[stu54244]

Hey all. I have posted here before but not much. i am asking opinions on a good “next” bike. I currently have a 2k5sv650n and it has been awesome but I think I’m ready for another, more sportier bike. The sv has served me well but I always wanted something a little different. i also feel i have outgrown the 650 and am rdy to sell my 650 and move up to something higher.

Seeing as how my sv has been my only bike EVER I dont know what to get. my buddy has a 1000 ninja that he has let me ride before (briefly) and has told me i can ride it more to get the feel of the 1000cc engine. but i love the seating on the sv and dont want to lean like on his ninja. id like something with that seating style but sporty like the ninja. i was thinking an svs.

Thought?....

 

[Fatass SVS]

An SVS may have too radical a seating position for you. It sounds like you might like a "standard" litrebike There are a wide range of standards. You could get a 2003 SV1000 (the only year for the naked SV1000). You could get something mid-pack like a Honda 919 or Kawi Z1000 or something radically cool like an Aprilia Tuono or a Ducati Monster. Look around.

 

[golden chicken]

Street/Speed Triple might be close to what you're looking for.

 

[Phillysvguy]

Street/Speed Triple might be close to what you're looking for.

Thats was the first thing that came to mind for me too

 

[stu54244]

I havent looked in to those but judging from the pics it still looks like the SV

 

[golden chicken]

Well...you said you don't want to lean like the ninja, but you want sportier than the SV.

Or...did you mean you want it to LOOK sportier than the SV? Because, I took it like you want more power and better handling.

 

[stu54244]

well you are right, want power and handling but let me clear it up a bit. its not too much of the lean that is the problem. its my knees in my chest. when i take my trips fron ATL to CHATT i ride the entire way leaned on the tank. but it just feels different on my SVN b/c my legs still feel extended. but on the ninja its feels like my knees r next to my chin.

so yes i did mean power, look, and handling but i didnt mean i am totally aginst leaning. sry for not being more clear.

 

[golden chicken]

Did you have any bikes in mind?

 

[stu54244]

No not rly...maybe an r1 or gixxer...I honestly have no idea

 

[Trambo]

Honda CB1000R

 

[golden chicken]

Ninja 1000