Funny you mention the sv650 its what ive been looking at. 2 of my friends have them and absolutely love them. Excapt they have the S model. And for riding gear i cant go anywhere without it. With my tickets and such i cant afford insurance so my dad is gonna put it in his name with full coverage but hell only do that if i ride everywhere with the proper gear on. No running to the store in a pair of shorts,shirt and a helmet as he puts it.