Honda CB500 - Page 6

JeffM · November 30th, 2012, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ausoi

If I wanted to go up to a 500 why wouldn't I just skip it and go for the 600 which is much more sexy. I've been reading lots of good reviews on the new 636

Two vastly different animals - Honda's new 500 and a super sport 600

Of course, on the other hand this would be closer:

Ausoi · November 30th, 2012, 10:59 AM

I still hold with what I said originally... unless that thing is priced at or below the 300 I wouldn't touch it.

JeffM · November 30th, 2012, 11:10 AM

Another plus for the CBR500R is that the optional hard bags for the CB500F look like they would fit right up.

Add the optional taller windscreen and you have a 1/2 liter sport tourer.

I'd consider this bike.

Jeff

slowninja · November 30th, 2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ausoi

I still hold with what I said originally... unless that thing is priced at or below the 300 I wouldn't touch it.

MSRP is $5,999

adouglas · November 30th, 2012, 11:14 AM

Why not go to a 600? This is about half the price of a new 600, that's why.

Completely different bike, too. Also much different from the Ninja 300. Considerably more power and torque vs. the 300. Also more expensive. They are not head-to-head competitors at all.

Given a choice between the two, I'd be hard pressed. I love my 08 Ninjette but I really, REALLY miss my old EX500. 500cc is a "just right" motor for me.

Here's how I see it, from the low end to the high (we won't bother with Hyosung)

CBR250 - true beginner bike. Gutless single-cylinder.

Ninja 300 - good for beginners but fun for the experienced who have nothing to prove. A decided step up from the CBR250R

CBR500R - Another big step up. Suitable for beginners who are under the illusion that 250/300 ccs aren't enough. Excellent choice as an economical all-around street bike.

Ninja 650 - Direct competitor to the CBR500R, a bit more powerful but heavier and less sporty than the CBR500R

Any 600 supersport - Huge step up from any of the above in every way -- price, power, sophistication, handling and impact on insurance. For testosterone-addled young men who think that 100+ hp equates to "beginner bike." Those of who understand that a badass bike does not make the rider a badass know better. Also good for those who actually do ride on the track.

JeffM · November 30th, 2012, 11:15 AM

2013 Ninja 650 runs $7599 ($8099 with ABS)

rusninja · November 30th, 2012, 11:15 AM

I think the looks part looks cheap like the scooter company that made the cheap chinese 250 lmao

ricochet08 · November 30th, 2012, 11:16 AM

it looks good indeed

i just wish someone would come out with a 400cc inline motor

JeffM · November 30th, 2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusninja

I think the looks part looks cheap like the scooter company that made the cheap chinese 250 lmao

Maybe it will look better with a Repsol paint job

Alex · November 30th, 2012, 11:24 AM

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old3 · November 30th, 2012, 11:25 AM

It is a bike I'd probably recommend to other less sporty riders. I've read a 8500 RPM redline and 47-53 HP. Nobody knows for sure yet. + side is the race series will bring some good parts to market perhaps? - is that it weighs 50ish lbs more than the 300 and a price jump for similar quality bits like shocks/forks.

I liked my EX500 as a beater/touring bike and the funny thing is the 300 power reminds me of that bike alot. Decent mid, not so great top end, OK but not great.

Give me a "real" sport bike with low weight, 45-50 HP and small displacement so it is tossable and high quality components and I'll buy it. Till then I'll build my own. The 300 isn't a terrible starting point, better for me than the 420+ lbs 500.

himynameisjoe · November 30th, 2012, 11:39 AM

Ehh it's alright... I still don't see it being a beginners bike though.

slowninja · November 30th, 2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

Ehh it's alright... I still don't see it being a beginners bike though.

I don't think it's as scary as the 600 and it has some ponies reversed for when you really need them. I've run into situations where I'd wished my 250 had a few ponies to spare. Those a-holes won't let me merge. My poor 250 just didn't have the power to past them. Maybe that's just me being aggressive

choneofakind · November 30th, 2012, 11:49 AM

I like the looks of it. I like that it's a middle-weight sport bike that looks like it would be capable at whatever I wanted, whether that's track days, touring, or just some nice spirited back-road cruises. Hard saddle bags would be a definite plus as well.

