Hi All

Over the next few months I am thinking about moving to a supersport bike.

It is purely for looks (I don’t even use the power of my SV lol).

I passed my test in the summer, riding bike about a year with approx2-3k miles under my belt.

Now if I go for a 600 or 1000 sports bike, are they too much to control?

I find the SV650 is quite jerky on the throttle when transitioning between on and off the throttle. The torque and power are instant and not built up linear.

I hear the 600’s only get mental when you wind them up over 7k…..and smooth below this. This appeals to me as I am assuming it may be better than the SV for low speed on and off throttle etc.

Now – I am also able to insure the 1000’s. This opens the net for me in terms of what is out there. I do not care if I end up with a 600 or 1000, but are 1000’s just impossible to control at lower speeds. Does the power make them jerky like the SV650s. I don’t want to end up with a bike that is a bastard to just ride normally.

Any opinions and advice welcome.

Again – I will not be using the full power of either machine, it is purely the style of bike I would like to have.