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06-04-2012, 10:06 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Overland Park, KS
Posts: 1,135
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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.
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