SV 1000 - any opinions

bob706 · September 15th, 2010, 02:32 PM

I luvs me my 2fiddy and owning two (or more) bikes probably won't happen so I've been thinking of moving up. There is an 2003 SV1000 for sale in my area for $2500 and I could probably unload my bike for at least that. Just wondering if anyone has any opinions on the SV. Btw it's fully faired w/39K miles.

b_eastep · September 15th, 2010, 04:09 PM

awesome bike. my friend just sold his 07 and i rode it some. only thing i didnt like was it had clipons and i didnt like that in the city. be prepared it is fast though. just as fast as my z1000.

spooph · September 15th, 2010, 07:24 PM

A great bike, and a great all-around ride. Tis a v-twin, which means a bit more vib than the ninja, but they are solid bikes.... If it doesn't already have aftermarket pipes, you're probably going to need those if you wanna ride hard on the track though.... I know a few people who've scrapped, and one of those crashed because he caught the stock exhaust....

It might not be the fastest, or most powerful litre bike out there, but it tis a great ride!

Dano · September 15th, 2010, 07:34 PM

Great bike, thats a great price on it, check out svrider.com it deals mostly with the 650 but there are alot of 1ks there also. Very powerful engine with alot less rpm needed, once a aftermarket exhaust and commander is installed it really wakes it up and sounds great. ps all the faired ones came full farrings only the naked ones had nothing.

Flashmonkey · September 15th, 2010, 07:41 PM

Don't the SV1k's have a super aggressive supersport seating position? Have you sat on that thing yet, Bob? I personally like the SS position, but if you're looking for a more upright ride, this may not be the bike for you. That's just what I've heard from SV1k owners, anyway. It's a sweet bike, though. It's definitely in the running for my next bike.

Edit: Sorry this would be for the faired bikes. The naked ones are rare around my area so I keep forgetting they exist.

bob706 · September 15th, 2010, 07:56 PM

From what I can gather about the sv1000 is that it does put more weight on the wrists that the 250. I don't think the rider stance is uber aggresive but I'm gonna find out soon if the bike doesn't sell before Sunday.

September 15th, 2010, 02:32 PM	#1
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	SV 1000 - any opinions I luvs me my 2fiddy and owning two (or more) bikes probably won't happen so I've been thinking of moving up. There is an 2003 SV1000 for sale in my area for $2500 and I could probably unload my bike for at least that. Just wondering if anyone has any opinions on the SV. Btw it's fully faired w/39K miles.

September 15th, 2010, 07:24 PM	#3
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	A great bike, and a great all-around ride. Tis a v-twin, which means a bit more vib than the ninja, but they are solid bikes.... If it doesn't already have aftermarket pipes, you're probably going to need those if you wanna ride hard on the track though.... I know a few people who've scrapped, and one of those crashed because he caught the stock exhaust.... It might not be the fastest, or most powerful litre bike out there, but it tis a great ride! __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

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September 15th, 2010, 04:09 PM	#2
b_eastep ninjette.org member Name: Brad Location: Elmore City Oklahoma Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 Z-1000, 07 Ninja 250, 04 Honda Aero Posts: 106	awesome bike. my friend just sold his 07 and i rode it some. only thing i didnt like was it had clipons and i didnt like that in the city. be prepared it is fast though. just as fast as my z1000.

September 15th, 2010, 07:34 PM	#4
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	Great bike, thats a great price on it, check out svrider.com it deals mostly with the 650 but there are alot of 1ks there also. Very powerful engine with alot less rpm needed, once a aftermarket exhaust and commander is installed it really wakes it up and sounds great. ps all the faired ones came full farrings only the naked ones had nothing.

September 15th, 2010, 07:41 PM	#5
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Don't the SV1k's have a super aggressive supersport seating position? Have you sat on that thing yet, Bob? I personally like the SS position, but if you're looking for a more upright ride, this may not be the bike for you. That's just what I've heard from SV1k owners, anyway. It's a sweet bike, though. It's definitely in the running for my next bike. Edit: Sorry this would be for the faired bikes. The naked ones are rare around my area so I keep forgetting they exist.

September 15th, 2010, 07:56 PM	#6
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	From what I can gather about the sv1000 is that it does put more weight on the wrists that the 250. I don't think the rider stance is uber aggresive but I'm gonna find out soon if the bike doesn't sell before Sunday.