This is the best summary of the SV650 I’ve come across so far:
…late model SV650s (plural, not the SV650S) turn over fairly often, being the favorites of fickle 20-somethings, budget racers, tuners & modders, beginners, girls, and short people. And, apparently, practical commuters klinging to their un-spent youth, who want something with a cool engine note and some passing torque and a cool trellis frame. And a reputation for fun in the twisties. Smaller, lighter, they share the same basic engine as the V-Strom, but with a +5HP edge in power, and more torque higher in the rev range. SV650s are all over craigslist and can be had in the mid-$3,000′s. That leaves a lot more cash lying around for extras. Or food and tuition.
– by Don M at braincrust
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Sounds like the curse of the V-Strom: they are saddled by their reputation, which is more a reflection on the riders, not on the bike.
The V-Stom gets things like “it’s topheavy”, which never comes from a dirt rider- it always comes from a new rider.
But hey, good times!
@tedder: Hmm, I didn’t see this quote as a dig against the V-Strom, or particularly inaccurate. Am I missing something?
Pretty cool! I aimed my iPhone at the code and your site opened up. I’m afraid I didn’t even read the rest of the post. My eyes were just attracted to the QR code…
@Stacy: it’s only a dig because they claim it’s the bike’s fault that they tip over.
Thanks for the quote! – I’m blushing =D