I have a potential lead on an SV 650. I have owned DL's before. How do you think it would work using it like a DL? Need to pick up something for the summer.
SV 650 thoughts?
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I really liked the standard SV. Never owned it but rode one. The racier version is not comfortable to me though. That 650 is one of the best twins of all time.
I really liked the standard SV. Never owned it but rode one. The racier version is not comfortable to me though. That 650 is one of the best twins of all time.
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Is it an "S" model with a fairing or a naked model.
THe "S" model uses clip-on handlebars and the naked model uses traditional 1 piece handlebars.
THe difference in riding position is quite a bit. I had a SV650, a SV1000 and a SV1000S, they were all good bikes. The 650 was good in the tight slower sections but left me wanting more on the open road. The SV1000S was fun but the riding position was too aggressive for all days rides. The SV1000 was a hoot, but I wouldnt want to tour on it.
THe "S" model uses clip-on handlebars and the naked model uses traditional 1 piece handlebars.
THe difference in riding position is quite a bit. I had a SV650, a SV1000 and a SV1000S, they were all good bikes. The 650 was good in the tight slower sections but left me wanting more on the open road. The SV1000S was fun but the riding position was too aggressive for all days rides. The SV1000 was a hoot, but I wouldnt want to tour on it.
It is a naked 650, standard. I tried to ride the sport model, and did not last long on it. I am thinking of keeping it when the tenere comes in, therefore I am looking for the 650. I know I will want a little more, but if I get the 1000, I won't want to keep it after the tenere gets here.justbob said:
I had a 2001 sport model....they are fun bikes. Stock suspension is a little soft, but lots of engine braking with the v-twin! I have a friend with the standard version and it's his daily commuter.....motocephalic said:
looking at a KLR as well, not as nice but a second choice.
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The SV and DL line of Suzuki motors are tried and proven. I have accumulated over 70,000 miles on them myself.
Heres a picture of my SV650.
http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x118/bm1327/my%20bikes/?action=view¤t=SV6501555.jpg
Heres a picture of my SV650.
http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x118/bm1327/my%20bikes/?action=view¤t=SV6501555.jpg
very nice bike, wish I could find one that is priced to sell, I don't really care how many miles it has on it.
I had a 1999 and loved it, raced at heavily modified 2000 for three years in AFM and really loved it and have a third 1999 in the garage that I bought as a wreck for the engine (backup for the race bike.) But it was in really not very wrecked condition so I Ebayed some repalcement parts and had a good runner for under a grand total. My wife rode it for a while and then I started my secret project two months ago. Knowing I would sell my Multistrada before the Super Tenere came in I did a little customizing to create a sort of adventure bike. Standard motor, raise the rear an inch with shorter dog bones, lowered and moved the pegs forward, new Kenda Big Block tires, pulled the light and added a DLR650 light and switched the front end out for a DL1000. It is still up on the rack but should be ridable in a few weeks. Then we wil find out if this was a good idea or not
The stock SV650 is nothing but fun, easy to ride, very capable of going very fast through the twisties, stone reliable. Short comings are the front end is soft in stock condition (Race Tech has an amazing fork kit to fix that). With the right tires it will go anywhere. It is definately not anything like the KLR which is really a dirt bike you can ride on the street. You can buy SV's really cheap and have a lot of fun with them. I have no problem recommending them. They have always been great value for the money
The stock SV650 is nothing but fun, easy to ride, very capable of going very fast through the twisties, stone reliable. Short comings are the front end is soft in stock condition (Race Tech has an amazing fork kit to fix that). With the right tires it will go anywhere. It is definately not anything like the KLR which is really a dirt bike you can ride on the street. You can buy SV's really cheap and have a lot of fun with them. I have no problem recommending them. They have always been great value for the money
thanks, I thought it might be a good match for 8 months or so. I have one pending a reasonable price. Currently they want full retail +, and I am not really ready to pay that. I am looking at an old st 1100 as well, high miles but I trust them.toompine said:
Great project Toompine. Here is some inspiration.
Came real close to buying the standard SV650 in 1999.
Came real close to buying the standard SV650 in 1999.
Switchback, thanks, yes I had seen those and some other postings on ADV which got me thinking about the "transformation". That and the fact that for some unknown reason I bought a set of "Jama" crash bars for and SV off Ebay 5 years ago and was looking for a reason to use them. In reality it is pretty mild compared to the yellow one and is really pretty easy with the exception of the triple clamps from the DL. I had to press out the stems from the SV and the DL and insert the SV stem into the bottom clamp of the DL. That and a little fiddleing on spacers and it bolted up. 19" wheel on the front from the DL off set by pull the tubes up in the triple clamps a bit and the shorter dog bones in the rear.
Sounds like the project is moving along. Post some pics as you make some progress.