Suzuki DR650 / Honda SLR650 / BMW F650? - SV650.org

TSM · 26-02-06, 10:28 PM

I want to get some type of single while my bike is out of action.

I only realy have about 1k to spend, realy just want a rag that runs.

I am split between a DR650 / SLR650 / F650.

I am closer to the DR650 than any of the others.

Anyone have any good or bad things to say about them?

Reason i have chosen the above 3 is that they are not harsh on my insurance with the SV as an extra bike.

northwind · 26-02-06, 11:39 PM

Italianjob had a Funduro... I seem to recall he hated it.

26-02-06, 11:45 PM

The best fun I had with a single was when I hired a Dominator in Portugal, although you might struggle to find one for a grand

northwind · 27-02-06, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelnut

The best fun I had when I was single was when I hired a Dominator in Portugal, although you might struggle to find one for a grand

27-02-06, 12:35 PM

Think it was the previous owner who just treated the bike like ****...

You can pick up a 1996-1998 F650 for about a grand, it's not a bad bike and will do 60mpg. Rotax single cylinder engine with dual spark plugs is pretty much bulletproof, but the paint around the engine casing peels really badly. Top speed is 115 mph.

Buy a white one, add some fluorescent stripes on the fairing and look at the surprised faces on car drivers when they realise you're not a police bike!

jambo · 27-02-06, 01:17 PM

Bandit 600's what you want.....

Viney · 27-02-06, 01:39 PM

About a honda Melody?

TSM · 27-02-06, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

About a honda Melody?

Is that your new bike then.

You must be joking. It poooooooooooooo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

Bandit 600's what you want.....

Possably & Possably more like not. If the price is right then mabey.

28-02-06, 09:49 PM

Get a cheap bandit mate.I ran a rotax engined CCM supermoto for 2 year.VVIIBBEESS!!.I am still walking like John wayne

Do not believe the hype,big singles are crap.(unless you like vibes?)

26-02-06, 10:28 PM	#1
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Suzuki DR650 / Honda SLR650 / BMW F650? I want to get some type of single while my bike is out of action. I only realy have about 1k to spend, realy just want a rag that runs. I am split between a DR650 / SLR650 / F650. I am closer to the DR650 than any of the others. Anyone have any good or bad things to say about them? Reason i have chosen the above 3 is that they are not harsh on my insurance with the SV as an extra bike. __________________ 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

26-02-06, 11:39 PM	#2
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Italianjob had a Funduro... I seem to recall he hated it. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

27-02-06, 01:17 PM	#6
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Bandit 600's what you want..... __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Suzuki GSXR750 K6-7 vs Suzuki Daytona 675	Tim in Belgium	Bikes - Talk & Issues	70	25-08-08 10:32 PM
If you wanted a Honda buy a Honda... Not a Honda SV	sv_rider1990	Bikes - Talk & Issues	26	16-06-08 02:33 PM
Suzuki SV650s and Suzuki VX800 for sale!	pjfletch	For Sale - SV's and SV related items	2	29-04-08 11:28 AM
Anyone on here got/been on a BMW F650 GS/Dakar	andyb	Bikes - Talk & Issues	7	28-03-07 05:13 PM
BAR Honda versus HM Plant Honda	curium	Bikes - Talk & Issues	2	10-11-05 10:51 AM

26-02-06, 11:45 PM	#3
wheelnut Guest Posts: n/a	The best fun I had with a single was when I hired a Dominator in Portugal, although you might struggle to find one for a grand

27-02-06, 12:35 PM	#5
Italianjob Guest Posts: n/a	Think it was the previous owner who just treated the bike like ****... You can pick up a 1996-1998 F650 for about a grand, it's not a bad bike and will do 60mpg. Rotax single cylinder engine with dual spark plugs is pretty much bulletproof, but the paint around the engine casing peels really badly. Top speed is 115 mph. Buy a white one, add some fluorescent stripes on the fairing and look at the surprised faces on car drivers when they realise you're not a police bike!

27-02-06, 01:39 PM	#7
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	About a honda Melody?

28-02-06, 09:49 PM	#9
Whitty Guest Posts: n/a	Get a cheap bandit mate.I ran a rotax engined CCM supermoto for 2 year.VVIIBBEESS!!.I am still walking like John wayne Do not believe the hype,big singles are crap.(unless you like vibes?)