Yamaha MT-07 vs Honda CB650F vs Suzuki SV650

[odywankanobe]

Hi

I am a new rider (still in training) but I was wondering which one of the above bikes would suit an absolute beginner.

The Honda is 4 cyl and smooth. The Suzuki has an assist function at low RPM so as to not stall it at junctions etc and is the cheapest.

The Yamaha has the torque and is the lightest at the expense of horrible suspension. However, a £450 Hyprepro front and rear set up would sort the bouncy, soft suspension and also work against the wheelie propensity of the Yamaha.

Suzuki us 5499, Yamaha 5799 and Honda 6499. All negotiable I believe given it will be winter time by the time I get a licence.

Riding will be only for fun, no commuting, or adverse weather.

Really like the Honda but it is more powerful and more expensive and heavier which scares me.

What do you guys think from a personal experience? Or should I just buy a honda CB500F and not kill myself or cry if and when I drop it?

Be gentle, I know I do not even have a licence yet but how can one not get excited?

Cheers

[Alpineandy]

My number one recommendation is 'Don't buy a new bike'.
For your 1st big bike you really cannot understand what you'll really need in a big bike. Buy something cheap and use it to learn for 6 months to a year and then consider a new bike or a different used big bike.
This is especially true if 'finance' is involved, as it's a given that you'll consider changing your bike in a year or so but if finance prevents this you'll be really pissed off about it. Without finance you may not change but that'll be after you've considered it fully. The mere lack of it as an option will grate.
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[Rogerborg]

[odywankanobe]

around 3K which is enough to get me ABS, less than 20K miles and up to 6 years old.

plus all these bikes have the necessary accessories already on them such as tank pads, frame sliders etc.

You guys are right especially with the winter coming up. I could buy something else next summer.

like a Panigale moo hahaha

[Derivative]

Or buy a cheap bike when winter rolls in and people start to lose faith.

[Kentol750]

I use a new model sv, it's great. I find the sv very smooth for a v twin, and it handles well.
However, I have to agree with the other posts, don't jump in to a bike without riding a few. For 3k there's a lot of choice.
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Some bikes.

[Rogerborg]