What too buy....

[Jugro]

Oh my, need too get in here more...

My lovely and worn FZ6 is parked comfortably in a garage in the Faroe Islands without a license plate, and I've got an itch to add a second bike to the garage.

So the question is which is better, a 06 SV1000N or a 06 FZ1-S???

 

[JoeSTL]

If you were replacing the FZ6, I'd say get the FZ1. However, if you're planning on keeping both bikes, I think there's nothing wrong with a little diversity in your garage...

 

[Jugro]

Oh I'm keeping the FZ6, she's my little baby and having done almost 100.000 km, she probably isn't going to fetch anything that would make me consider getting rid of her.

 

[Randomchaos]

Get a v-twin bike. Different character to their riding styles, would be a nice "other option" in the garage

 

[FIZZER6]

The SV1000 is a very good buy and a lot of fun. I love the I-4 redline and powerband but low end torque and not having to downshift so much is also nice. :thumbup:

 

[Baci]

I second what others have already said. Add the v-twin to your line up, having that will be such a fun change to swap from a inline four to that and back.

 

[why_not_Zoidberg?]

F that, get a triple!!!!:rockon:

 

[Sweeney_Todd]

F that, get a triple!!!!:rockon:

...or ninja sx1000

 

[Baci]

F that, get a triple!!!!

I figured with the two bikes he was considering a Triumph was out of the question!
speed tripple, tiger, 675r......yes please!:rockon:

 

[Jugro]

The reason the choice is between the two bikes is that I can get them for around the same amount it would cost to get my FZ6 registered on Faroese plates

Next bike in the garage would probably be a Triumph, but that'll be in a few years.

 

[Lefty]

FZ6 = Trackbike

Wait for Motogiro to chime in as he's got an SV1000 which sounds awesome. :BLAA:

However I don't think the gas mileage on the SV is as good as an FZ1 but Cliff can correct me if I'm wrong. :spank: I'm not sure about the differences in the ergonomics of the two bikes....

 

[dxh24]

Think Cliff will prolly say the SV and Eric will say FZ-1... Just a guess it's a decision ill end up facing in the future I bet. I4's are fun as heck to keep in the upper range but I've found that the low end torque a twin provides is great for commuting and traffic situations. Both engine types are awesome fun.

Triumph tiger xc could be some fun, or a sprint ST

Hard to go wrong with either of your choices though!

 

[Motogiro]

All depending on the year SV1000 you buy and what service has been done to it, like all bikes they have there quirks. Older SV's were known to get an engine knock and there were fixes for it including some type of bearing assembly installed in the case. They don't like Mobile1. I've researched it and found other SV owners have the same complaint. I've used it in mine and it some how seems to churn up and get a little foam when I push the motor hard. The Motul doesn't do it. The clutch baskets are generally noisy when sitting at a light and there are fixes for that. The way it makes power is different and fun. How weight is situated with the motor is also different than an inline 4. Suzuki dropped the forks through the triples about 3-4 mm to make the turn in more aggressive. I was lucky to find a brand new one in 2010. They stopped making them in 2007. It's been making me smile for 3 years. It's not the best body position for long rides and I think if I was going to do longer riding the FZ1 would be great.

Obviously the FZ1 is a great bike and I would have no problem owning one.

 

[Lefty]

And there you have it...I knew Cliff would be the definitive source of info on the SV..:rockon:

 

[Jugro]

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Thanks :thumbup: