[pcw1205]

I am looking into buying a bike this spring, probably in April. I am a no-expirience rider and I dont want to buy too much of a bike. Also, I dont want a bike that is to hard to upgrade or with few parts for it. I was looking into the sv650s w/ fairings and I like it, but for about the same amount of money I could buy the kawi zz600, which is nice looking. I think the kawi is carbed, which I dont like. I plan on upgrading the exhaust and pc on what ever bike I get. What do you guys think is a better bike? I am looking into easy to care for/ low maintence as a factor too. Thanks.
Pete

 

[jeeps84]

They are both great bikes.
IMO I like the SV better for a total package. Easier to learn on also. Up grades are endless too.

The Kaw will be faster over all and plenty of go fast parts for it.

 

[Trip]

Hmmm I wonder which one I would get? LOL! SV is a great bike. That new Ninja 650r might be a good one to look at as well.

 

[bumblebee]

the SV is a good bike...a little more forgiving than an SS bike, but can still double the posted speed limit...

 

[DLIT]

I'd go w/ the SV. it's a good newbie bike that can be improved on, like jeeps said, because of all the endless upgrades you can do to it. Plus the full fairing looks good.

 

[Trip]

Oh yeah!

 

[DLIT]

WAY better than naked.

THIS IS MY 2000TH POST, BITCHES!!:jacked: :sorry:

 

[ebbs15]

Personally... I'd go with the SVs I bought the ZZR600 only because 1. the base has a limit of 600cc's... for new riders... and 2. I got an 05 with 600 miles for basicly $4999... but I LOVE the SVs... especially with the lower fairing... eurobikes.com has ones I like better than the ones offered by Suzuki...

from what I hear though (I just bought my zzr600 and haven't gotten a chance to ride yet as there's 1 1/2 feet of snow on the ground...) the carbs are really good on the zzr600... just what I hear though...

good luck with your choice... two great bikes:cheers:

 

[Wockman]

If you are considering the SV you might want to check out that new 650 Ninja too. I saw one over the weekend. Nice bike.

 

[jeeps84]

If you are considering the SV you might want to check out that new 650 Ninja too. I saw one over the weekend. Nice bike.

:withstupi

 

[drewpy]

SV -one more vote

 

[R1up0n1]

:welcome: pcw1205:twfrox:
Go with the SVs like Vol. It's a great bike to start out on. I had tons of aftermarket parts for mine. You won't be disappointed.

 

[jtemple]

I vote for the SV. Except I like mine naked! Not to mention they're about $1000 cheaper than the S model.

 

[Trip]

I vote for the SV. Except I like mine naked! Not to mention they're about $1000 cheaper than the S model.

Really, I found a place in north georiga that was selling both models for about $300 below cost of the S model both were the same price. It was at the end of the year though and they only had a couple bikes left.

 

[JayMax]

+1 for the SV. Seen plenty around, especially by new riders. With the lower fairings, the bike looks as good as any other sportbike out there. Sometimes better.

 

[R1up0n1]

I vote for the SV. Except I like mine naked! Not to mention they're about $1000 cheaper than the S model.

mine was naked, but I always kicked my self in the @ss cuz I wanted the fairings, but I got a good deal on it.

 

[JK_DILLA]

another sv vote

The zz600r is the old old ZX6R. so there is alot of aftermarket parts for it. I like it. But i like the SV better. I absolutely love mine (carburators n' all). If carbs are a concern, then a 03+ SV will be your Fuel Injected ticket. And when youre all learned up and step up to something else, SV's make excellent track bikes. For more propaganda goto svrider.com or sv650.org.

 

[R1up0n1]

The zz600r is the old old ZX6R. so there is alot of aftermarket parts for it. I like it. But i like the SV better. I absolutely love mine (carburators n' all). If carbs are a concern, then a 03+ SV will be your Fuel Injected ticket. And when youre all learned up and step up to something else, SV's make excellent track bikes. For more propaganda goto svrider.com or sv650.org.

:iagree:

 

[jtemple]

mine was naked, but I always kicked my self in the @ss cuz I wanted the fairings, but I got a good deal on it.

I love my bike naked. I can't get over the nice, clean look it has. However, my next bike will definitely be a fully faired sportbike.

 

[jtemple]

Really, I found a place in north georiga that was selling both models for about $300 below cost of the S model both were the same price. It was at the end of the year though and they only had a couple bikes left.

My dealer had the S for around $1000 more. That's fine with me; I prefer the naked version anyway. That was in August last year.