Modern or Classic | The Real Honda Superdream Forum

BritPete
Moderator

Posts: 3,559

Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"eec90e"}

Modern or Classic May 18, 2023 17:44:43 GMT CTB and buster like this

Quote

Post by BritPete on May 18, 2023 17:44:43 GMT

Took my RE in for its second (and last) service today - will do myself from now on

They loaned me this, a Susie SV650

Verdict

Riding position - GOOD
Performance - EXCELLENT
Acceleration - FANTASTIC
Comfort - POOR - The seat was like sitting on a lump of concrete
Look - NOT MY THING

Did about 80 miles on all types of road and also heavy stationary traffic, enjoyed it but getting back on my RE was like sitting in you favourite armchair

Wonder if I can get the V6 engine in my Interceptor Frame

Pete...

buster
Forum Professor

The Forum Professor Branestawm of “Heath Robinson” Superdreams

Posts: 3,783
Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"75b2f8"}

Modern or Classic May 18, 2023 19:18:25 GMT

Quote

Post by buster on May 18, 2023 19:18:25 GMT

I quite like that, it would look really nice with that daft bit that the number plates on got rid of, the trellis frame and the fact it has a normal headlight make it look like a bike but a nice one. shame about the comfort, could try riding faster, then you'd be too occupied to notice

shuttlespanker
Loyal SD rider

Posts: 325

Modern or Classic May 18, 2023 19:52:42 GMT via mobile currylover likes this

Quote

Post by shuttlespanker on May 18, 2023 19:52:42 GMT

Many years ago, I had a suzuki SV650s, the half faired version, I purchased the fairing lowers, to make it fully faired

Nice bike to ride, with the pokey V twin engine, plenty of low down grunt, but, not overly fast at top end, was told that they were a great wheelie bike, due to the torque in the lower rev range

My main issue with it was the vibes through the foot pegs, I once rode it from Leicester to North Devon, couple of stops on the way down, couldn't stand up when I got there, with the tingling in my feet

Really wasn't looking forward to the ride home at the end of the holiday

Slowly collecting more bikes than I have space for

davefirestorm
Superdream Stalwart

Reigning Motorcycle Quiz Champion

Posts: 2,436

Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"f589b9"}
Mini-Profile Text Color: 090100

Modern or Classic May 18, 2023 21:08:32 GMT

Quote

Post by davefirestorm on May 18, 2023 21:08:32 GMT

I bought a new SV1000 in 2004 found it a disappointing bike compared to a VTR 1000 I’d owned,I expected it to be like a TL900 S but it wasn’t plus it came with shit Suzuki quality/warranty only kept it 12 months and traded for a 1 litre Fireblade😁

Last Edit: May 18, 2023 21:12:38 GMT by davefirestorm

Mum, when I grow up I want to be a biker."
"Well dear,... you'll have to make up your mind ......you can't do both."