I loved my EX500 but the SV is so much nicer. The 1st gens seem to be just as capable as the 2nd gens
We never got happy on it, but I think we identified the issue(s). Bike runs strong and when the straight parts are put on it should be right there. It did try to kill me more than a few times, so Kurt's riding assessment was on the mark: scary as hell!!! That being said, the killer got me lotsa points!:up: We may regret getting it sorted for Kurt when he smokes our asses! He was railing on his 2-fiddy last weekend!