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I promised you a review for the SV so here goes.
The SV I purchased wasn't quite in stock form, with the DynoJet PowerCommander 3 USB added, full Yoshimura System, Undertail w/ Led Signals all the way around, Gel Seat (Yes, Gel
), and some Carbon Fiber goodies, as soon as I seen it I fell in love with it.
The SV can be had in a fairing version (650 "S") and a naked version (no fairings). The one I purchased had fairings, with the hope of some protection from wind, rain and anything else I may get caught in. The fairings on the S version do rather well, the look good, pierce the wind like a spear, and routes it around you gently, no buffeting or rocking, and that isnt even in full tuck.
The motor of the SV is of the V-Twin variety, a 90* V 2 cylinder motor, redlines at 11K RPM's, (you'll never need to get their). Unlike the Kat, it is water cooled, which makes for a little nicer ride in traffic. (but a little more maintenance) The motor feels extremely torquey down low, giving you the ability to motor around with ease, but as you add the fuel, it just keeps giving more and more, and with the great fairing design you'll be running 85 in no time.
The FI is almost flawless, (could be the mapping with the pc3), the only problem the SV gave with fueling was a slight flatspot within ~3-400 rpms from idle. This is no problem and can be clutched around. With the power the motor makes, along with the torque that makes it to the road, the sv its simply easy to loft the front tire coming out of a curve while at WOT or , just as easily if you bounce the throttle in 1rst or 2nd.
Now for the part you wanted to hear,
The Initial Ride:
I rode it home from the dealer, but with it bieng 16*F and rodes still cindery a little, I'll write about yesterdays ride.
After about 11:00a.m yesterday morning, I really had a new definition of power and handling. I loved the kat, with its blissful wide open wine and deep howl from the Vance and Hines, but the Kat seems gluttonous compared to the SV (albeit more comfortable). The SV howls and rumbles with the Yosh system, the V-twin rumbling like a mad dog. Its eutopia climbing aboard, waiting for the FI to prime, and hitting the start button, its instant enjoyment listening to the rumble. The motor pulls hard regardless of gear, and pulls FAST, it winds up quicker then Mike Tyson for the knockout punch. The gearing is tall, and an ample amount of speed can be eaked out of the first 3 gears to make it a misdemeanor. The handling, is the best compromise of speed, agility, and all aroundness I've ever felt. It sticks hard in the curves (I mean hard), but rides through town like a cruiser.
Seating and arm position could be improved greatly, but not so much different from the Kat. It seems as if the reach to the bars, and the crouch to the pegs is almost identical, minus a bit of angle that can make it feel like your butt is over your head (perhaps why it accels in the curves?) The position is most comfortable on spirited back road rides, but interstate ripping is feasable on this bike (30 miles back to the house).
Weather your ripping up your local series of curves, zipping through 5 o' clock rush hour, or just heading out to the local bike night, the SV can accomplish it all with more then enough power, comfort, and style.
Kelly-
6' 1''
250LBS
The SV I purchased wasn't quite in stock form, with the DynoJet PowerCommander 3 USB added, full Yoshimura System, Undertail w/ Led Signals all the way around, Gel Seat (Yes, Gel
), and some Carbon Fiber goodies, as soon as I seen it I fell in love with it. The SV can be had in a fairing version (650 "S") and a naked version (no fairings). The one I purchased had fairings, with the hope of some protection from wind, rain and anything else I may get caught in. The fairings on the S version do rather well, the look good, pierce the wind like a spear, and routes it around you gently, no buffeting or rocking, and that isnt even in full tuck.
The motor of the SV is of the V-Twin variety, a 90* V 2 cylinder motor, redlines at 11K RPM's, (you'll never need to get their). Unlike the Kat, it is water cooled, which makes for a little nicer ride in traffic. (but a little more maintenance) The motor feels extremely torquey down low, giving you the ability to motor around with ease, but as you add the fuel, it just keeps giving more and more, and with the great fairing design you'll be running 85 in no time.
The FI is almost flawless, (could be the mapping with the pc3), the only problem the SV gave with fueling was a slight flatspot within ~3-400 rpms from idle. This is no problem and can be clutched around. With the power the motor makes, along with the torque that makes it to the road, the sv its simply easy to loft the front tire coming out of a curve while at WOT or , just as easily if you bounce the throttle in 1rst or 2nd.
Now for the part you wanted to hear,
The Initial Ride:
I rode it home from the dealer, but with it bieng 16*F and rodes still cindery a little, I'll write about yesterdays ride.
After about 11:00a.m yesterday morning, I really had a new definition of power and handling. I loved the kat, with its blissful wide open wine and deep howl from the Vance and Hines, but the Kat seems gluttonous compared to the SV (albeit more comfortable). The SV howls and rumbles with the Yosh system, the V-twin rumbling like a mad dog. Its eutopia climbing aboard, waiting for the FI to prime, and hitting the start button, its instant enjoyment listening to the rumble. The motor pulls hard regardless of gear, and pulls FAST, it winds up quicker then Mike Tyson for the knockout punch. The gearing is tall, and an ample amount of speed can be eaked out of the first 3 gears to make it a misdemeanor. The handling, is the best compromise of speed, agility, and all aroundness I've ever felt. It sticks hard in the curves (I mean hard), but rides through town like a cruiser.
Seating and arm position could be improved greatly, but not so much different from the Kat. It seems as if the reach to the bars, and the crouch to the pegs is almost identical, minus a bit of angle that can make it feel like your butt is over your head (perhaps why it accels in the curves?) The position is most comfortable on spirited back road rides, but interstate ripping is feasable on this bike (30 miles back to the house).
Weather your ripping up your local series of curves, zipping through 5 o' clock rush hour, or just heading out to the local bike night, the SV can accomplish it all with more then enough power, comfort, and style.
Kelly-
6' 1''
250LBS
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