WHich Bike .... Help needed

Hi guys

Just a quick question, My friend just passed his bike test and is looking to get a bike.
Apart from the sv 650 what other bikes are in the sv range. He is looking for a small bike which the cc range of the sv 650
Thanks

The SV's biggest competion comes from; Suzuki Bandit 650, Kawaski ER-6, Yamaha FZ6, Honda CBF600 or the Honda CB600F Hornet.

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Or if your a bit taller you can get the DL650 with the same SV engine just in an adventure style !!!

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Kawasaki zx6R

Originally Posted by nwmotors

Kawasaki zx6R

Erm... Not really a good example of a first bike imo.

RIDE did an article this month about good bikes for people who have just passed their DAS. They reviwed a new SVs, a '98 ZX6R and an RVF400. Strangly the SV didn't do very well, down to its snatchy throttle response (I have a curvy so no idea babout the injected bikes). The ZX6 was meant to be the best, with the 400 loosing marks for being a bit overpriced. i'd have said the SV would be a much better choice for a beginner TBH but there we go.

Maybe an older ZX6 would be OK as they are not a hardcore as the new crop 600s. the 98/99 are meant to be a very good alrounder.

What style of bike is he looking for? sports bike? touring bike?

Originally Posted by philbut

RIDE did an article this month about good bikes for people who have just passed their DAS. They reviwed a new SVs, a '98 ZX6R and an RVF400. Strangly the SV didn't do very well, down to its snatchy throttle response (I have a curvy so no idea babout the injected bikes). The ZX6 was meant to be the best, with the 400 loosing marks for being a bit overpriced. i'd have said the SV would be a much better choice for a beginner TBH but there we go.

Maybe an older ZX6 would be OK as they are not a hardcore as the new crop 600s. the 98/99 are meant to be a very good alrounder.

Aye, they are probably only putting 90ish BHP to the floor as well, so might not be too extreme there either. I think the thing that went against the SV is people didnt know how to ride the thing, im pretty sure they said something like that as well.

Yes, and at the end of the test there was a bit saying that the 'testers' were a bit harsh on the SV and that it's a great bike.

Hey Thanks for all your reply's.
He a small guy about 5'8 and he is looking to for a sporty looking bike,
He said he is looking to spend around 2400, I am driving a r6 at the moment while i am fixing my sv, The r6 is so much faster than the sv but i feel safer on the sv.
I pass on the recommended bike to him.