Suzuki SV650s for beginner bike

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andrew54 · #1 Unread post by **andrew54** » Sun May 22, 2005 3:56 am

Hey everybody

I have read all messages about beginer bikes and It's seems that SV is something that most people see as a good beginner bike, that is bit forgiving but at the same time has enough power to keep riding it more than couple of months, when you are grown out of it.

Any suggestions and ideas conserning?

Andrew

Itzamna · #2 Unread post by **Itzamna** » Sun May 22, 2005 6:35 am

It is right there on the edge of being too much. It isn't that powerful of a bike but still has quite a bit. If the throttle is anything like my SV1000, they're very twitchy stock, which is not good. I really couldn't say either way if it is a good choice honestly.

#3 Unread post by **zarakand** » Sun May 22, 2005 8:12 am

It looks great, only complaint for me is that us midgets can't flat foot it! Sigh, would have been my new bike other wise.

icariz83 · #4 Unread post by **icariz83** » Mon May 23, 2005 6:04 am

I went with the 01 650S and it was a great first bike. The power is perfect on it and it was a natural progression from a 4 stroke dirt bike.

I highly recommend the bike IF you have some experience with bikes.

huh · #5 Unread post by **huh** » Thu May 26, 2005 4:57 pm

if you take the advice of most people here anything over a 10speed pedal bike is to much!!!

the sv will make a great starter bike if the sport standard style is what you want.

if your serious about the sport then learn all you can and dont fall to the "well how fast will it go crowd?"

Randy · #6 Unread post by **Randy** » Thu May 26, 2005 6:23 pm

I must be a big sissy, I was considering this (among others) as my second bike!

huh · #7 Unread post by **huh** » Thu May 26, 2005 7:19 pm

Randy wrote:I must be a big sissy, I was considering this (among others) as my second bike!

the sv650 makes a good anytime bike! first,second,sixth and etc.....
shoot i want one of each bike maybe two of each

Lion_Lady · #8 Unread post by **Lion_Lady** » Fri May 27, 2005 1:38 am

Randy wrote:I must be a big sissy, I was considering this (among others) as my second bike!

The SV is an EXCELLENT second bike, an 'iffy' first bike. Though many say otherwise.

The throttle and brakes are quite sensitive and until you learn to keep your body movement OUT of your throttle hand, you may find yourself goosing up the speed and sliding way off the seat. OR grabbing too much brake and slamming your parts against the tank (OUCH!) - my dh had an SV as his second bike. Yes you can learn on an SV, but it may be harder to master riding on than something less 'tweaky.'

Find a used beater to learn on then go for the SV. Buy used first.

P