GSX R-600 or SV650 S ?

**TONO** · 7th January 2006, 14:45

Originally Posted by CBRAero

If I had cash in my hand right now for my current bike ($10.5 k, mint V-Strom 650 K4 hint hint

) I might front the extra for a zx-6, if I could find one.

Interesting....what is the reason for getting rid of the V-strom?

It is a bloody sight more comfortable than both and has the same donkey as they SV, with more go in the mid-range, bit harder to get down in the sharper corners because of the hieght.bigger tank & longer range...

Not sporty enough???

Just interested in your comments, seeing as i have a K5, but then I am old :-)
Cheers

**Dafe** · 7th January 2006, 15:00

The K4 will keep you alot more happier than the SV.
I've ridden a K5 600 and I owned a SV1000S for over a year.
The SV600 is a practical bike, It just seems boring! It doesn't have the grunting V-Twin sound of the thous. It is reasonably quick though, however it won't have you howling with pleasure when you take on the twisties, not the way an inline 4 will.
The GSXR is a fun piece of kit.
Personally, If it was my money. There would never be a SV650 anywhere to be seen when holding comparisons to a GSXR 600. I'm so impressed with the GSXR600 that I sat on it many times before ultimately deciding to buy the 1000 recently. I convinced my mate to buy the 600 instead.
Besides, The GSXR600 is a mean track bike, rigged up right it can take the 1000's out on Manfield. Even at top level riding. A gixxer 600 is a head turner too, the SV doesn't have the same presence. You'll tire from the SV alot faster than you will from the GSXR.

**Jantar** · 7th January 2006, 15:11

From your description of the type of riding you do I'd suggest a DL 650, but oh dear, you already have one. The next logical choice then is the SV. Its very similar to the DL so you already know what you'll be in for, and is very suitable for Dunedin and Otago type roads.

The GSX would be a lot of fun, but will cost more to run, and may be a tad difficult to ride to places like Hindon or Mahinerangi. I'd suggest you talk to the dealer and ask if you can borrow the GSX for the Glenorchy Rally. That will give you a chance to try it out over some distance and see if it meets your expectations. You may just suprise yourself and decide that you do indeed need two bikes after all.

**Mental Trousers** · 7th January 2006, 15:42

If it was me buying I'd just go with the GSXR, but I don't have to commute or use a bike for anything except fun rides.

So, go with the SV and immediately upgrade the suspension. It's down on outright power compared to the GSXR, but with upgraded suspension it can handle almost as well while being more comfortable/practical and easier on the wallet. Just a shame it's not a SV1000.

**CBRAero** · 7th January 2006, 16:07

Originally Posted by WeeStromer

Interesting....what is the reason for getting rid of the V-strom?

It is a bloody sight more comfortable than both and has the same donkey as they SV, with more go in the mid-range, bit harder to get down in the sharper corners because of the hieght.bigger tank & longer range...

Not sporty enough???

Just interested in your comments, seeing as i have a K5, but then I am old :-)
Cheers

Absolutely nothing wrong with the Strom

. Its great bike, particularly for long range cruising and can do two up if need be. While the Strom is outstanding in most regards, unfortunately I'm finding it a little to....sedentary, not quite exciting enough. Its difficult to put my finger on, but I guess it can be summed up by saying that the Strom is what a lot of older people ride and I'm not quite there yet. If I survive the sportbike stage I'll probably end up getting another Strom in the distant future

**CBRAero** · 7th January 2006, 16:12

Ah, the k6. My local Suzuki dealer just happens to have one in now. Its sure looks amazing, but I actually prefer a slightly bigger bike otherwise I look like a clown on one of those small tricycles.

K6 pics at
http://www.sobreruedas.biz/sutra23918.html

1. has everybody bloody got one and does it look like yours?

Not many of either about from what I have seen.

2. What would I rather be seen on?
GSXR!

3. Does the bike make me giggle like a school girl when I go fast?
GSXR!

**skelstar** · 7th January 2006, 16:26

Originally Posted by CBRAero

1. has everybody bloody got one and does it look like yours?

Not many of either about from what I have seen.

2. What would I rather be seen on?
GSXR!

3. Does the bike make me giggle like a school girl when I go fast?
GSXR!

4. and when you go riding for the first time on your new bike with your mates....what would you rather turn up on?

**CBRAero** · 7th January 2006, 16:46

Originally Posted by skelstar

4. and when you go riding for the first time on your new bike with your mates....what would you rather turn up on?

Ah well...you got me. The GSXR

has the most 'bling' factor of course. The things about the GSXR that are niggling at me are the ongoing costs, agressive riding position and doubts about whether I can work on it. I've never taken a bike to a stealer...um dealer you see. Twins are spacious in the engine area and relatively easy to work on by comparison.

Glenorchy Rally...anyone else from Dunedin riding out I wonder? Perhaps people are hooking up somewhere.
Thread here, I'm sure people know. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...lenorchy+Rally

The local dealer has both the GSX-R600 and GSR 600 K6 models in now, but I doubt very much I'd get a test ride on something that hasn't been run in or designated a demo unless it was near certain I was going to buy.

**FROSTY:Me** · 7th January 2006, 16:53

could I suggest ya have a look at my SV. The sv injected with no tinkering puts out 75 HP. Throw a ovkins rear shock and rebuild the front shocks and suddenly youve got a bloody grouse handling bike.

**skelstar** · 7th January 2006, 17:05

Originally Posted by FROSTY

could I suggest ya have a look at my SV. The sv injected with no tinkering puts out 75 HP. Throw a ovkins rear shock and rebuild the front shocks and suddenly youve got a bloody grouse handling bike.

I have had the pleasure of FROSTY zapping past me at a great rate of knots (who hasnt) and would say that the SV looks very cool. Good sound and handling has been mentioned. FROSTYS SV is the older shape though (correct me if Im wrong F), and its cool because its black. Any other colour and I reckon the bike doesnt look as good to me (sorry). New black SV with a black frame might be alright though...what are ya leathers and helmet like? I have new Shift Leather Jacket (black) and black HJC CL-14 helmet (with tinted visor) and my bike looks 10x better than before

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**CBRAero** · 7th January 2006, 17:39

Originally Posted by FROSTY

could I suggest ya have a look at my SV.

Absolutely! Checking your profile I see you have modded it very heavily indeed.

. What you've done sounds good, what did it cost though?

75 hp sounds good,though its odd as the DL650 (25 kg heavier than the SV) I currently have produces a greater sensation of acceleration than the new SV650 S I was riding today (same engine). Perhaps its the more 'over the tank' positon on the SV650, but then again I believe the mid range torque has been enhanced for the DL650 at the expense of high end torque.