sv650 beginner bike
11-09-2003, 06:07 PM
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sv650 beginner bike
Hey guys just a quick question, I have read in numerous places that this is a favorable choice for a beginner bike although I was just confused with one thing, is the sv650S also a good beginner bike because just from an aesthetic perspective it is so much more appealing, don't get me wrong I'm not buying my first bike to "LOOK COOL" but having a nicer bike is more appealing to me. And usually the term "S" signifies something faster.
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http://gsx.suzuki.com/~sucycles/sr_03/spor...et/fr_sv650.htm
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http://gsx.suzuki.com/~sucycles/sr_03/spor...t/fr_sv650s.htm
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11-10-2003, 02:23 AM
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I would say that it would make a good beginner bike. I did 8k miles on an SV650s a couple of years ago in a daily commute into the city of London.
Low, comfy seat makes it comfortable and easy to get both feet down when the need arises.
The bike was dropped a few times and there was very little damage.
Low, comfy seat makes it comfortable and easy to get both feet down when the need arises.
The bike was dropped a few times and there was very little damage.
11-10-2003, 10:59 AM
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The SV650 and the SV650S are the same exact bike.
The "S" model has the sport fairing that you see and has a bit more lean with the seat to make it "sporty." The regular SV650 has a more traditional, upright seating.
The "S" model has the sport fairing that you see and has a bit more lean with the seat to make it "sporty." The regular SV650 has a more traditional, upright seating.
11-10-2003, 01:36 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by honda606
The SV650 and the SV650S are the same exact bike.
The "S" model has the sport fairing that you see and has a bit more lean with the seat to make it "sporty."
The SV650 and the SV650S are the same exact bike.
The "S" model has the sport fairing that you see and has a bit more lean with the seat to make it "sporty."
11-10-2003, 01:53 PM
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Well, not the same exact bike, but close enough. Mechanically, the S has slightly taller gearing, which may be more beginner friendly (as is the wind protection from the fairing). On the negative side, the clipons and higher/further back rearsets prob. won
