GSX R-600 or SV650 S ?

[skelstar]

rofl. That's too funny. NZSEXSLAVEGOAT didn't last very long at all!!

I dont get it...is it a poo thing?

[Kornholio]

Lol poos, what happened to post #29?

[Zapf]

hi CBRAero
From what you said it sounds like we ride in similar ways... and I have owned an SV650S for 15 thou k's and also a GSXR750 currently for close to 8 thou k's.

SV is good for.. Commuting / Twisties (VTwin) / Touring (GIVI makes hard pannier and top box racks for SV's)

SV is OK for Trackday... Factory suspension and Brakes holds it back on the track.

GSXR is good for.. Committed riding and Racing around the Twisties or road in general at insane speeds. Trackdays. Most memorable saying about the GSXR's (once you have ridden the bike at insane speeds well into the 3 digit figure then you'll understand why everything is designed as such) and I have found that very very true..

GSXR is not good for touring... no GIVI hard luggage mounts available / Riding position gets you from A to B without seeing much of the view.

GSXR has shorter tank range than the SV650. Reserve light comes on at 220km (GSXR) and 240~250 for the (SV)

As a real world do most thing bike... I would say get the SV and upgrade the suspension / Exhaust.... Oh and the SV has much better headlights for night riding than the GSXR

[CBRAero]

Hi Zapf, thanks for the point of view. I tend to agree with your assessment and at this point I'm leaning towards the SV just because I know it will be significantly more practical for the majority of riding I do. Not as sexy...but ah well... Looking at the SV forums I see people are forever upgrading their SV, suspension/exhaust/undertail first, next thing you know they have GSXR forks in there and on it goes Having said that I'm taking the GSXR for another spin tomorrow so lets hope that doesn't make me do something silly like buy the k6 model and completely blow the bank out of the water.

Me


Thanks to everyone else as well, and please keep the opinions coming!

[Zapf]

Hi Zapf, thanks for the point of view. I tend to agree with your assessment and at this point I'm leaning towards the SV just because I know it will be significantly more practical for the majority of riding I do. Not as sexy...but ah well... Looking at the SV forums I see people are forever upgrading their SV, suspension/exhaust/undertail first, next thing you know they have GSXR forks in there and on it goes Having said that I'm taking the GSXR for another spin tomorrow so lets hope that doesn't make me do something silly like buy the k6 model and completely blow the bank out of the water.

Me


Thanks to everyone else as well, and please keep the opinions coming!

then you might end up like me.... selling the GSXR down the track cause it can't do all the things u want it to do...

main difference between GSXR and SV in the corners are that you have to use shit loads more brakes with the GSXR... and with SV its just pretty much a on throtto off throtto affair with some brakes if you need it...

For me.... I like engine braking... (go get a demo ride on a CB900 Hornet too if u can)

oh and with the GSXR's its hard to have fun without being sure of loosing your license.... if caught

[CBRAero]

I actually had a blat on a CB900 as part of the first round of bikes I tried. It was a grunty wee thing for sure, in a straight line it took off like a demon possessed. The suspension is budget unfortunately which is partly responsible for the low RRP of 11k, I guess. It felt odd in corners but otherwise I'm sure is a stonking good bike though not quite my thing.

[Quasievil]

Gixxer = fast, SV = not so fast

Both enjoyable...hell its your pick

ZXR636 even faster

[Kornholio]

ZXR636 even faster

Not in my world :P

[Quasievil]

Not in my world :P

Just point out a fact is all

[Devil]

I actually had a blat on a CB900 as part of the first round of bikes I tried. It was a grunty wee thing for sure, in a straight line it took off like a demon possessed. The suspension is budget unfortunately which is partly responsible for the low RRP of 11k, I guess. It felt odd in corners but otherwise I'm sure is a stonking good bike though not quite my thing.

I'll put my oar in here and say the stock hornet suspension is better than the SV650's...

[skelstar]

Hornet suss: it really depends on which year as well. Only recently (last two years?) have they included adjustability on the front forks. I believe the suss is not as 'suss' now.

[Zapf]

I'll put my oar in here and say the stock hornet suspension is better than the SV650's...

True true my friend.... having owned both bikes I can verify that. The CB900's suspension is reasonable as from factory.... bike cost 11k... use the change and get a Ohlins if u want

yea... from 05 year as I know has preload and rebound on adjustments on front and rear.

[cowpoos]

why are you two talking about suspension...it shouldn't really come into the equation for novice riders...neither should tyres... if anything the stock suspeneion on a hornet will be more forgiving of tom follery than upgraded sus... don't worrie about it skel... if you happen to buy a bike with top self kit on it...neat....but I doubt you'll notice how capable it will be for a long time.

[SVrunner]

SV650 is practical need to decide on naked or S model. either model is very bloody quick so works well as an allround bike for $12000 against $ 16000+ for other 600's.
I ride my K5 SV650s around town, through rush hour traffic & is very flickable.
Do agree withe the point of suspesion but have only had it 2000k & still working on set up & tyre pressure.
Have been on a 4 1/2 hour ride & it was fine as it does the job I require of it.

[skelstar]

why are you two talking about suspension...it shouldn't really come into the equation for novice riders...neither should tyres... if anything the stock suspeneion on a hornet will be more forgiving of tom follery than upgraded sus... don't worrie about it skel... if you happen to buy a bike with top self kit on it...neat....but I doubt you'll notice how capable it will be for a long time.

I guess Im talking about the range of adjustment rather than how good the hardware was. I know my bike has NO adjustment on the front, and thats fairly soft! I know I could just change fork oil and springs (if available)...same with slightly older Hornets.