What to buy - SV1000SK7 or GSXR600K7

[dipshit]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the internals of the 07 SV1000 front forks are indeed pretty sad. In fact, since 05, all of the SV1000 forks have had non removable damper rod thingies, which prevents you from fitting cartridge emulator kits like the AK20s.

There are two main reasons to re-kit your suspension. One is to change the spring rate to suit your weight. The other major reason is to re-valve the internals if the standard ones fail to give you the range of adjustability you require. If neither of these two factors are a problem then there is much less reason to rebuild your suspension.

Yes, I have to admit, I was shocked at how badly I could make the SV1000 handle by clicking the clickers incorrectly, and how well it handled once I had them in the right place. Sure, that took an entire afternoon of fiddle/ride/fiddle, but it sure was worth it

I am not even talking about suspension tuning, (that took me a couple of months of riding and thinking and homework making one small thing better at a time)... I was talking about majorly changing the geometry altogether.

[onearmedbandit]

What, I'm being random, and you have one arm?

And imdying actually is, and dipshit is an actual dipshit.

[dipshit]

It's OK, dipshit. It's OK to admit that it was the SV's dipping sauce holder accessory that swayed you in your purchasing decision.

You have no idea how gutted I am that it doesn't have a cup holder!

[forkoil]

Well ........ thanks for all your useful input and the healthy rivalry (some called it pissing contest?) I made the big decision today .... and .... bought the GIXXA.

I had decided in principle to get a sports bike but then after reading a few other threads decided to look at the competition as well. Test rode a zx6r at Barons (incidently is a near new done 2400 km for 12.5K). The 07 zx6r is same price as GSXR (14K). I didnt like the seating position compared to the suzy, It was too much strain on shoulders and wrists, seat height wrt handlebars I suspect. Apart from that it reved more freely from throttle stop than the suzy which feels boggy below 4 thou. But the Barons test ride circuit, down Gt Nth, Newton, NW mway to zoo, then Gt Nth back sux so bad its a shame really. But I knew I couldnt live with that seat position.
Honda...was close to 18K, 4K more, forget it.
R6.... still about 2.5K more

So took the GSXR for longer ride, mway, Silverdale, Kaukop, Gt Nth thru forest, Riverhead, Albany home and after I got more used to it ... well ... fell in love really, head over heels. Slipper clutch, brakes, power, cornering feel and tightness. The suspension was a little hard for me but found it wants to corner in a smooth power on radius, rather than the sharp counter steer turn and throttle nail technique of the SV. It LOVES corners, but u have to keep power on to get that sure footed feeling.
Bought the Micron muffler (at good price) and K&N filter on advice. Apparently quite a weight saving in the Micron, and well I was in the mood. Now I have to get a new helmet so I can see properly with the tucked down ride position

Anyway thanks for the advice, well I always was a Suzuki lover at heart

[Pussy]

Congratulations on the new bike. You'll love it. I've enjoyed the few punts I've had on the six hundy

[Pex Adams]

Just like Mark Richardson - I know all there is to need to know about giving opinion's on SVthou Vs Gixxer600's. As I've been fortunate enough to have owned both.

So people listen closely to what I have to say - It's all about your priorities. If the Misses didn't like travelling on the back of the bike so much, I'd have the Gixxer in a HEARTBEAT! Its a toy, that makes you glad that god gave us the Takaka Hill
The SV is a all about making a ride as easy is possible, with good power. The suspension does SUCK! It sucks more than a vacuum cleaner been tuned up by Tim 'The Toolman'!
Nonetheless - As for my daily commuting of 100km a day (85% of my riding). The misses enjoying the ride - the SV won the battle between the 2.

As for the Pissing contest - Drew couldn't have said it better 'Get a Tuono!'

[SVboy]

My work here is done!! You wont regret your choice!!

[Hinny]

Congrats. on the new purchase. Where to for playtime?

[rocketman1]

Mate,
Its all about what your into and I think in your case you made the correct choice, a GSXR600 is a damn fine bike and possibly more race bred than a SV1000.
For racing and hard riding, if thats what your into, go for it. but I feel that you won't really be happy till you have a GSXR1000...

BUT for a grunty, V twin with heaps of character, sound and great all round enjoyment, for $12-13K you get fuel injected, six speed, fully adjustable suspension,reasonably light weight at 185kg, with heaps of torque, great engine braking, it is hard to go past a SV1000 for money for value, spend any spare cash on suspension improvements & you will have a first class bike.

V-twin riders always seems to have smile on their faces after a ride.
Why is that ??

[Usarka]

V-twin riders always seems to have smile on their faces after a ride.
Why is that ??

they are retarded?

[flame]

V-twin riders always seems to have smile on their faces after a ride.
Why is that ??

not telling!

[dipshit]

V-twin riders always seems to have smile on their faces after a ride.
Why is that ??

Congrats on that wicked new 600!

[forkoil]

V-twin riders always seems to have smile on their faces after a ride.
Why is that ??

Cos they are getting their jollies from the vibration coming thru the seat?
Sorry, your comments are good, just couldnt resist... haha

[forkoil]

Congrats. on the new purchase. Where to for playtime?

Dont pick it up til Friday .... 3 sleeps. Dunno about next weekend, prob just local, scrub in tyres and get used to it a bit, following weekend down to the Paeroa Street races .... u going?

[onearmedbandit]

Congrats on the new bike. Only you know if you made the right decision, and from what you've written it sounds like you did.

And yeah I guess you could say the GSXR600 is possibly more race breed than the SV1000.