And if the single disk brake isn't enough, I'm sure you could swap the front end from an older CBR600 F3 or CBR600RR that uses the standard forks instead of the upside down forks. Those bikes have dual disk brakes, but the same size rims as the CBR500. The classic wheels would look sweet as well.

akima · November 30th, 2012, 12:27 PM

Ugly bike.

himynameisjoe · November 30th, 2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

Ugly bike.

I hope you're being serious

I can't seem to get into the looks of these new bikes Honda has been putting out... At least most of the world can agree that the 250 is hideous.

Whiskey · November 30th, 2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by slowninja

I think 600 is a supersports. The numbers are misleading. This is still a sports touring, more comfortable on the streets! But you could!

This is a 600cc Honda sports tourer, the 500 is the cheapest option they could get to market.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Why not go to a 600? This is about half the price of a new 600, that's why.

Completely different bike, too. Also much different from the Ninja 300. Considerably more power and torque vs. the 300. Also more expensive. They are not head-to-head competitors at all.

Given a choice between the two, I'd be hard pressed. I love my 08 Ninjette but I really, REALLY miss my old EX500. 500cc is a "just right" motor for me.

Here's how I see it, from the low end to the high (we won't bother with Hyosung)

CBR250 - true beginner bike. Gutless single-cylinder.

Ninja 300 - good for beginners but fun for the experienced who have nothing to prove. A decided step up from the CBR250R

CBR500R - Another big step up. Suitable for beginners who are under the illusion that 250/300 ccs aren't enough. Excellent choice as an economical all-around street bike.

Ninja 650 - Direct competitor to the CBR500R, a bit more powerful but heavier and less sporty than the CBR500R

Any 600 supersport - Huge step up from any of the above in every way -- price, power, sophistication, handling and impact on insurance. For testosterone-addled young men who think that 100+ hp equates to "beginner bike." Those of who understand that a badass bike does not make the rider a badass know better. Also good for those who actually do ride on the track.

The fit & finish show that.

At the very least it should have twin discs up front, it's over the weight of a 600ss, capable of about 110-120mph (I'd guess) but it's relying on a single disc to stop it... that's asking for trouble.

Stick the SV in there with the 650 & 500, it's a bit more forward & sporty than the Ninja 650 (altho the 650 supertwin racing class is dominated by the Kwak)

thomason2wheels · November 30th, 2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

If Honda brought back the styling of the 1985 Interceptor V Four 500 they would have a real winner.

Looks too much like a pregen ninja 250, at least to me

thomason2wheels · November 30th, 2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

It's only about 50 pounds heavier than the Ninja 300. I don't see why it would need dual rotors. It's not a SS and it won't need to be slowed down from 130+mph. The 500 is made to be a practical sport bike. Not a race machine. I think people will be fine with their single rotor 2 piston caliper brakes. Look at us ninjette riders, we have made it just fine.

The single rotor brakes om my ninja are much more responsive than the twin rotor brakes on my vstrom. In fact the vstrom brakes would have to improve to make good flintstone brakes lol.

psych0hans · November 30th, 2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomason2wheels

Looks too much like a pregen ninja 250, at least to me

let the past remains where it belongs, in he past...

Daeldren · November 30th, 2012, 11:22 PM

Looks good and sounds like a good idea buuuut.... the weight is a big downfall for me. Now I know that the market is still hurting but I was hoping Honda would design this around a aluminum frame and try to lower the weight. What I was really hoping for was a brand new inline 4 super sport 500 with low weight and moderate HP. What Honda came out with was a fi ninja 500/ gs 500. For the money I would just as well save and buy a ninja 500.

I'm not a hater, I really am impressed with Honda's 250 and the new ninja 300 but this cbr 500 idea does not impress me.

himynameisjoe · November 30th, 2012, 11:27 PM

You wouldn't have to save much to buy a Ninja 500. Since they seem to only exist in the used markets now

choneofakind · December 1st, 2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomason2wheels

Looks too much like a pregen ninja 250, at least to me

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

let the past remains where it belongs, in he past...

don't hate. It's still a ninjette.

Snake · December 1st, 2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomason2wheels

Looks too much like a pregen ninja 250, at least to me

Hhhhmmm....... Maybe thats why I like it so much.

psych0hans · December 2nd, 2012, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

don't hate. It's still a ninjette.

I don't hate the pregen for what it is, but you have to admit, no bike manufacturer in their right mind would design a new bike like that.

robmilchling · December 2nd, 2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

I don't hate the pregen for what it is, but you have to admit, no bike manufacturer in their right mind would design a new bike like that.

Maybe not right now, but wait, in 10 years or so when the 80s designs move from just looking dated to suddendly being retro, I bet they will.

choneofakind · December 2nd, 2012, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

I don't hate the pregen for what it is, but you have to admit, no bike manufacturer in their right mind would design a new bike like that.

The formula for the 250cc sport bike from Kawasaki really hasn't changed. Other than the plastic, they basically did design the same bike in 2008 with a few minimal changes, like slightly different suspension (still not great) and a different head (which is harder to do valve adjustments on).

Have you ever actually seen or ridden a pre-2008 bike? As a stock package, the newgen is a little better all-rounder, but it's basically the same bike. Maybe the pregen isn't the sexiest thing out there, but it's not like you have to consider it on a sliding scale of "for what is is" to compare it to a newer 250.

sharky nrk · December 2nd, 2012, 11:31 AM

I saw the 300 in person the other day and it is really a nice worthy upgrade to the current 250, but I really think if I was in the market for a new do-it-all bike, the new 500R would get very serious consideration (and I currently own and ride a 6R).

psych0hans · December 2nd, 2012, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robmilchling

Maybe not right now, but wait, in 10 years or so when the 80s designs move from just looking dated to suddendly being retro, I bet they will.

You never know... But I honestly can't comment about something that far out into the future...

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

The formula for the 250cc sport bike from Kawasaki really hasn't changed. Other than the plastic, they basically did design the same bike in 2008 with a few minimal changes, like slightly different suspension (still not great) and a different head (which is harder to do valve adjustments on).

Have you ever actually seen or ridden a pre-2008 bike? As a stock package, the newgen is a little better all-rounder, but it's basically the same bike. Maybe the pregen isn't the sexiest thing out there, but it's not like you have to consider it on a sliding scale of "for what is is" to compare it to a newer 250.

I'm commenting on the looks alone and nothing else. I know the new gen and the 300 are both evolutions of the pregen and not revolutionary new models, the fact still remains that the styling of the pregen is extremely dated and is not likely to find its way into new motorcycle design anytime soon. Don't hate because your time is past, accept the new...

choneofakind · December 2nd, 2012, 06:47 PM

Yes. The styling is dated. It's not a terrible looking bike though. It's a classic-styled sport bike that grows on you when you get to know it. Like the designs of all motorcycles, cars, and bicycles, it looks better in person than in the 2 dimensions of a picture.

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Don't hate because your time is past, accept the new.

Not sure how this is intended, so I'm just going to ignore it.

psych0hans · December 2nd, 2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Yes. The styling is dated.

This is ALL I am saying

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Not sure how this is intended, so I'm just going to ignore it.

It means you're sexy!!!

(20 years ago)

Boom King · December 6th, 2012, 06:50 PM

Prices just released for Canada. $6,299 for the non-abs and $6,799 for the abs version. Exactly $1000 more than a comparable Ninja 300 model.

psych0hans · December 6th, 2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

Prices just released for Canada. $6,299 for the non-abs and $6,799 for the abs version. Exactly $1000 more than a comparable Ninja 300 model.

I'm hoping it'll be similarly priced in india... If its priced right, this could very well be my second bike.

Apex · December 6th, 2012, 08:36 PM

I think people are too concerned about how a bike looks on paper, and less about how it actually acts when you ride it. On paper my old GS500 was a turd, but IRL the thing was a blast to ride. There is always that x-factor, the smiles per mile. On paper, we shouldn't like the 250, but it is actually a blast to ride.

StephenA · December 14th, 2012, 12:49 PM

but riding a motorcycle is all about looks, duh.

