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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 9:40 pm
Post subject: 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 vs 2004 Suzuki SV650S
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I'm new bike shopping. Just for background, I haven't rode a bike in
about 15 years, and not much back then, and I'm about 35 now. My wife
and I are buying a Ninja EX250R to "get our feet wet" this week. I know
I'm going to be ready for something bigger pretty soon, and so I have
been doing a lot of shopping. Also, I'm 6'2" and about 275lbs.
My big "excuse" is gas prices and mileage. It would be a commuter bike.
So lap times and 1/4 mile times do not play into the choices. Things
like gas mileage and insurance prices will. And of course, fun, and
comfort.
I want a sportbike, but not a full on racer, more sport touring with
sport looks. I want low range torque for around town puttering and
commuting to work, not a high revving I4 rocket.
There are two bikes I like, the 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (MSRP $7,999
USD) and the 2004 Suzuki SV650S (MSRP $6,299.00 USD). That sounds like
a big price spread, but Suzuki's best financing is 9.9% APR for 48 or 60
months. Triumph is offering Zero Down, 2.9% APR for 48 months or 3.9%
APR for 60 months. So the two are not as far apart in price as you
first impressions would lead you to believe (if financed).
So, I'm looking for opinions. Neither are a BMW or even Honda when it
comes to reliability. The Suzuki SV650S has a lot of good reviews. So
does the Triumph Daytona 600, but Luck Brackenbury really trashed the
Daytona 600 in May's issue of Performance Bikes, making it sound as if
it was wore out after 10k miles.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 12:16 am
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On Tue, 01 Jun 2004 20:40:39 -0700, RWC <user RemoveThis @example.net> wrote:
>I'm new bike shopping. Just for background, I haven't rode a bike in
>about 15 years, and not much back then, and I'm about 35 now. My wife
>and I are buying a Ninja EX250R to "get our feet wet" this week. I know
>I'm going to be ready for something bigger pretty soon, and so I have
>been doing a lot of shopping. Also, I'm 6'2" and about 275lbs.
>
>My big "excuse" is gas prices and mileage. It would be a commuter bike.
> So lap times and 1/4 mile times do not play into the choices. Things
>like gas mileage and insurance prices will. And of course, fun, and
>comfort.
>
>I want a sportbike, but not a full on racer, more sport touring with
>sport looks. I want low range torque for around town puttering and
>commuting to work, not a high revving I4 rocket.
>
>There are two bikes I like, the 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (MSRP $7,999
>USD) and the 2004 Suzuki SV650S (MSRP $6,299.00 USD). That sounds like
>a big price spread, but Suzuki's best financing is 9.9% APR for 48 or 60
>months. Triumph is offering Zero Down, 2.9% APR for 48 months or 3.9%
>APR for 60 months. So the two are not as far apart in price as you
>first impressions would lead you to believe (if financed).
>
>So, I'm looking for opinions. Neither are a BMW or even Honda when it
>comes to reliability. The Suzuki SV650S has a lot of good reviews. So
>does the Triumph Daytona 600, but Luck Brackenbury really trashed the
>Daytona 600 in May's issue of Performance Bikes, making it sound as if
>it was wore out after 10k miles.
>
>Comments? Opinions? Facts?
SV's too small & probably the Daytona 600 as well. SV1000 or the
larger Triumph Daytona 955 or Sprint or Honda VFR.
IMO, skip the Kawasaki's if for no other reason than them having short
valve check/adjustment intervals and funky carburetors. If you buy a
new bike, get one with Fuel injection; one of the above.
Bob Nixon
Phoenix AZ
01 Sprint ST "RED" 43K miles
03 Suzuki GSXR1000 "SILVER"<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:06 am
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Look into a ZRX1200. It is about halfway between an SV650 and the new
Supersport 600's (like the GSX-R) in performance. IMHO, an SV is to small
of a bike for you. The ZRX is about what you need.
Not something you'd be too afraid of, not something you'd outgrow, and not a
bike that you couldn't 2 up on and take a real huge peformance hit. Take a
motorcycle safety course, and take it easy, you'll be fine. Many of these
retro-90/80's UJM's don't have scary power. Stay away from the FZ-1,
Z1000's, etc. and you'll be fine. Another bike would be a Bandit 1200.
"RWC" <user.RemoveThis@example.net> wrote in message
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> I'm new bike shopping. Just for background, I haven't rode a bike in
> about 15 years, and not much back then, and I'm about 35 now. My wife
> and I are buying a Ninja EX250R to "get our feet wet" this week. I know
> I'm going to be ready for something bigger pretty soon, and so I have
> been doing a lot of shopping. Also, I'm 6'2" and about 275lbs.
>
> My big "excuse" is gas prices and mileage. It would be a commuter bike.
> So lap times and 1/4 mile times do not play into the choices. Things
> like gas mileage and insurance prices will. And of course, fun, and
> comfort.
>
> I want a sportbike, but not a full on racer, more sport touring with
> sport looks. I want low range torque for around town puttering and
> commuting to work, not a high revving I4 rocket.
>
> There are two bikes I like, the 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 (MSRP $7,999
> USD) and the 2004 Suzuki SV650S (MSRP $6,299.00 USD). That sounds like
> a big price spread, but Suzuki's best financing is 9.9% APR for 48 or 60
> months. Triumph is offering Zero Down, 2.9% APR for 48 months or 3.9%
> APR for 60 months. So the two are not as far apart in price as you
> first impressions would lead you to believe (if financed).
>
> So, I'm looking for opinions. Neither are a BMW or even Honda when it
> comes to reliability. The Suzuki SV650S has a lot of good reviews. So
> does the Triumph Daytona 600, but Luck Brackenbury really trashed the
> Daytona 600 in May's issue of Performance Bikes, making it sound as if
> it was wore out after 10k miles.
>
> Comments? Opinions? Facts?<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 vs 2004 Suzuki SV650S |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:06 am
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Simpledog wrote:
> Look into a ZRX1200. It is about halfway between an SV650 and the new
> Supersport 600's (like the GSX-R) in performance. IMHO, an SV is to small
> of a bike for you. The ZRX is about what you need.
That's good advice. I did look at the Kawasaki ZRX1200. I like it, but
it's heavy and expensive. I like the new Honda 2004 Interceptor and
Interceptor ABS a tiny bit more, and they were also comfortable. But
also a little too expensive.
> Not something you'd be too afraid of, not something you'd outgrow, and not a
> bike that you couldn't 2 up on and take a real huge peformance hit. Take a
> motorcycle safety course, and take it easy, you'll be fine.
That's better advice, and I'm one step ahead of you. My wife and I are
already signed up for 4th of July weekend. (actually, 2nd evening
classroom, 3rd and 4th on the bikes, their bikes)
One reason I was looking at the 600's was, after my wife outgrows the
EX250R, I'd like to let it be her "hand-me-down" if I go bigger yet.
And, one of the reasons I was looking at lower cost was because I would
like to have some money to go to some more classes after basic rider
training. Like the intermediate, and maybe California Superbike School
at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, AZ this fall. Not to race, or learn to
race, but to really get to know how to ride (and have a blast on the
track for a weekend).
Finally, this fall we might just get a pair of cheaper used dirt bikes
to play in the desert around our house this fall. So, spending $10k on
a bike right now seems to be a bit risky, locking me into "this is the
only one I will be able to get for a long time."
The 2004 Suzuki SV650S is an amazing price. And the 2004 Triumph
Daytona 600 has awesome financing.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 vs 2004 Suzuki SV650S |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:06 am
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:06 am
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"Simpledog" <SPAMLESSCBURNETT1 DeleteThis @san.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Look into a ZRX1200. It is about halfway between an SV650
and the new
> Supersport 600's (like the GSX-R) in performance. IMHO, an
SV is to small
> of a bike for you. The ZRX is about what you need.
Good idea.
>
> Not something you'd be too afraid of, not something you'd
outgrow, and not a
> bike that you couldn't 2 up on and take a real huge
peformance hit. Take a
> motorcycle safety course, and take it easy, you'll be fine.
Many of these
> retro-90/80's UJM's don't have scary power. Stay away from
the FZ-1,
> Z1000's, etc. and you'll be fine. Another bike would be a
Bandit 1200.
>
>
>
>
> "RWC" <user DeleteThis @example.net> wrote in message
> news:X_bvc.24641$oi5.17132@fed1read07...
> > I'm new bike shopping. Just for background, I haven't
rode a bike in
> > about 15 years, and not much back then, and I'm about 35
now. My wife
> > and I are buying a Ninja EX250R to "get our feet wet" this
week. I know
> > I'm going to be ready for something bigger pretty soon,
and so I have
> > been doing a lot of shopping. Also, I'm 6'2" and about
275lbs.
> >
> > My big "excuse" is gas prices and mileage. It would be a
commuter bike.
> > So lap times and 1/4 mile times do not play into the
choices. Things
> > like gas mileage and insurance prices will. And of
course, fun, and
> > comfort.
> >
> > I want a sportbike, but not a full on racer, more sport
touring with
> > sport looks. I want low range torque for around town
puttering and
> > commuting to work, not a high revving I4 rocket.
> >
> > There are two bikes I like, the 2004 Triumph Daytona 600
(MSRP $7,999
> > USD) and the 2004 Suzuki SV650S (MSRP $6,299.00 USD).
That sounds like
> > a big price spread, but Suzuki's best financing is 9.9%
APR for 48 or 60
> > months. Triumph is offering Zero Down, 2.9% APR for 48
months or 3.9%
> > APR for 60 months. So the two are not as far apart in
price as you
> > first impressions would lead you to believe (if financed).
> >
> > So, I'm looking for opinions. Neither are a BMW or even
Honda when it
> > comes to reliability. The Suzuki SV650S has a lot of good
reviews. So
> > does the Triumph Daytona 600, but Luck Brackenbury really
trashed the
> > Daytona 600 in May's issue of Performance Bikes, making it
sound as if
> > it was wore out after 10k miles.
> >
> > Comments? Opinions? Facts?
>
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RWC wrote:
> Simpledog wrote:
>
>> Look into a ZRX1200. It is about halfway between an SV650 and the new
>> Supersport 600's (like the GSX-R) in performance. IMHO, an SV is to
>> small of a bike for you. The ZRX is about what you need.
>
> That's good advice. I did look at the Kawasaki ZRX1200. I like it,
Whops, you said ZRX1200, I read ZZR1200! Shame on me. Not sure about
the ZRX1200, it reminds me of the 80's GPz, and (I'm really shallow, Uh,
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:06 am
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"RWC" <user.TakeThisOut@example.net> wrote in message
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> Simpledog wrote:
> > Look into a ZRX1200. It is about halfway between an SV650
and the new
> > Supersport 600's (like the GSX-R) in performance. IMHO,
an SV is to small
> > of a bike for you. The ZRX is about what you need.
>
> That's good advice. I did look at the Kawasaki ZRX1200. I
like it, but
> it's heavy and expensive. I like the new Honda 2004
Interceptor and
> Interceptor ABS a tiny bit more, and they were also
comfortable. But
> also a little too expensive.
>
> > Not something you'd be too afraid of, not something you'd
outgrow, and not a
> > bike that you couldn't 2 up on and take a real huge
peformance hit. Take a
> > motorcycle safety course, and take it easy, you'll be
fine.
>
> That's better advice, and I'm one step ahead of you. My
wife and I are
> already signed up for 4th of July weekend. (actually, 2nd
evening
> classroom, 3rd and 4th on the bikes, their bikes)
>
> One reason I was looking at the 600's was, after my wife
outgrows the
> EX250R, I'd like to let it be her "hand-me-down" if I go
bigger yet.
>
> And, one of the reasons I was looking at lower cost was
because I would
> like to have some money to go to some more classes after
basic rider
> training. Like the intermediate, and maybe California
Superbike School
> at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, AZ this fall. Not to race,
or learn to
> race, but to really get to know how to ride (and have a
blast on the
> track for a weekend).
>
> Finally, this fall we might just get a pair of cheaper used
dirt bikes
> to play in the desert around our house this fall. So,
spending $10k on
> a bike right now seems to be a bit risky, locking me into
"this is the
> only one I will be able to get for a long time."
the dirt bikes are a real good idea... you could go to DP
bikes now, for you, say a honda 650 single...and that would be
good commuting under 70 mph... and great around town, and not
bad in the dirt...you will learn more in a month in the dirt,
than 30 years on pavement.
>
> The 2004 Suzuki SV650S is an amazing price. And the 2004
Triumph
> Daytona 600 has awesome financing.
You could get a used sv650 for 3k or so that should be as
reliable as new one if the mileage is under 10,000 miles...a
bike like that will look virtually new too.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:06 am
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Phil Scott wrote:
> "RWC" <user.DeleteThis@example.net> wrote in message
>> Finally, this fall we might just get a pair
>> of cheaper used dirt bikes to play in the
>> desert around our house this fall. So,
>> spending $10k on a bike right now seems to
>> be a bit risky, locking me into "this is
>> the only one I will be able to get for a long time."
>
> the dirt bikes are a real good idea... you could go to DP
> bikes now, for you, say a honda 650 single...and that would be
> good commuting under 70 mph... and great around town, and not
> bad in the dirt...you will learn more in a month in the dirt,
> than 30 years on pavement.
I guess at this point, I should say... My commute to work is about 20
miles of low traffic 75mph speed limit freeway.  Or, a XR600/XR650
with bajadesigns dual sport kit would have been in my garage already.
> You could get a used sv650 for 3k or so that should be as
> reliable as new one if the mileage is under 10,000 miles...a
> bike like that will look virtually new too.
I looked at that too. Financing a used bike is tough. And I hear the
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"RWC" <user.TakeThisOut@example.net> wrote in message
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> RWC wrote:
>
> > Simpledog wrote:
> >
> >> Look into a ZRX1200. It is about halfway between an
SV650 and the new
> >> Supersport 600's (like the GSX-R) in performance. IMHO,
an SV is to
> >> small of a bike for you. The ZRX is about what you need.
> >
> > That's good advice. I did look at the Kawasaki ZRX1200.
I like it,
>
> Whops, you said ZRX1200, I read ZZR1200! Shame on me. Not
sure about
> the ZRX1200, it reminds me of the 80's GPz, and (I'm really
shallow, Uh,
> I mean) I'd really like something a bit more modern looking.
Some of us dont think the vacuum cleaner looking bikes are
that hot at all...I like the zrx1200 a lot...a very fine
machine... genuine. great details. hauls ass... and built
for a good sized man. The retro look is deliberate.
Id go for that, then get 400cc dirt bike later... or Id get
the 650 honda DP bike now...if you want faster get a used
motarded KTM for 3 or 4k .. see the last post in the
Thumper thread a few days back. His 600 single is good for
110 mph...so he could cruize it all day at 80...and the
handling is light years better than even a SV650 which is a
lot better than the big kawasaki will be.
Phil Scott
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"RWC" <user.TakeThisOut@example.net> wrote in message
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> Phil Scott wrote:
>
> > "RWC" <user.TakeThisOut@example.net> wrote in message
> >> Finally, this fall we might just get a pair
> >> of cheaper used dirt bikes to play in the
> >> desert around our house this fall. So,
> >> spending $10k on a bike right now seems to
> >> be a bit risky, locking me into "this is
> >> the only one I will be able to get for a long time."
> >
> > the dirt bikes are a real good idea... you could go to DP
> > bikes now, for you, say a honda 650 single...and that
would be
> > good commuting under 70 mph... and great around town, and
not
> > bad in the dirt...you will learn more in a month in the
dirt,
> > than 30 years on pavement.
>
> I guess at this point, I should say... My commute to work
is about 20
> miles of low traffic 75mph speed limit freeway. Or, a
XR600/XR650
> with bajadesigns dual sport kit would have been in my garage
already.
>
> > You could get a used sv650 for 3k or so that should be as
> > reliable as new one if the mileage is under 10,000
miles...a
> > bike like that will look virtually new too.
>
> I looked at that too. Financing a used bike is tough. And
I hear the
> 2003 SV650S had a lot of good changes, and the 2004 had even
more.
Considering that you will not be keeping the bike long I'd go
with used... those changes you mention wont be noticed by the
average rider btw. But the 3k less price, and less sales tax
etc will be. You are a big guy... the SV might be a little
small for you.
20 miles commute at 75 is well within the scope of the honda
singles you were looking at...guys do it every day around
here. I think thats a real good choice for you since you
want to ride dirt too.
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>From: RWC
>That's good advice. I did look at the Kawasaki ZRX1200. I like it, but
>it's heavy and expensive.
Unless your trying to push it into a corner like a GP250 you'll not notice the
weight. If you wait another month you should be able to walk out with a ZRX for
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RWC wrote:
> My big "excuse" is gas prices and mileage. It would be a commuter bike.
> So lap times and 1/4 mile times do not play into the choices. Things
> like gas mileage and insurance prices will. And of course, fun, and
> comfort.
If you're looking at just a commuter bike to save money on gasoline, why are
you looking for something new? All you'd be doing is spending $6,000 up
front to save $25 a week. It'll take you a LOOOOONG time pay for a new bike
at that rate. I just bought a 1981 CB650 for the wife for $1,000. It's
intended to be her learner bike but it'll probably end up being our only bike
by this time next year. It'll get 40+ mpg for a LOT less cost than a new
SV650.
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Then an SV1000s would be a good bet. I just bought one,
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://home.mminternet.com/~simpledog/SV1000.JPG," target="_blank">http://home.mminternet.com/~simpledog/SV1000.JPG,</a> and it rides nicely. Not
much for 2 up I'm afraid.
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> Simpledog wrote:
> > Look into a ZRX1200. It is about halfway between an SV650 and the new
> > Supersport 600's (like the GSX-R) in performance. IMHO, an SV is to
small
> > of a bike for you. The ZRX is about what you need.
>
> That's good advice. I did look at the Kawasaki ZRX1200. I like it, but
> it's heavy and expensive. I like the new Honda 2004 Interceptor and
> Interceptor ABS a tiny bit more, and they were also comfortable. But
> also a little too expensive.
>
> > Not something you'd be too afraid of, not something you'd outgrow, and
not a
> > bike that you couldn't 2 up on and take a real huge peformance hit.
Take a
> > motorcycle safety course, and take it easy, you'll be fine.
>
> That's better advice, and I'm one step ahead of you. My wife and I are
> already signed up for 4th of July weekend. (actually, 2nd evening
> classroom, 3rd and 4th on the bikes, their bikes)
>
> One reason I was looking at the 600's was, after my wife outgrows the
> EX250R, I'd like to let it be her "hand-me-down" if I go bigger yet.
>
> And, one of the reasons I was looking at lower cost was because I would
> like to have some money to go to some more classes after basic rider
> training. Like the intermediate, and maybe California Superbike School
> at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, AZ this fall. Not to race, or learn to
> race, but to really get to know how to ride (and have a blast on the
> track for a weekend).
>
> Finally, this fall we might just get a pair of cheaper used dirt bikes
> to play in the desert around our house this fall. So, spending $10k on
> a bike right now seems to be a bit risky, locking me into "this is the
> only one I will be able to get for a long time."
>
> The 2004 Suzuki SV650S is an amazing price. And the 2004 Triumph
> Daytona 600 has awesome financing.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 2004 Triumph Daytona 600 vs 2004 Suzuki SV650S |
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