SV650 or ZXR400??? - SV650.org

04-10-13, 06:07 AM

Hello everyone!

New to the forum, will probably ask a few silly questions that have been asked a million times before so I apologise now

I have a mate who has a R1 track bike, awesome bit of kit! But I'm thinking of getting into track days myself and would like your opinions on a 1st track bike.

Either a SV650 or ZXR400 are what I'm thinking.

Thanks in advance
Matt

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NTECUK · 04-10-13, 06:12 AM

The avalibility of spare parts would be my main train of thought.
But id not go for either of thoes two options

04-10-13, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by NTECUK

The avalibility of spare parts would be my main train of thought.
But id not go for either of thoes two options

Ok, what would you go for?

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NTECUK · 04-10-13, 06:35 AM

Id have a look about for a CBR 600 steel frame. Cam chain tensioners aside pretty well built.
the R6 and Gixer 6 are also good bikes.
If you have the basic skills the SV s suspension can quite cheaply be sorted so its a valid option.

04-10-13, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NTECUK

Id have a look about for a CBR 600 steel frame. Cam chain tensioners aside pretty well built.
the R6 and Gixer 6 are also good bikes.
If you have the basic skills the SV s suspension can quite cheaply be sorted so its a valid option.

Ok, thank you for that. I do like the newer shape R6's and I've heard they make pretty good track bikes. Bit too expensive for me at the min tho. The CBR, is that an RR?

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NTECUK · 04-10-13, 07:31 AM

Not the rr.
They are quite a bit older last ones about 98 .. What budget have you in mind

04-10-13, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NTECUK

Not the rr.
They are quite a bit older . What budget have you in mind

Was this what you was thinking of?

http://bit.ly/1ejcKc8

At the minute I'm just looking around, gauging what's around for what money really. I want to get it for as cheap as possible whatever I buy lol! As I've got to get a bike trailer too! Plus I'm building a new shed to accommodate a new bike!

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NTECUK · 04-10-13, 09:02 AM

If you get a road.going one you can sell the fairings . So if you want an R6 you might be able to ofset some costs.

04-10-13, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NTECUK

If you get a road.going one you can sell the fairings . So if you want an R6 you might be able to ofset some costs.

Yea that's very true. An R6 would be brilliant ha! Have you got a track bike?

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NTECUK · 04-10-13, 09:50 AM

Ive an old zx 6 f 3 .
Used as a work hac . But if i had the time yes id use it on track.
But time kids etc kinda get in the way.

04-10-13, 06:07 AM	#1
Twinkal Guest Posts: n/a	SV650 or ZXR400??? Hello everyone! New to the forum, will probably ask a few silly questions that have been asked a million times before so I apologise now I have a mate who has a R1 track bike, awesome bit of kit! But I'm thinking of getting into track days myself and would like your opinions on a 1st track bike. Either a SV650 or ZXR400 are what I'm thinking. Thanks in advance Matt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free

04-10-13, 06:12 AM	#2
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: SV650 or ZXR400??? The avalibility of spare parts would be my main train of thought. But id not go for either of thoes two options __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

04-10-13, 06:35 AM	#4
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: SV650 or ZXR400??? Id have a look about for a CBR 600 steel frame. Cam chain tensioners aside pretty well built. the R6 and Gixer 6 are also good bikes. If you have the basic skills the SV s suspension can quite cheaply be sorted so its a valid option. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

04-10-13, 07:31 AM	#6
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: SV650 or ZXR400??? Not the rr. They are quite a bit older last ones about 98 .. What budget have you in mind __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues. Last edited by NTECUK; 04-10-13 at 08:23 AM.

04-10-13, 09:02 AM	#8
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: SV650 or ZXR400??? If you get a road.going one you can sell the fairings . So if you want an R6 you might be able to ofset some costs. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

04-10-13, 09:50 AM	#10
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: SV650 or ZXR400??? Ive an old zx 6 f 3 . Used as a work hac . But if i had the time yes id use it on track. But time kids etc kinda get in the way. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

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