Is the SV650 Too Much for Beginner Riders?

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[@mitchellholloway5326]

Yammie Noob I would love to own a sv650 when I’m old enough

[@gw5343]

Hey Yammie, I very much enjoy watching your videos. I am 15 and getting my license soon, I have previously gotten my racing license as I like to ride on track days, I like the SV650 but was thinking the Honda cbr650f was a good option, do you think that would be a good idea?

[@paulmunster669]

Hey yammie can you tell me the name of your arai and your jacket because I really want that arai helmet with that jacket

[@CuckBalls]

you should get a m4 exhaust for the SV

[@pleaseenteraname4398]

He has is gear in the description

[@alexharkler]

I have never ridden any motorcycle except my SV650S, so I have to say it was a perfect starter bike for me. I have put 40K+ miles on it and have started taking it to the track. It literally does everything I want from a bike. I've even sold my car.

[@dickflinghammer7643]

Saving for that trackbike yet? Maybe you'll win the r3.... thus making you my moral enemy for eternity🤤

[@danielmembrillo6472]

I have a 2018 SV650. I REALLY want to take it to the track...do you get insurance? Have you ever dropped it at the track?

[@alexharkler]

@@danielmembrillo6472 You need insurance in order to ride on the street, but I don't know about the track. Frame sliders can help sometimes if you do go down, but there's no guarantee it will save your bike. I haven't dropped it at the track yet, but I'm pretty sure insurance won't pay for track related accidents.

[@masonl.8859]

That’s pure man!

[@danielmembrillo6472]

@@alexharkler Im talking about TRACK insurance! I do it whenever I take my car to the track...check it out.

[@seeul8rwaynekerr]

No way! The sv650 is the one bike you'll only ever need! The absolute ak47 of bikes

[@strongocho]

"AK47 of bikes" i like that lol. It will match when I drive to the range with my AK slung around my back hahaha.

[@michaeltsoyo2168]

Never have you said something so controversial yet so brave! I don’t think this is controversial it’s pretty true

[@sosig8332]

strongocho never has someone said something more American

[@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite]

@@strongocho that sounds like what heroin must feel like

[@passletters6465]

I think you mean ak15 or the ar47. Lmao

[@axbxa]

I got the 2018 sv650x as my first bike. And honestly, it is the best starter bike I could have asked for. Comfortable, not too crazy, but enough torque to have lots of fun street riding. It really comes down to how mature you are to learn with the machine and not be too over confident with it too fast.

[@BirdArvid]

Exactly! Any bike can be too much if you only use your head to hang a hat on..

[@Alex-es8eq]

Hey! Same story here =) My first ever bike is sv650x '18. Gonna keep it for long.

[@axbxa]

@@Alex-es8eq It's a beauty! I will definitely cherish it till it's ready for its funeral, haha! :)

[@tazmainian3479]

What age did you get it at? I'm 16 and am planning on getting one, but in the video he said "if you're 20 and have never ridden before it might be too much" and I'm not sure if it would be okay for me to learn how to ride on.

[@axbxa]

@@tazmainian3479 I got it at age 21, but bear in mind I had legit no riding experience. So really, if you think you can respect a machine that has a potential to kill you, that is your call if you think you are ready for that. Be smart, take rider safety courses and be very smooth on the controls until you get a feel for what the bike can do, then and only then can you start testing your personal limits (safely of course). I really think you would be happy with the bike, but you know yourself best! :)

[@Kenanhower]

As a 26 year old guy with off-roading experience who’s picking up a 650 next week you just made me feel far more confident about my purchase lol

[@MrSuperrajab]

Yam: a 20 year old who's never ridden a motorcycle before... Me: F.

[@daevster6663]

Hey man I have some advice for you! I turned 21 on the 4th of July and I took a Motorcycle safety program almost a year ago back in September and my dad has been kind enough to let me use one of his bikes (cb300f) after I got my m1 about 6 months ago. If you are serious about motorcycles I suggest taking a course, you will learn all the basics and prior to the course I had very little experience on a bike, I watched KZbin videos on "how to ride a bike" but that's about it. Also since you are under 21 the course should be cheaper (mine was). So ya man the amount of money I've saved riding a bike has been epic, takes me less than $7 to fill "my" particular bike with fuel and it lasts me all week commuting to and from work as well as school. Not to mention I look and feel like a total bad ass once I arrive at the Golden Arches or even algebra class! Sure beats a Toyota Camry!!. So do yourself a favor and get started my guy! Since you have virtually no experience I recommend a 300 unless you're really really REALLY mature and have great hand eye coordination. Lucky for me my dad's been riding since he was 13 (back in the 70's) and his father rode motorcycles in world war 2 so I come from a long line of riders. So far I've put 1,900 miles on my dad's bike and the numbers gonna go up, he doesn't care cause he got it dirt cheap (he works for Honda) so all is well. I understand your situation might be very different but that doesn't mean you can't do it, because you definitely can. I believe in you! So go ahead, hit up Craigslist and make Papa yams proud!

[@joshloveslax2136]

Ha I am getting my bike license when I'm 16 and I have my dad's old sv 650 s

[@jacklowery9999]

IM SCREAMING

[@punched_sum4512]

its okay dude, im a 16 year old kid who only has experience on a 90cc dirtbike. Im the one that should be scared

[@pleaseenteraname1904]

@@joshloveslax2136 I’m thinking of getting an sv650 when I get my license at 16. How did it go for you?

[@victork2638]

Just started riding a month ago and purchased the 2018 SV650. I’m 27 and I never rode a motorcycle in my life. This bike is amazing. I haven’t pushed it too much yet but I’m happy that there is still so much power to experience. I’m glad I didn’t get something with around 300cc because I would be bored of it soon. I feel like this will be a great bike to keep for years to come.

[@tmburke1]

The SV650 is a great starter bike. Suzuki also had the Bandit 650 with about 15hp over the SV. The bikes are basically in the same category, but if you strangle the throttle, you can (and probably will) get yourself in hot water! Getting through the basic skills on the SV650 is pretty easy, but the advantage of having a bike that forgiving to learn on is a blessing! Thanks for the vid!

[@martinriedler1140]

Excited to see your content on Firework man! That'll be dope!

[@jamesbabbath5306]

In my opinion, "too much bike" to me means too much low end torque and like you said, a really snatchy throttle at low speeds. When you're just starting out, especially if you have no previous riding experience, it's really important to get the basic maneuvers down just like when you started learning to drive a car, and a bike that is too jumpy on the throttle can either make a really good rider out of you, or most likely make you too timid to get out there on it and really build a strong foundation on it. As always, great video man!

[@gna104191]

The Gladius was actually the bike used by the riding schools here in my country. Kids learned and took their tests on them. Personally, I love it because the v-twin teaches them how to handle torque with respect when first starting out.

[@ttrainor6036]

I like how even though you’re an American, you still do your beginner bikes, which meet British A2 laws! Thinking world wide is really appreciated, helps us Brits out too. Really appreciate this channel.

[@tunit3727]

Yammie should have made this video 3 seconds long. “Hey it’s ya boi yammie, and this bike is perfect! G’bye” lol

[@winniedublin2846]

I got this as my first bike (2019 model). No complaints so far. I'm happy with my beginner pick.

[@VelcroSnake93]

The first bike I rode and owned after my Motorcycle Course (never rode before the course) was an SV650, riding it home on the highway from another state, and then owned it for years before I got sick of electrical issues (used '99 model). It's definitely not too much for a new rider as long as the new rider is not an idiot, but I also think it's plenty to keep experienced riders well entertained. Heck, I'm selling my current bike (traded the SV in for it) to go back to an SV650 10 years later because I miss the SV so much. If not for the electrical issues I couldn't fix I'd still have that first SV.

[@rontrose]

Really depends. As a returning rider of 51 and having not ridden much in the last 15 years it was my choice to start again with. Had mine for 2 years and recently upgraded to a Street Triple R. The SV is still such an amazing choice for almost anyone and that sound!!!

[@IanOcampoPodRider2016]

In my opinion, living in the UK, I was on an A2 license which meant the bike was restricted to 47hp. It was really dangerous whenever I did overtakes, I would lose the extra power when I needed it most. When I passed my full A license and took the restrictor off, it was much nicer and felt safer since all the power was there, it would not cut out when I need it to be there. Bearing in mind, I have ridden an mt125, and then an R3 so I wasn't too unfamiliar with riding bikes and can handle the SV. It is a great starter bike

[@ianm432]

2018 sv650 as my first bike, nearly 8000km and two riding schools later I love it more every time I get on it.

