SV650

[Frost]

Well after much discussion me and the old man have decided to go halves on a bike. he wants an SV650.

So what are they like? old mans bike? fast? handle?

Also ive heard they can be restricted, dot hey take well to this is does it really smother them? how exactly are they restricted?


All oppinions welcome!

[stinkwheel]

never actually ridden one but I am told the can fairly shift. Well enough to give you a fright. Two of my mates have them and both reckon the suspension leaves a lot to be desired (especially the front forks). Fix this and they handle well.

Came accross these the other day when surfing, korean made copy, four grand brand new!
hyosung 650 comet
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[iCraig]

Well I've ridden the SV650, and they handle amazingly well, the handling is so postive and easy, just point it and away it goes.

They also have enough power (about 70BHP) and can easily spin up to illegal speeds quite easily, restricting one doesn't do any harm and its hardly noticable but it does affect acceleration and top speed alot though.

I've also had the chance to ride the GT650 Comet from Hyosung, its basically an SV650 with a different badge but the brakes on it are something left t be desired and vibration is more intrusive than the suzuki (but this may have been down to the Comet I rode had only 270miles on it)

[Shade_BW]

Seats on an SV650 are shit, with very little room underneath. Fitting a scottoiler takes up most of it.

Also check seat height for short arses, especially the pillion seat.

Other than that, a good bike, quick and nimble, if a bit of a girls bike.

Plenty of aftermarket bits and bobs to pretty it up a bit.

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The bird has one

[Frost]

Well i am 5ft 11 and have decent length legs, if i cant fit on something i dont imagine many can

I was looking into some aftermarket bits as the first thing i thought when i saw one was "Who nicked the bellypan "



https://www.kliktronic.co.uk/Suzuki%20SV650%20side.jpg

looks to be a VAST improvement to me.
Its not really my bike of coice, but the old man is paying a big chunk so naturally he wants an old mans bike :<
I want something with fairly low insurance which will also allow me to vent the hooligan inside

[Phil.]

I can't knock the SV, if anything i miss my old one.

https://goldwing.bikepics.com/suz-sv650s-01-bikepics-19553.jpg

The restrictor is a couple of washers that fit into the intake. Mine never made it into the bike, so im not sure what its like to ride there after.

You won't regret buying one if you do, they are loads of fun. Sound great with a can on too!

[Frost]

Oops!

Not gonna get one now, 20 year old 1 years no claims clean licence insurance on a restricted SV650:

£1400

so basically, fuck that right up its hairy arse.

now i am in the market for a 33bhp bike for around £1500, the VFR400 doth becon!

[Phil.]

Is that from a good shop around? I bet danny could lower that alot.

I paid £800ish on mine with 1 NCB at the age of 18.

[Frost]

yes that was from a pretty good shop around, judging from a few places refusing to insure me and others giving stupidly high quotes i think £1400 is about as low as it will go.

stupid really as i was quoted £390 for a 600 ninja

I shall informa to old bloke and start hunting for a nice VFr, thats for the help anyway (PS nice bike )

[MarJay]

I used to have an SV650S,
It was quick and light, it handled well for a budget bike and was amazing fun.

Harris (the famous GP frame buliders) took an SV650 frame and tried to improve upon it for Supertwins racing. They couldn't.

The Sv650 can be reliably bored out to 800cc and they wheelie and stoppie well as stock.

The brakes are two piston sliding calipers, but they work well as the bike is light. The suspension is budget but works reasonably as stock. I think that if the suspension was radically improved, the bike would out handle a lot of more expensive bikes!
They are also very comfortable and they have great fuel consumption. There are also loads of accessories available for tuning/tarting and practicality.

The main downside to them is the usual suzuki problem of corrosion. I bought mine new and rode it through winter. And then cried. The other slight niggle is that if you want to fit an end can, you have to cut off the original. However, they sound FANTASTIC with a race can, and they are not offensively loud.

I say, go with it and have fun!
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[dipsy]

I'm collecting a SV400 tomorrow

I've got no no claims, no full test (19th aug ) its a 33bhp and Riders Choice quoted 298.90 F/C 177.83 TPFT.

But I am an old fart at 36

Give them a try.

[Frost]

[Zimma]

DaFrosty... If I can insure a Firestorm with a TT99 on my licence for less than you can insure an SV then you are doing something wrong. Granted mine is only TPO, but it's still cheaper than what you are getting quoted on a bike with just over half the capacity! I say get Danny to have a ring around for you... I'm sure you will be suprised.

I mean, Susi was getting TPFT quotes for less than that on an SV and she has no NCB, no licence (yet) and lives opposite a really nasty estate in central london, keep trying mate, I'm certain you can get less than that!

*edit* Both Susi and myself are 20 too....
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[fuzz]

Thanks MarJay, I'm definately going to get one now. I've been pondering whether to get the SV650S or a sporty 400 (NC30 or NC35) for a while now, and with your advice and others (cheers again Frosty ) I've made up my mind. Just got to book my DAS now. Right, where's the number for RMT...

[Frost]

My insurance budget is what i can sell my current bike for + a little extra cash. probably a shade over £500. yeah with alot of ringing around i could no doubt drop that quote to sub £1000, but thats still double what i can afford.

Ive been quoted £390 on a 600 ninja and £450ish for a VFR400, which is what i shall most likely start shopping for.

[Iain]

I had a 2000 SV650s at 18 with 2 years NCB for £500ish TPF&T. That was with Motorcycle Direct who covered me to ride other bikes too.

[synaptyx]

[Shade_BW]

Will get some pics of my g/fs Sv and all the mods she has done to it.

They can be made to look very nice.

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More people look at her bike than mine.

[synaptyx]

There is another reason for that Shade.

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[synaptyx]

I'm assuming your girlfriend is the better looking one out of the two of you mate.

[Zimma]

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[synaptyx]

Fair enough, can't say much to that.

[dibbster]

I would have thought you would be able to insure the SV650 cheaper than a VFR400 as VFR is in a higher insurance group. Try motorcycle direct online if you haven't already!
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