I loved that SV650 motor, but the frame is a too small for me. So I ride it's long legged brother: (DL650 vstrom)
The DL650 is a great bike!
I'm 5'7" with a 28" inseam, the SV650 fits the old curmudgeon just fine. ;)
I just ordered a Corbin seat; it's a little lower and softer. ;)
I have a friend who has the 650 Vstrom too - he loves it.
I "tried on" the DL650 last time I saw one in the showroom. It was just a little too tall for me to completely flat foot (I'm a big girl, 5'10" with a 34" inseam). With boots on I might be able to do it, I had flat street shoes on.
I like it, but it's got a lot of plastic on it. I'd be terrified I'd drop it in a parking lot and cause thousands worth of damage to it.
Then again, with the battering I take on the GS on a windy day, a windscreen would be real nice...
LQ