[@mrwellgun]

Hey shamy pupes ! I simply wanted to say that your riding style is really nice now ! Great and safe lines in turns, good to see :) I mean you did bad stuff **kof kof yellow Porsche** but now I see a mature rider enjoying the street while being safe... good stuff !

[@underballbutter]

Yammie seems like a fun dude to roll with on Molly

[@jam8972]

Thank you so much yammie I really needed this video! Much love!💗💗

[@nanoshock_fpv5264]

Super stoked to be riding now I got myself a 2018 KTM duke 390 and couldn’t be more happy

[@smkinrade]

2005 SV650 naked was my first street bike, perfect learner bike then turned it into a track bike.

[@santoshshetty9710]

The 2018 SV650 ABS is my first ever bike. After a few initial hiccups as you mentioned, it almost threw me off the back at start, I can say I love it so far. But then I have no other reference, but as i am riding it more, and gaining experience, I am liking it even more. The wind buffeting at higher speeds was my only complaint, installing a windscreen solved it. Hoping to get some more years of riding before I contract upgraditis

[@andrewwithers6627]

Haha saw that gas station and immediately knew where you were. That route was where I learned the basics of performance driving

[@byeyote8544]

Ahhhhhh nice to see the old motovlog format again the open road

[@alexharkler]

6:41 - I have heard that for the SV650, prolonged wheelies can starve the front cylinder of oil, causing the engine to seize. Maybe find a different bike to turn into a wheelie machine...

[@thursdayfan]

That was a problem with the first gen SV650. Later models relocated where in the sump oil is pulled from, if I remember correctly

[@demohoss8503]

@@thursdayfan 2nd gen had the same problem iirc, i think the new models may have been fixes

[@caaaabot]

All the people on all the SV forums and groups say don't do extended wheelies because it doesn't adequately supply oil to the front cylinder while up.

[@demohoss8503]

New sv650s oil sumps have been fixed.

[@tkordik]

My first bike was a naked 2006 SV650 (Blue) and I had a bunch of great mods to it too. It was a perfect beginner bike and I had from 2009-2014.

[@andersonvanberg7992]

Tim Kordik that’s my first bike too. 2006 even. I love it

[@Haunterpnoy]

Same I picked up a blue 06 with some nice mods on it for my first bike back in February, amazing bike with a fun amount of torque for street riding

[@celunay2966]

Can you please make a review for XSR-700! Thank you. I'm new to this channel you have a good content here. Keep it up.

[@arcsolomon6360]

i started riding motorcycle in my 40's which my friend thought me to ride his wr250 after 2 months of learning i bought a africa twin as my first bike

[@mazakram3128]

Well input

[@demohoss8503]

I have an 2001 sv650s with the fairings removed. My buddy has a 2019 Kawa ninja 650. We swapped bikes for a few miles, his bike was hands down the most robotic, no feeling, and quiet thing ive ever ridden.

[@Desilv]

Hey yammie pube.. i was wondering.. could you make a video about Gp shifting and what you think about it and your preference?! You’re my favorite youtuber! Love the edits and explanations bro!

[@jackeh1998]

09 SV650s was my first bigger bike, really enjoyed it! Great bikes and sound good too.

[@andrewaldrich3602]

I've had my 2006 sv650s (my first bike) for a little over a week and I'm loving it. Yam is definitely right about the throttle being a bit choppy at lower speeds. I love this thing though, I don't feel like it's too much to start on, but I'm very very safety conscious and in my mid 20s, so maybe if you know you're a bit reckless get something a little smaller.

[@wurstsalat7652]

so yamms is doing some actual motovlogging again? noice

[@derickasamani5730]

Mind blown.... My dad told me the same thing when he was teaching me how to ride.... if you respect the bike it will also respect you

[@tgfover9000]

Not true though but cute.

[@mmdirtyworkz]

Bought new 2017 AL7 as a first bike, couldn't have picked a better one. Done over 30000km on it so far, really loving it!

