Back into biking, what v-twin
Discussion
I've been off the bike for a little while now. The RSVR Factory was sold off last year and i've been using the tube and car ever since for commuting and getting around.
However i have the itch to get a bike back and i'm starting to look around again.
I don't think that i will be looking at the sports bikes anymore, i'm aching far too much in the wrists and back, but i do like the idea of a naked.
Initially i was happy to pickup a 2004/5 SV1000, but I've read that the London CC will apply to all bike registered before 2007, so there goes that idea (the bike will be used for commuting, and i will be going into the London CZ).
I'm specifically after a V-Twin configuration over an IL4, just my preference.
I liked the low down torque and the sound they make (had the RSVR and a VTR), however I don't think that Suzuki made a 2007/8 SV1000, if they did, they are like hens teeth or no one is selling them.
So what V-Twin naked's are out there, that were made from 2007 onwards?
Budget is around 4 to 5K.
However i have the itch to get a bike back and i'm starting to look around again.
I don't think that i will be looking at the sports bikes anymore, i'm aching far too much in the wrists and back, but i do like the idea of a naked.
Initially i was happy to pickup a 2004/5 SV1000, but I've read that the London CC will apply to all bike registered before 2007, so there goes that idea (the bike will be used for commuting, and i will be going into the London CZ).
I'm specifically after a V-Twin configuration over an IL4, just my preference.
I liked the low down torque and the sound they make (had the RSVR and a VTR), however I don't think that Suzuki made a 2007/8 SV1000, if they did, they are like hens teeth or no one is selling them.
So what V-Twin naked's are out there, that were made from 2007 onwards?
Budget is around 4 to 5K.
For info, Suzuki did an SV1000 Classic. They were all painted black and registered in 2007/2008. Most seemed to get pre-registered in 2008 by a large dealer group (can't recall who) and their registration numbers all started WV08... I had one, wish I'd never sold it 
They're well under budget too
They're well under budget too
XFRFred said:
I've been off the bike for a little while now. The RSVR Factory was sold off last year and i've been using the tube and car ever since for commuting and getting around.
However i have the itch to get a bike back and i'm starting to look around again.
I don't think that i will be looking at the sports bikes anymore, i'm aching far too much in the wrists and back, but i do like the idea of a naked.
Initially i was happy to pickup a 2004/5 SV1000, but I've read that the London CC will apply to all bike registered before 2007, so there goes that idea (the bike will be used for commuting, and i will be going into the London CZ).
I'm specifically after a V-Twin configuration over an IL4, just my preference.
I liked the low down torque and the sound they make (had the RSVR and a VTR), however I don't think that Suzuki made a 2007/8 SV1000, if they did, they are like hens teeth or no one is selling them.
So what V-Twin naked's are out there, that were made from 2007 onwards?
Budget is around 4 to 5K.
So you had (and loved) an RSVR, and want a naked v-twin newer than 2007 for £4-5k?However i have the itch to get a bike back and i'm starting to look around again.
I don't think that i will be looking at the sports bikes anymore, i'm aching far too much in the wrists and back, but i do like the idea of a naked.
Initially i was happy to pickup a 2004/5 SV1000, but I've read that the London CC will apply to all bike registered before 2007, so there goes that idea (the bike will be used for commuting, and i will be going into the London CZ).
I'm specifically after a V-Twin configuration over an IL4, just my preference.
I liked the low down torque and the sound they make (had the RSVR and a VTR), however I don't think that Suzuki made a 2007/8 SV1000, if they did, they are like hens teeth or no one is selling them.
So what V-Twin naked's are out there, that were made from 2007 onwards?
Budget is around 4 to 5K.
I may be stating the obvious, but.... Tuono?
2006/7-2011, same engine as the Gen2 RSVR, same foot position but naked with upright bars, you'll have loads of choice of R models for £4-5k, maybe a factory model if you're lucky.
Otherwise I'd be looking at a Ducati Monster - you might struggle to get an 821 but an 1100 might be doable.
The Mad Jock said:
For info, Suzuki did an SV1000 Classic. They were all painted black and registered in 2007/2008. Most seemed to get pre-registered in 2008 by a large dealer group (can't recall who) and their registration numbers all started WV08... I had one, wish I'd never sold it
They're well under budget too
I think they did about 150 of them, I love mine! They're well under budget too
58,000 miles young, written off once, some minor electrical gremlins during the course of my ownership, but nothing horrible.
I think I paid £2.5k for it in 2013 so if you're set on a SV1000, a K7 Classic might be wth way to go!
Cheers,
Tom
Edited by darkyoung1000 on Saturday 13th January 16:42
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