I bought an SV650 about 2 1/2 months ago after having it recommened to me by one of the instructors at the beginner's MSF course. I've put about 3 thousand miles on it since then in addition to taking the exp. rider's course and spending alot of time practicing in parking lots. This winter I plan on upgrading the suspension, but before I do I want to hear your thoughts on the SV650 as a beginner bike.
Personally I feel that the bike suits me well. I feel comortable with it's sitting position(6'4 and 250). The bike feels stable in corners as long as I'm smooth on the throttle. I have no problem with low speed manuvering(I was one of the only people to ace the figure 8 test in both the BRC and ERC). It seems to me that the bike is nimble with out being twitchy and that it has just the right amount of power.
I would like to know your opnion of the SV650 as a beginner bike, but please include your riding history and some justification for why you feel that way.
Additionally if I decide to keep this bike what suspension upgrades would you recommend? Like I said the bike has been real smooth in the turns, but I haven't really been pushing it. I want something I can depend on as my skill increases.
Finally that other thread about the turbo 'busa is a joke, if I pissed some people off I'm sorry. Don't take offense just use your sense of humor.
Personally I feel that the bike suits me well. I feel comortable with it's sitting position(6'4 and 250). The bike feels stable in corners as long as I'm smooth on the throttle. I have no problem with low speed manuvering(I was one of the only people to ace the figure 8 test in both the BRC and ERC). It seems to me that the bike is nimble with out being twitchy and that it has just the right amount of power.
I would like to know your opnion of the SV650 as a beginner bike, but please include your riding history and some justification for why you feel that way.
Additionally if I decide to keep this bike what suspension upgrades would you recommend? Like I said the bike has been real smooth in the turns, but I haven't really been pushing it. I want something I can depend on as my skill increases.
Finally that other thread about the turbo 'busa is a joke, if I pissed some people off I'm sorry. Don't take offense just use your sense of humor.