2009 Budget Nakeds Group Test

[grommit]

Gladis wins


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[Mississippi]

I looked at the SV 650 before I got the FZ. However, the FZ just felt better to me plus I liked the exhaust coming out under the seat instead of at your leg. I guess it is all about what you are looking for in a bike. For me the FZ is the best.

 

[Nelly]

....."A screw driver which we don't have with us"........

Look under the seat :spank:

Grommit, you thought Norman was a bad name, whats Gladis all about lol.

Nelly

 

[grommit]

....."A screw driver which we don't have with us"........

Look under the seat :spank:

Grommit, you thought Norman was a bad name, whats Gladis all about lol.

Nelly

Gladis=Gladius

:spank:

 

[simonwb]

Gladis wins

Just read this review in today's MCN. XJ6 came 2nd to the Gladius because the Suzuki performed better, but they knocked the FZ6 in passing because it's harder, faster and buzzier than the XJ6. So, in my book, a FZ6 beats a Gladius.

 

[Nobby]

What d1ckheads,between all those guy's(pro bike tester's)they couldnt find a screwdriver.I bet all the Jap bikes have one under the seat

 

[The Toecutter]

What a wild bunch they had there! How can they call that a test? You got to beat em up to find out what they are made of...............I'm just sayin.......:rockon:

 

[cv_rider]

The SV650 won every comparo I read about it when I was considering it. However, the real world riders (owners) weren't as happy with it as the FZ6 owners were. Less comfortable.

 

[jamesfz6]

A friend of mine just bought an 05 sv650 and he loves it. Ever since he got it a week ago all he can talk about is how he is gonna out ride me and all im gonna see is taillights when we go riding the forest ride next weekend. The forest ride is 26 miles of hills and turns. I cant wait till we go so i can knock that attitude right out of him. Just for information purposes this is my friends first sportbike, he has had nothing but harleys and yamaha cruisers. Ohh the excitement is killing me, i cant wait to see the look on his face when we get done riding.

 

[v4rick]

Depending on how good a friend this is, you better either stay ahead of him (to avoid the crash altogether) or keep the ride slow and easy (to try and prevent one). The SV is a great handler (a close friend has one), but in the hands of an inexperienced rider, on winding roads and trying to prove something, a clean ride is not likely to occur. Ask anyone who's ridden the Tail of the Dragon - accidents DO happen. Hope this warning is not needed and all goes well.

 

[dankatz]

In 2007 Motorcycle Consumer News did a comparison of the SV650S to the FZ6 to the Ninja 650. The FZ6 won, but the SV had more power up to 9k rpm (I think) and was a little better in the twisties. Overall, the FZ6 beat the other two by a wide margin, but I certainly would not push it with your friend. ;-)