Any SV650 Riders Here?

[Kawi636Rider]

Hello, any SV650 riders here? I'm thinking bout picking up a 2006 Suzuki SV650 and using it as an occasional track bike. If you are riding one or know someone who is how is the bike working out?

Thanks for the help, greatly appreciated!

 

[ridelater]

have two, its the best thing i ever bought I'm always on it at njmp. side note the lightweight racing on these bike are awesome!

 

[eaglebike600]

Hit up ett here ,I think that's what he rides and he is pretty fast and smooth!

 

[Kawi636Rider]

Thanks guys, just wondering I guess. Ridelater......what bodywork are you running on your SV? Is that GSXR or SV specific bodywork?

 

[BlueMax]

One has R6 body work on it. Trips people out seeing R6 but hearing a twin. Other SV is sporting gsxr fiberglass. Brand unknown.
Forgot to add I ride with the Brew Crew. One of Ridelater (Pat) SV is in my garage right now, the one with the gsxr fiberglass.

 

[jtsgsxr6]

Just switched to an Sv this year I know I'm going to learn more on it than any of my other bikes I've had. Allows you to focus on riding not focus on not high siding to the moon. Here's a link to ett's recent videos and one of me following him. http://tracktalk.nesba.com/showthread.php?t=28770

 

[Kawi636Rider]

Thanks for the replies. I previously had more track time on a 92 FZR 600, I was always leary of getting my 636 out there because it was so new at the time.

I was thinking the same thing jtsgsxr6, I thought I could learn a little more and be more comfortable on something with a little less power.

I'm really starting to lean towards the SV that I just happened to stumble upon.

 

[Kawi636Rider]

Great vids by the way, thank you for passing those along.

 

[vice]

I have optimal racing body work. Actually fits pretty well. Crashed it twice still holds up great.

The previous owner had sharkskinz these actually look a little better.

 

[vice]

 

[Kawi636Rider]

Thanks for the replies everyone, greatly appreciated. Very nice looking bike you have there vice.

 

[Kawi636Rider]

Does anyone recognize this bodywork? Do you think it might be GSXR related? If so what year?

http://www.fasterbikes.com/gallery/1/BIG/[999]011.jpg

I hope that link works, if not go to www.fasterbikes.com and check out their gallery of SV650 racebikes. They all seem to be using the same bodywork at this UK based race shop.

Thanks for the help..........

 

[ett]

ridelater;278017 wrote: have two, its the best thing i ever bought I'm always on it at njmp. side note the lightweight racing on these bike are awesome!
+1000

eaglebike600;278018 wrote: Hit up ett here ,I think that's what he rides and he is pretty fast and smooth!

Yes I do ride an SV. Specifically a 2004 SV650s.



Kawi636Rider,

You can't go wrong with an SV650.
If you want to learn HOW to ride; get a lightweight, low horsepower bike.
An SV650 fits that bill perfectly.
Their low horsepower will teach you how to use a bike's momentum; as opposed to simply twisting a throttle;
, their light weight will teach you about smooth inputs and cornering speed, they are inexpensive to run, and they are fun fun fun !

 

[moman]

My friend Jody is running a 2001 SV650 with over 85K miles on her. He's having a ball. You can't miss him, he has an all white one piece leather suit!

 

[Kawi636Rider]

Haha sounds like everyone is having a good time with the SV.................

 

[ridelater]

Also like someone just said they can be inexpensive. I will go though two sets of tires a year as compared to a set every 3 TD on the 600. After a season we still haven't changed the brake pads either. Though parts are getting harder to find to keep them racing.

 

[fowlplayracing]

I have an 05 and love it! I outfitted mine in a fiberglass race body for a duc 996. Looks awesome when you hear the vtwin go by.

 

[mike574]

Get it they are so much fun on the track. every time I see anyone get off one for the first time they have a huge smile on their face. Also fun to beat up on bigger bikes with it too.

The White Turd (99 SV 650) 03 GSXR 750 front / 08 GSXR tail



Yellow Bullet (02 SV650) 08 R6 front / 09 GSXR 1000 tail



Proof that even at 6.3 250lb you can stilll fit on one

 

[bfolkerts]

moman;278108 wrote: My friend Jody is running a 2001 SV650 with over 85K miles on her. He's having a ball. You can't miss him, he has an all white one piece leather suit!

Is your friend the Stig?


I just picked up an '05 SV 650. Light SS build on the motor w/ slipper clutch. Put my 06 GSXR front end on it, R6 calipers / MC. 180 rear kit.

Very excited to take it to the track this weekend!

 

[Kawi636Rider]

Looks great Brew Crew!!! If all goes well I just might be able to pick up the 06 SV650 on Friday. I'm hoping things come together. By the way, the bodywork that I mentioned on the first page is from BB Plastics in the UK. Their website is www.bbplastics.co.uk. Its unfortunate they are across the pond as they say. Their bodywork looks great and is reasonably priced, I'm sure shipping would be a killer.