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420sx · 08-16-2008, 02:27 AM

I currently ride a 2000 SV650, and I love it. I love the way it rides, sounds, feels, and handles. I just wish it was faster. I thought about getting a 600 I-4, but after taking an 07 gixxer 600 for a ride, I was dissapointed with the four cylinder. It ran like a raped ape at higher RPM's, but had no balls at lower r's. I love that I can pass cars on my SV without having to downshift. Thats what turned me onto the RC51. More power, V-twin, and still a sport bike. In theory, its the perfect bike for me. But it also has double the power. Am I going to kill myself?

Ive been riding bikes (dirt) since I was 13, and street for a year. Im pretty responsible on a bike (no racing in and out of traffic), but I do have a heavy throttle hand when traffic is clear. Think I'll be alright on a litre bike?

08-16-2008, 02:27 AM	#1
420sx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Member #2811 My Ride: '98 240sx, 98 Impreza L, 00 SV650 iTrader: (5)	Would I kill myself on an RC51? I currently ride a 2000 SV650, and I love it. I love the way it rides, sounds, feels, and handles. I just wish it was faster. I thought about getting a 600 I-4, but after taking an 07 gixxer 600 for a ride, I was dissapointed with the four cylinder. It ran like a raped ape at higher RPM's, but had no balls at lower r's. I love that I can pass cars on my SV without having to downshift. Thats what turned me onto the RC51. More power, V-twin, and still a sport bike. In theory, its the perfect bike for me. But it also has double the power. Am I going to kill myself? Ive been riding bikes (dirt) since I was 13, and street for a year. Im pretty responsible on a bike (no racing in and out of traffic), but I do have a heavy throttle hand when traffic is clear. Think I'll be alright on a litre bike? __________________ loltst