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School me on 1st and 2nd gen SV650's

Discussion in 'General' started by Scott S., Sep 22, 2017.

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  1. Scott S.

    Scott S. Well-Known Member

    Probably been discussed since the Moon has been around.. Which one is better. Motor/Chassis, etc. Not looking to buy or build a front runner, just a reliable good handling bike at a reasonable price. Handling preferred over power.
     
    Scott S., Sep 22, 2017
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  2. renegade17

    renegade17 Well-Known Member

    Carbs suck.
     
    renegade17, Sep 22, 2017
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  3. Scott S.

    Scott S. Well-Known Member

    Not afraid of em
     
    Scott S., Sep 22, 2017
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  4. Robby-Bobby

    Robby-Bobby Steeltoe’s Daddy

    They are both capable of winning races with the right setup.
     
    Robby-Bobby, Sep 22, 2017
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  5. eggfooyoung

    eggfooyoung You no eat more!

    Gen 1 has carbs, 2nd does not?
     
    eggfooyoung, Sep 22, 2017
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  6. RRP

    RRP Kinda Superbikey

    Flatslides are beautiful.
     
    RRP, Sep 22, 2017
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  7. Dan Dubeau

    Dan Dubeau Well-Known Member

    1st gen frame is better looking. Only ever rode a 1st gen, and man I loved than bike. Could do no wrong on that thing it seemed.
     
    Dan Dubeau, Sep 22, 2017
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  8. BSA43

    BSA43 Well-Known Member

    Gen 1 has round frame members and carbs, Gen 2 has angular frame members and EFI.

    Gen 1 has a 2 bulb taillight, Gen 2 has a 2-strip LED taillight.
     
    BSA43, Sep 22, 2017
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  9. dsapsis

    dsapsis El Jefe de los Monos

    The ergo's are slightly different. I'd describe the 2nd gen as taller and a little longer (seat, not frame geometry). There is something kinda special out of a 18 year old, clapped-out bike ( making 80 hp and available for $4k, with surfeit parts available) that can do 43's at Sears. While that says a whole lot about the rider, it also says something about the design and application.
     
    dsapsis, Sep 22, 2017
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  10. metricdevilmoto

    metricdevilmoto Just forking around

    Yeah, but carburetors.
     
    metricdevilmoto, Sep 22, 2017
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  11. Tonyp425

    Tonyp425 Well-Known Member

    Or go 3rd gen.
     
    Tonyp425, Sep 22, 2017
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  12. rcarson15

    rcarson15 Well-Known Member

    Yeah, but fuel injection


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    rcarson15, Sep 22, 2017
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  13. 50Joe

    50Joe Registered User

    Both gens will lose in next years MA Twins class. :) :)
     
    50Joe, Sep 22, 2017
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  14. RRP

    RRP Kinda Superbikey

    And they're Kinda Superbikey...:D
     
    RRP, Sep 22, 2017
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  15. Jon Wilkens

    Jon Wilkens Well-Known Member


    1 gen not even an option...and only 2009 and up gen 2's.
     
    Jon Wilkens, Sep 22, 2017
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  16. metricdevilmoto

    metricdevilmoto Just forking around

    USB cable or floats, needles, diaphragms and jets and other assorted fuckery?

    I've done it. If I have a choice, I wouldn't do it again.
     
    metricdevilmoto, Sep 22, 2017
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  17. regularguy

    regularguy Always Krispy

    drinking the Zoran kool-aid..... :)
     
    regularguy, Sep 23, 2017
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  18. TWF2

    TWF2 2 heads are better than 1

    Kool-aid or not newer they are worst they get :)
     
    TWF2, Sep 23, 2017
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  19. Waterboy

    Waterboy Rain Man

    Yep and yep...

    Nothing wrong with carbs :)
     
    Waterboy, Sep 23, 2017
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  20. dsapsis

    dsapsis El Jefe de los Monos

    Actually, it's his Turkish Coffee that gets me.
     
    dsapsis, Sep 23, 2017
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