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old codger · 05-01-2008, 04:20 PM

Does anyone know anything about the GSX650F?
I currently ride an 06 S50, I had a 750 nighthawk before that, I would have bought another 750 Nighthawk if they still made them. I have decided I may not be a cruser guy, I still like the twisties, I don't care for the lay down riding position of the "sport bikes".
The GSX650F looks like it may be a good compromise between comfort and handling.

Old codger

RC Fan · 05-06-2008, 01:31 PM

It is a fully faired version of the current Bandit 650, which is only available overseas now. I guess the rear suspension is a bit different, the seat is one piece, as opposed to two, and the engine is mapped slightly differently. There are a few reviews online if you do a search. I have an '07 Bandit 650S, so if you had any questions, I may be able to answer them.

KD57 · 05-06-2008, 01:39 PM

I rode one. Only drawback to me was it is on the heavy side, and didn't have fully adj. suspension. I think it still had a steel frame too, otherwise, it was comfortable and had good power.

RC Fan · 05-06-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KD57

Only drawback to me was it is on the heavy side

Yes, that is exactly the problem for me. That is why I am trying to sell my Bandit. I want a bike under 400lbs.

Rbeard · 06-09-2008, 02:54 PM

It’s probably too late but I just bought one about a month ago. I LOVE that bike! I use it as my daily commuter. As for the weight I think it is a little heavy but just a little. The extra weight makes for a very smooth highway ride. I get lots of people stopping me to ask about my new baby. Plus that Suzuki financing program they have going right now rocks, 50 bucks a month baby!

old codger · 06-10-2008, 09:38 PM

Thanks for the comments, CYCLE WORLD, July 08 lists the GSX650F as one of the ten best, calling it the "best good ol' bike".
I would probably have one by now except the local dealer wants over list price, not going to happen. I am retiring at the end of this month and will have more time to look at other dealers. I buy my toy's on the "one payment plan", some dealers will negotiate the price for cash, not all though.

Old Codger

bigE · 06-11-2008, 11:23 AM

Did you look into SV650's? They have a similar riding position, are lighter and might be cheaper..... Some dealers will cut you a better deal if you finance the bike through them. So you could just say you'll make payments then pay it all off after the 1st month

ORBrit · 06-13-2008, 12:53 AM

I bought my S50 on Suzuki's credit and paid it off after a year - I noticed when I paid it off I then had $15000 credit!!

Very tempting to go buy a SV650 or even a Bandit 1250 ABS...

05-01-2008, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
old codger In Training Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki S50 Location: Greenbrier Arkansas Posts: 124	Gsx650F Does anyone know anything about the GSX650F? I currently ride an 06 S50, I had a 750 nighthawk before that, I would have bought another 750 Nighthawk if they still made them. I have decided I may not be a cruser guy, I still like the twisties, I don't care for the lay down riding position of the "sport bikes". The GSX650F looks like it may be a good compromise between comfort and handling. Old codger __________________ Proverbs 31:6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

05-06-2008, 01:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
RC Fan Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Bandit 650S Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 35	It is a fully faired version of the current Bandit 650, which is only available overseas now. I guess the rear suspension is a bit different, the seat is one piece, as opposed to two, and the engine is mapped slightly differently. There are a few reviews online if you do a search. I have an '07 Bandit 650S, so if you had any questions, I may be able to answer them. __________________ Cathy

05-06-2008, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
KD57 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,061	I rode one. Only drawback to me was it is on the heavy side, and didn't have fully adj. suspension. I think it still had a steel frame too, otherwise, it was comfortable and had good power. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

06-10-2008, 09:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
old codger In Training Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki S50 Location: Greenbrier Arkansas Posts: 124	Thanks for the comments, CYCLE WORLD, July 08 lists the GSX650F as one of the ten best, calling it the "best good ol' bike". I would probably have one by now except the local dealer wants over list price, not going to happen. I am retiring at the end of this month and will have more time to look at other dealers. I buy my toy's on the "one payment plan", some dealers will negotiate the price for cash, not all though. Old Codger __________________ Proverbs 31:6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

06-11-2008, 11:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigE Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2000 SV650 & 2000 Marauder Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 263	Did you look into SV650's? They have a similar riding position, are lighter and might be cheaper..... Some dealers will cut you a better deal if you finance the bike through them. So you could just say you'll make payments then pay it all off after the 1st month __________________ 2000 SV650: Desnorkled, rejetted and shimmed, Micron Exhaust, ZX6R shock, Racetech forks, Dominator lights, R6 throttle tube, various cosmetic parts/paint

06-09-2008, 02:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rbeard Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: Suzuki GSX650F Location: So Cal Posts: 8	It’s probably too late but I just bought one about a month ago. I LOVE that bike! I use it as my daily commuter. As for the weight I think it is a little heavy but just a little. The extra weight makes for a very smooth highway ride. I get lots of people stopping me to ask about my new baby. Plus that Suzuki financing program they have going right now rocks, 50 bucks a month baby!

06-13-2008, 12:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
ORBrit Foil Inspector Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 972	I bought my S50 on Suzuki's credit and paid it off after a year - I noticed when I paid it off I then had $15000 credit!! Very tempting to go buy a SV650 or even a Bandit 1250 ABS... __________________

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