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Bandit 650 black
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Sv650N 2005 Dark blue
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sv650 2006 Red
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mirax
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PostPosted: 16:35 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: vote now !! Reply with quote

which wouldyou choose as im looking at get a new 1 of either on friday Wink if the bandit it will be in black if the sv650naked hopefully dark blue if my local dealer has any left or it will have to be red pics below


red sv650 https://bilder.mobile.de/images/autos/514005/11111111190327970-11256-1133602855.bild
£4100 2006 model

dark blue
https://www.timpotter.ca/images/sv650.jpg
£3899 2005 if there is any left

or a black bandit 650
https://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/suzuki-gsf650-06-bikepics-497242.jpg
£3999
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PostPosted: 16:38 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bandit Cool
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PostPosted: 16:39 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get a faired SV650.
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PostPosted: 16:41 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd never ask the bunch of monkeys on here how spend my money Wink
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PostPosted: 16:43 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, or you would end up with a gay coloured B model ZX6R.
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PostPosted: 16:46 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

looked at the faired sv but tbh didnt see the point paying the extra for a piece of plastic as the riding postion feels exactly the same to me
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PostPosted: 16:47 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm proud of my feminine side. I don't need to have a bogey green bike to prove that I'm a man. Thumbs Up Razz
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PostPosted: 16:47 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

has any body riden the new bandit 650 compared to the 600? as i was wondering what the difference was in the power
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PostPosted: 16:51 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mr.Everready wrote:
I'm proud of my feminine side. I don't need to have a bogey green bike to prove that I'm a man. Thumbs Up Razz


Wow, both gay and colour blind. Wink

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PostPosted: 17:39 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like the black Bandit Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 21:55 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

has anyone ridden the bandit 600 + 650 ?
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PostPosted: 22:03 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

I owned a 2004 K4 bandit 600S

I thought it was superb, handled fine and was comfy but was let down by lack of ground clearence (pegs never seemed to be off the deck).

Nothing like the ZX6R' I now have performance wise but gets you to silly speeds reletivly easy.
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PostPosted: 22:44 - 12 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

mirax wrote:
looked at the faired sv but tbh didnt see the point paying the extra for a piece of plastic as the riding postion feels exactly the same to me


There are a few more differences between the faired and unfaired than just the fairing. Asided from the obvious, the faired has:

Arrow low clips-ons as apposed to high handlebars. These differ not just in height but also reach - so further and lower for the faired - can't quite see how they possibly provide the same riding position??

Arrow Higher footpegs

Arrow Longer swingarm length to alter wheelbase

Arrow Taller gearing (through sprockets and chain)

Arrow Front fork offset and trail angles.

Arrow And as the angle changes are physical, the frame also.

Arrow Better wind protection!

https://www.media.suzuki.com/svlaunch/images/positions.jpeg

https://www.media.suzuki.com/svlaunch/images/SV650S_SV650.jpeg

Lastly as the faired version typically out sells the naked by ten to one, the naked's re-sale value is obviously effected. This combined with the faired versions wind protection are the only two points you really need to consider when choosing between the SV versions. Just thought I would educate you that Suzuki do a lot more research into their all-rounder bikes than the likes of Kawasaki who really do just stick a fairing on the naked and do no other changes.
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PostPosted: 04:34 - 13 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'd never ask the bunch of monkeys on here how spend my money


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PostPosted: 07:37 - 13 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

From those 3, I'd get the SV in blue.

But I'd get a Z750 / Z750S which you can pick up brand new (with 0% finance) for the same sort of money - £3999/£4299.
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PostPosted: 09:39 - 13 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

You shouldn't be asking people to make a decision on wich bike to buy..Its a free country you can make your own mind up you know. Rolling Eyes

Personally I think your daft even considering buying a bike if you have not had a test ride on it also if you are buying new?!? get the colour you wan't. The dealer will order it for you, otherwise if you pick your second chouce whenever you see the one you wanted you will always wish you got it.
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PostPosted: 09:44 - 13 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

dmahon wrote:
From those 3, I'd get the SV in blue.

