i want one. cause it looks cheap, light and fun. the ninja 250 is at a friends house so he can learn to ride, he just took the MSF class, so i am looking for a new around-town and backroad toy to complement the FJR... i think i can get a sv650 for 6300 out the door...not a stellar deal but thats cheap. payments would be under 200/month. and i'd probly pay it off quickly (if i can)

 

Nekkid or faired? Since you mention the $6300, I assume your talking about the 03-04? I've got an 02 svs and love it, lookin to buy another bike though, gonna keep the svs for the track. I gotta trackday this weekend too, wooooohooooo!

 

i am thinking 04 naked since the ergos are more relaxed on the naked. and i am a tall ************.

 

they are in stock at the local dealer and i am dying to be irresponsible with my savings!! i will always be poor because i am not financially responsible...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by falconGSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i will always be poor because i am not financially responsible...
</TD></TR></TABLE>

what do you remember most as you get older, how much money you saved one time, or how much fun you had on your bike?? get it and ride it home!!!!

 

ahh ****. maybe i'll check and get an insurance quote after lunch...

 

YOLO (You Only Live Once)

go for it

 

I love the SV650 in all forms, however, I much prefer the 99-02 aesthetics with the round tube frame, even though the newer frame is supposed to be stiffer. FI would be nice too.

There is tons of aftermarket, and a virtual cult following

check out http://www.svrider.com for tons of info

 

credit union might not get back to me until tuesday. aaah **** it, so much for an impulse buy.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by falconGSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">credit union might not get back to me until tuesday. aaah **** it, so much for an impulse buy. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Maybe see if you can find a leftover '03. They are basically identical to the '04s, except the 04 has a different subframe with a slightly lower seat. Shouldn't matter unless you are very short.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=260508

Synopsis of thread - Falcon's been on his ZR7S for one year

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=580561

Synopsis - Falcon lusting after (and eventually gets) the FJR1300


And now a SV650? You change bikes more frequently than JLo changes husbands!!

Variety is the spice of life! Go for it.

 

what can i say, i aspire to be a bike nut

 

they didnt have a blue sv650 like i wanted, well they did have one with a bunch of extra plastic **** on if for 6250 but i didnt like all that crap on it.

they pushed me hard on a blue leftover 2003 sv1000...i got them down to 7061 out the door, which aint bad. i think its a pretty good price, but i got cold feet and decided to wait on it. i think i'd prefer the 650 over the 1k since the 1k is 40lbs heavier and i really dont care for the extra torque, i'd rather have a few more mpg economy and less torque to worry about having the back end come out from breaking tires loose.

that was a close one!!!

 

SV650s look dead sexy in race fairings, mmm.

 

I've got an 03' SVS. I love it. Decent power (a little bit more torque than the new 600 I4's) Handles, and breaks awesome, and like you said, it's decently priced. I would go for it. It's a very forgiving motorcycle.

 

dang, i wish i had that kind of money to spend on another bike...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by falconGSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they didnt have a blue sv650 like i wanted, well they did have one with a bunch of extra plastic **** on if for 6250 but i didnt like all that crap on it.

they pushed me hard on a blue leftover 2003 sv1000</TD></TR></TABLE>

Nah, you don't need anything close to liter-bike-size - that's what the FJR is for! Make sure you stay focused on the SV650; don't get suckered into another bike. And make sure it's what you want! You've got the money, you've got the power.

A moment of weakness can lead to a lifetime of herp...errr....regret.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BoostedSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dang, i wish i had that kind of money to spend on another bike... </TD></TR></TABLE>

me too. i dont have it. i am just irresponsible. i'll never own a house at this rate.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by falconGSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i am just irresponsible. i'll never own a house at this rate.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I worry about that too, but as long I'm single it dont matter, an apartment is good enuf.

 

The SV is an amazing bike. Someone mentioned a cult following... I pretty much feel like there is one too, but for a good reason! I didnt really understand what the big deal was about these bikes until I got mine. It really is just a great bike. I have a 03 and personally love the new looks and of course, the FI. The only difference I thought between 03 and 04 was they removed "Suzuki" from the tank and replaced it with the "S" and made the rear fender less gay.

 

We talking SV650 or SV650S? For some reason I've come to admire the SV650...

 

i want a sv650 not the S version.

apparently the seat is a little lower in 04 also. not a big deal to me...i love the blue...i can get one on tuesday ...but i am not sure if i am going to. *shrug* its probably a bad idea to spend that cash now...

 

Hey i will sell you my '03 sv650 with 1200 miles on it for $4500.

 

and I'll throw in 2 helmates for $4700

 

what color and where the heck are you located ?

area code 801 is utah, thats too far....