Why not consider… a Suzuki SV1000S?
The SV lacks the Triumph’s bulk, luxury spec and sheer heft. But if you can’t have the Sprint’s incredible, charisma-loaded engine, the Suzuki’s eight-valve V-twin is, in its own way, just as good. It’s like the biggest elastic band in the world thwanging your forwards every time you ease it open out of a 30 limit. • Find a Suzuki SV1000S for sale You’ll find models registered between 2003 and 2008, but don’t confuse it with the unfaired SV1000 version, which is considerably less capable. The fairing ensures the bike can handle life as a sporty all-rounder. You can go motorway bashing on an SV-S if you like, or razz around A roads. Even in town it’s pretty capable, thanks to a civilised low-speed manners and a sensible riding position. • Read the Suzuki SV1000S review There are deficiencies, however. If you’re a hard rider you’ll find the SV’s steering and corner exits falls short of sportsbike stability and precision. And on most SVs we’ve ridden the suspension rarely responds to adju
