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Twinkal 04-10-13 06:07 AM
SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Hello everyone!

New to the forum, will probably ask a few silly questions that have been asked a million times before so I apologise now :)

I have a mate who has a R1 track bike, awesome bit of kit! But I'm thinking of getting into track days myself and would like your opinions on a 1st track bike.

Either a SV650 or ZXR400 are what I'm thinking.

Thanks in advance
Matt


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NTECUK 04-10-13 06:12 AM
Re: SV650 or ZXR400???
 
The avalibility of spare parts would be my main train of thought.
But id not go for either of thoes two options

Twinkal 04-10-13 06:13 AM
SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NTECUK (Post 2909263)
The avalibility of spare parts would be my main train of thought.
But id not go for either of thoes two options
Ok, what would you go for?


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NTECUK 04-10-13 06:35 AM
Re: SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Id have a look about for a CBR 600 steel frame. Cam chain tensioners aside pretty well built.
the R6 and Gixer 6 are also good bikes.
If you have the basic skills the SV s suspension can quite cheaply be sorted so its a valid option.

Twinkal 04-10-13 06:51 AM
SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NTECUK (Post 2909266)
Id have a look about for a CBR 600 steel frame. Cam chain tensioners aside pretty well built.
the R6 and Gixer 6 are also good bikes.
If you have the basic skills the SV s suspension can quite cheaply be sorted so its a valid option.
Ok, thank you for that. I do like the newer shape R6's and I've heard they make pretty good track bikes. Bit too expensive for me at the min tho. The CBR, is that an RR?


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NTECUK 04-10-13 07:31 AM
Re: SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Not the rr.
They are quite a bit older last ones about 98 .. What budget have you in mind

Twinkal 04-10-13 07:35 AM
SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NTECUK (Post 2909284)
Not the rr.
They are quite a bit older . What budget have you in mind
Was this what you was thinking of?

http://bit.ly/1ejcKc8

At the minute I'm just looking around, gauging what's around for what money really. I want to get it for as cheap as possible whatever I buy lol! As I've got to get a bike trailer too! Plus I'm building a new shed to accommodate a new bike!


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NTECUK 04-10-13 09:02 AM
Re: SV650 or ZXR400???
 
If you get a road.going one you can sell the fairings . So if you want an R6 you might be able to ofset some costs.

Twinkal 04-10-13 09:10 AM
SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NTECUK (Post 2909310)
If you get a road.going one you can sell the fairings . So if you want an R6 you might be able to ofset some costs.
Yea that's very true. An R6 would be brilliant ha! Have you got a track bike?


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NTECUK 04-10-13 09:50 AM
Re: SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Ive an old zx 6 f 3 .
Used as a work hac . But if i had the time yes id use it on track.
But time kids etc kinda get in the way.

Twinkal 04-10-13 09:54 AM
SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NTECUK (Post 2909325)
Ive an old zx 6 f 3 .
Used as a work hac . But if i had the time yes id use it on track.
But time kids etc kinda get in the way.
I know exactly what you mean, I've given up doing my bike test to get a track bike and get my ACU licence. I've got 2 kids, got married 3 weeks ago too! If it's not time, it's money!


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jambo 04-10-13 10:28 AM
Re: SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Of the 2 original choices I'd be thinking SV650.
The main reason as already discussed is availability of spares.

The others aren't wrong though, any Super sport 600 from the late 90's onwards in good mechanical condition makes a great track bike. The main questions should be:
1) How much money do I want to spend on a bike that is realistically almost certain to be crashed?
2) Do I want to race, in which case are there any classes that I'd like to race in?

With point 2 you could find that some of the pre-injection or steel framed classes are cheaper to get into because you won't be next to a 2013 spec bike with full Ohlins on your 2001 GSXR.

Jambo

Twinkal 04-10-13 11:05 AM
SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jambo (Post 2909339)
Of the 2 original choices I'd be thinking SV650.
The main reason as already discussed is availability of spares.

The others aren't wrong though, any Super sport 600 from the late 90's onwards in good mechanical condition makes a great track bike. The main questions should be:
1) How much money do I want to spend on a bike that is realistically almost certain to be crashed?
2) Do I want to race, in which case are there any classes that I'd like to race in?

With point 2 you could find that some of the pre-injection or steel framed classes are cheaper to get into because you won't be next to a 2013 spec bike with full Ohlins on your 2001 GSXR.

Jambo
I won't be racing, it's purely for a hobby mate, but I totally understand what your saying. Thanks for the input 👍


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NTECUK 04-10-13 11:20 AM
Re: SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Once the bug has bitten ;)
if you like twins then ER6 ,s dominate mini twin racing.

Keep an eye on gumtree etc.
There was a zxr 7 in colchester went for 850

Twinkal 04-10-13 03:22 PM
SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NTECUK (Post 2909356)
Once the bug has bitten ;)
if you like twins then ER6 ,s dominate mini twin racing.

Keep an eye on gumtree etc.
There was a zxr 7 in colchester went for 850
I've never rode a twin before! Yea I use Gumtree quite a bit. Zxr 7 for £850! Not bad!


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apchara 04-10-13 06:19 PM
Re: SV650 or ZXR400???
 
I had a zxr 400 for 2 days the reg/rec died, according to the bloke I bought it from, I gave it back to him, so I bought an sv650 on a y plate for 180 LESS than what i was paying for the zxr.


I prefer the sv, handles better, PULLS like its half the weight of the zx, sounds meaner than the zx, also insurance on sv is cheaper (somehow) than a zx, £70 cheaper in fact at a mere 260 tpft with pillion cover 8 points declared and also 3rd party on any other bike.

All round the sv is winning for me, only thing I might chop it in for wouls be an MT-09

Twinkal 04-10-13 07:22 PM
SV650 or ZXR400???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by apchara (Post 2909440)
I had a zxr 400 for 2 days the reg/rec died, according to the bloke I bought it from, I gave it back to him, so I bought an sv650 on a y plate for 180 LESS than what i was paying for the zxr.


I prefer the sv, handles better, PULLS like its half the weight of the zx, sounds meaner than the zx, also insurance on sv is cheaper (somehow) than a zx, £70 cheaper in fact at a mere 260 tpft with pillion cover 8 points declared and also 3rd party on any other bike.

All round the sv is winning for me, only thing I might chop it in for wouls be an MT-09
The SV is slightly edging it! Been doing a bit of research at work today, killed the iPhone battery, and the SV seems to be very popular.


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