ER6F vs SV650s

**Renegade** · 24th June 2007, 16:33

Hi guys looking for a little help here, its time to trade in the Hyo and get someting a lil bigger but not to big, the hyo has been great but i dont want another one after owning the gt250r, ive had a look around and want some thing at least '06', im still a chicken really so dont want a full on race bike although the zx636 had my attention.

i commute daily and so want something easy to ride that will still go hard enough to make me grin (pretty easy)on the back roads and ride for hours, i like the look of the ER6F as i prefer faired bikes, the SV650 has a great rep im told but i find it looks half finished with the fairing it has.

im open to any suggestions on different types of bikes that are around that 600cc mark and newish, sport/tourers, il google them to see what they look like i guess

cheers.

**Renegade** · 24th June 2007, 16:41

did these photos attach?

**VasalineWarrior** · 24th June 2007, 16:59

Hard to go past an SV. If you dont lke the looks you could always put on a bellypan or full fairing. There arent really any other learner friendly step ups but as they say a throttle works both ways. mAybe a (cough) Honda cbr 600 pre 2003 as these are cheap thanks to superceding RR model and go well but not as full on as modern 600's

**The Pastor** · 24th June 2007, 17:18

Your master commands that you give him your bike.

**skelstar** · 24th June 2007, 17:25

I think the ER is hideous looking (but that don't matter), SV nekids are pretty cool if you 'make it yours'....Hornet is pretty damn user/commuter friendly, and has the power-ish of a 600 SuperSports and the torque of a litre sports-bike

**Mental Trousers** · 24th June 2007, 17:29

Get an ER cos they're different (but not so different your average cop could pick it out of a group). Or you could get an SV and be annonymous.

**phantom** · 24th June 2007, 17:29

I am very happy with my ER6F and like the looks Skel ( but of course I am an ex Honda rider )

**Matt** · 24th June 2007, 17:44

Give 'em a go and see what you think - a FZ6S could also be an option? I preferred the ER6 to the SV, although they're not dissimilar to ride...

Matt

**limbimtimwim** · 24th June 2007, 17:44

Although perhaps lacking in the fun department, the Hornet 919 is a great bike.

Don't be intimidated by the 919ccs of engine, it's 919 very easy to use cubic centimeters of engine.

Also consider the Kawasaki Z750. It's a more involving ride than the hornet. It's just had an update.

I agree the ER looks pants in real life.

Don't do what I do, ride them all and see what you think.

**Simon A** · 24th June 2007, 17:59

I love the ER6 but I didn't really ride any others so can't compare it :/
As far as the looks go, I think the headlight are is pretty ugly so I'm thinking of making a few changes

maybe some twin round lights.

**Renegade** · 24th June 2007, 18:26

Originally Posted by renegade master

Your master commands that you give him your bike.

of course master...

**Renegade** · 24th June 2007, 18:28

Originally Posted by phantom

I am very happy with my ER6F and like the looks Skel ( but of course I am an ex Honda rider )

tell me more about yourE6F experiance so far...

**Renegade** · 24th June 2007, 18:31

Originally Posted by Matt

Give 'em a go and see what you think - a FZ6S could also be an option? I preferred the ER6 to the SV, although they're not dissimilar to ride...

Matt

what were the pros and cons between the whenyou rode them and how do you find you ER6 so far??

**Renegade** · 24th June 2007, 18:34

Originally Posted by Simon A

I love the ER6 but I didn't really ride any others so can't compare it :/
As far as the looks go, I think the headlight are is pretty ugly so I'm thinking of making a few changes

maybe some twin round lights.

how are you finding the ER6 so far??