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D'Ecosse · 08-28-2008, 01:21 AM

The SV650S (before the new ones) has a half fairing - but you can get lower fairings to complete the 'full' set.
The 'S' has clip-ons but the naked has bars.

I just converted our SV650S to a regular handlebar, much easier control for a newbie (& frankly more comfortable)

I think the SV is a great starter bike - covers a wide spectrum from novice to racer. Is controllable for a newbie but will have the longevity that will not be outgrown too quickly.

Just about everyone makes aftermarket exhaust for these - with a slip-on you actually cut off the old can (saw through the midpipe); there are quite a few full systems available also
Holeshot, Leo Vince & Akrapovic are some of the more popular choices.
Go to YouTube and search on SV650 exhaust - you'll turn up a ton of hits!!!

08-28-2008, 01:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
D'Ecosse TLOTM Sept '08 Member #12967 Posts: 724 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pleasanton CA, USA Sportsbike: TLS; Daytona; SV650S Riding Experience: Trader Rating: (5) Pictures: 0 Life Wasted on TLZone: 1 Month, 1 Week, 4 Days and 18:25:48 Hours D'Ecosse's Garage D'Ecosse	The SV650S (before the new ones) has a half fairing - but you can get lower fairings to complete the 'full' set. The 'S' has clip-ons but the naked has bars. I just converted our SV650S to a regular handlebar, much easier control for a newbie (& frankly more comfortable) I think the SV is a great starter bike - covers a wide spectrum from novice to racer. Is controllable for a newbie but will have the longevity that will not be outgrown too quickly. Just about everyone makes aftermarket exhaust for these - with a slip-on you actually cut off the old can (saw through the midpipe); there are quite a few full systems available also Holeshot, Leo Vince & Akrapovic are some of the more popular choices. Go to YouTube and search on SV650 exhaust - you'll turn up a ton of hits!!!