2008 Suzuki SV650s

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Good Evening all. I am hoping for a little advice from those in the new. I have recently taken up biking and have just finished the first day of my 4-day DAS (in the rain!!! the expensive waterproofs worth worth every penny!). Anyway, really loved the day a can’t wait to progress over the next three days.

To my question; before I started the course, two oc my pals went off to afganistan tours and I was gifted the opportunity to buy either a 2008 Suzuki SV650s(black/full fairing), or a 2007 Ninja 600…both with under 20k and for around the £2k Mark. I loved the look off both bikes, but having read positive comment after positive comment for the SV650 as a good first ‘big’ bike, I opted for the Suzuki. My fear is that both the 125cc and the 2010 Yamaha XJ600 I’ve been learning on are far more upright (riding position) than the SVs I have in the garage. I’m pretty confident on a bike but am keen to know how others have found an early transition to a more forward riding position from the typical learner uprights.

All comments massively appreciated.

Cheers, Matt

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Don’t be scared of the riding position. It actually is very comfortable. Also, if your planning to go for a sports bike one day your half way there. Enjoy every moment.

BUT and a big ‘but’… I have to tell you off for not buying both! :stuck_out_tongue: Just kidding. Welcome to LB :slight_smile:

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Sv all the way rode it as my first bike after doing das then put 30,000 miles on it in 3 years. My gsxr is harder ony wrists but you get use to it.

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SV’s rock (but then i would say that).

After no time at all you’ll be use to the riding position, wouldnt give it a moments thought mate ; )

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You will get used to the riding position pretty quickly. Good choice on the SV, it’s a cracking bike and i would love to have my old one back as a second bike.

Welcome to LB and hope to meet you soon at one of the regular meets.

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The SV’s a great bike :wink: