Which one should I get? xj550 or gsx400???

[gamgee]

so what are the pro's and con's of each bike?

[MSTRS:Me]

Go the Suzuki. Not biased here, but it will be quicker & more nimble than the XJ. Don't think either model have(Had?) significant issues. Look at the k's each have already done afterall - not high considering age., but high enough to suggest they have fairly trouble-free.

[FROSTY:Me]

so what are the pro's and con's of each bike?

I covered off the suzis issue --charging system is gutless and craps out -
But you need to look over both bikes thoughroughly and see what you will have to spend on em--tyres chain,sprockets.brake pads bearings oil/filter etc etc---One may start to look a heap cheaper once youve added in those costs

[gamgee]

right, thanks, will go look at them maybe this weekend

[gamgee]

haha, sorry to dredge up an old thread, but funnily enough, my dad bought the xj, and i'm probably gonna buy the gsx in a couple of weeks

[HenryDorsetCase]

I had a GSX400 and it was my first "Big" road bike. I thought it handled well (I was 19, so what did I know) and it sure was reliable. It rotted out the standard exhausts (oooh, cool I thought, LOUD) but apart from that it was great.

twin vs 4 cyl at that age must be a benefit maintenance wise.

[scracha]

At that age I'd go for the XJ but then I've owned a few XJ's. Reliability wise they're bombproof. Mine had over 140,000 MILES on the clock and sat all day (sometimes literally) at 90mph. Just keep an eye on the oil level (they like to drink). Coils occasionally go haywire but that's just due to their location. Cover in WD40 and forget about it. Sip's go go juice. Tyres, chains and sprockets last for ages. Brakes are OK (single piston but double disks). Handling is $hite (I had the "normal" version so gawd knows how bad the chop was). Mine had a voltmeter thingie which was quite handy.

The 650 version was $hite. The replacement 600 diversions were much much better bikes BTW. If you can find a cheap one of them then go for it.