Bandit 650 to GSX-R600?

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FlyinRegie · Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:33 am

I've done about 6K miles on my SV, still think that I didn't earn the upgrade, I have a lot to learn. Although, I ride mixed - heavy city traffic, and roads around town. I think that bandit is a little more powerful. What about my 2000 SV - I am completely happy and satisfied about it. Light weight and easy handling has bought me.

RC Fan I think you can try gixer (if you treat it with respect), no worries, but SV would be a little bit more clever and safe decide.

RC Fan · #22 Unread post by **RC Fan** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:51 am

FlyinRegie wrote:I've done about 6K miles on my SV, still think that I didn't earn the upgrade, I have a lot to learn. Although, I ride mixed - heavy city traffic, and roads around town. I think that bandit is a little more powerful. What about my 2000 SV - I am completely happy and satisfied about it. Light weight and easy handling has bought me.

RC Fan I think you can try gixer (if you treat it with respect), no worries, but SV would be a little bit more clever and safe decide.

I definitely have a lot to learn too. I don't believe I had the Bandit past 6000 rpms, so if I get to try a Gixxer, I will definitely take it easy. I'm too old to think I can drive like a maniac.

jmillheiser · Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:44 pm

RC Fan wrote: I definitely have a lot to learn too. I don't believe I had the Bandit past 6000 rpms, so if I get to try a Gixxer, I will definitely take it easy. I'm too old to think I can drive like a maniac.

If you haven't had your bandit past 6k rpm then you really haven't experienced its power yet. I would stick with the bandit or go to an SV if the bandit isn't comfortable for you.

The bandit has a lot of power for a first time rider, most of it north of 6k, despite its 4 cylinder motor it has a pretty manageable powerband and will definately have you going "holy crap" the first few times you really get on it.

The Gixxer has a lot more power and it comes on a lot harder at higher rpms, definately not nearly as easy to manage for a first time rider.

If the bandit is giving you issues with fit/comfort I would looking into trading it for an SV if the SV is comfortable for you.

shane-o · #24 Unread post by **shane-o** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:58 pm

jmillheiser wrote:
RC Fan wrote: I definitely have a lot to learn too. I don't believe I had the Bandit past 6000 rpms, so if I get to try a Gixxer, I will definitely take it easy. I'm too old to think I can drive like a maniac.
If you haven't had your bandit past 6k rpm then you really haven't experienced its power yet. I would stick with the bandit or go to an SV if the bandit isn't comfortable for you.

The bandit has a lot of power for a first time rider, most of it north of 6k, despite its 4 cylinder motor it has a pretty manageable powerband and will definately have you going "holy "crumb"" the first few times you really get on it.

The Gixxer has a lot more power and it comes on a lot harder at higher rpms, definately not nearly as easy to manage for a first time rider.

If the bandit is giving you issues with fit/comfort I would looking into trading it for an SV if the SV is comfortable for you.

agree...one of my buds I ride with has a SV650s, i love switching bikes with him, very nice bike to ride.

Also, I remember one afternoon on a trak day, watching a guy absolutely own a group of chaps who were riding fireblades, r6's and an r1's on an sv650, I admit the guy riding the SV was an instructor and the the others were novices, but it really hammered home the point that skill has more to do with it than straight line speed, well on a curvy trak anyways

just thought id share

RC Fan · #25 Unread post by **RC Fan** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:37 pm

jmillheiser wrote:If you haven't had your bandit past 6k rpm then you really haven't experienced its power yet. I would stick with the bandit or go to an SV if the bandit isn't comfortable for you.

The bandit has a lot of power for a first time rider, most of it north of 6k, despite its 4 cylinder motor it has a pretty manageable powerband and will definately have you going "holy "crumb"" the first few times you really get on it.

The Gixxer has a lot more power and it comes on a lot harder at higher rpms, definately not nearly as easy to manage for a first time rider.

If the bandit is giving you issues with fit/comfort I would looking into trading it for an SV if the SV is comfortable for you.

I realize the Bandit has more than enough power, but that is not the issue that concerns me.

I'd really like to stick with an I4. Honestly it sounds like it would be easier to get in trouble with the SV. I've heard the v-twin engine is tourquey and powerful right away, without having to be revved up.

Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:05 am

RC Fan wrote: Honestly it sounds like it would be easier to get in trouble with the SV. I've heard the v-twin engine is tourquey and powerful right away, without having to be revved up.

That's not an issue, it's a nice smooth powerband

Jthmeffy · #27 Unread post by **Jthmeffy** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:57 am

storysunfolding wrote:
RC Fan wrote: Honestly it sounds like it would be easier to get in trouble with the SV. I've heard the v-twin engine is tourquey and powerful right away, without having to be revved up.
That's not an issue, it's a nice smooth powerband

The powerband is definitely very smooth, but the power is right there when you start out, so you can't go into it ham-fisted. Other than that, the sv650 is an awesome bike.. God I miss riding mine..

GO AWAY SNOW..