Suzuki GSX-650F vs SV650?

[matthew]

So I'm new to the motorcycle world and needed some advice about buying my very first bike.

What do you guys think of the following two bikes?

2011 Suzuki GSX-650F (with ABS)
2011 Suzuki SV650 (with ABS and fairings)

How much would you pay for these bikes brand new?

Any advice would be greatly apprecaited.


Thanks.

I wouldn't buy either brand new.

[TheNewDude]

I wouldn't buy either brand new.

Any reasoning behind that?

[matthew]

Any reasoning behind that?

Seeing as how you're new to the motorcycling world, a first drop on a new bike is going to be a painful one. It's better to find a slightly used bike (of the same model) that comes with scratches and dings pre-installed so you don't feel bad if you drop it.

The other reason is that new vehicles are much too expensive. I personally would get one thats one or two years old and save some money

[SweetOnion]

Don't buy a new one, but buy a "like-new" one. I bought one, 2 years old, a few years ago with 317km's on it, brand new looking all around, for $5500. I don't know why the km's were so low... but, there is just no point in going new. Like 8400 is the MSRP right now...

Check out http://ontario.kijiji.ca/f-sv-cars-v...30QQKeywordZsv this search, it's ontario.kijiji.ca - motorcycles, keyword "sv", and year 2009+


To be honest, right now nothing in there is jumping out at me what so ever. I mean the one for $6500 is okay at best... so maybe going new is the right move, unless you get someone talked down.

Also, as a previous SV owner I must say that it is a bike that is fun to beat on and an excellent bike to learn on, but can get hard on the body... If you just want to cruise around and/or go on longer trips, you might want to go with the 650F.

[TheNewDude]

Don't buy a new one, but buy a "like-new" one. I bought one, 2 years old, a few years ago with 317km's on it, brand new looking all around, for $5500. I don't know why the km's were so low... but, there is just no point in going new. Like 8400 is the MSRP right now...

Check out http://ontario.kijiji.ca/f-sv-cars-v...30QQKeywordZsv this search, it's ontario.kijiji.ca - motorcycles, keyword "sv", and year 2009+


To be honest, right now nothing in there is jumping out at me what so ever. I mean the one for $6500 is okay at best... so maybe going new is the right move, unless you get someone talked down.

Also, as a previous SV owner I must say that it is a bike that is fun to beat on and an excellent bike to learn on, but can get hard on the body... If you just want to cruise around and/or go on longer trips, you might want to go with the 650F.

U guys all have valid points. I have just been finding it difficult to locate a reasonably priced used bike. They all seem to be over priced.

And what do u guys think if I could get a 2011 SV650 for about $6500-$7000??

[Red_Liner740]

^^ I'd go for it

Seeing as how now-a-days used 04+ sv650's are 5Gs and up....crazyness...

it is the beginning of the riding season. on Average prices jump for bikes by 20% at this time.

Btw, g/f has an sv650, i just converted it to a streetfighter with dirtbike bars....OMG it totally transformed the bike....comfortable to ride, incredibly confidence inspiring and a looker!

[yardie]

I was also looking at the GSX600F as an option for the looks and being 4 cylinders but I couldn't find a good enough deal. I ended up with an 07 SV650A and I'm very happy with it. It is a lot less powerful than the bikes I normally ride but I had to downsize for insurance reasons. The SV is tried and proven and they have been known for how forgiving they can be to a newby and also good handling that can also be improved with some used GIXXER parts and taken to the track if that's what you want. The GSX600F is a replacement to the Katana which I never liked. It seems to be more of a touring bike and not as nimble as the SV. My suggestion to you is to go to the dealership and sit on both of them and see which one you would be more comfortable on. I am also against buying new.