Step-up bike from a 250?

[mattian]

G'day folks !
I am a newbie rider coming to the end of my restricted licence period very soon and have been saving hard out for my next bike
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the two 250's I have owned and learned so much over the past year or so. I realise that joining the full licence club doesn't instantly make me an expert rider however, I do feel as if I have squeezed everything I can out of a 250 and I am confident that its time to move up.
After doing quite a bit of research and gaugeing various opinions I have narrowed it down to either the Suzuki SV 650 or the GSR 600.
My bike will be my only form of transport and I do alot of around town commuting to and from work so, a bike that doesnt need alot of revs to get moving from the constant starts and stops at traffic lights is ideal for me. Comfort is also a big factor, I am fond of the GSR and SV's riding position as they are both alot more upright than alot of other +500cc bikes.
Does anyone else have anything to add? Would you agree or disagree with my choices so far? are there any other bikes I may have overlooked?????
I would appreciate any feedback from ya and would like to know about your experiences with your first "bigger than 250" bike.

cheers very much!!!!

[Aa7]

the biggest thing is to take as many different bikes for a rtest ride as possible and choose the one thats best suits your own riding style.

from what you've posted about doing alot of round town commuting and the GSXR and the SV i'd go the SV as it is a more comfortable riding position for stop start riding like you'll be doing around town and the V-twin will IMO be a bit more forgiving than the inline 4 at low revs but basically it comes down to what you are comfortable on. test ride test ride test ride and go with the one that feels right rather than looks right.


Edit: Doh!!! just saw you said GSR and not GSXR……… pays to read the post properly i guess. Haven't ridden a GSR but they look comfortable and capable for commuting but still stand by what i said already. take as many bikes as you can for test rides and choose the one that suits YOU not the one that looks cool

[FROSTY:Me]

Same sorta bike but the kwakka er6 is another possibility

[mattian]

Thanks guys. yep, I do agree test riding is really the only way to find out what suits....... and the Kawasaki ER6 is a great bike but the riding position was a little bit to "lean forward" for me.

[fatzx10r]

Same sorta bike but the kwakka er6 is another possibility

yeah another good option

[FROSTY:Me]

Thanks guys. yep, I do agree test riding is really the only way to find out what suits....... and the Kawasaki ER6 is a great bike but the riding position was a little bit to "lean forward" for me.

Different type bars will fix that--come over and try the ER6 Ive got here

[kave]

There is a sexy SZR660 on trademe. Perfect for what you want, and there would be quite a bit of cash left over.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-173872918.htm

[portokiwi]

Mate take a few bikes for a test.
What location are you in?
Have you tried many of the larger bikes yet?
If you just want to get a feel of a bigger bike, You can go for a spin around the block on mine. Shes old 94 ZX9R, Heavy as shit. If you can ride that most of these new fast machines will be a breeze.
i have the next few days off let me know.
allways ready to help another KBer.

[CookMySock]

The vtwins are really easy on gas compared to the inlines. Don't worry toooo much about the seating arrangement - your wrists and back etc will adjust to it. I started out riding my bike as a learner and it hurt like hell. Now six months later I am mint az on it.

So what I'm saying, is buy the bike you really really want, and just ride it.

Consider also, if its your daily runner, it needs to be modern and reliable. It will be cheaper than getting some bucket of bolts that lets you down.


Steve

[mattian]

Thanks alot for the offer Portokiwi ! I am quite convinced that a ZX9 is a little bit too big for me. I will step up to the much bigger bikes gradually......

[mattian]

you make a good point dangerousbastard...... I like the idea of just getting the bike you want! regardless of the type of riding you do most. I am sure I will adjust to the size, weight and seating arrangement in no time. I think its the vast difference in overall power and torque that will be the real eye opener

[portokiwi]

No problems mate.
if you see the Bellalani on the road (thats my bike) named after my girls
Say hi.
normaly in the Panmure-Mission Bay area. sipping a latte

[NOMIS]

Different type bars will fix that--come over and try the ER6 Ive got here

I got a set of honda hornet bars that would probally sit you a bit more up right.

[mattian]

I will keep an eye out for sure !! and likewise..... if you see some dude with a white helmet on an SV or GSR looking a bit wobbly........ it probly me...haha

[mattian]

Thankyou very much Nomis..... when I make my mind up about that I will PM you for sure...... cheers so much !!