I own both and in my opinion....the 650 is more flickable and lighter but the 1000...straight up BEAST!!! If I had to choose...the 1000 hands down!

 

I agree. I had a sv650N ('04) and now an '03 SV1000N. The difference in handling to me isn't that much. The 1000 has a much better suspension out of the box......and a LOT more power. 650 was nice but the 1000 ROCKS!

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Gas milage difference? Ok ,the 650 is more flickable but the 1000 handels well right? Are you happy with it's suspension????

 

I've owned both very recently. I sold my 1000S and bought a 650N. The only thing better about the 1000 in my opinion is if you often ride two up. The 650 is smoother, lighter, handles better, cheaper to own and insure, and a little better at the fuel pump. I seriously think I am quicker on the 650 when the roads get twisty. All around, I think the 650 is much more fun.

 

Whoa you blew the dust off this thread!

 

How much more does an sv1000 engine way compared to the sv650 engine? I am asking cos I wonder where the weight difference is in for these bikes. My 650 engines rear cylinder has toasted (unfortunatly) and I can pick up a 1k engine for 99 bucks. I am considering buying it but I just wonder how much of an upgrade it would be over the 650. I don't want to add too much weight, but the added power would be nice ofcourse.

Can anyone chime in?

(I dont want to hear about the engine mounts being different, I am aware of that, I am just looking at pure weight vs. power here, modifying to fit is a later worry for me).

 

Well, the SV1000 weighs about 417lbs and has dual cans so I'd guess that the engine and cans weigh an extra 60 or so lbs.

 

anyone?

 

I'd like to help Markp, but unfortunatly I am not so close to you as you mentioned already.

Right now I am just looking for the weight difference between the 1k and the 650, about mounting it I am not worried.