Got something new for around town.

petenomad · 06-04-2012, 10:06 PM

So far, I've owned two terrific Kawasaki cruisers; a VN900 and my Nomad. The Nomad is a great bike and I enjoy riding it, but my commute is only about 10 miles (none highway). Lately, I've been thinking about trying out something different and much lighter. I had been looking for a Triumph Bonneville, but never could find the right deal. After widening my options, we managed to find a deal worth considering. So we rode Ann's Spyder out to Abilene KS and I got the chance to ride this 2007 SV 650 S.

a few more photos

It is definitely a lot different than the Nomad. It is still a V-twin but it red-lines at 12K RPM. It weighs less than 400 lbs, gets 45+ mpg. It has a slightly more leaned forward seating position than what I wanted, but it is still a bit more vertical than a race bike. I rode it about 220 miles home and really enjoyed it. It would not be as comfortable as my Nomad for the long trips, but I will still have my Nomad for that.

When I get back from the SC rally, a trip to the DMV awaits.

**ringadingh** · 06-04-2012, 10:16 PM

Nice bike.

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-04-2012, 10:37 PM

Really nice. I like that. Wouldn't want to do any long trips on it but for around town it would be great.

**BudMan** · 06-04-2012, 11:20 PM

Nice... Congrats Glenn

petenomad · 06-04-2012, 11:20 PM

Thanks guys.

jesse · 06-05-2012, 12:02 AM

Do the kids know where their inheritance is going?

Great looking ride!

elvis · 06-05-2012, 01:24 AM

Very cool! Congrats!!!

If you want to remove the decal on the tank, you're gonna need a hair dryer and a lot of patience.

**Griz** · 06-05-2012, 04:28 AM

Nice ride Glenn, congratulations. Make sure you have plenty of time when you go to the DMV office. The new computer system is very slow.

**trip** · 06-05-2012, 07:34 AM

Nice bike Glenn. Better budget some ticket money in there somewhere.

**glwilson** · 06-05-2012, 08:11 AM

Ha! I'm with Trip in that suggestion!!!

Have fun...

petenomad · 06-05-2012, 08:29 AM

We came back on two lane roads and the Speedo did see 99 while passing. We checked the GPS on the spyder and it showed a max of 93. It does get there quick. :)

mobandy78 · 06-05-2012, 05:31 PM

I like it! I'm jealous that your getting the best of both worlds. The cruiser for longer trips and the "fun" bike for around town/quick trips. I had a Suzuki Bandit 1200 and loved that thing! The SV is very similar, I think. Enjoy it!!

06-04-2012, 10:06 PM	#1
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Got something new for around town. So far, I've owned two terrific Kawasaki cruisers; a VN900 and my Nomad. The Nomad is a great bike and I enjoy riding it, but my commute is only about 10 miles (none highway). Lately, I've been thinking about trying out something different and much lighter. I had been looking for a Triumph Bonneville, but never could find the right deal. After widening my options, we managed to find a deal worth considering. So we rode Ann's Spyder out to Abilene KS and I got the chance to ride this 2007 SV 650 S. a few more photos It is definitely a lot different than the Nomad. It is still a V-twin but it red-lines at 12K RPM. It weighs less than 400 lbs, gets 45+ mpg. It has a slightly more leaned forward seating position than what I wanted, but it is still a bit more vertical than a race bike. I rode it about 220 miles home and really enjoyed it. It would not be as comfortable as my Nomad for the long trips, but I will still have my Nomad for that. When I get back from the SC rally, a trip to the DMV awaits. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-04-2012, 10:16 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Nice bike. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-04-2012, 10:37 PM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Really nice. I like that. Wouldn't want to do any long trips on it but for around town it would be great. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-04-2012, 11:20 PM	#4
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Nice... Congrats Glenn __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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06-04-2012, 11:20 PM	#5
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Thanks guys. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-05-2012, 12:02 AM	#6
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	Do the kids know where their inheritance is going? Great looking ride! __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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06-05-2012, 01:24 AM	#7
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Very cool! Congrats!!! If you want to remove the decal on the tank, you're gonna need a hair dryer and a lot of patience.
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06-05-2012, 04:28 AM	#8
Griz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Posts: 1,063	Nice ride Glenn, congratulations. Make sure you have plenty of time when you go to the DMV office. The new computer system is very slow. __________________ Joe "Griz" Grisolano 2008 Arctic Pearl Honda Goldwing 2008 Black/Red Nomad - Traded September, 2013 VBA #1210 Pittsburg, Kansas
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06-05-2012, 07:34 AM	#9
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Nice bike Glenn. Better budget some ticket money in there somewhere. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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06-05-2012, 08:11 AM	#10
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Ha! I'm with Trip in that suggestion!!! Have fun... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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06-05-2012, 08:29 AM	#11
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	We came back on two lane roads and the Speedo did see 99 while passing. We checked the GPS on the spyder and it showed a max of 93. It does get there quick. :) __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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06-05-2012, 05:31 PM	#12
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	I like it! I'm jealous that your getting the best of both worlds. The cruiser for longer trips and the "fun" bike for around town/quick trips. I had a Suzuki Bandit 1200 and loved that thing! The SV is very similar, I think. Enjoy it!! __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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