Which SV

[Mr Cass]

I am looking to buy a new or used SV650 in the New year and I was wondering if could any advise from those who know. I was going to buy a unfaired bike Initially but after a bit of consideration and viewing of both bikes I have decided to go for a faired SV650. I will be using it to commute to work daily and trips abroad etc. I have looked at many other bikes but this is one I really really want its just a matter of body now. Was wondering if anyone has any views they could pass on to me.

It will be my first proper big bike, I am over 35 & I am not a speed merchant, but It would be nice to know that the power is there as I want to have it for at least a couple of years.

[Bendy]

Faired is good, keeps a bit of the wind and rain off.

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

Power should do you. It will easily beat most cars.

I'd prefer a screen. Very helpful for higher speeds. Much more comfortable.

Is it your first bike?

[Mr Cass]

Yes Mate, I have been riding a moped come rain or shine for the last two years as a friend recommended it and kind of got hooked. No traffic Jams problems, no congestion charge, no parking problems. I have had a driving licence for nearly twenty years. Now wanting a proper bike I can Kind of grow into so to speak. I am not interested in being the next Rossi just want a nicley built bike that has a bit of fire power.

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

Coming off a ped, the SV will feel like lightening.

It will make a great first bike. 0-60 will be around 4.something. Quite possibly low 4s. Tops out at maybe 130, so ample grunt for our roads, and especially for a new rider.

They are meant to handle well, and be fun to ride. Light as well.

And they sound mean with a race can or two. IMO the new ones look really nice. Older ones can be picked up quite cheaply

[Weed]

After much debating, Im looking at getting one of the SV's too, probably the unfaired one, in early spring once I've got my test sorted.

I've heard lots of good things about them
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[MarJay]

I had a '99 faired model. I had Motrax top block crash mushrooms on it, and crashed at 50mph on the M25.

The bodywork was undamaged. The only damage was a bent gear lever!

IMO, the main disadvantage of a fairing is the possible and probable drop damage and the expense of that. The fairing keeps a surprising amount of rain and wind off, and makes longer journeys more comfortable.

I think in my opinion that there is only one choice. Buy a faired model and some decent crash mushrooms (R&G are reputed to be the best) and you'll be laughing.

My bike made about 70bhp and did about 130mph. It handled well and was an absolute bargain. The main disadvantage was the corrosion that appeared on some areas of the bike. This corrosion reached as far as it was going to after about six months, so a second hand model will be about as bad as it is ever going to get. If you buy a second hand model then you won't have to watch it corrode before your eyes!

Hope this helps!
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[Mr Cass]

Thanks for that mate, do you think I could pick up a used one at a good price as I was going tio get a new ?

[MarJay]

You can get a low mileage used model in good condition for about £3k.
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British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.