2003 SV650 HP/TQ mods? - Page 5

Akilldema · 09-06-2010, 11:04 PM

The 06 SV1k was about .5 sec slower than the 98 TLR in the 1/4 mile(sportrider), which was a little down on HP, FWIW. The SV1K does weigh less though, so that could help with cornering.

Particle Man · 09-06-2010, 11:07 PM

I wouldn't mind either one parked in my driveway. I've ridden the SV1k and I prefer the 650 but that doesn't mean I wouldn't buy one if the price were right.

Particle Man · 09-07-2010, 12:01 PM

it looks sorta like the older model TL...

Homeslice · 09-07-2010, 01:27 PM

Those are good looking bikes, but I don't get why anyone would buy something with a sportbike-like riding position and a Ducati pricetag if it only has 75hp. Seems like those people should buy a Monster instead.

OTB · 09-07-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Those are good looking bikes, but I don't get why anyone would buy something with a sportbike-like riding position and a Ducati pricetag if it only has 75hp. Seems like those people should buy a Monster instead.

Depends on what kind of riding you do. If you are a point-and-shoot kind of rider, then it likely won't do much for you...if you are a cornerspeed type of rider; then it might just fill the bill; and if you look carefully, you can pick a nice one up with low miles for $3500-4000.

And the riding position is more relaxed and comfy than it looks.

REALLY!

09-07-2010, 12:01 PM	#3
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	it looks sorta like the older model TL... __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

09-06-2010, 11:04 PM	#1
Akilldema Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Moto: FJR1300 Posts: 462	The 06 SV1k was about .5 sec slower than the 98 TLR in the 1/4 mile(sportrider), which was a little down on HP, FWIW. The SV1K does weigh less though, so that could help with cornering.

09-06-2010, 11:07 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I wouldn't mind either one parked in my driveway. I've ridden the SV1k and I prefer the 650 but that doesn't mean I wouldn't buy one if the price were right.

09-07-2010, 01:27 PM	#4
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Those are good looking bikes, but I don't get why anyone would buy something with a sportbike-like riding position and a Ducati pricetag if it only has 75hp. Seems like those people should buy a Monster instead.