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Seriously guys what would be the better bike for communting to school and maybe some long distance riding, and hell maybe even a little track riding?
Murder after Midnight said:Seriously guys what would be the better bike for communting to school and maybe some long distance riding, and hell maybe even a little track riding?
AirForceTeacher said:Geez, are you a professional flamewar starter?opcorn
I own an FZ6, but SV650S was on my shortlist, too. I chose the FZ because the SV was simply too small for my height and I didn't want so much weight on my wrists. I would have liked the low end torque, but I'm certainly not unsatisfied with Fizzy.
Heh...anytime the topic is brought up, arguments are started. Both bikes are cult type bikes... meaning, if you get one, you'll be absolutely nuts about it....doesn't matter which one you get, that's how you'll be.Murder after Midnight said:Not trying to start anything just wanted opinions, I'm tall also 6,4 so that might be an issue with the sv so thanks for the head up, keep the comments coming guy's.
Yeah, I needed about 1 minute to realize that I would have needed risers right out the door and my knees were bent way more than I'm comfortable with.Best thing to do is ride each (if possible), and at minimum, sit on each for about 15 minutes in the riding position.
There is a definite difference in the ergos between the SV650 and the SV650S. The S model is very aggressive - in fact I sat on the SVS, an R6 and a ZX-6R one after the other and of the three, the ZX-6r was the most comfortable for my wrists.Spike said:Bars too low on an SV? I felt like they're not low enough... The SV has a pretty much upright riding position... I can't imagine my wrists getting sore on it, and they never have. I can't speak on the subject of the SV being too small, I'm 5'11" and I don't have any problem at all... albeit I'm not a big guy, but still. For touring though I think I would recommend the FZ since it has a fairing (unless you get the SVS model.... then the SV is the way to go)
The SV650 (non S) has higher handlebars and lower pegs, that should solve the cramped position issues. I've ridden a '01 SVS and it's a lot of fun, it's actually more fun to ride on the street than my TT.AirForceTeacher said:Geez, are you a professional flamewar starter?opcorn
I own an FZ6, but SV650S was on my shortlist, too. I chose the FZ because the SV was simply too small for my height and I didn't want so much weight on my wrists. I would have liked the low end torque, but I'm certainly not unsatisfied with Fizzy.
So is the v-twin. It's also nice having power at 4k, and not having to wait till 8k+ to have any power.crx81 said:Plus, it's great to wind out that 4 cylinder to it's screaming redline. :banana