Anyone rockin an SV650?

StreetSpeed2000 · 04-17-2005, 09:14 PM

Hey kids. I've pretty much decided that the bike I get in the next few weeks will be a 99 or 00 Suzuki SV650. My buddy had a 2000 that I rode and it was smooth, quick enough, very comfortable, and cheap.

However, it is down about 29hp compared to my F4i (stolen, no insurance, which is why I'm looking for a $3000 SV) but up a few lbs-ft in the torque department. Anyway, anyone know how this thing does with wheelies? I don't care too much about first cuz I can get that up on any bike, but is it possible to bounce up second with impeccable technique, which I have (had)? Or is the only way to get this cute little twin up in second to use a heavy dose of clutch? I just wanna get back on two wheels, but being able to get on one at my whim would be nice too. Thanks in advance.

rocket1243 · 04-18-2005, 01:15 AM

Torque makes wheelies not hp, you'll be fine. 2nd should come up no problem.

nig · 04-18-2005, 01:47 AM

Keep the rpm's low and run extra oil if you're counting on balancing long wheelies. There are rumors of oil starvation in the front cylinder.

snigg · 04-18-2005, 12:14 PM

yeh id recommend something other than the sv if you really want to get into stunting. the front cylinder will starve

StreetSpeed2000 · 04-18-2005, 05:46 PM

I wasn't planning on getting into stunting with an SV. I was just asking if this thing would bring up a wheelie with ease and if I could ride one for a mile.

nig · 04-18-2005, 07:52 PM

It will bring up wheelies with ease, but at slower speeds than a 600cc. If you're going to try to ride wheelies for a mile refer to my first post.