Opinions: SV1000S

RedRider2k2 · 07-10-2010, 03:35 PM

For those of you with some experience on the SV650's less popular big brother, what do you think of it?

I've got my eye on an 03 SV1000S. I dont remember hearing anything bad about them really. I've always loved twins so I'm thinking it's time I give one a shot.

Particle Man · 07-10-2010, 03:58 PM

I've ridden both and prefer the 650. The 1k seems to be a bit more cumbersome and not nearly as quick (notice I didn't say fast). That being said, it's another really good motor and I highly doubt you'll hate one if you were to get one!

Trip · 07-10-2010, 04:16 PM

1000 is not as popular as the 650. It just didn't get something right about it like the 650 did. It's just missing something it seems like.

Rangerscott · 07-10-2010, 05:50 PM

Im gonna go with a 600cc vs. 1000cc bike. The 650s are cheaper.

Tsunami · 07-10-2010, 07:01 PM

I've ridden on the back of one, does that count

The owner seemed to love it and so did the ex when he test road it. I think both of them would take the 1k over the 650. (They had mine to compare)

What about an RC51?

Rangerscott · 07-10-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

I've ridden on the back of one, does that count

The owner seemed to love it and so did the ex when he test road it. I think both of them would take the 1k over the 650. (They had mine to compare)

What about an RC51?

Scarce bike now days.

dReWpY · 07-10-2010, 08:21 PM

Not really they are pretty common here

Rangerscott · 07-10-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

Not really they are pretty common here

RC's are her drewpy titties.

Smittie61984 · 07-10-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

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Scarce bike now days.

Not really. Just hard to find people who are willing to sell them for less than they paid for them. A lot of owners think they are made of gold (especially if they add a pipe and computer). A Honda dealership I went to a year ago had 3 in crates and one Nicky Hayden on the showroom floor still. I forgot what they wanted for them but not cheap.

I've ridden a V-strom 1000 which has a similar motor and it had plenty of pop. No experience on the SV1000 but I do love them when they have some nice dual pipes on the back.

Rangerscott · 07-10-2010, 09:46 PM

There was a used black rc at a dealrship and they wanted $10k.

07-10-2010, 03:35 PM	#1
RedRider2k2 Holier Than Thou Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N.B, Canada Moto: 06 ZX10R, 18 400 Ninja, 11 KLX250s Posts: 463	Opinions: SV1000S For those of you with some experience on the SV650's less popular big brother, what do you think of it? I've got my eye on an 03 SV1000S. I dont remember hearing anything bad about them really. I've always loved twins so I'm thinking it's time I give one a shot. __________________ Good judgement is the product of experience...Experience is the product of bad judgement. Sometimes The Faster It Gets, The Less You Need To Know. But You Gotta Remember The Smarter It Gets, The Furthur It's Gonna Go.

07-10-2010, 03:58 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I've ridden both and prefer the 650. The 1k seems to be a bit more cumbersome and not nearly as quick (notice I didn't say fast). That being said, it's another really good motor and I highly doubt you'll hate one if you were to get one! __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

07-10-2010, 05:50 PM	#4
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Im gonna go with a 600cc vs. 1000cc bike. The 650s are cheaper.

07-10-2010, 07:01 PM	#5
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I've ridden on the back of one, does that count The owner seemed to love it and so did the ex when he test road it. I think both of them would take the 1k over the 650. (They had mine to compare) What about an RC51?

07-10-2010, 09:46 PM	#10
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	There was a used black rc at a dealrship and they wanted $10k.