Motard questions

[derf]

I would really like a SM with the engine of an SV or 650r, something like that, even an ex500 wouldnt be bad. I'm not seriously looking, just pondering the thought. my next bike will probably be a sport tourer anyway, I'm just looking. It took me 2 years to really decide to buy a bike last time.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by derf

I would really like a SM with the engine of an SV or 650r, something like that, even an ex500 wouldnt be bad. I'm not seriously looking, just pondering the thought. my next bike will probably be a sport tourer anyway, I'm just looking. It took me 2 years to really decide to buy a bike last time.

too heavy.
a single is where it's at for tards

[Trip]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

too heavy.
a single is where it's at for tards

yeah, you want to keep an SM as light as you can or you might as well get an SV.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by derf

I would really like a SM with the engine of an SV or 650r, something like that, even an ex500 wouldnt be bad. I'm not seriously looking, just pondering the thought. my next bike will probably be a sport tourer anyway, I'm just looking. It took me 2 years to really decide to buy a bike last time.

The Aprilia SXV models (4.5 or 5.5) are V-twins and are light as hell. That lightness comes with a price of maintenance that will shock you and supposedly less reliability though.