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Title: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: weasel-like_animal on October 16, 2007, 10:41:48 am
I'm in the market to upgrade from my Suzuki GS500E to something a little bit bigger. I find it to be to small for me in general, I'm 6'3 210 lbs. Don't worry, I'm not a road-racing squid that wants a 1300 Hyabusa, just something with a little bit more power and carrying capacity for long trips and some fun on back roads.

Do any of you have experience with the Suzuki SV series? If so, which one do you have and what are your thoughts? I LOVE two-cylinder motors so I'd prefer another one. They are so easy to maintain and have great powerbands. Any other suggestions on what to check out?

Keep the shiny side up!

W-L_A
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: ahofle on October 16, 2007, 01:11:17 pm
I love naked sport bikes -- I have a Honda 599.  Here's an article that compared the Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha bikes (the SV650 did really well):
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/roadtests/middleweight_motorcycle_comparison/
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: DrumAnBass on October 16, 2007, 01:35:26 pm
Saw Jay Leno driving this to work today: http://spyder.brp.com/

Might make an interesting bike if you need carrying capacity!
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: weasel-like_animal on October 16, 2007, 01:39:05 pm
Jay Leno is my hobbyist idol, talk about a cool collection of toys! :)

This might be out of my price range though  :hissy:
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: DrumAnBass on October 16, 2007, 03:07:22 pm
Starts at $15k...
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: weasel-like_animal on October 16, 2007, 03:10:37 pm
Haha, I'm a lowly peon web designer at my job. I'm pretty much stuck to the used/ $5k range. I think I'm really leaning toward the SV series...
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: TOK on October 16, 2007, 03:11:15 pm
I think the SV650 is a great bike. Have you looked at Honda Super Hawks? If you can find a clean used one, they are also great bikes. Comfortable to ride, v-twin torque, and plenty of sporting ability. Very nice all around bike.

One on craigslist right now...
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mcy/447131683.html
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: danny_galaga on October 17, 2007, 02:05:23 am

im quite taken with the triumph thruxton. but thats probably out of your price range

(http://www.bikez.com/pictures/triumph/2005/22048_0_1_2_thruxton%20900_Image%20credits%20-%20Triumph.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: weasel-like_animal on October 17, 2007, 09:08:12 am
That is a beautiful bike... AND a parallel twin!
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: vintagegamer on October 17, 2007, 11:20:33 am
For your size alone, you should actually consider a Hayabusa.  I've owned one for 2 yrs now and am 6'2" 215 lbs and it's the perfect bike for guys our size.  As for the HP/torque, you can still ride this bike like a totally normal cruiser, and you wouldn't believe how comfortable it is on long trips.  There is info on my home site as well in the Forums re: the SVs and cafe racers if you are looking for more details-

Let us know what you pick!

VG

Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: ahofle on October 17, 2007, 12:13:28 pm
Are Hayabusas in the $5K range?
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: danny_galaga on October 18, 2007, 01:58:58 am
Are Hayabusas in the $5K range?

and can you easily remove two cylinders to make it a twin?  ;)
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: TOK on October 18, 2007, 07:12:28 am
Are Hayabusas in the $5K range?

and can you easily remove two cylinders to make it a twin?  ;)

Those may have been sheared off the sides in the 5,000 dollar version.
See, everything works out!  ;)

When the Haybusa first came out, my buddy used to call it the Eye Abusa' because it was so ugly.
 

Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: weasel-like_animal on October 18, 2007, 08:41:40 am
Yeah its a bike who's looks could only be loved by an owner... too bulbous for me. Besides, I'd like to get something more nimble for commuting to work. Having a wrestling match with my bike every morning doesn't sound too fun! haha

(http://www.polyweb.com/danno/bikes/HayaBusa03/03hayabusa3.jpg)
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(http://www.kimrom.info/blog-images/aliens.jpg)
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(http://www.bikerboyz.com/forsale/smoke_lg.jpg)
 :dizzy: :laugh2:
Title: Re: Motorcycle advice needed
Post by: danny_galaga on October 19, 2007, 10:25:38 pm
Yeah its a bike who's looks could only be loved by an owner... too bulbous for me. Besides, I'd like to get something more nimble for commuting to work. Having a wrestling match with my bike every morning doesn't sound too fun! haha


continuing on the triumph theme, theres the scrambler

(http://www.corgifan.com/blogger/triumph_scrambler2.jpg)

that would be a hoot (",)