# Ready to upgrade **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 28, 2012, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486 "2012-11-28T18:37:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cornercarver82](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cornercarver82/32/6241_2.png) [@Cornercarver82](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cornercarver82)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2012, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/1 "2012-11-28T18:37:19Z")
Ok so this past season I took the MSF Beginner Course, got my license, and got my bike (07 SV650S). I do like my bike but I feel like I need…more. So I’m thinking of selling it and going larger. So I ask what would some of you seasoned riders suggest? I’m a pretty conservative rider, dont do much dumb shit other than go way too fast occasionally if the road is clear ( no flaming we all do it and you know it). I’m thinking of either a 750-1000. My SV ![http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp356/Silverado2500HD/securedownload.jpg](http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp356/Silverado2500HD/securedownload.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2012, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/2 "2012-11-28T18:49:26Z")
I went from a 99 GSXR 600 to an 02 GSXR 1000. I can say without shame the 1000 scared me from time to time and I know I wasn’t pushing it like experienced riders could. My plan for the next one will be a 750…unless or course a sweet deal on another 1000 comes along. ---
**Author:** ![Cornercarver82](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cornercarver82/32/6241_2.png) [@Cornercarver82](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cornercarver82)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/3 "2012-11-28T19:26:00Z")
My biggest issue is I’m 6’3" and weigh about 235lbs…little bikes look goofy under me, the SV is border line lol ---------- Post added at 10:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:55 PM ---------- What I want is an RSV1000 but those are more $$ than I am willing to spend on a bike, plus I think my wife would castrate me lol ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/4 "2012-11-28T19:33:03Z")
Hear ya.6’-1, 275 (ish). People think the circus is in town when I’m on a bike. That’s why I like early 2000 era bikes. Today’s bikes keep getting smaller. ---
**Author:** ![Cornercarver82](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cornercarver82/32/6241_2.png) [@Cornercarver82](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cornercarver82)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/5 "2012-11-28T19:43:22Z")
I just have a thing for sport twins, TLR’s and RC51’s are stupid hard to find in good shape ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/6 "2012-11-29T17:50:45Z")
> [@Cornercarver82](#): > > I just have a thing for sport twins, TLR’s and RC51’s are stupid hard to find in good shape Ninja 1000 is a nice powerful more upright bike if you aren’t looking for super sport riding angle ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/7 "2012-11-29T18:05:05Z")
why anyone starts riding on less than 1000cc’s is beyond me ---
**Author:** ![benmtx5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9fc29f/32.png) [@benmtx5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/benmtx5)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/8 "2012-11-29T20:13:02Z")
new litre bikes are just as small as the 600s, I have a 2011 gsxr six with some go fast parts, it screams, i dont mind riding it in the upper rpms because thats where they make the power, but besides that its really not that small compared to a new 1000. your gonna find your self using no where near the power that litre bike has, riding around at 6 ,7 k , not even in the power band, take a newer 600 out with just some gearing done to it you will be surprised, its no sv650, and if you decide to go get a new gsxr Hebelers is the only place to go! ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/9 "2012-11-29T21:25:55Z")
I remember after I took my beginner course I was totally ready for a 1000cc race bike. InB4TheNextMotorCycleDown ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/10 "2012-11-30T04:30:54Z")
I loved my z1000. Faster than a 600, not at fast as an SS 1000 but way more comfortable. I had dirtbike bars and mufflers on it and it was one of the most fun bikes I’ve ever ridden. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2012, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/11 "2012-11-30T05:00:56Z")
i havent sold my speed triple and ive owned it for 5 years…that should tell you something. but if you want my real answer…vintage harley. ---
**Author:** ![Cornercarver82](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cornercarver82/32/6241_2.png) [@Cornercarver82](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cornercarver82)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/12 "2012-12-01T08:01:48Z")
I’m upgrading for power, not physical size, I’m not buying new, nor would going down from the 650 to a 600 be worth it…or make any sense. I’m good on the SV but as I said I just feel I need more bike ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/13 "2012-12-01T08:06:51Z")
i stand by my previous suggestion… ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/14 "2012-12-01T08:37:20Z")
> [@Cornercarver82](#): > > I’m upgrading for power, not physical size, I’m not buying new, nor would going down from the 650 to a 600 be worth it…or make any sense. I’m good on the SV but as I said I just feel I need more bike Think beyond displacement here, I think a 600 sport bike is going to be a good upgrade from the SV650. If you want to stand alone from the 600s, get a Kawi 636! ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/15 "2012-12-01T13:01:59Z")
I second the z1000. Kick ass ride. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/16 "2012-12-01T13:57:03Z")
I’ll be in the market for an SV just like your one in the spring possible, maybe sooner for the right price. ---
**Author:** ![Cornercarver82](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cornercarver82/32/6241_2.png) [@Cornercarver82](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cornercarver82)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/17 "2012-12-01T16:56:49Z")
Shoot me an offer theblue,lots of new stuff this past season, and livin4hockey, I’ve ridden a Ninja 636…wasnt impressed, the twins low end gut is gonna be hard to beat. I did take a friends 09 ZX10R out for a couple days and loved it, big and comfortable, plenty of power too. also enjoyed the Busa I rode for a little bit too. The ZX14R was a wee bit too bulky I thought ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/18 "2012-12-01T17:19:20Z")
do some track days and you’ll feel like you have plenty of bike. ---
**Author:** ![Cornercarver82](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cornercarver82/32/6241_2.png) [@Cornercarver82](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cornercarver82)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/19 "2012-12-01T17:49:24Z")
A track is different than the street, I need a street bike, I’ll keep my SV unless I get the right offer for it ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486/20 "2012-12-01T18:04:57Z")
You know I didn’t even consider a busa but I have a good friend who’s a larger framed guy, and he loves his busa. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ready-to-upgrade/227486.md?page=2)