Have ridden both the Hyo and SV 650's for test rides and found them much of a muchness, although the SV in standard trim had a shockingly undersprung front end but that is an easy fix. The Hyo did not fill with confidence when on the brakes either but again an easy fix.
Gotta say though, have never seen en example of either broken down or in need of help on the Oz roads I have ridden but IMO the SV (faired) looks better and the SV1000 is simply gorgeous with some aftermarket cans.
That all said, I did have a weestrom for around 35000 kms and that motor is sweet as a nut, serioulsly fun machine on tar or dirt. Ended up selling it after starting to find it a handful on genuine single track , figures it was time for something else
Gotta say though, have never seen en example of either broken down or in need of help on the Oz roads I have ridden but IMO the SV (faired) looks better and the SV1000 is simply gorgeous with some aftermarket cans.
That all said, I did have a weestrom for around 35000 kms and that motor is sweet as a nut, serioulsly fun machine on tar or dirt. Ended up selling it after starting to find it a handful on genuine single track , figures it was time for something else