SV650 or GSR600

**MidnightMike** · 26th September 2006, 09:09

Buy my volty

, nah i reckon go for the sv650.

**Shaun** · 26th September 2006, 09:26

I would suggest that you talk to jill about a test ride on her SV 650, it is a really nice bike, and more than you would need to fullfill what you have outlined in this thread, just my 2c

**The_Dover** · 26th September 2006, 09:32

Originally Posted by scracha

So you're telling a guy who's not ridden a bike for 30 years to get a 1 litre sportsbike. Nice.

Personally I think he should beg, borrow or steal someone's 250/400 for a month or so before getting a 6 hundy.

Yeah?? Problem being? It's not a hard bike to ride, piece of piss actually, and probably easier than the 650 in my opinion.

Have you ridden any of the bikes he's looking at? I've ridden them all bar the ER6-n, cos kawasakis are for poofs, and of all of those the SV1000s is by far the best bang for buck.

GSR600 has a silky engine but fairly budget suspenders and a shit headlight. And yes, you'll think it sounds shit compared to a V-twin. Kinda like an over excited dyson.

Both SV's are good but the thou is actually a little easier to ride smoothly, or maybe I was just less hungover on that day.

Any bike will kill you if you ride like a cock.

Take it easy on it and you'll be sweet?

**Devil** · 26th September 2006, 09:33

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Exactly my point...

Ahhh just saw your last sentence. Get rid of the bold type. I always skip what you write.

**MikeyG** · 26th September 2006, 11:15

I'm thinking along the same lines, GSR600 SV650 or ER-6. Let us know how it turns out

**Bob** · 26th September 2006, 23:21

Hope these will help - they are reviews I did on the SV650S and the ER-6f:

SV650S

ER-6f

Now if anyone can insert a link to a GSR600 review, we're in business!

Thinking about a viable alternative to any of the bikes mentioned - if you can find one of the original 600 Fazers, that might be a good option to consider, if you're looking second hand.

Short term reviews and long term reviews in the following links:

Road Test

Long Term Review

I hope that doesn't confuse things further!

**Hillbilly** · 26th September 2006, 23:57

Here's an Aussie review that compares the SV650S against the Hyosung GT650. It's a wonder nobody's mentioned the Yamaha FZ-6 as an option yet.

**skelstar** · 27th September 2006, 09:16

I literally have not seen anyone on a FZ-6 or a GSR600 in Welly yet and Im riding in the Wairarapa every weekend (or there abouts).

I reckon the number of bikes you see of each model out on the road often says more about a bike than articles and reviews.

**Zapf** · 27th September 2006, 11:41

Originally Posted by Shaun

I would suggest that you talk to jill about a test ride on her SV 650, it is a really nice bike, and more than you would need to fullfill what you have outlined in this thread, just my 2c

I know that bike well... infact for the 1st 15'000km of its life

Well looked after, and very good as my 1st big bike. Its more friendly than most I4's got more up and go out of corners and has the best headlights and better fairing for wind protection.

Got enought torque to grunt out of corners, but not enough to make you replace tires that often....

I would rate it as one of the best 1st big bike. And if are so inclined you can get a full set of Givi panner and top boxes for them... I know... I have tried.

**FROSTY:Me** · 27th September 2006, 11:51

easy question--SV650 or ER6 --ya cant race the other bike

**AllanB** · 27th September 2006, 20:13

I'd check through trademe for a $7k SV650 and look on motorcycle trader (feel free to make rude offers to dealers - you may be surprised) and when you get to the stage you are thrashing the crap out of it look at a 1000. Bear in mind that thrashing the 650 could loose your licence.

How to decide - find a local dealer with a demo one or second hand version of each and go for a ride - find somewhere to wind them out and take a spare set of undies for the 1000! The 650 & 1000 have the same frame sizes etc.

If you are hell bent on the 1000 also have a look at the Honda 900 Hornet - still good value @$12900.

**sinned** · 27th September 2006, 20:41

I got quoted $11495 + $500 ORC for a new Hornet

**skelstar** · 27th September 2006, 21:41

Not too many months ago Hornets were going for $10990. It may have been a special but they dont know that you know that.

You have full-licence?

**scracha** · 27th September 2006, 21:57

Originally Posted by Devil

I think both SV's are very friendly bikes. For someone with maturity there'd be no problem with the SV1000.

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