I embarked on my motorcycle adventure last summer and picked up a lower mileage Silver 2003 SV650s. It has been a fantastic and tough bike and I've put 16k miles on it since I got it 12 months ago. I love how flick-able it is, but there are quite a few things that make me want something different, especially as I have started doing a lot of Sport Touring through the twisties of Northern California.
1. The 2003 model has many unique parts on the rear sub-frame. This makes luggage racks, custom seats, etc etc impossible or very hard to find, kind of a bummer for touring.
2. When you load up the SV with some luggage and some hills, I find the performance a bit lacking.
3. Bike is 11 years old. I know I could do a lot of things to it to make it a better bike (suspension especially on the SV) but it is hard to justify throwing money at it.
4. I do a lot of two up riding and the riding position of the SV isn't great, especially when you are trying to stop, facing down hill, two up.
I'm thinking a 2nd Gen Yamaha FZ1, because it has a good mix of performance, good riding position, and after market mods. Any other bikes that you guy's would vote for?
1. The 2003 model has many unique parts on the rear sub-frame. This makes luggage racks, custom seats, etc etc impossible or very hard to find, kind of a bummer for touring.
2. When you load up the SV with some luggage and some hills, I find the performance a bit lacking.
3. Bike is 11 years old. I know I could do a lot of things to it to make it a better bike (suspension especially on the SV) but it is hard to justify throwing money at it.
4. I do a lot of two up riding and the riding position of the SV isn't great, especially when you are trying to stop, facing down hill, two up.
I'm thinking a 2nd Gen Yamaha FZ1, because it has a good mix of performance, good riding position, and after market mods. Any other bikes that you guy's would vote for?
