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Reviewed on October 4, 2006
I've always read these reviews, hoping that everything said in them was true, but often times honestly thinking it wasn't. I just got the 2006 SV650S (virtually identical to 2007) after shopping bikes for months, and hopping between SV, VS, and SV-S for weeks. Being my first bike, then...
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I've always read these reviews, hoping that everything said in them was true, but often times honestly thinking it wasn't. I just got the 2006 SV650S (virtually identical to 2007) after shopping bikes for months, and hopping between SV, VS, and SV-S for weeks. Being my first bike, then following my dad drive it off the lot left my stomach in my throat. I just want to let any newbies know, she will take good care of you. Hoping on for my first ride had me feeling as though I've been riding for a long time. She handles like butter and is just as comfortable. Being a long time cruiser fan, it was much different than expected, but nothing to complain about. Since I am not even close to breaking it in, I cannot say much for reliability. But if even more power is on the way, there is no way you can be dissappointed. For all you maybe younger guys/gals, or just less experienced, I'd recommend looking into the SV. Smooth to drive with plenty of power at hand, the SV truly is a great beginner bike. Look for continued review after the 500-mile mark!!!
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