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Well, although I have no intention of tracking my bike at all, I do know lots of other people who do use them for that purpose.
Obviously it does not have the power of modern 600s or literbikes, but once the cheap OEM suspension is replaced it is quite the handler. I think of it as the miata of bikes, lightweight, average power, reliable, inexpensive and fun. By no means will it keep up with a cobra or corvette, but in the twisties it will keep up with just about anything.
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Originally posted by path914:
but once the cheap OEM suspension is replaced it is quite the handler.
That was kind of my point. There are better alternatives for out of the box track ready.
Anyway, Im not trying to put down your bike. For around town and day to day riding, I think it is a great choice. V-twin means plenty of low end grunt (great for stop and go), still good power otherwise, comfortable riding position, etc. I think they are very good at what they were meant for.
Not to mention the looks on the new ones are much improved. Kinda has that "street fighter" look.
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Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
Originally posted by Doppelg�¤nger:
Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
Originally posted by Doppelg�¤nger:
Helluva track bike if it is.
Uhh, not really.
What are you talking about? What do you know?
Well besides living with an amateur racer, working the pits at races, setting up bikes, and working along side racers with 15+ years experience, not all that much. Not to mention Ive ridden the SV (among other bikes). . . . . Can I tell you what bike I usually dont see at the track?
Im not saying its a bad bike, but I wouldnt call it a helluva track bike, thats all. I would call it a helluva practical bike that can get down to biz if needed.
EDIT: Well, after thinking about it a bit, I take back some of what I said. The classes I was around where the 600 and 1000 classes, and you didnt see the SVs in those, ever. There were some SVs in other classes (not many), but they were the weird classes and I dont remember what they were. It could be a good bike out of the box for other racing or maybe you ment for general fun. Compared to a lot of the 1000s and 600 sport bikes, it really isnt all that great for the track. Maybe it is for its class, I dunno. Thats what Im comparing it too.
I mean stick it next to any of the new GSX-R, Honda RR, Kaw. RR, or Yami Rx, and I have a hard time calling it a race ready bike. Thats all.
Got what you're saying. You and Path summed it up. Basically replace the stock suspension and you've got a nice track bike to have some fun in the lower classes in. Not full on amateur racing, but occassional tracking and still practical for street useage. I know A LOT of riders that use the SV650 for that purpose. Combine it's light weight and torquey engine with the fact that it's cheaper than all of the 600's it would compete with and you see where I'm coming from.
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I dont think naked bikes look as good . . .
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Good thing I didn't get one then, huh? 
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Originally posted by Horse:
I dont think naked bikes look as good . . .
True, but there are few naked sportbikes that look really good IMO.
Originally posted by path914:
Good thing I didn't get one then, huh?
Yep. 
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Don't let the haters ruin your fun.  Nice looking machine. SV650 is a very fun bike. Enjoy it and be careful. Jim T.
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Nice bike, path! It'd be my bike of choice, though I'd consider the non-"S" variant, too.
Horse - I kinda like the naked bikes. But I agree with path - his bike isn't quite naked.
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I prefer the riding position of the naked model, but not the extra blast of wind since most of my riding will be hwy commuting
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Originally posted by path914:
I prefer riding a model extra naked and in position....
Fixed.... and DON'T WE ALL..... 
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