Slono · December 14th, 2012, 03:41 PM

It seems to me like many of you like the idea if a racy 500cc bike that can also fit well in the touring world. Let me tell you that the SV650 is exactly that and more. In June I sold my ninjette (it was a sad moment) and picked up a used Fully faired 2010 SV. Let me tell you, this bike can do it all. It has the elusive low-end grunt which is very useful for city commuters and the power and stability for long trips, not to mention its ABS braking system. It's also aggressively styled.

Behold, the fully faired SV650!

sharky nrk · December 14th, 2012, 04:29 PM

^^ the SV may be the only Zuk I would consider buying

alex.s · December 14th, 2012, 04:42 PM

last time i rode tiffani's SV650 i did a wicked rolling burnout while i was trying to wheelie it. needless to say she doesn't let me ride it anymore.

i like that bike a lot.

BlackNinja8 · December 14th, 2012, 05:03 PM

I agree the SV is awesome. I just posted mine in the for sale section but after riding today I can't imagine parting with it. Freaking love that bike. If the CBR500 appeals to you definately check out the SV650.

BlueHairSar · December 14th, 2012, 08:57 PM

This thread makes me happily sigh.

November 30th, 2012, 11:10 AM	#203
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Another plus for the CBR500R is that the optional hard bags for the CB500F look like they would fit right up. Add the optional taller windscreen and you have a 1/2 liter sport tourer. I'd consider this bike. Jeff __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

November 30th, 2012, 11:15 AM	#206
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	2013 Ninja 650 runs $7599 ($8099 with ABS) __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

November 30th, 2012, 11:15 AM	#207
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	I think the looks part looks cheap like the scooter company that made the cheap chinese 250 lmao __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

November 30th, 2012, 11:24 AM	#210
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/merged __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

November 30th, 2012, 11:39 AM	#212
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	Ehh it's alright... I still don't see it being a beginners bike though. __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

November 30th, 2012, 10:59 AM	#202
Ausoi ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Loomis, CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 (Black) Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 151	I still hold with what I said originally... unless that thing is priced at or below the 300 I wouldn't touch it.

November 30th, 2012, 11:14 AM	#205
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Why not go to a 600? This is about half the price of a new 600, that's why. Completely different bike, too. Also much different from the Ninja 300. Considerably more power and torque vs. the 300. Also more expensive. They are not head-to-head competitors at all. Given a choice between the two, I'd be hard pressed. I love my 08 Ninjette but I really, REALLY miss my old EX500. 500cc is a "just right" motor for me. Here's how I see it, from the low end to the high (we won't bother with Hyosung) CBR250 - true beginner bike. Gutless single-cylinder. Ninja 300 - good for beginners but fun for the experienced who have nothing to prove. A decided step up from the CBR250R CBR500R - Another big step up. Suitable for beginners who are under the illusion that 250/300 ccs aren't enough. Excellent choice as an economical all-around street bike. Ninja 650 - Direct competitor to the CBR500R, a bit more powerful but heavier and less sporty than the CBR500R Any 600 supersport - Huge step up from any of the above in every way -- price, power, sophistication, handling and impact on insurance. For testosterone-addled young men who think that 100+ hp equates to "beginner bike." Those of who understand that a badass bike does not make the rider a badass know better. Also good for those who actually do ride on the track.

November 30th, 2012, 11:16 AM	#208
ricochet08 ninjette.org guru Name: Ross Location: St. Louis Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja ex500, 2010 Ninja 250r, 2004 zzr600, 2003 CBR600rr, 2013 Ninja 300...in that order :D Posts: 266	it looks good indeed i just wish someone would come out with a 400cc inline motor

November 30th, 2012, 11:25 AM	#211
old3 ninjette.org sage Name: Jim Location: NJ Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, KTM EXC610SMR Posts: 913	It is a bike I'd probably recommend to other less sporty riders. I've read a 8500 RPM redline and 47-53 HP. Nobody knows for sure yet. + side is the race series will bring some good parts to market perhaps? - is that it weighs 50ish lbs more than the 300 and a price jump for similar quality bits like shocks/forks. I liked my EX500 as a beater/touring bike and the funny thing is the 300 power reminds me of that bike alot. Decent mid, not so great top end, OK but not great. Give me a "real" sport bike with low weight, 45-50 HP and small displacement so it is tossable and high quality components and I'll buy it. Till then I'll build my own. The 300 isn't a terrible starting point, better for me than the 420+ lbs 500.

