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08-09-06, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Definately try the faired Hornet then- they tend to be ludicrously cheap too.

It is indeed a strange situation with the Hornet.... the naked ones seem to be the ones that peeps want. And why not - cooler than a penguin's pecker.

Bear in mind that all faired Hornets are the older models with a 16litre fuel tank and a thirst like George Best. Tank range can easily be less than 100 miles even without performance mods.

However, ther fairing is very effective and the bike is way better built than any of the competition. and the older ones are better than the newer ones in this regard.

The best naked ones (and the best of all types IMHO) are the post '03 bikes.

However, listen to AmandaM.......test ride 'em and get the one that suits you and your budget best. Nothing wrong with naked curvey SVs. Try a PM to E.d.; she had one for a while and might still have it

fizzwheel · 08-09-06, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabba

Try a PM to E.d.; she had one for a while and might still have it

She doesnt have it anymore. She managed to find a buyer for a few weeks ago.

08-09-06, 01:52 PM

keep the sv, you will get bored of the blandit.

08-09-06, 01:57 PM

my other half has got a cbr600f. quick, easy ride (oh er!) Anyway, I personally prefer my SV but the cbr is a nice bike to ride, with a higher seat, and dare I say put the two together and the build quality is far superior

08-09-06, 02:35 PM

Ive riden both for thousands of miles and to be honest the SV wins everytime...its just the Bandit is a little gutless where as the SV feels as though its got a lot more poke! Plus it sounds better too!

08-09-06, 05:09 PM

I liked the Bandit. Comfy, sounded better than my ZX6R, plenty quick enough, docile in traffic and around mini roundabouts, good on fuel and better than the sum of its parts.

Dunno about the "S" but my "N" was short geared and revvy so you don't notice a lack of mid range.

One thing though, the corrosion after one winter is shocking but then again I doubt the SV would be any better.

Ch00 · 11-09-06, 12:43 PM

An update to my sorry saga!!!

I went a bike shop today to have a good look about. For one reason or another I ended up having a test ride of a V-Strom!!! I found this to be very comfortable and easy to ride plenty of power and get up and go.

Now before I get myself band from this site for this I would like to point out that is does have the same 650 CC engine as the rest of you.

Does anyone have any experience of the V-Strom that they will own up to?

Ch00

northwind · 11-09-06, 05:39 PM

Just that I like them

Just rode one around a car park. But I reckon it'd be a far better bike if they dropped any pretence of being an off-road machine and just made it a tall, comfy street bike (like Triumph seem to be doing with the Tiger) I've seen SVs ridden further offroad than most people would dare take a 'Strom...

(Don't believe me? Check this out: http://www.blackjack.f9.co.uk/movies/martin.mov

Link might not work well with Exploder- if not, go to the root page and right click the link to download.)

11-09-06, 11:53 PM

I have used both for courier work.

IMHO either is ok but if push came to shove it would be...

Bandit for commuting & work.

SV for fun!!

11-09-06, 12:43 PM	#17
Ch00 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 477	An update to my sorry saga!!! I went a bike shop today to have a good look about. For one reason or another I ended up having a test ride of a V-Strom!!! I found this to be very comfortable and easy to ride plenty of power and get up and go. Now before I get myself band from this site for this I would like to point out that is does have the same 650 CC engine as the rest of you. Does anyone have any experience of the V-Strom that they will own up to? Ch00 __________________

11-09-06, 05:39 PM	#18
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Just that I like them Just rode one around a car park. But I reckon it'd be a far better bike if they dropped any pretence of being an off-road machine and just made it a tall, comfy street bike (like Triumph seem to be doing with the Tiger) I've seen SVs ridden further offroad than most people would dare take a 'Strom... (Don't believe me? Check this out: http://www.blackjack.f9.co.uk/movies/martin.mov Link might not work well with Exploder- if not, go to the root page and right click the link to download.) __________________ "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"

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08-09-06, 01:52 PM	#13
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	keep the sv, you will get bored of the blandit.

08-09-06, 01:57 PM	#14
Tomcat Guest Posts: n/a	my other half has got a cbr600f. quick, easy ride (oh er!) Anyway, I personally prefer my SV but the cbr is a nice bike to ride, with a higher seat, and dare I say put the two together and the build quality is far superior

08-09-06, 02:35 PM	#15
Ward8124 Guest Posts: n/a	Ive riden both for thousands of miles and to be honest the SV wins everytime...its just the Bandit is a little gutless where as the SV feels as though its got a lot more poke! Plus it sounds better too!

08-09-06, 05:09 PM	#16
Toypop Guest Posts: n/a	I liked the Bandit. Comfy, sounded better than my ZX6R, plenty quick enough, docile in traffic and around mini roundabouts, good on fuel and better than the sum of its parts. Dunno about the "S" but my "N" was short geared and revvy so you don't notice a lack of mid range. One thing though, the corrosion after one winter is shocking but then again I doubt the SV would be any better.

11-09-06, 11:53 PM	#19
Jester666 Guest Posts: n/a	I have used both for courier work. IMHO either is ok but if push came to shove it would be... Bandit for commuting & work. SV for fun!!