They aren't a bad bike, just a little gutless at high RPM,s you can fit USD's easily enough, and a SV650 shock goes nearly straight in, You can ditch the airbox and fit K&N's and a jet kit and fit a decent exhaust for a bit more go.
If you like going round corners without sending up great sprays of sparks, ditch the centre stand and fit rearsets.
If you like going round corners without sending up great sprays of sparks, ditch the centre stand and fit rearsets.