First bike: Suzuki SV
Discussion
Hi guys,
I have booked my CBT and Direct Access training and am thinking about my first bike. I am planning on only riding for fun on nice evenings and weekends.
I want a reliable fun first bike and was thinking about the Suzuki Sv with fairing. Was planning to spend upto 2k.
Can anyone endorse this as a first bike or should I go down the Bandit, Honet or Fazer route?
I have booked my CBT and Direct Access training and am thinking about my first bike. I am planning on only riding for fun on nice evenings and weekends.
I want a reliable fun first bike and was thinking about the Suzuki Sv with fairing. Was planning to spend upto 2k.
Can anyone endorse this as a first bike or should I go down the Bandit, Honet or Fazer route?
I can higly recommened the early Fazer FZS
first bike I had after my DAS in 06. great bike, used it daily to work, never missed a beat. very quick for a first bike, good MPG, cheap to tun and work on. can't recommened them highly enough.
mine was a 2001 model. only prob I ever had was carb icing when very cold in the winter. sorted with the fuel additive
only sold it as I always wanted a Speed triple and had no room to keep 2 bikes
first bike I had after my DAS in 06. great bike, used it daily to work, never missed a beat. very quick for a first bike, good MPG, cheap to tun and work on. can't recommened them highly enough.
mine was a 2001 model. only prob I ever had was carb icing when very cold in the winter. sorted with the fuel additive
only sold it as I always wanted a Speed triple and had no room to keep 2 bikes
Edited by RemaL on Tuesday 10th June 14:08
I have found that with cars the most learning you do is when you put a lot of miles under your belt.
I am not sure how my feel for the different bikes will be so am basing my decision on reccomendations, Magazine reviews from expirienced bikers. Also asthetics plays a big part. Yeah I could ask these questions next month when I have completed my DAS, but hey shopping is fun.
I think that the Sv with fairing looks very sporting and really appeals to me.
Perhaps the best thing would be is to hire some of these bikes for a weekend and try them out.
I am not sure how my feel for the different bikes will be so am basing my decision on reccomendations, Magazine reviews from expirienced bikers. Also asthetics plays a big part. Yeah I could ask these questions next month when I have completed my DAS, but hey shopping is fun.
I think that the Sv with fairing looks very sporting and really appeals to me.
Perhaps the best thing would be is to hire some of these bikes for a weekend and try them out.
Read my profile previously owned bike. Top choice for a first bike.
I would say it all depends on where you see your biking future. I always wanted a sportsbike so went for the SV as a gentle introduction. I know others that want a "sit up and beg" bike, so go for the Fazer, others naked, so go for hornet etc etc.
It depends on what you want long term, but it is a cracking bike!
I would say it all depends on where you see your biking future. I always wanted a sportsbike so went for the SV as a gentle introduction. I know others that want a "sit up and beg" bike, so go for the Fazer, others naked, so go for hornet etc etc.
It depends on what you want long term, but it is a cracking bike!
I have one now..
I can highly suggest you get an SV for your first bike. It is a great alrounder in my opinion although you will need to look at the brakes and suspesnsion if you plan to keep it for a while. I have upgraded brakes and the rear suspension and it just improves the bike no end again in my opinion. Other mods can be made but as a standard bike it is just great for the money you pay.
I can highly suggest you get an SV for your first bike. It is a great alrounder in my opinion although you will need to look at the brakes and suspesnsion if you plan to keep it for a while. I have upgraded brakes and the rear suspension and it just improves the bike no end again in my opinion. Other mods can be made but as a standard bike it is just great for the money you pay.
Edited by v-twins on Tuesday 10th June 15:23
I don't want a big sports bike, but I like the sports bike look.
The bike I want eventually is the Ducati Sport Classic 1000S. I love the retro look of that bike. Its big money though for a bike, but I like classic cars and bikes, but don't want a bike thats too old.
The bikes that inspire me to ride for fun are the Ducati mentioned above, also the classic BMW R100 (I am mad and have a thing about aircooled boxer engines) I saw one of these BMW's retro'd with a cafe racer look and it was awesome.
My first bike should be something that looks cool, is comfortable and something I can really learn about riding safely and imporve my road craft.
The bike I want eventually is the Ducati Sport Classic 1000S. I love the retro look of that bike. Its big money though for a bike, but I like classic cars and bikes, but don't want a bike thats too old.
The bikes that inspire me to ride for fun are the Ducati mentioned above, also the classic BMW R100 (I am mad and have a thing about aircooled boxer engines) I saw one of these BMW's retro'd with a cafe racer look and it was awesome.
My first bike should be something that looks cool, is comfortable and something I can really learn about riding safely and imporve my road craft.
NineOneSeven said:
I don't want a big sports bike, but I like the sports bike look.
The bike I want eventually is the Ducati Sport Classic 1000S. I love the retro look of that bike. Its big money though for a bike, but I like classic cars and bikes, but don't want a bike thats too old.
The bikes that inspire me to ride for fun are the Ducati mentioned above, also the classic BMW R100 (I am mad and have a thing about aircooled boxer engines) I saw one of these BMW's retro'd with a cafe racer look and it was awesome.
My first bike should be something that looks cool, is comfortable and something I can really learn about riding safely and imporve my road craft.
I have to say that the SV ticks all those boxes really. Not the most comfortable bike in the world but is good enough and I never have any issues with it. It sounds and looks amazing and is very forgiving.The bike I want eventually is the Ducati Sport Classic 1000S. I love the retro look of that bike. Its big money though for a bike, but I like classic cars and bikes, but don't want a bike thats too old.
The bikes that inspire me to ride for fun are the Ducati mentioned above, also the classic BMW R100 (I am mad and have a thing about aircooled boxer engines) I saw one of these BMW's retro'd with a cafe racer look and it was awesome.
My first bike should be something that looks cool, is comfortable and something I can really learn about riding safely and imporve my road craft.
NineOneSeven said:
Do you think that 2k will bag me a good one?
Also what were the mods you made to your bike? What brand of brake and shock did you go for?
I paed 2500 for mine and I can't say I have any issues. As for suspension I put on Ohlins shocks and springs and brakes I bought were just susuki upgrades..Also what were the mods you made to your bike? What brand of brake and shock did you go for?
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