GSX-R600 of course!
SV650 S, a much more sensible choice.
Do you even know how to ride?
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not really wanting to put a spanner in the works but why not consider a new kawasaki ERN6, I dont even intend on bagging the SV but it has been around for a whil, why not get a newer technology bike, both the current GSX600 and the SV650 are due for renewal.... arent they.
Anyway here is a picture
Ive run out of fucks to give
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Sure does have 'love or hate' looks. Yammy FZ6N is a bit more conservative (inline4 though).Originally Posted by Quasievil
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No Question yes love or hate, really a nice bike in the flesh, the Pipes are certainly different but cool, a really neat package with kawasaki build quality, good price as well, around 10-11k I think.
Im packing your back Protector now Sean and sending it out now :spudbooge
Ive run out of fucks to give
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Reviewers think its great, looks like everyones getting into the act as well with Suzuki and their GSR600 (apparently a bit budget) etc. Waiting for a group test re: these models.
Good stuff Quasi.
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This questions has bothered me too.....
And the more I think about it to the more economically unjustifiable the SV seems......
How can a SV compete in the same price bracket as decent used 600 inline fours??
For the price of your normal SV - you could pick up a Gixxer 600 or R6..... hmmm......
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A GSXR600/R6 that is used and has no warranty hence no peice of mind.
Still, when youre firing through the twisties on your sportsbike your not thinking about that.
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True, though most of us will be buying second hand and privately. So at the end of the day (for me) it's down to bang for your buck.
Yep, that's me!
To be honest JSG, I think it comes down to what you want your bike for. In terms of versatility the SV is probably better - imho. Having recently gone down this path and test ridden both the Vtwins and the Inline fours around 600cc, I prefered the Vtwin in the twisties which is what I love to ride, it is more forgiving to a rider who is relatively new, it is fine for touring and on the track, well everyone knows my opinion and level of enjoyment I get from it there...
So, versatile - yes, exciting - can be if you want to make it so, practical - yep, that too...
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I know - the SV is a GREAT bike......... but that's what makes it seem .... ordinary,and its looks don't seem to grow on me........ whereas the GSXR is
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Besides..... I'm a bit biased towards inline fours.... so would compare a SV650 to an older 400 (any bike shop can source a mint one).......not a gixxer 600
Although squids like me run after the gixxer, older, wiser folk all own and recommend SV's.....
Yep, that's me!
I'll take the above to mean that I am old and wise...
Yes, a well respected KBer who is looking at getting a new bike said he didn't really want an SV because newbie female riders aspired to it. I laughed and said I got it because of what it can do on the track...
I had the pleasure of riding a GSXR1000 around Pukekohe for a couple of sessions last week and was worried I would hate my bike when I got back on it. But no, I just rode it faster and better and still loved it...
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*ahem*
I might have changed my mind regarding my reason. We will see in the next couple of weeks...
"If life gives you a shit sandwich..." someone please complete this expression
Yep, that's me!
*ahem*
I might have changed my mind regarding my reason. We will see in the next couple of weeks...
Well I didn't mention any names...
You are welcome to take mine for a spin on tour...
Exploring pastures anew...
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Cool. I didnt mean that but...cool.
"If life gives you a shit sandwich..." someone please complete this expression
Yep, that's me!
Lol, I know, but Cowpoos was already nagging me to let you ride it...
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Scooter boy
Well, I just spent the last three hours riding the SV650 S and GSX R600 back to back (again). I took them both for a tour through town, the twisties, open road and housing areas. No doubt the GSXR is a fantastic piece of machinery, but its basically a track bike with indicators. Comfort is low and its just not intended to be used around town, its just begs to be left alone to stretch its legs on the open road. The throttle is twitchy for town and the gearing is all wrong for stopping at lights every hundred meters. Sure anyone can ride it in town...but do you want to do that day in day out?
The SV by comparison handles very well around town, is quite comfortable and actually does remarkably well in the twisties. Shifting weight across the bike saw it corner well and the torque is immediate and useful though the slightly soggy front suspension is still there. A new set of springs or race tech cartridge emulators should bring that right. In conclusion I'm going the SV path for now, perhaps an full on race replica sometime in the future. Thanks for everyones help. Squids feel free to flame me
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