6'1" 180lbs newbie looking for first sport bike
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Wrider
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Well the SV is considered a "gray area" beginner's bike. It's torquey as all heck! I was taking off full-throttle from a light on my buddy's because of a tailgater and it managed to pull up the front wheel on me, it's done the same on him too. Same buddy started off on a GS500 and honestly its brakes aren't that bad.... Maybe coming off of a supersport, but not bad for a beginner.
Have owned - 2001 Suzuki Volusia
Current bike - 2005 Kawasaki Z750S
MMI Graduation date January 9th, 2009. Factory Certifications in Suzuki and Yamaha
Current bike - 2005 Kawasaki Z750S
MMI Graduation date January 9th, 2009. Factory Certifications in Suzuki and Yamaha
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foxracer06
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having put 22k miles on a gs500f i love the damn thing but i always wonder how much more fun the SV650 could be.....although having the extra hp of the SV starting out i might not be here today from all the close calls i had on the 500 lol
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papperclippy
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After thinking about it and looking at some pictures, I think I meant the ZX6, not the 600. As for the 650, i just saw the new one online and it looks awesome. Just like the SV650, it's a v-twin, which to my understanding is better for a beginner than the inline 4. The inline four just sounds awesome though, but I know the sound would make heads turn as I end up popping a wheelie at an intersection and flip over backwards:oops:
I really like the SV650, but think it might be too much bike and more than I wanted to spend on my first bike. I am well aware I will be dropping this bike at some point.
So I think I narrowed it down to the GS500 by Suzuki and the Ninja 500. I think they both fit me about the same, maybe the GS500 was a tad better. But the ninja is liquid cooled, has better brakes, and everybody recommends it. I think it comes down to more of a personal choice, the orange ninja or kiwi one. I like the kiwi color, but with the 80's look I think the orange might be the way to go.
I really like the SV650, but think it might be too much bike and more than I wanted to spend on my first bike. I am well aware I will be dropping this bike at some point.
So I think I narrowed it down to the GS500 by Suzuki and the Ninja 500. I think they both fit me about the same, maybe the GS500 was a tad better. But the ninja is liquid cooled, has better brakes, and everybody recommends it. I think it comes down to more of a personal choice, the orange ninja or kiwi one. I like the kiwi color, but with the 80's look I think the orange might be the way to go.
I have a 2003 SV650s and it is my first bike. The naked sv650 was recommended to me by my MSF teacher. I have really enjoyed it. I especially like the wide powerband. It has been dropped twice. Once by the guy adding the clip-ons and once by me when my pants leg caught on the foot peg. At least I wasn't moving at the time!
It does have a lot of power but if you ride within your skill level, you should be fine.
It does have a lot of power but if you ride within your skill level, you should be fine.
2003 Suzuki sv650s