I did it, Pulled the trigger on a New SV1000
#22
Hey, if I were a younger kid, I'd probably be on a Gixxer, don't get me wrong. There are lots of other bikes that are far more aggressive, powerful, handle better, yada, yada, yada.
I think you capture it perfectly... It's pretty good at everything, and great at nothing... except that seductive exhaust sound and the low/mid range punch of a V-Twin... Oh, and the maintenance is a fraction of what a Duc or Aprillia would put me through. These motors have been going 30+ k miles in somecases without even needing a valve adjustment.
I also looked at the Triumph Speed Triple, which I love the looks of, but worried about it being a money pit when it broke down. I want something that I can just ride the snot out of for a great many miles.
There are a lot of GREAT bikes out there. The supersport 600's are phenomenal, I almost went this route initially, but after owning a bike that was too buzzy at 14,000 RPM, I was convinced a 17,000 RPM YZF was probably not the best choice. The Interceptor reinforced the fact that having solid mid-range punch and a reasonably fast bike (mid to low 11's) was enough.
If there was something else similar at this price point, I would consider it, but there isn't! Even comparing list prices, there isn't something close. Not that I know of. I wanted a V-Twin or a V4, that removed a lot of bikes pretty quickly. Although I did consider the FZR-1 Yamaha and Triumph Speed Triple. I wanted a liter bike. That eliminated all but the Gixxer 750 and 1000, which I seriously considered as well. They lost out because I didn't want to be that leaned over all the time and the high likelihood that I would probably pull a Rich Christensen on it. I'm irresponsible and I know it... give me more power and I will use it. This is my way of limiting that a bit!
Mark
I think you capture it perfectly... It's pretty good at everything, and great at nothing... except that seductive exhaust sound and the low/mid range punch of a V-Twin... Oh, and the maintenance is a fraction of what a Duc or Aprillia would put me through. These motors have been going 30+ k miles in somecases without even needing a valve adjustment.
I also looked at the Triumph Speed Triple, which I love the looks of, but worried about it being a money pit when it broke down. I want something that I can just ride the snot out of for a great many miles.
There are a lot of GREAT bikes out there. The supersport 600's are phenomenal, I almost went this route initially, but after owning a bike that was too buzzy at 14,000 RPM, I was convinced a 17,000 RPM YZF was probably not the best choice. The Interceptor reinforced the fact that having solid mid-range punch and a reasonably fast bike (mid to low 11's) was enough.
If there was something else similar at this price point, I would consider it, but there isn't! Even comparing list prices, there isn't something close. Not that I know of. I wanted a V-Twin or a V4, that removed a lot of bikes pretty quickly. Although I did consider the FZR-1 Yamaha and Triumph Speed Triple. I wanted a liter bike. That eliminated all but the Gixxer 750 and 1000, which I seriously considered as well. They lost out because I didn't want to be that leaned over all the time and the high likelihood that I would probably pull a Rich Christensen on it. I'm irresponsible and I know it... give me more power and I will use it. This is my way of limiting that a bit!
Mark
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Been there and done that. The gixxer is brutal in terms of acceleration. The SV is much more comfortable and pleasant to operate. The SV is also going to make power down low, where the gix makes all its power up top. Different bike completely.
I personally do prefer the Interceptor's 4 cylinder, despite the fact you call it a bloated pig. Maybe I'm biased though, as my Magna is the best bike I've ever owned.
I personally do prefer the Interceptor's 4 cylinder, despite the fact you call it a bloated pig. Maybe I'm biased though, as my Magna is the best bike I've ever owned.
#24
Been there and done that. The gixxer is brutal in terms of acceleration. The SV is much more comfortable and pleasant to operate. The SV is also going to make power down low, where the gix makes all its power up top. Different bike completely.
I personally do prefer the Interceptor's 4 cylinder, despite the fact you call it a bloated pig. Maybe I'm biased though, as my Magna is the best bike I've ever owned.
I personally do prefer the Interceptor's 4 cylinder, despite the fact you call it a bloated pig. Maybe I'm biased though, as my Magna is the best bike I've ever owned.
