Honda FMX - SV650.org

25-09-07, 03:21 PM

Anyone tried one?

What are they like?

25-09-07, 03:27 PM

never had a play but they look really fun

25-09-07, 03:35 PM

They're not that dear to buy and I've heard insurance is cheaper than the Sv?

25-09-07, 04:55 PM

My Dad tried one last week. Said the handling was great but even for a single the engine was gutless.

TSM · 25-09-07, 05:47 PM

Pretty much the same as the SLR, Dominator NX650, Vigor and some other names. A freind has one of the models, the bits are fairly interchangable. The frame has stayed basicly the same over the years with minor modifications to the shock/swingarm/forks/engine etc etc which can usaly all be swapped around..

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25-09-07, 07:48 PM

Great bike but had big problem getting my leg over.

25-09-07, 07:52 PM

I always have a problem getting my leg over - not normally allowed (ask the missus)!!

So are you saying the FMX is no good for a short fat bloke like me then? I have tried a couple of other supermoto style bikes and needed a ladder, I had been told the FMX was a bit shorter.

fizzwheel · 25-09-07, 07:53 PM

I really like those, they look proper bad ass

25-09-07, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krhall

I always have a problem getting my leg over - not normally allowed (ask the missus)!!

So are you saying the FMX is no good for a short fat bloke like me then? I have tried a couple of other supermoto style bikes and needed a ladder, I had been told the FMX was a bit shorter.

Well, i'm not fat and not too short but still had a problem holding bike
and swinging leg over so cancelled the purchase which was a good thing
cos I then found the SV.

26-09-07, 07:05 AM

Maybe I should go and sit on one and see, they just look like good fun for commuting on.

I don't really get time to use my bike for much more than that so I don't really need the top end speed.

25-09-07, 03:21 PM	#1
krhall Guest Posts: n/a	Honda FMX Anyone tried one? What are they like?

25-09-07, 03:27 PM	#2
John 675 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Honda FMX never had a play but they look really fun

25-09-07, 03:35 PM	#3
krhall Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Honda FMX They're not that dear to buy and I've heard insurance is cheaper than the Sv?

25-09-07, 04:55 PM	#4
PointyPete Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Honda FMX My Dad tried one last week. Said the handling was great but even for a single the engine was gutless.

25-09-07, 05:47 PM	#5
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Honda FMX Pretty much the same as the SLR, Dominator NX650, Vigor and some other names. A freind has one of the models, the bits are fairly interchangable. The frame has stayed basicly the same over the years with minor modifications to the shock/swingarm/forks/engine etc etc which can usaly all be swapped around.. http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/ __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

25-09-07, 07:48 PM	#6
Tomis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Honda FMX Great bike but had big problem getting my leg over.

25-09-07, 07:52 PM	#7
krhall Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Honda FMX I always have a problem getting my leg over - not normally allowed (ask the missus)!! So are you saying the FMX is no good for a short fat bloke like me then? I have tried a couple of other supermoto style bikes and needed a ladder, I had been told the FMX was a bit shorter.

25-09-07, 07:53 PM	#8
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Honda FMX I really like those, they look proper bad ass __________________ 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

26-09-07, 07:05 AM	#10
krhall Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Honda FMX Maybe I should go and sit on one and see, they just look like good fun for commuting on. I don't really get time to use my bike for much more than that so I don't really need the top end speed.

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