Best 650 around the 5k mark?

[TheDemonLord]

GSX650F

Super comfy and easy to ride

[Zedder]

Axzle's got a GSX750 around the 5 bags of chips mark. Just chuck a 650 engine in...

[Banditbandit]

Save yourself some cash and find an SV650,will do everything your capable of and more.Awesome little bike may not fill the "look at me" square that seems to be a requirement these days but much fun.

O please ... they are under-powered.

I'd rather have this ... On mine I've left so many SVs in my exhaust fumes ... (and no, it's not a sports bike .. Sport/tourer.)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-886188997.htm


Out of the OPs list I'd take the R6 ...

[Tazz]

GSX650F

Super comfy and easy to ride

And heavy as hell for a 650.

[98tls]

O please ... they are under-powered.

I'd rather have this ... On mine I've left so many SVs in my exhaust fumes ... (and no, it's not a sports bike .. Sport/tourer.)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-886188997.htm


Out of the OPs list I'd take the R6 ...

On the roads that matter there by no means under-powered,if indeed you on such roads have left SVs behind then whoever was piloting em had little ability.That said what you have suggested would be worth a look by the op.

[WNJ]

I have 04 ZX6R and R6, enjoy the ZX6R more, R6 Always seems a bit boring after riding ZX6R, try them all see what feels good for you,

[breakaway]

Buy at the peak of winter, sell at the beginning of summer. Wouldn't bother with SV650, they're too old now. Also you will grow out of it.

In the peak of winter (a month or so from now) you will be able to pick up a GSX-R or ZX-R or CBR within your budget.

[James Deuce]

Wouldn't bother with SV650, they're too old now.

Errr, whut?

[Maha]

Errr, whut?

Translation, OP wants a faired sports bike.

[breakaway]

Errr, whut?

The newer ones are priced outside OP's budget.

The older ones are 10+ years old and still pretty expensive for what they are.

[AllanB]

Oh is 10 years a OLD bike now?

[bogan]

Oh is 10 years a OLD bike now?

I skimmed the title and read it as bros 650 around the 5k mark; little high, but not by too much if you want a mint one Recently celebrated the silver anniversary too 10 years is just an uppity whipersnapper.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-892479429.htm

This is good value and a little more suitable in the city limits plus touring and passenger ability.
Trade off is less sporty than your list.

[ducatilover]

The SV is the best handling ute you will ride though.

[breakaway]

Oh is 10 years a OLD bike now?

Age is subjective of course. If I had a set budget I'd go for the newest vehicle possible.

Just like if you were looking for a screw you'd choose the younger broad not the old wrinkled, used up one. (Unless that sort of thing floats your boat?)