Mark
Last edited by Markp; 04-06-2008 at 12:32 PM.
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Well, I know one thing they're planning:
http://loadinform.com/suzuki-stratos...ppear-in-2009/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Stratosphere
http://www.diseno-art.com/encycloped...atosphere.html
Yup, an inline-6. Ok, I'm not in love with the styling, but I saw a clip a short while back of a Suzuki engineer revving the engine at the Tokyo motor show and it was without question the most paralyzingly orgasmic sound I have ever heard in my entire life.
Really makes you stop and wonder... How is it that Suzuki Motor Co. can build such fabulously awesome motorcycles, and yet such amazingly shitty cars?
http://loadinform.com/suzuki-stratos...ppear-in-2009/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Stratosphere
http://www.diseno-art.com/encycloped...atosphere.html
Yup, an inline-6. Ok, I'm not in love with the styling, but I saw a clip a short while back of a Suzuki engineer revving the engine at the Tokyo motor show and it was without question the most paralyzingly orgasmic sound I have ever heard in my entire life.
Really makes you stop and wonder... How is it that Suzuki Motor Co. can build such fabulously awesome motorcycles, and yet such amazingly shitty cars?
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I crashed my sv650 last week. Probably going to buy another bike with the insurance money and then slowly rebuild the sv. What a great bike. It's a 2000 Naked w/ Penske triple adjustable rear shock, racetech gold emulators in the front fork, dual high-mount titanium exhaust from Renegade, the list goes on. The plate even says NAKEDSV
Good choice on the SV man
-Ryan
Good choice on the SV man
-Ryan
#33
I crashed my sv650 last week. Probably going to buy another bike with the insurance money and then slowly rebuild the sv. What a great bike. It's a 2000 Naked w/ Penske triple adjustable rear shock, racetech gold emulators in the front fork, dual high-mount titanium exhaust from Renegade, the list goes on. The plate even says NAKEDSV
Good choice on the SV man
-Ryan
Good choice on the SV man
-Ryan
Mark
PS - Glad to see you are alright.
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Well, I know one thing they're planning:
http://loadinform.com/suzuki-stratos...ppear-in-2009/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Stratosphere
http://www.diseno-art.com/encycloped...atosphere.html
Yup, an inline-6. Ok, I'm not in love with the styling, but I saw a clip a short while back of a Suzuki engineer revving the engine at the Tokyo motor show and it was without question the most paralyzingly orgasmic sound I have ever heard in my entire life.
http://loadinform.com/suzuki-stratos...ppear-in-2009/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Stratosphere
http://www.diseno-art.com/encycloped...atosphere.html
Yup, an inline-6. Ok, I'm not in love with the styling, but I saw a clip a short while back of a Suzuki engineer revving the engine at the Tokyo motor show and it was without question the most paralyzingly orgasmic sound I have ever heard in my entire life.
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https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/sho...ghlight=gt1544
Perfect! Sleeve bearing too, your favorite!!
Anyways, again congrats on the great deal. Nice bike!
#38
That B-King is UGLY!!!! There used to be an N version but not for a long time, and that may have only been overseas, I don't really know.
Well, I know one thing they're planning:
http://loadinform.com/suzuki-stratos...ppear-in-2009/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Stratosphere
http://www.diseno-art.com/encycloped...atosphere.html
Yup, an inline-6.
http://loadinform.com/suzuki-stratos...ppear-in-2009/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Stratosphere
http://www.diseno-art.com/encycloped...atosphere.html
Yup, an inline-6.
Mark
Damn Interceptor sold FAST yesterday... 20 mins!
#40
They stopped making the SV1000 at the end of 2007, I am actually getting an 2006 with no miles. Just been sitting there waiting for someone to buy it. Full factory warranty etc. Hell, for 2k off MSRP out the door, ya, it's a good price. The 2007 would have been $700 more and a color I didn't really want. I've owned too many blue cars and bikes dammit, although I like blue.
Should get it next week sometime.
Mark