Finally decided on a 650.... now which model to choose

I just cant decide, I'm 5'10" and going to using the bike mainly for commuting and being a contractor (to be) I dont know what distances I will be riding each day, although most should be under 30 miles (each way).

I like the look of the naked but also really like the look of the full sport version and dont mind the S eitger, whats the differences between them? I know there is the obvious things like fairings, riding postion would be the more bent over on the S and Sport I guess?

Any ideas? Tips?

p.s I've come from a Supermoto so top speed is obviously not a major factor but ahem wheelies are something I'd like to learn to do

I'm also a member on visordown and newbies are supposed to get the virtual drinks in, not sure if thats the custom here but cards behind the bar just in case

ill have a pint .............welcome to the madhouse

i just went on looks

i dont think there is a huge differance between them

are you thinking pointy or curvey?

Pointy, might even be buying new as seen K6 2nd hand for just over £3k and could get a new one for not much more. Bit gutted I just missed out on the free insurance though!

Well, it's not custom, but before you withdraw the card, I'll gladly take a pint Welcome to the mad house!

Personally, I bought the K6 S, because I commute to hell (otherwise known as Denbigh) & back every day. Basically, I'm doing 100miles/day, so some fairing is a good thing. In winter, most of my commute is pretty much motorway stuff, so I get to hide from the wind.

I also don't really like the look of the lowers (I know others would disagree - esp in pink huh hovi5?) but that's my view on it, so :P

Naked & S/Sports versions differ by gearing & riding position. The S gets a slightly better top speed, sprobably helped by the more forward position, the naked gets a bit better kick off the start, and is more 'sit-up-and-beg- stylee.

For me, it was the bikini fairing that did the trick (and 0% finance).

About the wheelies, do a search on here, it's not a great bike to be wheelie-ing. The oil pickup isn't the best, and lots of wheelies, or long wheelies, could amount to oil starvation & a blown engine. Not pretty.

I would edit to rid those pesky typo gremlins, but they follow me wherever I go, and I've been smelling pretty bad all day today, just one of those days!

pointy.........wrong answer

Originally Posted by hovi5

pointy.........right answer

Blimey, I agree with hov5 on something!

Someone, quick, shoot me... wait, no, shoot HIM

[Viney]

If you are coming from a supermoto, then get a naked. The riding position on the S is sporty and can cause pain in wrists etc. Both types of bike are fun.

It also depends on how much motorway riding youll do. A lot, then the 's' not a lot, then the naked

Welcome by they way.

Welcome to the asylum

There is a big difference between the pointy SVs. The pointy version naked bike has a more upright riding position and will be much better through slow traffic, far less weight on the arms, shoulders. The bars are mounted above the top yoke. The unfaired one also is slighly lower geared by having a slightly different sprocket. The S faired version would be better for comfort at higher speeds with the bars mounted below.

The curvy is a different animal again. You sit more in the bike compared to on it with the pointy. The S faired version also has a higher seat to bar distance which makes it better for round town, fitting a double bubble screen will help keep the wind off. I don't know what other differences compared to the naked curvy.

Hope this helps.

Oh and red pointy S models are the fastest and best handling

The S is a great bike for looks, but after riding a non faired version, I'm torn between the two... the non faired is deffo a better ride (at lower speeds for sure) Then again maybe raising the clipons a bit and a higher screen might make the S version the better all rounder.

I suppose it really depends on your average speed.

Pete

Originally Posted by Beenz

Oh and red pointy S models are the fastest and best handling

Damn I was hoping for a black pointy naked one,

Im hoping it wont be much motorway maybe some A roads, Im in SW London and will HOPEFULLY only be working in or around London anyway