarket stuff available if you want stuff.. spares are easily available too. I like them because you can commute on one happily all week, then go and have weekend fun too Cool

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lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

I'd rather have a comet 650, just a personal taste (I always go for a carb over fuel injection-comes from my Dad's love of american cars)
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