written by on 13/02/2013
This is my first big bike so I only have a couple of other bikes to compare it to, ie those I used for training: CBF 500 Bandit and CBF 600.
The SV sounds and looks great. Mine is fully faired with a Blue Flame exhaust. As a first bike for a novice, handling is very good and acceleration smooth. It is quite light for a big bike which is another advantage for a newbie and there is plenty of performance packed in the V twin engine. I'm told by those who know that the engine is bulletproof as long as they are serviced regularly. Insurance is very reasonable which makes this bike five stars for me.
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