a few questions.

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darek · #11 Unread post by **darek** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 1:37 pm

I havent sat on any bikes yet, but I wont be driving one for, at least 1 year. I stil have to get my regular old drivers license. But I will make sure to do that.

Thanks.

darek · #12 Unread post by **darek** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 1:39 pm

And as for hyosungs, they seem really expensive compared to the ninjas and the gs500f. But I know you get what you pay for in most cases, but I dont want to drop 6 grand on my first bike.

darek · #13 Unread post by **darek** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 1:50 pm

I havent sat on any bikes, but Im not going to be able to even ride one ( legally

) for about at least another year.

the hyosungs looks expensive compared to my other options, I know in most cases you get what you py for, but i dont wanna drop 6 grand on my first bike.

Jthmeffy · #14 Unread post by **Jthmeffy** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:09 pm

never a better time to start getting a feel for what you like than now. And just sitting on the bike will make a huge difference in which bike you wanted to buy. I started sitting on bikes about 7-8 months before i actually bought one. I got a really good feel for what i wanted as far as a seating position by doing that.

Also, i didnt like my sv's looks either at first.. but you'd be surprised how much looks will grow on you when you are looking at the bike in person. I love my SV! I wouldnt completely suggest it as a starter bike (even tho it is my first bike) mostly because of flamage, but it's not twitchy like a 4cyl, so it is at least a better starter than an RR bike. Very torquey down low, though, so learn your clutch control.

#15 Unread post by **Koss** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:32 pm

I dont think anyone would flame you for suggesting the SV650 or SV650S for a first bike. I think for the most part, everyone here agrees that its in the grey area for a first bike. So it would be managable.

I have heard that the Ninja 650r is more beginner friendly than the SV, not only because it has a little less power(from what ive heard and read), but its pegs are closer together, which the engineers researched for beginner friendliness.

I think both those bikes have much to offer any rider, experienced and new alike.

t.c.rider · Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:36 pm

I started on a 650R and didn't have a problem...I did have a little dirt experience too though.

darek · #17 Unread post by **darek** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:51 am

What do you reckon the top speed for the ninja 650r an the sv650's are? Acceleration? I dont really want to be paying 6 and a half grand for a first bike,I do like both of them better than my previous two considerations. Is one better than the other,first bike wise?

Jthmeffy · #18 Unread post by **Jthmeffy** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:39 am

the sv is soo much better

hehe
they are pretty evenly matched. The SV has a little more power and is a few pounds lighter, but the throttle isnt as smooth as the ninja from what i hear. Other than those tiny differences, they are pretty evenly matched. The SV650S has a much more radical seating position (close to a gixxer) than the SV650 or the ninja.
SVS = Sportbike seating
SV/Ninja 650r = Standard seating

You can find used bikes of the SV persuasion going back to 99. 99-02 were carbed and had no oil cooler and were a little less powerful, and the body stying was different. 03-present is the 2nd generation. Fuel injection, oil cooler, + a few other goodies.

Hope that helps.

darek · #19 Unread post by **darek** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:19 am

Thanks a lot man. I find the sv650 is better ''looking'' than the ninja 650. so I think i will go with the sv650. Im a little reluctant to spend so much money on my first bike though, I will start looking through auto trader to get an idea of what a used one would cost. I love how I went from '' Im gonna get the ninja 250'' to ''I think i will get the sv650!'' lol. seems like a big difference.

top speed?
0-60?
thanks again.

Jthmeffy · #20 Unread post by **Jthmeffy** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:28 am

cycletrader.com
craigslist.com
ebay.com
lookaroundandseewhatyoucanfindinthelocalpapersetc.com

0-60 = 3.6 seconds (03 model, i think the power is up a bit since then)
top Speed - 133-140, somewhere in there
1/4 = 11.63 @ 114.41 (03)