Bullethead
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I'm pretty sure Suzuki's original SV650 was a Ducati Monster copy, but I don't have the proof. Any BARFers out there got any thoughts?
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Ducati or Suzuki?
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RydTher
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my thought is what does this have to do with 'sport-touring'? 
But, to answer your question - is there really any 'new' ideas in motorcycling? After all, just how unique is a v-twin motor design being used in a motorcycle after all? Had Suzuki used a trellised frame, then yeah that would be a copy.
Now, if you want to now if a SV is touring capable, then I would say it is depending on the rider and what they are looking for.
But, to answer your question - is there really any 'new' ideas in motorcycling? After all, just how unique is a v-twin motor design being used in a motorcycle after all? Had Suzuki used a trellised frame, then yeah that would be a copy.
Now, if you want to now if a SV is touring capable, then I would say it is depending on the rider and what they are looking for.
tuxumino
Purrfect
I'm gonna try doing some sport touring on my sv.
I got a 49 state tank to put on to get a xtra half gallon.
are naked bikes hard to tour?
I've put on a windscreen that helps up about 80MPH but then I need to tuck.
I carry a cheap plug kit and a bike pump under the seat.
what else do I need besides a credit card?
I got a 49 state tank to put on to get a xtra half gallon.
are naked bikes hard to tour?
I've put on a windscreen that helps up about 80MPH but then I need to tuck.
I carry a cheap plug kit and a bike pump under the seat.
what else do I need besides a credit card?
deaconblues
Roads Scholar
B12Bill said:my thought is what does this have to do with 'sport-touring'?
But, to answer your question - is there really any 'new' ideas in motorcycling? After all, just how unique is a v-twin motor design being used in a motorcycle after all? Had Suzuki used a trellised frame, then yeah that would be a copy.
Now, if you want to now if a SV is touring capable, then I would say it is depending on the rider and what they are looking for.
the SV IS touring capable. don't know how many people here know bluepoof (she shows up on SBR on rare occasion) but she's done some LONG rides on her SV650S, inc. a road trip to Alaska and back.
frankly, just about any bike with decent fuel range could be made into a sport-tour bike... with some, it is more difficult (adding fairings and luggage is the biggest hurdle, although sometimes ergo changes also need to happen).
tux: check with National Cycle, they have several handlebar-mount deflector screens that will fit the SV standard bars. I got one for my old XS750 standard, and it worked great. Fully adjustable - angle it high if you're wanting to create an air pocket to ride in, or angle it low for a more 'sport' oriented airflow (your body is protected but your helmet is in the slipstream). I found I preferred the latter, but tastes may vary.
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ChuckBecker
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tuxumino said:
cell phone, credit card, you're good to go. i usually bring my toothbrush from home because I hate breaking in new toothbrushes.
RydTher
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deaconblues said:
yeah, I know Blue'. ridden on a few long rides with her as well. (I am even in her blog a couple places
) The SV is definetly tour-capableShe is much more active on www.sport-touring.net, if one wanted tour specific info on any bike, let alone the SV, thats where I would start.