[@lourenskriel6875]

Yammie Thanks for the awesome content always Just got myself a SV1000S and would like to get your opinion on it

[@Cthooligan]

Beginner here. Bought a 2015 FZ-07 4 months ago for my first bike. Love it. Just needs a Yoshimura pipe, fender eliminator, aftermarket turn signals, LED headlight, and shorty clutch and brake levers.

[@pleaseenteraname4398]

Yammie just sounds so happy in this video

[@jstogdill]

In the mid 80’s I lived in Austin and had a vf500f interceptor. 2222 to Bullick Hollow to Lime Creek was one of my favorite rides. I used to do a big loop down to Fredericksburg too. Those were fun times.

[@pauloando4432]

My first bike ( age 32 ) was an old r6 carb model scared the shit out of me at first but got used to it! I sold it after 2 years bought 2017 Sv650 new I love it will never sell it I do everything on it!

[@TheBeeker33]

I just bought a 2013 SFV Gladius on thursday as my first bike Papa Yam! I actually feel WAY more comfortable on my SFV that I did on the 125x pro i used during my MSF. I had NO experience before the course. I recommend it for a beginner, just be mindful of first gear. You dont need to give it much throttle at all when you start out.

[@pxKappa]

25yo looking at getting unrestricted license... never ridden before... this is one of my only options tbh. I'm not the greatest fan of the old style headlight, especially when compared to the mt07 as a direct competitor, but this one is cheaper 2nd hand. I also don't have the financial means to be swaping bikes every 2 years, so this kind of bike has more than enough power to entertain you for more years and still be gentle if you want it to. i feel like i won't be bored as fast and that it makes a future transition to something bigger a lot easier/less scary. i love the "750 class" of bikes, wich would be my ultimate goal to reach (gsx-s750/street triple...) just need me some free time to finally go for it and sign up for the classes 😅👍

[@nitrodasnipaz9392]

Started out on a 1989 FZR600R, old girl was phenomenal to learn on, rode it for a few months and got a Honda CBR600F4i for my 20th birthday. I've put over 1000 miles on it in less than a month.

[@michaelwrigley5438]

Started a year ago on an 07 sv650. Absolutely loved it. Wanted something for longer trips so sold it and bought the v Strom 650 which has the same engine. 650 is a perfect level of power for beginners, rides. On the freeway with no issues, and I get 60 mpg. Great bikes for sure. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

[@BirdArvid]

I have been YEARNING for an SV for several years now; I've looked at the market and the SV looks PERFECT for me; I rode many years ago and want to start again.. that SV makes me salivate... definitely entering your contest: I WANT THAT SV!!!

[@yammienoob]

They're really great bikes! And they sound very nice with that V-Twin ;)

[@AprendizDeLoQueToca]

Nice vid, thanks. Does it come with a center stand? Can you put one?

[@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite]

Woah you’re in Austin? Sweet

[@E2Moto]

My 2017 SV650 is my second bike, and I love it.

[@atroutflycrazy8057]

Thanks yammie noob nice to hear your thoughts on this . At 43 i just had my 2nd set of lessons today and went from a 400 to this bike n loved it . I Had little to no riding experience before my lessons . I was v wary about the power of the sv650 but having said that during the whole lesson i was never above 2nd gear . As a total newby its overwhelming all the things involved in learning to ride safely and confidently. Throttle ,clutch and brake sensitivity are hard to get use to for a beginner. Respect the bike no matter what size i think. A newby on a bigger bike thats afraid of it might be better than a newby on a 125 with no respect for it .

[@corey4505]

I bought one as my second bike after a ninja 250, put 30000 miles on it before selling was a great bike.

[@StokesMusicStudiosOnline]

Just bought one. Absolutely love it. Not my first bike but definitely the most fun!

[@Max-mx8cy]

I think its more fun to start on small bikes and work up to big ones. Then you really appreciate the power of bigger bikes

[@farmoboy83]

Sold my 1200 bandit and bought a 2005 sv650 with some mods including leovince pipe. What a sound! Corners perfectly, stable at freeways, accelerates beautifully, starts imeddiatly regardless the temperature. i'm in love with the bike. Not as powerfull as a 1200 but a lot of usefull torq and hp.

