traded my sv thou on a k5 anniversary 750 and never looked back. I liked the sv but the 750 was a lot more comfotable and good on a long trip, handling is also far superior. Test them all, its your money...![]()
I've made a similar change SV1000 2k6 > GSXR 600 K7
What I miss about the SV.
All that torque on motorways for passing traffic
The sound, especially when you are going faster than 140kph - on a track of course
The way the back wheel hooks up out of corners egging you to give it more gas.
My fully sintered break pads must get more of those!
Powerwheelies without having to bother with popping the clutch
Setting off car alarms as the Micron cans burst into life
What I don't miss about the SV
The useless lumplyness of 1krpm to 3krpm in first gear. Makes slow riding a pain as you have to keep feathering the clutch, but you get used to this without thinking.
Turning the large mass around at the bottom of my drive way to get it parked
The pain with the loud cans caused my ears till I became deaf and didn't care anymore
Paying nearly $1000 for the clutch basket to be replaced after spirited Hampton Downs goodness
What I like about the Gixxer
Lots more fun.
Flickable
Smooth power deliver
User friendly
Sounds sooo nice when the revs climb
Riding position is a little more comfy than the SV for my size.
Track focused goodness
Less likely to flick me off in a high-side situation.
Much nicer on short mundane commuting tasks - Smooth engine - light weight - smaller size.
What I don't like about the Gixxer
Could use a little more torque
On hot days it bakes my legs alive from the engine heat.
Can be cramped on long rides
Less wind protection unless you are tucked under the fairing.
Makes me want to ride like a hooligan![]()
Turning circle seams bigger than the SV
Could imaging the 750 would be a better all rounder with the better torque.
Long and short of it, I love my Gixxer and miss my SV. If I had both I would use the SV for longer rides and the Gixxer for track work and shorter commutes and rides involving lots of twisties. No matter what you get you are going to be compromising something for something else I reckon.
Excellent write up Javawocky. I am also one concidering either the GSXR 600 or 750 and it's great to hear peoples opinions, pro's and cons about them.
Thanks Katiepie, Ladies tend to like the 600 to. You might like this opinion from a blogger who I subscribe to... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o39HV2vtTGc
I think they are very user friendly and only get going when you want them to.
Um, I don't know, no taller than your average bear.
Na, looks like I am 173cm
Point is the SV (mines was the S btw) was tall in the seat for me. At first I looked into lowering the suspention and even put the forks through the tripple claps quite a bit, but put them back after a while. I got used to it pretty soon though and managed it fine for the year I owned it. You get used to sagging your butt over the seat a little to give you a firmer foot plant.
I actually enjoyed the size on the track cause I could hang off the thing like Stoner without falling - like Stoner.
The Gixxer is a different story. Feet easily planted on the ground, its light and compact so no worries.
Here is a random cellphone picture a work mate took plus some "angry face" track pics for good measure.
Then the Gixxer taken some time in winter....
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cbr250RR + new suspension would clean up
Then I could get a Kb Tshirt, move to Timaru and become a full time crossdressing faggot
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