SV650 or Hornet 600s - SV650.org

11-06-05, 03:45 PM

My mate and I are newbie riders, I have a naked SV650 and he has a Hornet 600s. We are constantly comparing the two bikes, but as novices we really don't have the knowledge to answer the question -Which is the best bike?

11-06-05, 03:53 PM

SV, hands down

11-06-05, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloggsy

Hornet, hands down

Actually, you need a combination of your bikes - a naked '03 or later Hornet.

11-06-05, 03:57 PM

It all depends on the colour

Blue ones are faster

Viney · 11-06-05, 04:03 PM

Hornet, the new one. Upside dowies

11-06-05, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spewy

My mate and I are newbie riders, I have a naked SV650 and he has a Hornet 600s. We are constantly comparing the two bikes, but as novices we really don't have the knowledge to answer the question -Which is the best bike?

depends on what you want from them... hornet will have more top end whereas the SV will be more fun in the low/midrange... the twin will always sound better than an IL4...

and btw, the best bike is the best bike for YOU.

personally Im a v twin girl as opposed to an IL4 fanatic.

11-06-05, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Toad

It all depends on the colour

Blue ones are faster

That decides it then Mr Toad, Blue Hornet, Black SV.

11-06-05, 04:26 PM

put a race can on your v-twin...

sounds a lot better then race can on IL4.

northwind · 11-06-05, 06:38 PM

Personally I think on paper the Hornet's a better bike. Controversial! Good indestructible engine, power where you want it, good riding position and nippy in the corners.

But for me, the SVS won out because it's generally cheaper for a bike in the same condition, it has a fairing, I prefer the looks and the riding position, and I like twins.

Both superb bikes, as is the Fazer. Just that all 3 do different things best.

11-06-05, 06:55 PM

I've been out riding with a mate who has a 2001 hornet. He was quicker than me thats for sure.

11-06-05, 03:45 PM	#1
Spewy Guest Posts: n/a	SV650 or Hornet 600s My mate and I are newbie riders, I have a naked SV650 and he has a Hornet 600s. We are constantly comparing the two bikes, but as novices we really don't have the knowledge to answer the question -Which is the best bike?

11-06-05, 06:38 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Personally I think on paper the Hornet's a better bike. Controversial! Good indestructible engine, power where you want it, good riding position and nippy in the corners. But for me, the SVS won out because it's generally cheaper for a bike in the same condition, it has a fairing, I prefer the looks and the riding position, and I like twins. Both superb bikes, as is the Fazer. Just that all 3 do different things best. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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11-06-05, 03:53 PM	#2
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	SV, hands down

11-06-05, 03:57 PM	#4
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	It all depends on the colour Blue ones are faster

11-06-05, 04:03 PM	#5
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Hornet, the new one. Upside dowies

11-06-05, 04:26 PM	#8
KrZ Guest Posts: n/a	put a race can on your v-twin... sounds a lot better then race can on IL4.

11-06-05, 06:55 PM	#10
Mervin Guest Posts: n/a	I've been out riding with a mate who has a 2001 hornet. He was quicker than me thats for sure.