SV650 or similar?

[zeocen]

The ER6F may be your ticket, or ER6N.. depending on what style you like. They both have the same bars which is very neutral and oh so comfortable! I'm a clipon guy at heart though so my faux clipons make me slightly forward and under the screen a bit more

The hornets even have adjustable forks, which just adds to the lot of bike for little money argument, they really are great bikes.

[jrandom]

What's with folk recommending all these pansy bikes that disappear up yer arse crack when you sit on 'em?



HTFU and buy a GSX1400; you'll never regret it.

[Gizzit]

One thing to remember on the 'standards' is if they have normal handlebars (not clip-ons) its a easy job to change them for something a few cm's lower or taller than stock to get the position you desire. Most bikes have enough freeplay in the cables to do this. I've put lower ones on my Hornet.
The same applies to mirrors etc.

Yes thats a good point Allan. I'd forgotten about the fact you can change the stock handlebars. Your Hornet looks real nice. Do you find them to be a smooth engine, and not peaky ? The new (old model) one is a very good price at the moment.
Thanks.
Grant.

[Gizzit]

The ER6F may be your ticket, or ER6N.. depending on what style you like. They both have the same bars which is very neutral and oh so comfortable! I'm a clipon guy at heart though so my faux clipons make me slightly forward and under the screen a bit more

The hornets even have adjustable forks, which just adds to the lot of bike for little money argument, they really are great bikes.

Yes ..... I agree the ER6's are looking quite viable, and of course .. the Hornet 900. I will try and get to ride all of them as soon as I can, which could be next week sometime, as the demo's are all in Auckland, and I'm unable to get down that way any sooner. There are very few demo bikes in Whangarei, and definitely no Kawi's unless they order one up specifically to try. I'm pretty sure Planet Honda up here hasn't got any of the old model Hornets around any more.
I'm looking forward to it!

[Gizzit]

What's with folk recommending all these pansy bikes that disappear up yer arse crack when you sit on 'em?



HTFU and buy a GSX1400; you'll never regret it.

...... no one can help you if you have a huge arse .....
Most people that have READ the thread obviously don't have the kind of arse issues you do ....

[jrandom]

Most people that have READ the thread obviously don't have the kind of arse issues you do ....

So you'll have a go on a GSX1400 before making your final decision, then?

Good man.

[AllanB]

Yes thats a good point Allan. I'd forgotten about the fact you can change the stock handlebars. Your Hornet looks real nice. Do you find them to be a smooth engine, and not peaky ? The new (old model) one is a very good price at the moment.
Thanks.
Grant.

I'm very happy with mine - for the price I did not expect to get a new bike!

The engine is smooth, powerful, however its a very uniform power with no sudden peaks. For this reason its often been described as boring without the kick of the CBR900 or 929 pure sports versions the engine is based on.

I find it has a very real-world power and with a twist of the wrist there is plenty there to keep your anal muscles worried

Handles nice and for my weight (73kg) the suspension is fine (adjustable front and rear).

Basically I just find it FUN

[Gizzit]

I'm 89kg and 179cm. I hope I'm not too short for comfortable "both feet flat down at stops" ... I'm kind of keen to have that.
The bike certainly sounds like it could be ideal for my needs of daily commuting and travel, with weekend fun rides, sometimes with a pillion.
I'm pleased to hear that it's not a peaky motor. As you said ... in real world every day kind of riding, ...... well I just don't need it. Smooth and predicable is fine for me.
Thanks for your opinion Allan.

[JimO]

I'm very happy with mine - for the price I did not expect to get a new bike!

The engine is smooth, powerful, however its a very uniform power with no sudden peaks. For this reason its often been described as boring without the kick of the CBR900 or 929 pure sports versions the engine is based on.

I find it has a very real-world power and with a twist of the wrist there is plenty there to keep your anal muscles worried

Handles nice and for my weight (73kg) the suspension is fine (adjustable front and rear).

Basically I just find it FUN

73 kg you a pow???

[maybe]

Theres always the 650 Burgman

[nallac]

I'm 89kg and 179cm. I hope I'm not too short for comfortable "both feet flat down at stops" ... I'm kind of keen to have that.
The bike certainly sounds like it could be ideal for my needs of daily commuting and travel, with weekend fun rides, sometimes with a pillion.
I'm pleased to hear that it's not a peaky motor. As you said ... in real world every day kind of riding, ...... well I just don't need it. Smooth and predicable is fine for me.
Thanks for your opinion Allan.

jeezz whats up with all the bloody hornet lovers????

i'm 5'10" and can flat foot on my, ummm,
.......... 900hornet
as has been said there a not too bad a bike..
i use it for the same uses as you have described
commuting, travel,weekend play thing.

[McJim]

If it's handling you want try a Ducati 600ss or M600 Monster, for a little more oomph try a 750ss or M750....or you could even go for a M800ie or a 900ss.

These are cheap bikes for what you get and they're more reliable than their japanese counterparts.....the parts are cheaper and the service intervals longer anyway.

[2wheeljunkie]

You like the version with a fairing ? I kind of like naked's with a small screen.
I do intend to try one of the ER6 family though. They all have good reports, from the reviews I have read.
Thanks.

i like the naked version..sister's boyfriend has got one and had a test go on it..cool bike mate..i have a hornet however and ofcourse am biased abt it..beautiful bike...not sure of weight difference in comparision to the cb1300 while slow riding bt im 5'6 and proly not the strongest bt i have no trouble moving it at slow speeds..however it does weigh 194kg's and its a little annoying for me when i have to move it while stationary..then again im small built..other than that trust me when i say their awesome bikes..nothing bad to say abt them..and on the topic of grunt..there's plenty of it..heaps down low and grunty as fark through mid range..being a detuned 919 engine it doesnt have the top end of a sports bike but then again yer looking for torque and the hornet has alllloooootttttt of it....hope this helps..

[Number One]

I've got the S and hubby has a naked. One day if I have an oopsy or before when my wrists finally give out I'll be turning mine into an upright with new bars. They are great!!!!

[Gizzit]

I've got the S and hubby has a naked. One day if I have an oopsy or before when my wrists finally give out I'll be turning mine into an upright with new bars. They are great!!!!

Well I hope you don't have an oopsy, but yes I find it a bit hard on my wrists, neck, and lower back after a long ride bent forward.
The SV650 I rode the other day certainly could get along pretty quick, but in a 30 minute ride I was aware of being in a lean forward position. Not too much of an issue once I got a bit of air pressure lifting me up, but wouldn't like to ride around town for to long. I guess I have been spoiled by the DR650, which is a real "sit upright" kind of bike.
Thanks for your input.