Motorbike and scooter owners.

[Smudge]

Had a few Suzuki Bandit's over the years... mk1 600 & 1200, mk2 1200 and finally the 1250 that i had a few years ago.

 

[Zanelad]

I started with a CB 175 in 1975. Had many Kawasakis over the years, GPZ 500, GPX 750 several ZXR 750s and ZX7Rs, RSV1000R, Daytona 955i amongst others. Current bike is this...

 

[Smokin Joe]

I started with a CB 175 in 1975.

I was a year before you with my CB175. £360 brand new and I still have my HP repayment book.

 

[MarkF]

"Take a close look, I'll let the pictures do the talking"

Yep.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-SV-650/254536522525?hash=item3b438f1b1d:g:ygwAAOSwEIBeZ0yv

 

[Smudge]

The guy who did that to an SV650 must be mentally ill.

 

[Smudge]

In fact i'm so impressed with how bad that is, its going on a motorcycle forum i use.

 

[Smudge]

One of the many adventure bikes i've owned, this V Strom, also has that 650 twin engine. I've always preferred the 650 over the 1000cc version in this model.

 

[Gunk]

The very pretty Cagiva Raptor had the same Suzuki engine. Great buy now if you can find a good one.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

One of the many adventure bikes i've owned, this V Strom, also has that 650 twin engine. I've always preferred the 650 over the 1000cc version in this model.

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The SV650 lump is superb, I would argue ruined now with Euro4/5 and twinspark

 

[Deleted member 26715]

The SV650 lump is superb, I would argue ruined now with Euro4/5 and twinspark

Didn't enjoy the SV650 I had couldn't get on with it, didn't last long in he house hold, too skinny & skittish for my liking, had to ring it's neck too much to make progress, loved the VTR1000 Firestorm, apart from the stupid 80-90 mile range of the tank, was always looking at the fuel gauge

 

[Smudge]

The lastet V Strom 1000, although now they are calling it a 1050, has been styled like the old Dr Big. Not sure if i like it or not, but i've not seen one in the flesh yet.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

The lastet V Strom 1000, although now they are calling it a 1050, has been styled like the old Dr Big. Not sure if i like it or not, but i've not seen one in the flesh yet.

Looks like they are after the old man upright BMW market,

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Didn't enjoy the SV650 I had couldn't get on with it, didn't last long in he house hold, too skinny & skittish for my liking, had to ring it's neck too much to make progress, loved the VTR1000 Firestorm, apart from the stupid 80-90 mile range of the tank, was always looking at the fuel gauge

No way They're a bike built to a budget but it's a great package. My old K6 was the last single spark model, it reignited my love of bikes. I only bought it as at the time I'd never owned a twin and needed a commuter vs buying another car (massive headache)

Crashed rebuilt then rode on for over a year before I got the Tracer

 

[Smudge]

Looks like they are after the old man upright BMW market,

They've had it for years anyway, the Vee and Wee Stroms have always been good sellers for Suzuki, which is why they've been around for 20 odd years.

 

[MarkF]

In fact i'm so impressed with how bad that is, its going on a motorcycle forum i use.

It's just "Wow" and "Why". I don't think I've ever seen such a stupid bike. The tassles and chrome "SV" on the brake fluid reservoirs send it right over the top.

If the V-Stroms had been a bit less odd looking when they came out, they'd have cleaned up the adventure market. I'd still like a 650 at some point..