I am thinking of this one vs. the GSX-R 600. I am a newer rider. I am confident I could handle the gixxer. BUT, I am not confident I want the gixxer. The SV is quite a bit cheaper. And they can be made to look just as nice for a few hundred bucks.



I like riding to enjoy myself, not stunting or breaking the sound barrier. I rarely even go on the highway, just cruise along country roads, go to the lake, etc.

So enough rambling, what would you do? SV with fairings or GSX-R?

http://www.svrider.com/


[Modified by 2K_TEG, 12:46 AM 8/6/2002]

 

I think the sv650 is an excellent choice and i have recommended it in the past as a beginner bike.

there isnt all the expensive fairings to replace if you have a spill, and they are very rider friendly. It is becoming VERY popular as a beginners race bike because it is such a good all around bike.

I wouldnt recommend the fastest 600cc streetbike to a novice, you can get into trouble too easy.

I think you will be very pleased with an sv 650. Many racers have been able to fit gsxr600 bodywork onto their sv's. That being the case you could by an sv 650 (naked model) Buy a set of sharkskinz fairings and install them and have a trick bike. Or you could buy the sv650s and put the aftermarket lower and tail section on it like the one in your pic.

 

that picture is a set of 2wheeljunkie fairings from their site. Are there any other similar sites? TIA.

 

hey guy's i was wondering how much that bike retails for anyway right now i have a 94 gixxer 750 looking to trade it in or buy another bike. that bike kinda looks like a r6 welkl sort of i want a r6 what you guy's think?

 

i looked at one today for just over $5K, but I know the guy who owns the dealership. I think retail is $6,199.

http://www.suzukicycles.com

 

go SV man that thing looks badass

 

They are really good starter bikes. Enough power and handling to last for a while. You may even get to keep it for a while as they have a fair amount of character. There was a project SV in Performance Bikes a while ago, they tried to compete against a 748, i will see if i have the article somewhere

 

i love them, one of my brothers just picked one up. he loves it, you can't beat the value.
Scott

 

I've heard nothing but good things about them...

 

Which one is that a pic of? They only come in silver, and blue/silver. My best friend has a silver sv650s, and he loves it. He got for $5500 out the door, thats what the dealer pays, he did his research. I love the yellow sv650, but the no fiaring looks gay. I am thinking about getting the blue one

 

the one in the pic is custom. I got the picture from http://www.svrider.com

 

if your just wanting a motorcycle for the looks...then...ummm

i don't know, your lame....

but If your really in it for the ride...the SV650 is a GREAT bike for beginners and vetrans...

plus your can compete in soo many different classes and easily win..

 

I am not in it for the looks, although I would like a good looking bike (who wouldn't).

I am not in it to do any racing. That **** just scares me. At least it does now, who knows a few months, years down the road.

I enjoy crusing around, taking short trips just for the hell of it. I won't use the motorcycle as primary everyday transportation. It is more of a recreational thing.

Thanks for all the input guys.

Kyle.