[@MrArtie17]

This is the bike I was thinking about getting for my first bike

[@Ozzy62863]

MrArtie17 good choice! I’d consider the fz07 as well if you have the budget.

[@andrewaldrich3602]

I have an 06 sport model that I got a week ago. It's pretty great, he's definitely right about the choppy throttle at low speeds.

[@parkerwolfgramm415]

My first bike was the 05 Sv. Great for commuting/ twisties/ date nights/ track says. It’s basically the Swiss Army knife of motorcycles

[@darylsavage119]

@@parkerwolfgramm415 yup excels at absolutely fuck all, yet is able to do anything. Learnt on one and wife bought a 2018 as her bike

[@MaxB.20]

@@andrewaldrich3602 the Vtwin will do that, and i too have a 06 SV as a first bike, i freaking love her

[@jvdg96]

I own a 2008 SV650 as my first bike and I enjoy every meter I drive with it, couldn’t wish for a better bike

[@gkroll76]

My first bike was a Yamaha fzr 600 3he 93’. Its a nice little suicide machine on the autobahn. Still love her 😂

[@UnrealMurphy]

Commenting to get Yammie support and make him some sweet coin.

[@yammienoob]

merci my darling

[@pedromendes7026]

Hey Yammie Would you say it is a confortable bike to ride with a pillion? Thanks for your time and I love your vids man

[@Joewalsh54]

I never learned until my 40's. Did a safety course, bought a Honda CBR125R and the SVF650. I used the 125 on the safety course and drove it for 1500km to get use to the controls and then sold it. Been driving the 650 for 4 months now and respect is real, this bike is so much fun.

[@funkymonkeylovin]

Stop racking up miles on my bike!

[@ajsalem2005]

I have a 2016 ninja 650 as my first, its been perfect

[@domschwarz502]

I've made my license on an sv650. To be fair, it's a A2 license so most of the times I was riding a bike that was throttled down to 48hp, but I made a few rides on the full power one, so yes: the full power can be a bit too much for a beginner, but with 48hp it's one of the best beginner bikes you can buy, and after 1-2 years of riding you can still open it up to full power. The hardest thing to get used to was the reeeaally twitchy throttle at low speeds, that got me really frustrated while learning the maneuvers for my license

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

Good review ! For beginner : If any 650 class bike has too lively a throttle response under 5,000 rpm, you may experience problems when riding about in traffic in some situations, at least in the beginning - if that, rather go for a bike that's more forgiving below 5,00 rpm.

[@thegrit2685]

A week ago I got the Kawasaki Z650 as my first bike which in the same power range as the SV650. I had zero bike experience besides taking the MSF class. I am learning and I love the bike. Performance is just perfect.

[@jadetem685]

I just bought a 2007 Suzuki SV650S last Saturday. I find it a lot of fun.

[@mrgrimm2319]

Bought a Honda shadow for my first bike. Had it for 10 years then left bikes for 4 years. Just bought a diavel. So much different then the shadow, love it!

[@wayentruoc]

I love my sv650 won't sell it ever! It great for around town or driving to school will by another bike but not want get rid of it.

[@s_forch]

I learned on this bike and got my drivers license for motorcycles on it in driving school. After that I bought a 2008 gsx r 600 as my first bike and I love my gixxer 😍 it’s Iike 5 months ago 😄🤷🏼‍♂️

[@brianglendenning1632]

I had a ‘17 SV650 as my first moto, and my first ride in the road was the ride home from purchase. Far too powerful for a very new rider, but after a couple of weeks it is perfect and, for me, was a great platform to learn. I did not have a problem with the throttle, which on mine was snatch free. A lot of fun on the track. The suspension has its limitation, but it clearly is not a S1000R or Super Duke.

[@Lemoncarp]

Literally just bought a 00 sv650 couple days ago for my first bike and I love it

[@andrewhotchkiss3466]

I bought a red 00 ~2 months ago, be careful about the regulator rectifier. It is notoriously bad. When the stock one broke I had to push it home and buy an OEM

[@m.rraghav817]

Please review the CBR 650r as a first bike as well!

[@alexanderw5692]

Just bought the sv650x 2018. I went from a mt 125 2021. I'll pick it up next week.

