I'm no expert in this area but I think the SV's top speed is limited mostly by gearing and its engine design in order to offer a wide, fat spread of torque across the majority of the rev range vs the more peaky natured power delivery of 600 cc sportbikes. Do a 40-60 or a 60-80 roll on with no downshifting on the SV vs. any 600 cc sportbike and you will flat leave them behind.Rocket 6R said:
Check out a recent post of mine here on an insurance thread: http://www.sv1000.zyns.com/forums/showpost.php?p=284575&postcount=4.
The SV1000 stomps the Ninja ZX-6R in 0-100 and in the quarter mile. The Ninja doesn't catch up to the SV until probably around 130 mph. I don't know about you, but I'd rather have a bike that kicks ass under 100 where you need it the most.:yes:
Just my $0.02. :msn-wink: