Any experience/opinions re SV1000's ?

[Frank Z.]

Anybody here have/had one or ridden one? Impressions? Good, bad, even indifferent opinions welcome. Looking at this 2003 SV1000S. Does price seem reasonable at $3K asking?
Thanks.

http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/4181724778.html

[GS ace]

The thing sure did get my attention, Frank. I thought about making an offer, but not for long, as I need another bike like a hole in the head.

[Nessism]

Looks like an amazing deal Frank. Might need some bar raisers to improve the riding position though.

[marvinsc]

Wazz doesn't get on the GSR much anymore but he has one and seems to like it a lot. I have the SV650 and love it, 3 years plus and not bored with it yet.

[JimW]

A friend owns one. It's quick, lots of low-end and midrange grunt, and reliable. It's not as nimble as the sv650, and I'm too old to be comfortable in that rider triangle for long. $3K seems pretty reasonable, depending on mileage and condition.

[wkmpt]

Thought I remember reading somewhere that the front cylinder suffers from potentially catastrophic oil deprivation if the rider rides a lot of wheelies.

Or maybe that was the TL1000? Not 100% sure on that one.

[Buffalo Bill]

I'm considering a SV1000 myself, or the SV650 because I see like ten SV650s listed for every SV1000.
Been getting annoyed by the 0 torque from a standing stop I get from my GSX750F.
Looks like they got all the torque I like about my GS1100G, but weigh 100lb less.

[lurch12_2000]

Half the novice class at Loudon probably use the SV650 as their track bikes. Good low end to jet out of the curves on that twisty course. I tested one out a few years ago. Great bike except it was too cramped for my legs for day to day stuff. I bought the wee Strom with basically the same engine but in a nice all around package for any type of riding in comfort. The SV1000 might be unneeded power for the streets and most daily riding.

[Buffalo Bill]

Yeah, looks like the SV650 is THE favorite track/race bike.
I was afraid it ain't got enough power on the straights because that's where a putz on a big bike will pass, then slow poke through the curves with you stuck behind 'em.
So Lurch your Strom is a 650? Seems you like it.

[lurch12_2000]

Yeah, looks like the SV650 is THE favorite track/race bike.
I was afraid it ain't got enough power on the straights because that's where a putz on a big bike will pass, then slow poke through the curves with you stuck behind 'em.
So Lurch your Strom is a 650? Seems you like it.

Pretty much take that SV650 engine out and put into the vStrom frame and package with a little tuning and gearing mod and you have a great commuter, x-country, mildly off road bike that will climb the mountain passes with all your camping gear...and a passenger if you can fit her on too.

[Buffalo Bill]

It's got low end torque, that's what the 90º V can do.

[RichDesmond]

IMO, the SV1000 is a great street bike. Good power, handles well, lots of fun. Don't confuse it with the 650 though. They feel very different. Both are great bikes, just in different ways.