Christoph Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hi all... after riding the 125 for a while now and gaining some confidence and bike craft, i'm finally thinking of taking the plunge and moving up to the bigger league.I'm looking for a faired bike around the 600 - 700cc mark used equally for short distance commuting as it is long distance play-time at the weekends.It would be good to know how highly people rate each of the machines... good and bad points please Okay... so far, ideas are:FZ6S2 (ABS)ER-6FCBF600SBandit 650SASV650SportV-Strom 650GTYour opinions?Also added a poll for squits and giggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsisterbiker Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 think you'll be getting plenty of votes for the sv.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Gone for the SV650.... Great all rounder mate... Can't go wrong there... Sure Phil Gale will agree.. I agree with Big Sis!! Probably only one winner here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoph Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Been told with the SV that they don't like the winters, particularly the salt... don't know if this is still the case with the new bikes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Nothing that can't be easily treated mate, and they are getting better and better.... Phil is using his all year round and he ain't having any problems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsisterbiker Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Gone for the SV650.... Great all rounder mate... Can't go wrong there... Sure Phil Gale will agree.. I agree with Big Sis!! Probably only one winner here. you be putting words in my mouth my dear irony not obvious when typing! actually went with the bandit heard good things about the new ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 yam for me fz6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 sv650 for me....coz i have one...and its all suzukis that rust if you dont look after them not just the sv.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomW Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 here comes the i love the SV brigade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoph Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) I would worry about keeping it rust free... often don't clean after a ride until i can find some time - which is usually a week or so. I guess that's a pretty bad idea on any bike but it would worry me if they were particularly susceptible?What about the pillion seat on the SV, it doesn't look like much fun?One vote for the Kwak... Tom? Edited November 12, 2008 by Christoph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 just to throw another bike in there, i know its a 750 but check the insurance you will be pleasantly surprised http://www.parts-world.ch/Kawasaki-Z750_800-tot_0.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 What about the pillion seat on the SV, it doesn't look like much fun? i had no complaints my missus says its quite comfy actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoph Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 The Z750 is a stunning bike but i'm looking for more wind protection, looks like it'll be a bit blustery on the big roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 The Z750 is a stunning bike but i'm looking for more wind protection, looks like it'll be a bit blustery on the big roads. my bad, i presumed the bandit and fazer would be the naked ones..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 jsut a thought the z750s is faired...houdini has one and loves ithttp://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-Kawasaki-Z750Se.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 All those bikes are good choices. Personally I always favour Honda but then I'm biased.. The wife has an ER6-f.... I've had an SV...I think you need to sit on em all and see which feels right when you are on it. My only comment would be, you get a smoother ride from a 4 cylinder than you do from a 2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJBroughton Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Pictures of them all here for ya's;http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp219/RJBroughton/SuzukiSV650S2007.jpghttp://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp219/RJBroughton/SuzukiV-Strom6502007.jpghttp://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp219/RJBroughton/SuzukiBandit650SA2006.jpghttp://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp219/RJBroughton/YamahaFZ6FazerS22007.jpghttp://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp219/RJBroughton/KawasakiER-6f2007.jpghttp://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp219/RJBroughton/HondaCBF600S2008.jpgThe ER-6 gets my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycpr Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 where is the hornet a gorgeous bike http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/3197/2008hornet1000wj7et5.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Has a point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 i've voted for the fazer but they're all good bikes!it really is down to personal choice you need to try as many as you can for size, feel etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoph Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 where is the hornet a gorgeous bike http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/3197/2008hornet1000wj7et5.jpg Indeed a very sexy bike, but looking for a faired beauty for a bit more wind protection.Not quite a SV white wash as predicted, the kwak seems to be coming out on top... I will indeed sit on them all before choosing.Anyone give me pros/cons of any of the above bikes - handling, fuel consump, how good the fairing actually is in practise, build quality, throttle response, pillion comfort... sorry to sound such a noob (cos i am really) but just want to get to know about the bikes from people with experience on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I think the ER-6 looks best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 The SV650S, ie. with a fairing, looks nicer than all of those imo. That new hornet look like someone sat on its face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Change of heart...Get a Triumph Daytona 675. Better than all those and its a sport bike. Sporties rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJBroughton Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Change of heart...Get a Triumph Daytona 675. Better than all those and its a sport bike. Sporties rule Agreed! http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp219/RJBroughton/TriumphDaytona675.jpgTriumph Daytona 675 (2006+)Top speed 160mph 1/4-mile acceleration 11 secs Power 123bhp Torque 53ftlb Weight 165kg Fuel capacity 17.4 litres Average fuel consumption 40mpg Tank range 125 miles Insurance group 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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