[@BillyTheKidder]

That’s a nice radiator cap! 👍

[@jgutube15]

Here's my personal experience. I bought my 2018 sv650 last year after only 4 months of riding around on a CBR250. I can tell you it was the smartest choice I made. I no longer had to shift as quick as possible into 6th gear just to keep up with traffic. I no longer had deal with a jittery and unstable ride at highway speeds. The ergonomics of the sv650 were leaps and bounds ahead of the CBR too. I was worried that the jump to 650cc would be too much especially with my lack of experience but honestly I felt right at home on it from the minute I hopped on. Lots of power but really manageable. With all that said I'm 38 so I guess I'm considered an "older" rider. I don't have much a need for speed, I just like to cruise around and ride thru some twisties whenever I can.

[@Baldybrew]

My buddy has a 2008 SV650 and did a 10k mile round trip from Portland Oregon down to Mexico through the Yucatan and back in the middle of December. I've taken a couple smaller trips with him and that bike under an experienced rider's crotch is really an amazing do-it-all machine.

[@Stranchous]

Riding SFV650 - which is basically the same bike - the baby is my first bike and I enjoy it)

[@raphaelpaturzo4637]

started on a cb125e, went to xv250, and now on an fz6r. imo if u start low like

[@jonnupe1645]

Greetings from San Antonio, commenting for KZbin algorithm

[@7245bcw]

started my motorcycle with 2017 sv650, which I still ride. Slapped 17k km (about 10500 miles), no problem with maintenance, no troubles. Great bike! but I am looking at bigger touring bikes due to passenger/cargo issue.

[@SurviveTribe]

Bro I recommend the sv650 as a beginner bike for sure I started on a 2008 sv650 a few months ago and I’m 17. I love it man whoever wins the bike will definitely be excited

[@SurviveTribe]

Already scraping the pegs on turns😂

[@slyrhythm6471]

Great bike

[@moier3345]

Good video bro! I just wanna give my personal opinion taking into account my background. Did my license in 2015/16 (riding school done on a Kawi ER6N) and tested quite a few of the entry-level bikes before buying anything. I wanted a naked bike, so that's what I tried, MT07/FZ07 was scary as eff (torque everywhere, snatchy throttle, soft suspension - nose diving at every roundabout etc), ER6N was boring (too much weight, not enough grunt), CB650F not my cuppa tea (4 cylinders only make sense on a liter bike, sorry).... I went for a Honda CB500F as my first bike. Not scary, easy to ride and a very good starter bike if you're nervous about losing it in the twisties when you overestimate your abilities. Also a good bike to grow into. Fast enough for me, all cool, loved it. One year later I wanted to add a cruiser kinda bike to my garage, went with the Rebel 500, same engine, lovely bike, did a 2800km tour through the Pyrenees on it and boy you can ride it harder than it was ever intended to be ridden! The year after I thought I was ready for something scarier, but I didn't like the looks of the MT07 - so I swapped my CB500F for an XSR700 (MT07 with old school looks basically). Loving it, wouldn't recommend it to noobs, can be scary and get you into trouble easily. Hooligan machine, makes you ride faster than you should and I got lucky more than I'd like to admit. Summer holiday I hired a CB650F and didn't enjoy it much, also ended up totalling it due to an oil spill on a wet bit of road - needless to say my confidence was at a low. Had to finish the trip on a courtesy Honda NC750S - boring bike but I was scared of bikes at that point anyway... 5 months later I hired a SV650 in New Zealand for a tour - fully equipped with side panniers and top case (talking about your canvas, yep, good little touring machine!). That was my cure, not scary at all, but a lot of fun. Not too much power but enough to make me smile. I didn't think the throttle was snatchy at slow speeds at all tbh. Comfortable, fast enough, smooth engine, inspiring confidence in the wet and the dry, loved it!!! So, to cut a long story short, I don't think anybody should be scared of this one. This bike cured me from being scared, this bike reassured me that I can ride as well as I can expect after a couple of years, this bike for me would be a good one "to do everything", twisties, touring, stroll along the beach, everyday commuting etc! Lovely machine for the "nervous kind of beginner"!!!

