SVS or ................ - SV650.org

13-02-06, 03:19 PM

Afternoon All,

Just about to purchase my 1st large bike for commuting, approx 50 miles round trip. I think I've narrowed it down to SV 650s and a Kalawaki ( as per the Mrs) ER6-f. I realise the responses may be slightly biased but would appreciate any advice.

Ps. Top site chaps

Paul

13-02-06, 03:29 PM

I would go for the SV because you can get them second which tend to be much better value if you're putting a lot of miles on it.

Couldn't comment on performance of the ER.

northwind · 13-02-06, 09:03 PM

The ER6 looks a really good package... But I think the SV still wins it, at the moment- it's easier to get a cheap one (and actually possible to get a used one) and there's tons of knowledge, tunign parts, aftermarket nonsense and spares out there. Crash an ER6 and you'll be buying new bits, at the mo. Crash an SV and you can usually fix it from Ebay and breakers.

Try 'em both. They seem to have ppretty different characters.

13-02-06, 09:11 PM

i'd say the SV for all the above & i prefer the looks, also with a place like this & all the wonderfull peeps on it who are always ready to help in whatever way they can, what could be better.

13-02-06, 10:33 PM

Thanks Guys

I will be buying new which ever I go for, I love the idea of a v-twin but the Kwak just looks superb. I'm yet to see the Kawasaki in the flesh so I guess thats next.

Cheers

northwind · 13-02-06, 10:52 PM

I think the kwak's looks divide opinion a little

If I got one, it wouldn't last a week with that headlight assembly...

13-02-06, 10:53 PM

I reckon the Kwak is ugly. Looks like what it is meant to be - a budget bike. Better off with the SV as the opportunities to customise are endless.

13-02-06, 11:19 PM

I have been considering the same options !

However, I finally decided on the SV for the following reasons

1) I'm not sure about the underslung exhaust

2) Newish model could have teathing problems

3) Steel Frame

4) No real free expertise with them yet (EG Forums with a wealth of knowledge)

5) Looks abit to upright, with will make it a difficult progression to most other bike styles.

IMHO Only

Regards
Dal

rictus01 · 13-02-06, 11:58 PM

Just as a degree of balance, a faired ABS black (with red frame) ER6 was at Soho Friday night, and it does look gorgous, some very nice styling touches on there, all the bits & bots anodised red to match the frame, nice

I'd have to ride one of course, and I'd get the non ABS version (spending the money on a decent rear shock and upgrading the fork inturnals (same forks as the SV).

although all the points above about new model/ spares and such like are indeed valid.

Cheers Mark.

14-02-06, 12:26 AM

Saw the ER6F at Ally Pally, black with red frame, looks nice and a bit different, seating position/bars are more upright than the SVS. Possibly slightly more comfortable, with the SV slightly more sporty. Not a fan of the ER6N though, headlight looks odd.

Give them both a spin. See which you prefer. I'd also try out a second hand SV (curvy, preferably yellow) and maybe a bandit or hornet sorry ian for suggesting a honda.

MT

13-02-06, 03:19 PM	#1
Wootan Guest Posts: n/a	SVS or ................ Afternoon All, Just about to purchase my 1st large bike for commuting, approx 50 miles round trip. I think I've narrowed it down to SV 650s and a Kalawaki ( as per the Mrs) ER6-f. I realise the responses may be slightly biased but would appreciate any advice. Ps. Top site chaps Paul

13-02-06, 03:29 PM	#2
G - renamed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SVS or ................ I would go for the SV because you can get them second which tend to be much better value if you're putting a lot of miles on it. Couldn't comment on performance of the ER.

13-02-06, 09:03 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	The ER6 looks a really good package... But I think the SV still wins it, at the moment- it's easier to get a cheap one (and actually possible to get a used one) and there's tons of knowledge, tunign parts, aftermarket nonsense and spares out there. Crash an ER6 and you'll be buying new bits, at the mo. Crash an SV and you can usually fix it from Ebay and breakers. Try 'em both. They seem to have ppretty different characters. __________________ "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"

13-02-06, 10:52 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I think the kwak's looks divide opinion a little If I got one, it wouldn't last a week with that headlight assembly... __________________ "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"

13-02-06, 11:58 PM	#9
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Just as a degree of balance, a faired ABS black (with red frame) ER6 was at Soho Friday night, and it does look gorgous, some very nice styling touches on there, all the bits & bots anodised red to match the frame, nice I'd have to ride one of course, and I'd get the non ABS version (spending the money on a decent rear shock and upgrading the fork inturnals (same forks as the SV). although all the points above about new model/ spares and such like are indeed valid. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

13-02-06, 09:11 PM	#4
Foey Guest Posts: n/a	i'd say the SV for all the above & i prefer the looks, also with a place like this & all the wonderfull peeps on it who are always ready to help in whatever way they can, what could be better.

13-02-06, 10:33 PM	#5
Wootan Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Guys I will be buying new which ever I go for, I love the idea of a v-twin but the Kwak just looks superb. I'm yet to see the Kawasaki in the flesh so I guess thats next. Cheers

13-02-06, 10:53 PM	#7
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	I reckon the Kwak is ugly. Looks like what it is meant to be - a budget bike. Better off with the SV as the opportunities to customise are endless.

13-02-06, 11:19 PM	#8
Dal Guest Posts: n/a	I have been considering the same options ! However, I finally decided on the SV for the following reasons 1) I'm not sure about the underslung exhaust 2) Newish model could have teathing problems 3) Steel Frame 4) No real free expertise with them yet (EG Forums with a wealth of knowledge) 5) Looks abit to upright, with will make it a difficult progression to most other bike styles. IMHO Only Regards Dal

14-02-06, 12:26 AM	#10
empty Guest Posts: n/a	Saw the ER6F at Ally Pally, black with red frame, looks nice and a bit different, seating position/bars are more upright than the SVS. Possibly slightly more comfortable, with the SV slightly more sporty. Not a fan of the ER6N though, headlight looks odd. Give them both a spin. See which you prefer. I'd also try out a second hand SV (curvy, preferably yellow) and maybe a bandit or hornet sorry ian for suggesting a honda. MT