SV650 or GSR600

[scracha]

Maturity...bwahaha. Yeah sure...born again bikers rarely kill themselves as they're so mature. Age != maturity. Age != Skill. All I'm suggesting is that if you've been off a bike for a few years (never mind 30) you should maybe spend a few weeks on a toddler to get back into the swing of things.

http://www.motorcycle-training.f2s.com/bornagain.html

Blush...make that a tiddler (unless your name's Gary Glitter)

[dawnrazor]

just wait a couple of months and get one of suzies new for 2007 GSR1000...


Have I imagined it but, did I read that the SV1000 has been discontinued, due to emmissions regulations - if so that maybe a factor to consider

[The Pastor]

I'd go for the sv650 over the tho because mainly tires are expensive! the 650 is adored by all its owners and is just awesome. I'd say it'd be a case of test ride the thing.

[sinned]

All this advice is great. I have decided to get some tuition before going for test ride. First hour next week.

[skelstar]

Fark thats downright sensible!...On ya bro.

wonders if still logged on to kiwibiker

[Hillbilly]

You can get SV's looking really great. Here's a pic of an SV1000S with full aftermarket fairing etc:

[Devil]

Maturity...bwahaha. Yeah sure...born again bikers rarely kill themselves as they're so mature. Age != maturity. Age != Skill. All I'm suggesting is that if you've been off a bike for a few years (never mind 30) you should maybe spend a few weeks on a toddler to get back into the swing of things.

http://www.motorcycle-training.f2s.com/bornagain.html

I dont know who you're arguing with.

[Terminated]

have a good read of this page first, it's got some valuable information:

http://www.motorcycle-training.f2s.com/bornagain.html

A good read. Being vintage 1952 and a newbie too, I am very cautous at the moment about what next after the GN250.

[Hillbilly]

It really depends, there's a whole world of possibilities. The Yamaha XVS 650 or XVS 1100 V-Stars (&custom) are great, as are a lot of cruisers. There's always the affordable GS500's. I reckon get a mid size sports tourer like the ER-6f or the SV650. They don't cost the Earth either. Honda have the CBR600F and the VFR800.

I'm happy with the GS500F - for now. My flatmate's looking at a Bandit 1200S after he's done with the ZZR250.
And then there's the Hyosungs. Depends on what you want to ride, and how much you want to spend.

[yob_ymmit]

Hey I recently got born again, although I only took a one year stint away from motorbikes. My first choice when looking over winter were SV650's, in the $7k-$8.5k range. But recently they massively dropped prices of new SV1000's, which dropped the price of all the second hand SV1000's - and so in late July I picked up a 2 year old SV1000S, with about $2k of accessories, for $8.5k!! My earlier bikes had not cracked the 60hp mark (CBR250, RVF400) so the SV1000S really got my eyes bulging. I rode it around for a month, did a couple 4 hour open road rides (crap weather in August, or I would have made more rides) and some commuting around Auckland. Verdict: Fantastically solid feel to the bike, great suspension setup, VERY big sound (yoshi pipes), but it was way overpowered for any speed sub 65km/hr, and driving around town was an accident waiting to happen. And out on the open road, it was impossible to stay below 120, and I would allways end up sitting at around 140km/hr. All in all I was pretty awed by it, and never felt like I could safely give it stick. 80% of my time on it the throttle would never make it past 1/8th open! There was just so much torque available instantly...

So I traded my $8.5k litre bike for a mint FZ6, which I have now had for almost a month, and am completely in love with. The FZ6 in my opinion has a fantastic style of power delivery. Low revs give you all you need for around town and around four wheel cages, but the post 10,000rpm and it screams happily and lifts the front wheel (but with plenty of warning, unlike the SV). I also find it much lighter, and easier to manhandle, which would be a plus with someone a little more senior.

So I guess what I think is: SV1000 - excellant value for money, if you can handle it (I couldnt). FZ6 - something that has a 'safe' rev zone and a 'fun' rev zone... unlike the SV1000 which only has a 'fun' rev zone, starting idle.

I would fully reccomend the FZ6 to anyone, it reminds me of my CBR250 days with its lightweight feel, screamer of an engine, and great fuel economy.

[sinned]

Yesterday looked at a new SV1000S in Silver. Great looking and $12500 versus $11995 for an SV650S. $500 more for the bigger bike. But --- reading Yob_ymmit comments on the power of the 1000 makes me think the 650 would be the better choice.

And maybe the 650 would retain its price better. Looking at second hand SV650 (and most newer bikes) there is little difference in price between new and a second hand 2 year old bike. If I can afford the difference of around $2,000 between new and 2 year old with 10k I reckon it is worth it.

Thoughts?

[Spyked]

There are heaps of bloody nice bikes available for demo's, try out all the options before you decide. The "best" option will make itself obvious fairly quickly if you are honest with yourself about what you are comfortable with.
For what it's worth, I spent months riding lots of wildly different bikes before putting down my money on an SV1000s. $12500 including on road costs was pretty good value compared to some of the used shitters out there. I'm very happy with the bike, it's an easy machine to ride, plenty of poke, but not over the top.
As a BOB myself, I spent 18 months on an old GPZ900 (I had one a long time ago so it was a nostalgia trip) but in hindsight should have gone straight to something more modern. If you go easy on the throttle to start with, a bigger capacity bike can be good long term option.

[Indiana_Jones]

TT600?

-Indy

[skelstar]

TT600?

-Indy

Alsorts of issues regarding TT600. A well sorted out one (EFI fuel mapping) is supposed to be a great handler. Disclaimer: this is only what I have read in forums and reviews, but I have spent a fair bit of time reading about various bikes including this one.

[Devil]

Alsorts of issues regarding TT600. A well sorted out one (EFI fuel mapping) is supposed to be a great handler. Disclaimer: this is only what I have read in forums and reviews, but I have spent a fair bit of time reading about various bikes including this one.

Apparently the last ones were nearly sorted (as far as the fueling goes), but not as sorted as a Speed Four.