November 30th, 2012, 11:49 AM	#214
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I like the looks of it. I like that it's a middle-weight sport bike that looks like it would be capable at whatever I wanted, whether that's track days, touring, or just some nice spirited back-road cruises. Hard saddle bags would be a definite plus as well. And if the single disk brake isn't enough, I'm sure you could swap the front end from an older CBR600 F3 or CBR600RR that uses the standard forks instead of the upside down forks. Those bikes have dual disk brakes, but the same size rims as the CBR500. The classic wheels would look sweet as well.

November 30th, 2012, 12:27 PM	#215
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Ugly bike.

November 30th, 2012, 11:22 PM	#221
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Looks good and sounds like a good idea buuuut.... the weight is a big downfall for me. Now I know that the market is still hurting but I was hoping Honda would design this around a aluminum frame and try to lower the weight. What I was really hoping for was a brand new inline 4 super sport 500 with low weight and moderate HP. What Honda came out with was a fi ninja 500/ gs 500. For the money I would just as well save and buy a ninja 500. I'm not a hater, I really am impressed with Honda's 250 and the new ninja 300 but this cbr 500 idea does not impress me. __________________________________________________ The M endorsement on my license stands for mental.

November 30th, 2012, 11:27 PM	#222
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	You wouldn't have to save much to buy a Ninja 500. Since they seem to only exist in the used markets now __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

December 2nd, 2012, 11:31 AM	#228
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	I saw the 300 in person the other day and it is really a nice worthy upgrade to the current 250, but I really think if I was in the market for a new do-it-all bike, the new 500R would get very serious consideration (and I currently own and ride a 6R).

December 6th, 2012, 06:50 PM	#232
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Prices just released for Canada. $6,299 for the non-abs and $6,799 for the abs version. Exactly $1000 more than a comparable Ninja 300 model.

December 6th, 2012, 08:36 PM	#234
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I think people are too concerned about how a bike looks on paper, and less about how it actually acts when you ride it. On paper my old GS500 was a turd, but IRL the thing was a blast to ride. There is always that x-factor, the smiles per mile. On paper, we shouldn't like the 250, but it is actually a blast to ride. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

December 14th, 2012, 12:49 PM	#235
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	but riding a motorcycle is all about looks, duh. __________________________________________________ Unregistered

December 14th, 2012, 03:41 PM	#236
Slono ninjette.org guru Name: Solon Location: Toronto, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (sold), 2007 SV650s (deer wrecked), 2010 Suzuki SV650S Posts: 334	It seems to me like many of you like the idea if a racy 500cc bike that can also fit well in the touring world. Let me tell you that the SV650 is exactly that and more. In June I sold my ninjette (it was a sad moment) and picked up a used Fully faired 2010 SV. Let me tell you, this bike can do it all. It has the elusive low-end grunt which is very useful for city commuters and the power and stability for long trips, not to mention its ABS braking system. It's also aggressively styled. Behold, the fully faired SV650!

December 14th, 2012, 04:29 PM	#237
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	^^ the SV may be the only Zuk I would consider buying

December 14th, 2012, 04:42 PM	#238
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	last time i rode tiffani's SV650 i did a wicked rolling burnout while i was trying to wheelie it. needless to say she doesn't let me ride it anymore. i like that bike a lot. __________________________________________________

December 14th, 2012, 05:03 PM	#239
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	I agree the SV is awesome. I just posted mine in the for sale section but after riding today I can't imagine parting with it. Freaking love that bike. If the CBR500 appeals to you definately check out the SV650.

December 14th, 2012, 08:57 PM	#240
BlueHairSar ninjette.org sage Name: Sarah Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2005 Ninja 250 - Available for free mustache rides. Posts: 842	This thread makes me happily sigh.

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