08 GSX 600F vs 08 Ninja 650R

clandest · 07-22-2008, 01:02 PM

(Title is a mistype its the GSX650F not 600F, and I can see how that can be confused with the GSX600R)

Hrm, I can't really decide between the two. Does anyone have some pros and cons about theses two bikes against each other?

I know the GSX650F is heavyer than the ninja, but I've read that you can barely notice it.

This will be my first bike and I will be riding around town and mostly hwys. I'm pretty set on the GSX650F, but does it have the get up and go if needed?

metalrat · 07-22-2008, 01:21 PM

Pop quiz?
Troll?

clandest · 07-22-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalrat

Pop quiz?
Troll?

lol how is this a troll post?

I think your the troll

but yea back on topic.

And since your probably misread the title, this is the GSX650F not the GSX 600R

haknslash · 07-22-2008, 01:34 PM

Considered the SV650? Better bike IMO. Plenty of aftermarket support too.

clandest · 07-22-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by haknslash

Considered the SV650? Better bike IMO. Plenty of aftermarket support too.

Havn't done any research on that other than its about the same price as the GSX650F

Ill do some more looking, do you some of the diffs between the two?

Royal Tiger · 07-22-2008, 01:46 PM

GSX650F is a I-4.

Ninja 650R is a parallel twin.

SV650 is a V-Twin.

All have pluses and minuses depending on what you want.

Kawasaki is one of my favorite brands, but with my money I'd take the SV.

PB_SurfRider · 07-22-2008, 01:51 PM

The GSX650F is just an old Katana with a facelift. It's heavy as a mofo, and built on very old technology.

You can find much better bikes out there for the money.

In that displacement range, I would take an SV over either of these any day, although I wouldn't recommend any of these as a first bike.

Read this first...

gtramontelli · 07-22-2008, 01:51 PM

In this order :

SV650
650R
GSX650F

I haven't read a good thing about the GSX. Every review I've seen has it as a mediocre bike all-around. In comparisons I've seen between the SV650 and Ninja 650, the SV gets a slight performance edge but otherwise it's a toss-up.

clandest · 07-22-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gtramontelli

In this order :

SV650
650R
GSX650F

I haven't read a good thing about the GSX. Every review I've seen has it as a mediocre bike all-around. In comparisons I've seen between the SV650 and Ninja 650, the SV gets a slight performance edge but otherwise it's a toss-up.

I've read multiple reviews saying the GSX650F is a great all around bike

And I've read that the SV650SF is good for beginners also

TwoColorShoe · 07-22-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by clandest

I've read multiple reviews saying the GSX650F is a great all around bike

And I've read that the SV650SF is good for beginners also

The gsx650f really isn't a good bike. It has too much power for a beginner bike (around 85-90, I believe) and is very heavy. It's kind of like getting an SUV instead of a fun, nimble sports car. I don't think I would ever recommend the bike.

Both the Sv and the Ninja are good bikes, although they are still pretty powerful for a beginner, so be sure to be safe and responsible.

RayOSV · 07-22-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtramontelli

In this order :

SV650
650R
GSX650F

I haven't read a good thing about the GSX. Every review I've seen has it as a mediocre bike all-around. In comparisons I've seen between the SV650 and Ninja 650, the SV gets a slight performance edge but otherwise it's a toss-up.

This sounds about right to me, but I'm biased.

g34343greg · 07-22-2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PB_SurfRider

The GSX650F is just an old Katana with a facelift. It's heavy as a mofo, and built on very old technology.

You can find much better bikes out there for the money.

In that displacement range, I would take an SV over either of these any day, although I wouldn't recommend any of these as a first bike.

Read this first...

the GSX650F shares nothing with the Katana other than it occupies the same spot in Suzuki's lineup. it is a heavy bike and i'm not sure if i would recommend any of the 650's to someone with no riding experience. i agree with everything else though

JDiz5 · 07-22-2008, 05:29 PM

Maybe DarkRyder can chime in...or maybe you should send him a PM. He recently got a GSX650F so he might be able to shed some light on this issue from experience.

P4PHelddown · 07-22-2008, 05:38 PM

What about a GS500F. They are fast enough for any beginner and the handling is amazing because the bike is so light and nimble. You can also get a new one like I did for around 4200. Can't beat that and its plenty fast trust me.

apexaddict6 · 07-22-2008, 06:09 PM

650r's not that heavy... or at least it doesn't feel that way compared to a lot of other bikes that i sat on. for example, the sv650s for one feels more top-heavy than the 650r to me, as does my friend's fz6... a lot of it isn't just how heavy the bike is, it's where the weight is and where you are in relation to the weight...