- Jun 25, 2018
So since my "accident" I've been on a loaner, a Suzuki SV650 to be precise. I can assure anyone that's considered buying one that they have made the right choice with the Honda. I really miss the power delivery, I really miss the way my bike looks but most of all I miss that noise! The Suzy sounds like a burping frog when you accelerate. While the power is delivered in a very easy to manage way the bike just lacks any excitement, any drama. The handling is actually good, I've scrubbed every millimetre of the chicken strips off, but I think this may just be that the stock tyres on the CB aren't great. Finally the brakes are awful, it takes strong hands to stop quickly, though this may just be loan bike brake wear.