K5 or K6? - SV650.org

13-01-06, 09:40 AM

Following the destruction of my K4 I'm now looking around for a replacement. So what are the differences between a possibly cheaper K5s or a new range K6? I assume that it will be cheaper to find a K5 possibly pre-registered, but on the other hand if it's worth it maybe I should get a K6. Anyone know where I can pick up a new Black K5/6s complete with decent tyres not the original rubbish and possibly a proper exhaust?

BillyC · 13-01-06, 09:44 AM

I personally think the K6 colours are quite disgusting - however they may look better in the flesh.

Given that, I'd be looking for a cheap K5 - so long as you're not after a blue one, you should be able to drive a deal.

13-01-06, 09:46 AM

I've only seen a blue k6..well sort of greenblue and it was indeed vile.

fizzwheel · 13-01-06, 10:16 AM

Black K5's are rare as hens teeth you wont find a new one anywhere, so you'd be looking at a 2nd hand one.

K6 colour's are red, some kind of turqouise blue, and another colour that suzuki call silver, its not its a very light pale blue. None of which I like.

However, K6 SV 1000 are available in black this year with the black frame like the K6 650

13-01-06, 11:21 AM

I just bought a K5 in red in december. Wanted to get black but they are nowhere to be found cause of suzukis walk away for a pound deal back in the summer. Aparantly black was the first colour to sell out! The K5 and K6 are identical bikes and the K6 light blue and "Silver" colours are crap, even in the flesh. So i popped for the red K5 for £3999, tried to get the price down but he was having none of it, but he did throw in a scottoiler with fitting for free, so ok good deal i think. I am thinking that i might get a respray sometime next year, may be go for matt black.

I would defo go for a K5, pre registered it might be even cheaper!

13-01-06, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

However, K6 SV 1000 are available in black this year with the black frame like the K6 650

A black SV1000s with black frame, fully faired would probably be the nicest looking "standard" SV IMO. It's too early to tell, but I'd want some assurances that the powdercoating is finished/sealed a bit better than the K5 650s. Hearing of the black paint on people's frames wearing off so soon doesn't inspire much confidence.

13-01-06, 02:04 PM

So a red K5 it is then.....unless anybody wants to sell?

14-01-06, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by skidmarx

So a red K5 it is then.....unless anybody wants to sell?

This guy wants £3,400 for this...

I've been scouting for a KTM replacement

14-01-06, 03:27 AM

Where are you all seeing the pix of the K6 models? I have looked at the "fishal" site & not even they have pix.

Anyone know the differences?

The bike above looks like a good deal. Obviously depends on the milage & closer inspection.

fizzwheel · 14-01-06, 10:34 AM

My local suzuki dealer has all the colours in stock, I've had a good look at them in the flesh and I dont like any of them

I would think that the colour options would be on the suzuki GB website by now

13-01-06, 09:40 AM	#1
skidmarx Guest Posts: n/a	K5 or K6? Following the destruction of my K4 I'm now looking around for a replacement. So what are the differences between a possibly cheaper K5s or a new range K6? I assume that it will be cheaper to find a K5 possibly pre-registered, but on the other hand if it's worth it maybe I should get a K6. Anyone know where I can pick up a new Black K5/6s complete with decent tyres not the original rubbish and possibly a proper exhaust?

13-01-06, 09:44 AM	#2
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	I personally think the K6 colours are quite disgusting - however they may look better in the flesh. Given that, I'd be looking for a cheap K5 - so long as you're not after a blue one, you should be able to drive a deal. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

13-01-06, 10:16 AM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Black K5's are rare as hens teeth you wont find a new one anywhere, so you'd be looking at a 2nd hand one. K6 colour's are red, some kind of turqouise blue, and another colour that suzuki call silver, its not its a very light pale blue. None of which I like. However, K6 SV 1000 are available in black this year with the black frame like the K6 650 __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

14-01-06, 10:34 AM	#10
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	My local suzuki dealer has all the colours in stock, I've had a good look at them in the flesh and I dont like any of them I would think that the colour options would be on the suzuki GB website by now __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

13-01-06, 09:46 AM	#3
skidmarx Guest Posts: n/a	I've only seen a blue k6..well sort of greenblue and it was indeed vile.

13-01-06, 11:21 AM	#5
Jools Guest Posts: n/a	I just bought a K5 in red in december. Wanted to get black but they are nowhere to be found cause of suzukis walk away for a pound deal back in the summer. Aparantly black was the first colour to sell out! The K5 and K6 are identical bikes and the K6 light blue and "Silver" colours are crap, even in the flesh. So i popped for the red K5 for £3999, tried to get the price down but he was having none of it, but he did throw in a scottoiler with fitting for free, so ok good deal i think. I am thinking that i might get a respray sometime next year, may be go for matt black. I would defo go for a K5, pre registered it might be even cheaper!

13-01-06, 02:04 PM	#7
skidmarx Guest Posts: n/a	So a red K5 it is then.....unless anybody wants to sell?

14-01-06, 03:27 AM	#9
quikstu Guest Posts: n/a	Where are you all seeing the pix of the K6 models? I have looked at the "fishal" site & not even they have pix. Anyone know the differences? The bike above looks like a good deal. Obviously depends on the milage & closer inspection.