Ive got a brand new one, almost completely done with all the hop ups. Phenomenal bike and the engine drives way harder than youd think. Its got twin grunt but revs so fast all the way to the top like an inline 4. With that trellis type foundation, such a pleasure to ride hard. Ohlins next and then I'm done. I highly recommend if you have one, at the minimum get a Corbin saddle, and a full exhaist with a 2 Wheel Dynoworks tune. 10 more HP at the top.
used to have a z900 but it got stolen. got an sv650 right after the insurance gave me a hefty check. bought a cheaper sv650 and pocketed the rest of the cash. to this day, after riding many bikes - i can say the sv650 is my favorite.
Nice, this is my Bike. :-) I also bought it new 2018. I did 35000 km on it. After about 3 years I needed a new battery. Not the slightest problem otherwise. I also have another Seat, I took the one from the SV 650 X.
Nice video! I'll check out the bridge. In 2020 I bought a new 2019ABSfor $7400 out the door. It now has over 11K miles on it completely trouble free. I put in a better shock, a fly screen and a tail light modulator that flashes when braking. I went to a place called Hamsupholstery (a great small business about an hour from Philadelphia) and added a gel pad and foam to the seat which made it more comfortable. I am planning to keep my bike for the long term. Every time i ride something else I find that i am having the most fun on the SV650.
@@MyBunker I got an Öhlins shock in 2022 that I bought online. It wasn't cheap (~$560 total), and had it installed at Washington Cycleworks in New Jersey (they are great suspension experts and very reasonable in their pricing). It can be adjusted for pre-load and rebound damping. It improved ride quality over the not so great roads in the Philadelphia area and surroundings. But it is not day and night better. If i ever get a different bike, which i probably won't, it will be an ADV. I rode the new V Strom 800DE (surprisingly nimble and great motor) and the Tiger 900 (a lot more $$) and they were both impressively comfortable on bad roads.
@@korazon3spinado I’ve done some long rides on it. I go from PA to NH every year for the Laconia rally and I’ve been to VA to ride skyline drive. I don’t know that I would do it more than once a year though. I am actually looking at getting a midrange adventure bike in the spring - the Honda TransAlp 700 or the Triumph Tiger 900 so expect some First Ride videos.
@@GB-fo2ce I was really surprised by the exhaust. I bought it purely for the sound and to satisfy my need to change things constantly. It had a huge effect on performance. Initially I felt the SV was somewhat jolty/uncomfortable in 1st gear. The new exhaust makes it ride a LOT smoother. I don’t think it made a huge difference in power, a little better. The performance though is night and day.
Oh no. I’m like that too constantly wanting to fiddle with things. Now you’ve got me thinking about spending more $$ on the exhaust. Thanks for your insights though!!
@@noelteopaco1755 it is. I’m 5’11” 200lbs and I am about at the top end for size. I sit comfortably. My son rides it sometimes and he is 6’3” and much lighter- it would be better fit for a shorter rider
Ive got a brand new one, almost completely done with all the hop ups. Phenomenal bike and the engine drives way harder than youd think. Its got twin grunt but revs so fast all the way to the top like an inline 4. With that trellis type foundation, such a pleasure to ride hard. Ohlins next and then I'm done. I highly recommend if you have one, at the minimum get a Corbin saddle, and a full exhaist with a 2 Wheel Dynoworks tune. 10 more HP at the top.
used to have a z900 but it got stolen. got an sv650 right after the insurance gave me a hefty check. bought a cheaper sv650 and pocketed the rest of the cash. to this day, after riding many bikes - i can say the sv650 is my favorite.
@@cloudybiker what year so did you get?
@@MyBunker i got a 2018 one
@@cloudybiker that’s awesome
dang you're super local to me, this just popped up in my home feed since I've been looking at SV650's. Looking to pick up my first motorcycle
That’s what’s up. It’s a good first bike. You’ll grow into it and never grow out of it.
I love my 2019 sv 650!! Bought it used with 8,200 miles
Get some handlebar mounted mirrors. Cleans this bike up so much!
@@GL4SS_20 that’s a good idea
Nice, this is my Bike. :-)
I also bought it new 2018. I did 35000 km on it.
After about 3 years I needed a new battery.
Not the slightest problem otherwise.
I also have another Seat, I took the one from the SV 650 X.
@@singlucille3440 yeah these things are super well made. Makes them very hard to ever trade in for sure.
Nice video! I'll check out the bridge. In 2020 I bought a new 2019ABSfor $7400 out the door. It now has over 11K miles on it completely trouble free. I put in a better shock, a fly screen and a tail light modulator that flashes when braking. I went to a place called Hamsupholstery (a great small business about an hour from Philadelphia) and added a gel pad and foam to the seat which made it more comfortable. I am planning to keep my bike for the long term. Every time i ride something else I find that i am having the most fun on the SV650.
@@GB-fo2ce what kind of shock did you put in?
@@MyBunker I got an Öhlins shock in 2022 that I bought online. It wasn't cheap (~$560 total), and had it installed at Washington Cycleworks in New Jersey (they are great suspension experts and very reasonable in their pricing). It can be adjusted for pre-load and rebound damping. It improved ride quality over the not so great roads in the Philadelphia area and surroundings. But it is not day and night better. If i ever get a different bike, which i probably won't, it will be an ADV. I rode the new V Strom 800DE (surprisingly nimble and great motor) and the Tiger 900 (a lot more $$) and they were both impressively comfortable on bad roads.
Wondered if you got a rack on the back if you could use it for touring
@@korazon3spinado I’ve done some long rides on it. I go from PA to NH every year for the Laconia rally and I’ve been to VA to ride skyline drive. I don’t know that I would do it more than once a year though. I am actually looking at getting a midrange adventure bike in the spring - the Honda TransAlp 700 or the Triumph Tiger 900 so expect some First Ride videos.
What do you think of the Yoshi exhaust? Besides the sound do you feel the weight savings or power gains if any? Thanks!!
@@GB-fo2ce I was really surprised by the exhaust. I bought it purely for the sound and to satisfy my need to change things constantly. It had a huge effect on performance. Initially I felt the SV was somewhat jolty/uncomfortable in 1st gear. The new exhaust makes it ride a LOT smoother. I don’t think it made a huge difference in power, a little better. The performance though is night and day.
Oh no. I’m like that too constantly wanting to fiddle with things. Now you’ve got me thinking about spending more $$ on the exhaust. Thanks for your insights though!!
@ just save all original parts for when you trade in. You get more $ for stock bikes and you can sell the upgrades
I just bought the 2024 model 🎉
@@josipburic8207 that’s awesome - you’re gonna love it.
Isn't it a small bike for a 6 footer?
@@noelteopaco1755 it is. I’m 5’11” 200lbs and I am about at the top end for size. I sit comfortably. My son rides it sometimes and he is 6’3” and much lighter- it would be better fit for a shorter rider
I'm 6'2" and no problem here. Plenty of room on the seat to move around. Very stable on the interstate. I have a 2017 non abs for reference.
Nice colours
The 2025 colour options are not my liking
I liked the 2017 red with the white stripe, and the 2018 white tank with blue frame the best. This year is kinda bland.
ride a RE classic 500