honda 599-919?
12-23-2004, 02:34 PM
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honda 599-919?
anyone have any experiance with these bikes? im planning on buying one as my first bike. so any help will be greatly appreciated.
12-23-2004, 02:58 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (slammed00si)
599 looks good, but i think next year they are redesigning it. might be worth the wait if honda plans on be competitive with the other naked bikes. do a little research. try cycleforums.net they have a naked/motard section with lots of good info.
12-23-2004, 03:44 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (arjusmc)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by arjusmc »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">599 looks good, but i think next year they are redesigning it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
did you hear this from any credible bike news outlets? i'd like them to redesign it.
aluminum frame, adjustable suspension, good brakes would be nice.
did you hear this from any credible bike news outlets? i'd like them to redesign it.
aluminum frame, adjustable suspension, good brakes would be nice.
12-23-2004, 03:51 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (falcongsr)
My buddy has a 599 which I have ridden and I think is....awesome. My dad has a 919 which I have ridden and I think is...awesome. My only complaint about the 599 is that it's carb'd, and it is a little expensive compared to the other bikes in it's class (The FZ6 and the SV650) But both bikes are super smooth, have plenty of power, and are pretty slick looking to boot. I would probably go for the 919 personally, just to have the extra grunt, but if you are looking for a nice light, bike for a beginner/intermediate rider the 599 is an bad-*** motorcycle.
12-23-2004, 04:21 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (falcongsr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by falcongsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
did you hear this from any credible bike news outlets? i'd like them to redesign it.
aluminum frame, adjustable suspension, good brakes would be nice. </TD></TR></TABLE>
read about it on cycleforums a little while back. i'll try to dig up the thread. honestly if your looking at the current 599, consider the sv650. i had one and its a fun *** bike.
did you hear this from any credible bike news outlets? i'd like them to redesign it.
aluminum frame, adjustable suspension, good brakes would be nice. </TD></TR></TABLE>
read about it on cycleforums a little while back. i'll try to dig up the thread. honestly if your looking at the current 599, consider the sv650. i had one and its a fun *** bike.
12-23-2004, 04:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by arjusmc »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> honestly if your looking at the current 599, consider the sv650. i had one and its a fun *** bike.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'll 2nd that for sure. wheelies are real easy on the SV. no clutch needed in 1st.
I'll 2nd that for sure. wheelies are real easy on the SV. no clutch needed in 1st.
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12-23-2004, 04:32 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (falcongsr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by falcongsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I'll 2nd that for sure. wheelies are real easy on the SV. no clutch needed in 1st.
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you can stand them up in 2nd and 3rd
I'll 2nd that for sure. wheelies are real easy on the SV. no clutch needed in 1st.
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you can stand them up in 2nd and 3rd
12-23-2004, 05:27 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (falcongsr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by falcongsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I'll 2nd that for sure. wheelies are real easy on the SV. no clutch needed in 1st.
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I can power wheelie mine in 2nd, but clutching a wheelie is the only way to go.
I'll 2nd that for sure. wheelies are real easy on the SV. no clutch needed in 1st.
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I can power wheelie mine in 2nd, but clutching a wheelie is the only way to go.
12-23-2004, 05:31 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (GermanHondaSlayer)
yeah 1st gear power way a little twitchy with my sv. i never did standups on mine. it was to mint, didn't want to dropit.
12-23-2004, 05:55 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (slammed00si)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slammed00si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">anyone have any experiance with these bikes? im planning on buying one as my first bike. so any help will be greatly appreciated.</TD></TR></TABLE>
No experience, but I can share some facts.
The 599 is overpriced, plain and simple. It's got a 4-cylinder motor and some outdated componentry. Apparently it works well on the road, but it costs over $7K. An SV650 - which is a better bike - costs $5899.
919 is probably a better buy. But the SV1000 owns that too.
No experience, but I can share some facts.
The 599 is overpriced, plain and simple. It's got a 4-cylinder motor and some outdated componentry. Apparently it works well on the road, but it costs over $7K. An SV650 - which is a better bike - costs $5899.
919 is probably a better buy. But the SV1000 owns that too.
12-23-2004, 08:51 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (Ross R)
The 599 was really popular over in Yurop as the Hornet. I've read that it has an SV650-esque following over there, with it's own racing series to boot.
It's got a premium price tag. I think it's also the most bad *** bike in it's segment, although that may not be a purchase factor for some folks.
Me, I ride a bike that's only 4 years younger than I am....
It's got a premium price tag. I think it's also the most bad *** bike in it's segment, although that may not be a purchase factor for some folks.
Me, I ride a bike that's only 4 years younger than I am....
12-24-2004, 11:54 AM
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Re: honda 599-919? (Bud)
thanks for the info
would a 919 be to much for a beginner bike. i have alot of room to practice riding it. i live in a small town full of country roads and farm roads. so i could learn at my own rate instead trying to learn in lots of traffic. just my theory i could be wrong.
would a 919 be to much for a beginner bike. i have alot of room to practice riding it. i live in a small town full of country roads and farm roads. so i could learn at my own rate instead trying to learn in lots of traffic. just my theory i could be wrong.
12-24-2004, 01:17 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (slammed00si)
2 friends of mine have them, both love them. The only issue you need to think about is the lack of wind protection, it gets a bit tiresome on highway cruising. Great bikes though, IMO.
12-24-2004, 03:08 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (slammed00si)
The 599 is a terrible bike. F3 engine with a suspension that is bleh....
The 919 is a much better choice for a naked bike for only a little bit more money. The sv is a better choice for a naked bike or the kawasaki z1000 if you want an inline. If I was going to get a naked bike itd probably be a z1000.
The 919 is a much better choice for a naked bike for only a little bit more money. The sv is a better choice for a naked bike or the kawasaki z1000 if you want an inline. If I was going to get a naked bike itd probably be a z1000.
12-25-2004, 11:54 AM
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Re: honda 599-919? (Etylorcen)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Etylorcen »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The 599 is a terrible bike. F3 engine with a suspension that is bleh....
The 919 is a much better choice for a naked bike for only a little bit more money. The sv is a better choice for a naked bike or the kawasaki z1000 if you want an inline. If I was going to get a naked bike itd probably be a z1000. </TD></TR></TABLE>
This man speaks the truth about the 599.
I really love Honda bikes, but I just think they've priced themselves out of being really competitive here.
About the Kawi nakeds - very nice as well, but higher-dollar and higher-power than things like the 599 and SV650.
The 919 is a much better choice for a naked bike for only a little bit more money. The sv is a better choice for a naked bike or the kawasaki z1000 if you want an inline. If I was going to get a naked bike itd probably be a z1000. </TD></TR></TABLE>
This man speaks the truth about the 599.
I really love Honda bikes, but I just think they've priced themselves out of being really competitive here.
About the Kawi nakeds - very nice as well, but higher-dollar and higher-power than things like the 599 and SV650.
12-25-2004, 01:16 PM
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Re: honda 599-919? (Ross R)
Haha sorry I didnt read the part about it being your first bike. Stay away from the 919 and the z1000. Get a sv650 
Great from beginner to expert.
Great from beginner to expert.
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Re: honda 599-919? (slammed00si)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slammed00si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do they have the 919 or the 599?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Oops, they both have 919's.
If you wanted a 600 class bike, I think the Yamaha FZ6 is a better choice than the 599.
Oops, they both have 919's.
If you wanted a 600 class bike, I think the Yamaha FZ6 is a better choice than the 599.
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