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05-25-2007, 05:20 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2007
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|  Some bike clarifications
Hi all, I've browsed your forum and have a few newb questions. I take my MSF class next week and I'm looking to purchase a (used, if possible) bike before summer starts. I'm most interested in the following: Kawasaki Ninja 250R or "Ninjette" Kawasaki Ninja 500R and also Suzuki's GS500F, and SV650. I've read that each of these can be good beginner bikes. I'm not normally the risk taking type, I'm generally conservative when it comes to such things, I'm 5'8" and about 140lbs and just looking for something to get around town in and have some fun with. Not really planning on much freeway driving as I'll still have a car for moving stuff, etc. I have a little dirt bike experience, but I hear that doesn't mean much when it comes to street exp. Now anyway, my main questions are about the Suzuki SV650 vs. the SV650S is the main difference the look? Also, is the ABS version of the bike worth shelling out more for? Aside from a lower price, is there any reason why you'd recommend the Kawasaki over the Suzukis? (I'm more drawn to the Suzuki models for some reason) I'm afraid as I'm not made of money, price will be a big factor of which bike I end up choosing in the end, but I appreciate your helping me choose regardless! Thanks again guys for answering these questions! Much appreciated.  |
