Lighter Bike

[grog]

Just pondering on a bike a bit lighter than 14. Not sure i could ever sell 14, just part of me. Researching, i like reports and looks of SV 650. Any knowledge, comments etc? Of course a Yoshi can would be fitted. Tail tidy also

[Hooli]

I rode one once, seemed quite fun. Pretty small & narrow though, hence a lot of lasses ride them.

Not much of a review but I only did about 5 miles on it.

[Mick_J]

My wife had an SV for 6 years and she could not fault it, although I had up rated the suspension to suit her weight and fitted braided hoses.  If it had of been physically bigger we would probably still have it but it was too small for me.  Have you had a look at the gsx800s, that's a cracking bike.

[grog]

Thanks Mick, ill go to Suzuki and ride both.

[Batkwaka]

I enjoy riding the GSX-8S, punchy little twin that handles okay, great as solo bike but limited luggage space, 202kg wet. It seems a popular bike too so accessories should be abundant. Best mod would be upgrading the suspension.
For comfort and everyday it cannot match the GSX1400, Mrs Batty was not impressed with the GSX-8S seat at all!

[GSXKING]

Any of the GSXS1000's from naked to GT. They're quite lightweight low seat height nimble & shitloads of power 🙀

[grog]

Since retiring, have started dumbell exercises, maybe 14 will feel light weight soon.  Yeah , will go to Suzuki shop, ride a few. Last time i did that, was so glad to get back on on my old 14 for ride home.Same day i did snag a ride on MV Brutale, thats forever in my memory banks, cannot be forgotten.  13,000 rpm

[Notty]

I rode an sv 650 as a loan bike - put it my garage for a week as it killed my wrists 

[Eric GSX1400K3]

...Same day i did snag a ride on MV Brutale, thats forever in my memory banks, cannot be forgotten.  13,000 rpm...

Seems the decision is made mate.  You only live once, life's too short and all that jazz.

I used to think the 1402 was a big heavy bike, then I got my Bavarian Mistress (BMW K1300GT SE), she's quite the large lass standing still. After riding that it made the 1402 feel like my Triumph 675 Daytona...

[grog]

Eric, Brutale amazing but just doesnt fit me, very cramped. Yesterday missed out on SV, 3 yrs old, 700ks. He bought it, got sick. Sold under $6g,almost got a bargain.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Shame, another will come along mate. I looked at them when I was stepping up from my 250 Bandit, but chose a Triumph Daytona instead

[VladTepes]

Might cost more than an SV650 but if you get a chance ride a Honda CB400 (aka Super-Four) do it.
They are no  longer available new (to my knowledge) but a 2017 model with ABS can be had affordably. I happen to mention that model because there is an owner's 2 year review here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/cpd3y7/honda_cb400_super_four_2_year_ownership_review/

Me? I rode it and really enjoyed it. Has power for two up (not 1400 power obviously but adequate) and has than in line 4 feel we love.

[grog]

Thanks Vlad. Not really a Honda man, Mate has 650F,its a good bike.

[VladTepes]

I know of a good CB1200 - for $3,500.

ALMOST as good as an XJR1300 which is ALMOST as good as GSX1400...

[j_rider]

I had a gen 2 SV (pointy as they sometimes call them) for a number of years. Loved that thing. With a few suspension tweaks it was light, nimble, planted, engine had character and more than quick enough for the roads where I live and my ability. Only real reason for selling it (other than wanting to try something different) was that my girls were riding pillion more and more, the SV pillion accomodations are not that great and I came across a good deal on one of my dream bikes