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Grum · 01-24-2006, 05:38 PM

Now it's time to read the article.

rsk173 · 01-24-2006, 05:58 PM

this was fixed! you guys always love the SV! why my SV will out perform...oh wait.

thank you for shutting up all those SV owners!

sportbikebandit · 01-24-2006, 06:09 PM

Excellent Read! Glad to see Ashley and Fonz in the mix. I agree the SV needs some styling help. However, on the SVrider.com has some great customized SVs. I did like the curvy first gen SV better.... However, having said that because the SV is a great package with lots of after market stuff, I predict it will live much longer than the Kawasaki twin.. If you are looking for a great first bike don't do what I did, buy a 600 Supersport, get the SV and use the saved cash for track time and all the upgraded parts Gabe mentioned.

Great job guys!

sethch · 01-25-2006, 12:18 AM

Great article!

Made me want to go out and buy another SV650. It's good to know though that there is another viable option in "fun and easy to ride" category.

Keep up the great work with your comparisons and interpretive dance moves(by far the hardest I have laughed at anything on MO

WeeBee · 01-25-2006, 12:39 AM

Have eagerly awaited this test, heartily agree. Love my nekkid SVee more than my R6 (stolen). As my 6th bike over 25 yrs, bonded with it more than any other including R6 and Fizzer1000. Stock rubber amzes me-can hardly wait to spoon on M1s! Team Promotion, here we come.

maladg · 01-25-2006, 02:30 AM

Looks like life is good for beginner/reentry riders, budget track day types and for those who want a second bike, too.

Ahh yes, Gabe. The moto-gods have indeed smiled upon us.

Mike_Hammer · 01-25-2006, 03:47 AM

Thanks y'all, guys and Ashley, for finally doing this comparo. I've been whining for years about the lack of a "real" beginner bike like the middleweights of the late 70's-early 80's. The SV is close but not quite, still a bit of a strange ride for a beginner. The EX500 was perfect, the new 650 twin should be the kat's meow for a new rider. Even the lack of top-end compared to the SV is a good thing for a newbie! And when they're ready they can transition to the SV and ENJOY THE RIDE!!!

duotecnik · 01-25-2006, 04:33 AM

wtf, no wheelies? c'mon guys, we need wheelies.

dave_arkle · 01-25-2006, 04:42 AM

How is it that the SV is "completely revamped for 2006?" AFAIK, it's not even a little revamped, let alone 'completely...did I miss some big news?

red916 · 01-25-2006, 04:50 AM

I like the article, and I like the dance.

01-24-2006, 05:38 PM	#1
Grum Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 77	Hey hey First Post Now it's time to read the article. __________________ President, First Post Club.

01-24-2006, 05:58 PM	#2
rsk173 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 65	Re: What You've Been Waiting For! this was fixed! you guys always love the SV! why my SV will out perform...oh wait. thank you for shutting up all those SV owners!

01-24-2006, 06:09 PM	#3
sportbikebandit Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,072	Re: What You've Been Waiting For! Excellent Read! Glad to see Ashley and Fonz in the mix. I agree the SV needs some styling help. However, on the SVrider.com has some great customized SVs. I did like the curvy first gen SV better.... However, having said that because the SV is a great package with lots of after market stuff, I predict it will live much longer than the Kawasaki twin.. If you are looking for a great first bike don't do what I did, buy a 600 Supersport, get the SV and use the saved cash for track time and all the upgraded parts Gabe mentioned. Great job guys!

01-25-2006, 12:18 AM	#4
sethch Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: La La Land, CA Posts: 32	Re: What You've Been Waiting For! Great article! Made me want to go out and buy another SV650. It's good to know though that there is another viable option in "fun and easy to ride" category. Keep up the great work with your comparisons and interpretive dance moves(by far the hardest I have laughed at anything on MO

01-25-2006, 12:39 AM	#5
WeeBee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 24	Re: What You've Been Waiting For! Have eagerly awaited this test, heartily agree. Love my nekkid SVee more than my R6 (stolen). As my 6th bike over 25 yrs, bonded with it more than any other including R6 and Fizzer1000. Stock rubber amzes me-can hardly wait to spoon on M1s! Team Promotion, here we come.

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01-25-2006, 02:30 AM	#6
maladg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rock throwing distance from Home Despot HQ Posts: 1,141	Re: What You've Been Waiting For! Looks like life is good for beginner/reentry riders, budget track day types and for those who want a second bike, too. Ahh yes, Gabe. The moto-gods have indeed smiled upon us.

01-25-2006, 03:47 AM	#7
Mike_Hammer Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7	Re: What You've Been Waiting For! Thanks y'all, guys and Ashley, for finally doing this comparo. I've been whining for years about the lack of a "real" beginner bike like the middleweights of the late 70's-early 80's. The SV is close but not quite, still a bit of a strange ride for a beginner. The EX500 was perfect, the new 650 twin should be the kat's meow for a new rider. Even the lack of top-end compared to the SV is a good thing for a newbie! And when they're ready they can transition to the SV and ENJOY THE RIDE!!!

01-25-2006, 04:33 AM	#8
duotecnik Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	Re: What You've Been Waiting For! wtf, no wheelies? c'mon guys, we need wheelies.

01-25-2006, 04:42 AM	#9
dave_arkle Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 24	Re: What You've Been Waiting For! How is it that the SV is "completely revamped for 2006?" AFAIK, it's not even a little revamped, let alone 'completely...did I miss some big news? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~ Dave Arkle

01-25-2006, 04:50 AM	#10
red916 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 103	Re: What You've Been Waiting For! I like the article, and I like the dance.