[@podulblatopod]

Helpful information! Have you tried the SV1000? I'm wondering which would feel like an upgrade to me - the SV650 or the SV1000. I'm riding Suzuki Katana '92, 750cc for over 3years. Great bike, but I'd like to try something different, mostly for commuting and short trips. I'm also looking at the big Bandits - 1250cc, but the SVs are lighter and IMO better looking than any Bandit.

[@jdizzll3793]

I really wouldn't mind an sv 650 for my first bike I think they're gorgeous!

[@jamesmartone1901]

I chose the 2019 SV650 ABS as a returning rider. I’ve owned a 1996 Bandit 600, BMW R1200C and a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple. I am truly enjoying my first v-twin. I will need to replace the seat and can at some point. Want a more comfortable seat with a little more height (I am 6’1” and 190) and maybe a bit more bark but past 5k rpm the stock can sounds great.

[@danielolvera7686]

Been riding 5 months now. Got a ‘12 Ninja 650 and planning on keeping it for a long time. It has plenty of torque to keep it exciting but the power is still forgiving. I’m also bigger guy (5’10” @220lbs) so the 300’s just felt too small for me.

[@svaralen]

Hi, big thanx for the review 👍. I am a 50 years old beginner passing from maxi scooter to a motorcycle. I just love the SV, the look, the sound, everything. I really consider to take the Sv my first bike, at my age don't want speed races or similar, just chill rides. My second choice is the Honda CB500x, different bike, less power, beginner friendly, but the SV is still my favorite!! Thanx again and ride safe. Regards from Serbia 🇷🇸✌️

[@haidao9100]

I like the setup of your handlebar, I want to upgrade mine, can you telll what model is that handlebar and where you get it at? Thanks

[@podulblatopod]

Like the video, helpfull information! What about the SV1000 tho? Is it worth to upgrate to a SV1000 after riding the SV650, or any 600-750cc bike? I'm riding '92, 750cc Suzuki Katana for over 3 years now (mostly commuting, short trips in the countryside, that kind of stuff) and I'm looking for my next bike. As that being said any V-engine will be new and exiting for me, but I'm wondering which cc is going to feel as an upgrade compare to the Katana. In the used marked, at least in my country - Bulgaria, the prices for the SV650 and the SV1000 are really similar. Thanks in advance for the reply!

[@nvrlow]

Im 22 and Ive ridden a few dirt bikes nothing bigger than 125cc and used to ride around my neighborhood on a little 125cc moto. Ive been looking at the MT03, Z400, CB500f, and my friends recommended me the sv650. After watching this video I think this might be my first real motorcycle

[@SebF423]

Ayyyeee thats me trailing at the end! 😊

[@yammienoob]

Good riding with you my dude! You’re quick, you should come out to a day at ECR or COTA - I’ll bring the 675R 😛

[@SebF423]

Was stationed at Camp Pendleton in SoCal for some years, have track experience there but havent gotten a chance to try Texas tracks yet! I will in the near future for sure! Look forward to inevitably bumping into you again! 🤙

[@tonywallace3380]

I picked up my first bike, 2001 sv650, in 2013, at age 28. I agree it's a great 1st bike.

[@DraperGaming]

KLR650 was my first bike. I still have it, it's great

[@ronin99999]

Mine too

[@VladaDudak]

Just doing my license on the SV650 and agree with what you've said. I have experience only with 50cc and now with that bike and I cannot imagine I would have zero experience and start with SV650, I mean that power really might be too much for total beginner on bikes.

[@Auen73]

Outstanding explanation using Input/output. Have a plan & choose a machine that closely fits that plan.......if your small & have zero experience.....choose a small low powered bike to build basic skills.

[@khajit465]

I started on a sv650 they are heavy but tough. Way different than any Supersport I've rode has alot of bottom and mid end, still a very good bike just different. Dont wheelie them for long times though because they don't pick up oil when you do and will fry your engine.

[@jklmnopski7421]

Can the same points be made for other 650cc sportbikes? Just from sitting on a Kawasaki Ninja 650, it felt perfect for me; the forward lean was decently upright, I could still reach the ground, and the tank size was just right (they were a bit too small on 300cc bikes).

[@damasovi_travels1244]

i like this bike!! and many times it has been said to be a good beginners bike! I would like to have one of those!!