SV1000SK6 brand new for $12,500

[hsvboy06]

Wow, is that a bargain, or what? That's only $500 more than the price of the SV650S. Check out Suzuki's web site:
http://www.suzuki.co.nz/motorcycles/motorcycles.html
And, yes it is real - I've got an email from the m/c sales manager at Suzuki in Wanganui and he said they're on special and selling fast!
Very very tempting...

[justsomeguy]

The SV650S is a great bike but as far as bang for your buck is concerned it SUCKS!!!

It's the same price as a near new 600cc inline four with all the trick bits and the remainder of the factory warranty.

The 1000S makes a lot more sense. I hope you pick it over the 650S.

[James Deuce]

Err JSG have you been smoking crack? The SV650 is $3k-$5k less than the new price on ANY of the inline 4 600s. The Triumph Daytona 675 looks like it will be $17-$18k new.

[skelstar]

Apparently its in response to the Firestorm being at $12500. Not saying its a direct comparision, just saying what I heard.

[Uncle B]

Mate...what a deal.....do it

[justsomeguy]

Err JSG have you been smoking crack? The SV650 is $3k-$5k less than the new price on ANY of the inline 4 600s. The Triumph Daytona 675 looks like it will be $17-$18k new.

Re-read what I posted.

[hsvboy06]

The SV650S is a great bike but as far as bang for your buck is concerned it SUCKS!!!

I'm sure this is one of those things that is personal opinion, but for the record I've read several reviews that said the SV650S was the best bang for your buck on the market. I personally have no idea.

The 1000S makes a lot more sense. I hope you pick it over the 650S.

My original budget was $10K, and I dug a bit deeper to get up to $12K for the 650S, but $14K for the 1000S was just too much. Now, with the special price, perhaps the 1000S is an option. My question is: Is the SV1000S going to kill me? Note that at the mo' I ride a FXR150, and I've only been riding for about 9 months. The 1000 seems one hell of a big step up.

The real killer is that I can't get my full licence for another couple of weeks. (Part of me is seriously tempted to buy the 1000S at that price, without even riding it first, and park it in the garage for a few weeks - if I end up hating it then I could probably sell it for the same price, especially if the RRP goes up again...)

[justsomeguy]

I'm sure this is one of those things that is personal opinion, but for the record I've read several reviews that said the SV650S was the best bang for your buck on the market. I personally have no idea.

If you have to buy brand new then it's hard to beat a SV650S and another $1000 worth of suspension upgrades- it needs it from what I hear.

But if you just want the best value for your $12K, then you have things like this on the market.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...782&key=202303

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...102&key=202303

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...315&key=202303

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...649&key=202303

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...136&key=202303

Whether or not it will kill you is a question that can only be answered by you after you test ride one properly and see how comfortable you feel.

[Zapf]

Mate.... SV1000S for $12.5k is a good price.... the 1000 has better suspension too, so that is a + over the 650...

and with big twins u can never go too fast... just let go of the throttlo

[onearmedbandit]

Needs another $1000 spent on suspension?? What has Suzuki done to make a sports/tourer handle so badly or what are people trying to do with it?

On the same note the K6 thou is being offered for $19990 at our local Suzuki dealer along with the 1000s. Specials on the K6 Hayabusa as well. They are serious about selling bikes.

[justsomeguy]

Needs another $1000 spent on suspension?? What has Suzuki done to make a sports/tourer handle so badly or what are people trying to do with it?

One of the people here who bought one new a few weeks ago says the suspension is very wallowy.

"Another $1000 on the suspension" was from a person here who races them, he reckoned with another $1000 they would be just as good as the jappa 600's in the twisties.

[Zapf]

Needs another $1000 spent on suspension?? What has Suzuki done to make a sports/tourer handle so badly or what are people trying to do with it?

On the same note the K6 thou is being offered for $19990 at our local Suzuki dealer along with the 1000s. Specials on the K6 Hayabusa as well. They are serious about selling bikes.

perhaps something about selling the current stock so they have the $ to buy more stock before NZ Dollar falls more...

[The_Dover]

The SV1000S is a sexy piece of kit and nearly tempted me out of getting the K6. As a second bike or first big bike at that price you'd be a twat not to buy one. They handle, go and stop fuckin well and are pretty nice looking with a set of carbon Micron cans on them. Go for it, and don't pay any heed to JSG. Everyone knows he's a poof.

[hsvboy06]

On the same note the K6 thou is being offered for $19990 at our local Suzuki dealer along with the 1000s.

Are we still talking about the SV?

Edit: Oh, you mean the Gixxer K6 thou?!

[Zapf]

and don't pay any heed to JSG. Everyone knows he's a poof.

Mate... everyone who has ridden the SV650 knows the suspension needs work. What are you on about? (mud flinging starts... everybody put your wets on)

hsvboy06 ..... SV1000 / SV650.... same same but different... think the main thing that you need to get use to is the WEIGHT.