2003 SV650 HP/TQ mods?

[Akilldema]

The title should be 2003+. Planning on getting one of these next month as I want a V-twin sportbike that's not 1000CC and my options are limited. Used to ride a GSX-R750, KTM Supermoto, etc. I know this isn't going to have the power of the GSX-R, but what can I do that's reasonable in cost (no engine work, etc) to boost power?

BTW, I'm not a squid who can't ride, for those who don't know me. Pic below to prove it

[Akilldema]

Also - I'm planning on picking one up that's got upgraded forks/rear shock, so no need to mention that.

[dReWpY]

where are you located?

[Akilldema]

Asheville, NC

[OTB]

Get this:
http://panamacity.craigslist.org/mcy/1908032056.html

or this:

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/mcy/1907512470.html

or this:
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/mcy/1867802267.html
http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/1934390338.html
or this:http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/1923880870.html

or one of these:
http://reno.craigslist.org/mcy/1936945588.html

[OTB]

or one of these; guy I know has a converted, titled, street-legal US model:






You are only as limited as your imagination............and bank balance.......

[OTB]

or an 850 lemans, or a 904 SS duc, or a 750, they even made a 620 Duc SS..05 or 06, i think.....A Yamaha Vision, a XV920H........the 500 or 700/750 Interceptors, Moto Morinis (350 and 500)....I'll think of more.......

[Akilldema]

Yeah, gonna have to pass on all of those. Thanks for the tips, but I want another Japanese bike that requires minimal maintenance and can be ridden very hard without any fear of repercussions. Not to mention the availability of SVs makes them easy to find and fairly inexpensive.

[Akilldema]

Originally Posted by OTB

or an 850 lemans, or a 904 SS duc, or a 750, they even made a 620 Duc SS..05 or 06, i think.....A Yamaha Vision, a XV920H........the 500 or 700/750 Interceptors, Moto Morinis (350 and 500)....I'll think of more.......

Seriously man? I want something I can ride hard, I already have a quirky old V twin. I want a sportbike manufactured within the last 8 years or so.

[OTB]

Originally Posted by Akilldema

Yeah, gonna have to pass on all of those. Thanks for the tips, but I want another Japanese bike that requires minimal maintenance and can be ridden very hard without any fear of repercussions. Not to mention the availability of SVs makes them easy to find and fairly inexpensive.

The Duc750/800 will take all the abuse you can dish out...set one up with Ti retainers (about one afternoon in the garage and less than $100 bucks) and you'll be good for 12-16K between valve checks.....oil and other services same as Jap bikes.....

and you'll have a quick, inexpensive bike that'll blow the SV's away on the street or the track in every way they can be had for $3500-$4500, which is about the same as a decent SVs