Sold the ninjette 2 years ago, got a sv650s now

Rayme · October 22nd, 2011, 09:07 AM

So I haven't posted here in a while, but since I got good knowledge from the site I'd think I contribute with a little review of the suzuki SV650s, seen from somebody who only rode a 250R before, here we go! The bike I picked up is a 2004 sv650s, yellow fairing with gray frame, I love that combo.

-Handling-
Since the bike is heavier, and everything is bigger, slow speed turns needs input from the rider. You have to lean more than the 250r(which only turning the handle bar works better). I didn't really much difference in cornering speed, as both bikes have a somewhat mushing suspension stock. At high speed the 650s is very stable, wind protection is a bit better because of the riding position, it's much more agressive on the SV650s, the clip-ons makes you ride with more weight on your arms.

-Power-
The power difference between the 250cc and 650cc is pretty, pretty big. The SV650s scoots to 100 KMH very, very fast! The V-Twin sounds very nice and is also very smooth, it's the main reason, that along with the look and overall seating posture, that I went with a SV650S than the Ninja650R. The kawasaki is more of a touring sport, where as the sv650 is more of a standard sports bike. The bike starts to slow down when you reach 200 KMh, I didn't test the top speed, not important for me

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-Everything else-
I LOVE the naked, mechanical/industrial look of the big, this is a big plus for me! The fuel economy is not that much worst than the 250r, I get about 260-300 KM per tank and it takes about 14-16 liters (16-20$). In traffic with heavy traffic and even on the highway, the ability to accelerate without downshifting is very welcomed.

Everything good about the sv650s is TRUE!

Alex · October 22nd, 2011, 09:20 AM

Good to hear from you; wondered where you headed off to.

Lil_Green_Demon · October 22nd, 2011, 06:29 PM

Congrats on the SV650S. It's an awesome bike & even the early 2000's models look like they're brand new. Timeless design FTW

bob706 · October 22nd, 2011, 06:50 PM

Congrats

Great bike

nickjpass · October 22nd, 2011, 07:08 PM

back. I love your avatar. I also love the yellow bike!

Yasko · October 23rd, 2011, 02:23 PM

Thanks for the info. How long did you have your 250? I hate to let mine go after close to 1 year and 9k.

Rayme · October 24th, 2011, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

Thanks for the info. How long did you have your 250? I hate to let mine go after close to 1 year and 9k.

I had it for about 2 years, I've put about 15 000 KM on it, did a lot of highway trips! In the end, having a bigger bike made a bit more sense to me, and the timing / price was good, I sold the 250R with complete exhaust for 4300(it was still relatively rare 2 years ago) and bought the SV for 3800 with roughly the same mileage (16 000 KM) and had a slip-on already on it. Everyway I look at it, it was a good deal for me

Yasko · October 24th, 2011, 09:30 PM

Yea, I'm looking for a great deal before I part with my bike as well. I want to get the full experience of my 250. I don't want to look back and wonder what if.
That yellow 650

I love yellow bikes.

October 22nd, 2011, 09:07 AM	#1
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	Sold the ninjette 2 years ago, got a sv650s now So I haven't posted here in a while, but since I got good knowledge from the site I'd think I contribute with a little review of the suzuki SV650s, seen from somebody who only rode a 250R before, here we go! The bike I picked up is a 2004 sv650s, yellow fairing with gray frame, I love that combo. -Handling- Since the bike is heavier, and everything is bigger, slow speed turns needs input from the rider. You have to lean more than the 250r(which only turning the handle bar works better). I didn't really much difference in cornering speed, as both bikes have a somewhat mushing suspension stock. At high speed the 650s is very stable, wind protection is a bit better because of the riding position, it's much more agressive on the SV650s, the clip-ons makes you ride with more weight on your arms. -Power- The power difference between the 250cc and 650cc is pretty, pretty big. The SV650s scoots to 100 KMH very, very fast! The V-Twin sounds very nice and is also very smooth, it's the main reason, that along with the look and overall seating posture, that I went with a SV650S than the Ninja650R. The kawasaki is more of a touring sport, where as the sv650 is more of a standard sports bike. The bike starts to slow down when you reach 200 KMh, I didn't test the top speed, not important for me . -Everything else- I LOVE the naked, mechanical/industrial look of the big, this is a big plus for me! The fuel economy is not that much worst than the 250r, I get about 260-300 KM per tank and it takes about 14-16 liters (16-20$). In traffic with heavy traffic and even on the highway, the ability to accelerate without downshifting is very welcomed. Everything good about the sv650s is TRUE! __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

October 22nd, 2011, 09:20 AM	#2
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	Good to hear from you; wondered where you headed off to. __________________________________________________ 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)

October 22nd, 2011, 06:29 PM	#3
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Congrats on the SV650S. It's an awesome bike & even the early 2000's models look like they're brand new. Timeless design FTW __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

October 22nd, 2011, 06:50 PM	#4
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Congrats Great bike __________________________________________________ http://sandollarmotorcycleclub.com/

October 22nd, 2011, 07:08 PM	#5
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	back. I love your avatar. I also love the yellow bike! __________________________________________________

October 23rd, 2011, 02:23 PM	#6
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Thanks for the info. How long did you have your 250? I hate to let mine go after close to 1 year and 9k.

October 24th, 2011, 09:30 PM	#8
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Yea, I'm looking for a great deal before I part with my bike as well. I want to get the full experience of my 250. I don't want to look back and wonder what if. That yellow 650 I love yellow bikes.

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