But I'd get a Z750 / Z750S which you can pick up brand new (with 0% finance) for the same sort of money - £3999/£4299.


Agreed... sort of, I could go on about the SV all day, but If you must have a naked bike with no top fairing then go for the Z750. Its a lot more bike for your money. You can thank the faired version by the way for the huge price drop. The Z750s faired version is gastly (soz dmahon) as a top fairing/handlebar look just doesn't look right, you need a lower screen/clip-ons if you are going to make a mid-range half faired bike appeal to those who want the sporty side of that market. Wink . I bet dmahon that those who walk past your bike once parked move their gaze quickly from the bike on one side to the bike on the other... almost as if your's isn't there? ... yep, the z750s faired version has dragged the poor Z into the 'commuter' role in the eyes of the biking community.

And then blow me down if Kawasaki didn't go and do it all again with the new ER -6 Shocked . Great looking (will unique) naked version. Could have been a great opportunity to rival suzuki's SV with a decent sports version with a sporty riding position supplied by clip-ons and a decent low front fairing.....but what did they do? Nothing accept bolt a faring onto the naked complete with it's high handlebars and unchanged geometry. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 10:31 - 13 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

extreme3d wrote:
dmahon wrote:
From those 3, I'd get the SV in blue.

But I'd get a Z750 / Z750S which you can pick up brand new (with 0% finance) for the same sort of money - £3999/£4299.


Agreed... sort of, I could go on about the SV all day, but If you must have a naked bike with no top fairing then go for the Z750. Its a lot more bike for your money. You can thank the faired version by the way for the huge price drop. The Z750s faired version is gastly (soz dmahon) as a top fairing/handlebar look just doesn't look right, you need a lower screen/clip-ons if you are going to make a mid-range half faired bike appeal to those who want the sporty side of that market. Wink . I bet dmahon that those who walk past your bike once parked move their gaze quickly from the bike on one side to the bike on the other... almost as if your's isn't there? ... yep, the z750s faired version has dragged the poor Z into the 'commuter' role in the eyes of the biking community.


It's OK. Mine is a commuter. Thats what I bought it for and thats what I do with it! I wanted the fairing for the wind protection, not because I thought it looks good. Although I do think it looks OK, and at least as good as its competition - but nowhere near as nice as something like a ZX6R. Mine has even got a big GIVI top box on the back of it now. The other bike I would consider in this class is the Honda CBF600S, but that's a bit more expensive.

If I wanted a sportsbike, I would have bought a sportsbike. Actually, I do want a sportsbike as well as a commuter and expect I will get a Ducati 999 or an Aprilia RSV 1000R in the next 18 months. But I doubt I will be selling the Z750S. The Z750(S) is still a much better bike than the rest of the 600/650cc commuters (Hornet, Fazer, Bandit, SV650, GSR), especially at the price you can pick it up. It consistently wins the group tests.

Mine is usually parked next to an aged Triumph Trophy and a BMW F650 GS so I would hope people don't come for their viewing pleasure.
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PostPosted: 13:43 - 13 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

mirax wrote:
looked at the faired sv but tbh didnt see the point paying the extra for a piece of plastic as the riding postion feels exactly the same to me




Are you sure you rode two different bikes? the rear sets/foot pegs and handle bars are completely different....

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PostPosted: 14:33 - 13 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Simple wrote:
mirax wrote:
looked at the faired sv but tbh didnt see the point paying the extra for a piece of plastic as the riding postion feels exactly the same to me




Are you sure you rode two different bikes? the rear sets/foot pegs and handle bars are completely different....

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PostPosted: 14:53 - 13 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

extreme3d wrote:
Simple wrote:



Are you sure you rode two different bikes? the rear sets/foot pegs and handle bars are completely different....

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PostPosted: 15:36 - 13 Jun 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

I voted for the Bandit purely because i prefer IL4's over twins
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