Why did you choose a naked? or Why did you choose a faired? - SV650.org

05-03-09, 05:29 PM

This isn't about which is better, it's about why you personally chose one over the other and what the advantages and disadvantages are of each one in your opinion.
I always had my mind set on a faired, but now i am considering a naked since i may look into getting a street triple after the sv, and i seem to like an upright position.

Why did you choose a naked/faired?

Luckypants · 05-03-09, 05:30 PM

I have faired bikes for some wind / weather protection when touring.

Nicky S · 05-03-09, 05:36 PM

naked only coz i like the look more then the s plus i like the sitting up position

05-03-09, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

I have faired bikes for some wind / weather protection when touring.

+1

ophic · 05-03-09, 05:51 PM

I really like the look of naked bikes but I spend 90% of my time on motorways, so it had to be faired for me. And I really want a Speed Triple too

fizzwheel · 05-03-09, 05:56 PM

Faired, because I dont like how naked bikes look.

05-03-09, 05:58 PM

It was the wind protection for me too. If I didn't use the bike for commuting or long distances though I'd probably go for a naked cos I like the look of naked bikes.

05-03-09, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ophic

I really like the look of naked bikes but I spend 90% of my time on motorways, so it had to be faired for me. And I really want a Speed Triple too

Get it and buy the fly screen

that's what ill be doing in a year anyway

.

05-03-09, 06:02 PM

I like the way the faired version looks over the naked version, plus I wanted more wind protection when doing a bit of speed

Saying that, most of my ride is slow speed town stuff so a naked would be better - turning circle and seating position. Was surprised how different it was when I sat on one.

Still prefer the faired though...

ophic · 05-03-09, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcdef

Get it and buy the fly screen

that's what ill be doing in a year anyway

.

The little thing that sits over the headlights? I think you'll be disappointed with that.
If its a bigger clear plastic affair, then it ruins the looks of the bike which is the reason i liked it in the first place.

05-03-09, 05:29 PM	#1
Magnum Guest Posts: n/a	Why did you choose a naked? or Why did you choose a faired? This isn't about which is better, it's about why you personally chose one over the other and what the advantages and disadvantages are of each one in your opinion. I always had my mind set on a faired, but now i am considering a naked since i may look into getting a street triple after the sv, and i seem to like an upright position. Why did you choose a naked/faired?

05-03-09, 05:30 PM	#2
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: Why did you choose a naked? or Why did you choose a faired? I have faired bikes for some wind / weather protection when touring. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

05-03-09, 05:36 PM	#3
Nicky S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: crowborough, East Sussex Posts: 1,061	Re: Why did you choose a naked? or Why did you choose a faired? naked only coz i like the look more then the s plus i like the sitting up position __________________ Curvy With Lots Of Bits ... But Still More To Come

05-03-09, 05:51 PM	#5
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Why did you choose a naked? or Why did you choose a faired? I really like the look of naked bikes but I spend 90% of my time on motorways, so it had to be faired for me. And I really want a Speed Triple too __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

05-03-09, 05:56 PM	#6
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Why did you choose a naked? or Why did you choose a faired? Faired, because I dont like how naked bikes look. __________________ 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

05-03-09, 05:58 PM	#7
El Saxo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why did you choose a naked? or Why did you choose a faired? It was the wind protection for me too. If I didn't use the bike for commuting or long distances though I'd probably go for a naked cos I like the look of naked bikes.

05-03-09, 06:02 PM	#9
benp1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why did you choose a naked? or Why did you choose a faired? I like the way the faired version looks over the naked version, plus I wanted more wind protection when doing a bit of speed Saying that, most of my ride is slow speed town stuff so a naked would be better - turning circle and seating position. Was surprised how different it was when I sat on one. Still prefer the faired though...

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