What's a Supermoto?

"Andrew Fails" (fails) 06/24/2017 at 17:01 • Filed to: SV650

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SV650 is still the best motorcycle ever.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Andrew Fails 06/24/2017 at 17:09

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I really want one of those. It seems to be enough power, and doesn’t put the rider in a painful position; I’m just not the right shape or young enough to ride sportbikes any more.

I used to hate V-twins until I helped a friend of mine buy an Intruder 700 back in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s (I got his old XS400 for the assistance, another bike I wish I still had). I didn’t realize until I rode that Intruder that V-twins didn’t need to be coarse and lumpy. As much as I liked the engine in the Intruder, I have never been the type to buy a cruiser. The SV650 seems like the perfect style for me.

Andrew Fails > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/24/2017 at 17:12

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I absolutely adore mine. I’ve had it for probably 6 years, and haven’t gotten tired of it yet. The seating position (on the N model) is so much more comfortable than a traditional sportbike, and you’ve got a ton of leverage to throw it around. Plus, the torque is enough to stay even with stuff with WAY more power.

I wrote this for Lanesplitter a while back: http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/the-suzuki-sv650-is-the-answer-to-everything-on-two-whe-1790626299

CRider > Andrew Fails 06/24/2017 at 17:13

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A supermoto is a bike that can do everything, including embarrassing sport bikes on tracks. And wheelies on supermotos won’t destroy the engine.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Andrew Fails 06/24/2017 at 17:23

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Having just ridden the trails near my hotel for this weekend trip, I disagree.

KLR 650 > SV 650

Andrew Fails > CRider 06/24/2017 at 17:25

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Everyone I’ve known who had a supermoto hated riding above 70mph on it.

CRider > Andrew Fails 06/24/2017 at 18:21

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Well they aren’t made for going that fast, supermotos have short gears, an extremely upright riding position and no fairing. The comparison to an SV650 is like comparing a EB Mustang to an Ariel Nomad.

Decay buys too many beaters > Andrew Fails 06/24/2017 at 18:54

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Why not both?

Andrew Fails > CRider 06/24/2017 at 19:05

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True. I’m just saying, if it can’t cruise at highway speeds, it’s not the bike that can do anything.

CRider > Andrew Fails 06/24/2017 at 19:19

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The Husqvarna 701 SM will top 120 mph, which is slower than the SV650s 135, but I still think it’ll be ok on the highway.

How does the SV take jumps?

schnabel45 > Andrew Fails 08/27/2017 at 22:16

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I literally just saw this, and kind wish I would have seen this earlier. I got a sv650 on 6/26/2017, by the time you posted this I already had a deposit down and was waiting for delivery. I absolutely love it. I cannot stop riding it and grin ear-to-ear every time I walk out to it.

Andrew Fails > schnabel45 08/28/2017 at 07:38

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Gorgeous! I haven’t gotten a good look at the new ones, and that is just stunning.