I'd say the SV is on the marginal side of being a beginner bike. It's a much better bike to start on than a supersport but it still is a 450 pound bike and it makes 65 horses--not exactly beginner territory.
On the street it goes about as fast as you dare. It's not like a Ninja 250 or a DR350 where you're stuck at full throttle all the time just keeping up with other riders on turn exits.
Adding to what ChrisP says V-twins are somewhat of an acquired taste. Some people like the high reving fours and others like the tractor-like v-twins.
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