SV650S or cbr600f?

Noggin · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Feb 2004 Karma :

Hi guys, most of you know I failed my test the other day, but I think its good because I'm starting to have second thoughts about which bike to get.

I want to be able to do sunday runs and trackdays etc. The cbr is a 600 so the tax will be £15 cheaper. But I'm not sure what the insurance will be like compared between a 2000 onwards cbr compared to a 2004 model sv650s.

Any suggestions?
Oh and my girlfriend prefers the cbr cos it has fairings.

Craig G(Noggin)
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dibbster · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

CBR600 is a group 14, SV650 is a group 9 and SV650S is a group 10. I would have thought the insurance for a CBR would be higher than an SV, best thing to do is do a few quotes and see.
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Git · Brolly Dolly Joined: 17 Dec 2003 Karma :

I would say pants to money cbr6 Smile

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Insurance is gonna be your main decider IMO - both are ample for sunday twatting and trackdays, running costs of the CBR might be a bit higher though not hugely... CBR is considered to be better build quality.

For a 'just passed test' person, insurance is going to be the shagger so I'd go SV.

Zero-G · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Sep 2002 Karma :

SV650S. Looks nicer (in my opinion), less common, its a twin Mr. Green

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VTR SP1 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Karma :

CBR600F is a top bike and put togther better than the Suzuki.
If you do go for one listen for the cam chain tensioner rattling.

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The#Doctor# · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

I have the cbr600fi and my brother has a sv650s, obviously i prefer the cbr6 although the sv is a great bike insurance between me and my brother wasn't that much different as i have a 01 model cbr and he has a 04 sv with almost no miles on it so its really which you prefer the look of go to a dealer and sit on them get a test ride if you can! cbr6 Thumbs Up

extreme3d · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2004 Karma :

Liverpoolrobb... · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Karma :

SV sounds lovely with the right can on as well

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Zoffo · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Karma :

Suppose the real difference would be in servicing costs (or complexity if you do your own)
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Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

Cbr600 is the better bike.

instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Pound for pound......sv all the way. Thumbs Up

Nowt to do with me probably getting one in the summer lol

mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

SV, V-twin... once you've had one you probably won't want anything else... (but then inline4 owners would say the same)

Both great bikes, i'm sure whichever you get your not gonna be dissapointed..
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DukeRed · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Karma :

Was looking in to a CBR600 and sv650 myself.

The earliest models that are nice IMO are the 1999 CBR600F4. Any earlier models have mank side fairing.
Also have heard the early injected models are not so great thats 2000+ I believe.
Top build quality and are good for pretty much everything including touring.
For a good 99 f4 you'd be looking at around 3.5k.

Didn't look so much in to the sv but it's a twin so if you like that sort of thing there's not much else in it. Would go for the older frame style since again IMO there nicer and will be alot cheaper now due to new style.
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

The 99 onwards have the US designation F4 - it's the ally framed version.

In the UK the 99 is the FX, the 00 is the FY, they both have carbs. 2001 it started being injected and they ran out of alphabet.

w00p · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Karma :

the CBR is definately the winning bike if you put spec sheets on the table. The price gap between a new CBR vs a new SV is humongous...
If you don't mind the price, you'd be better off with the CBR.

Do consider the character of a V-twin. Its a feature you can't neglect. Put an afermarket can on a cbr, it'll scream, put an aftermarket can on the sv, it'll roar. Wink

Personally, I'd go for the sv, mainly because of the charm of a v-twin and the interesting pricing.
I don't think the SV will be able to hold its own on a track without some serious tinkering, though...

weasel · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Feb 2005 Karma :

I know this is nothing to do with the guys question, but i wanna say that, that is the first time ive seen an SV with a fairing, and i never used to be a fan of the looks of the SV, but that one looks awesome, and if you squint, you could confuse it (slightly) for an R1.
Anyone else agree, or should i stop talking and leave?
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weasel · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Feb 2005 Karma :

I know this is nothing to do with the guys question, but i wanna say that, that is the first time ive seen an SV with a fairing, and i never used to be a fan of the looks of the SV, but that one looks awesome, and if you squint, you could confuse it (slightly) for an R1.
Anyone else agree, or should i stop talking and leave?
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

SV has more character, sounds lovely (if you like it anyway) and is a generally nice to ride bike... so is the CBR.. I'd swap my SV for a 600f4i any day but not for just a cbr600f older one.. Both good bikes, get test rides and make yer mind up! Click my signature link to see my SV Cool

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Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

I'd go for the SV650 myself. They sound better than any inline 4 600cc bike IMO (with a race can obviously).

I was watching the trackday for a little bit that was on the Wednesday before the first BSB race at Brands. One of the guys that was in an average paced group was on a fully faired SV650s and harassing a fairly quick 999 (it also sounded ALOT better than the standard Duc can). So basically the SV650 will go as fast you can around corners. It's just the 100mph+ where it looses out in everyday stuff to the CBR. The CBR will probably be better/more comfy for a pillion though.
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