YZF600R opinions (JamesG, others?)

[JamesG]

Not really, it was a little different coming off an SV though.
GS and YZF (or any I-4) have similar power bands, just more of it.

Yes, I fret about the fairing too, the YZF has ALOT of plastic.  But (knock on wood) I've been riding long enough, that I've stopped tipping my bikes over.

[jag69]

Thanks.  I am still torn between Honda 599 or YZF600r.  To stay naked or not.  That is the question.

[JamesG]

All depends on what you want to use it for and what you *need*.

IMO- The 599 is very nice quality wise and it would be a fun commuter or project toy bike, but it just isn't better enough than even a GS to justify the $7K+ price.
I think if you got a YZF it would rapidly become your primary bike. The suspension and motor are in another league than the GSs.

[jag69]

James your the man.  Thanks for the info.  If you ever find your way to southern AZ look me up.  That is if you can handle the heat.

L8

[BanannaMan]

Motorcyclyst magazene says the 599 (and yamaha's new FZ6) are more in line with a bandit 600 than an SV.

I know 4 YZF600R owners...2 have replaced transmisions..the other 2 ...no trouble.
I looked at buying one but ended up getting an SVS because of that.

[jag69]

Bananna Man.  How do you like the ergos of the SVS?  What is your opinion of the SVS compared to the GS?
Do they have risers for the SVS?
Thanks

[BanannaMan]

The SVS and the GS are very different bikes.
I like the ergos on the SVS better but I was always wishing the GS's bars were lower or further forward.
I also like the rearsets  on the SV better...... on long trips on the GS I would find it more comfortable to have my tiptoes on the pegs.
I have ridden both bikes on trips of 1800 miles or more and for me....the SVS is more comfortable(especially the seat)...but it's all in what you like personally.

It did take me a few thousand miles to get used to the v-twin..you MUST give it gas when down shifting....and that seems really un-natural when trying to slow down quickly.
The 600R will dust the SV above 120mph... but from 0-100 (which is where I ride the most) The SVS will leave a 600 and I have no problem scrapping with literbikes in the twisties.  (torque can be a good thing)

Still I like the look of the YZF and their less torquey 4cyl. is smoother than the SVS and probably closer to the GS's ride.
But knowing 2 people who had to replace trannys....and how far I ride alone...and the SV's are bullet proof....well.... you see what I got.





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[jag69]

The SV650S has always been on my list for "Next Bike", I just wasn't sure about the Ergos (clip-ons mainly).  I am in my 30's and l love to ride on the weekends 3 to 4 hours (I am a family man and I need to budget my time.)  My daily ride to work is only 5 miles one way ( I often make it double on purpose).  Thanks for the info.

[JamesG]

YZF tranny - Yes some do go out, but its mostly rider error that causes it. You have guys who have put 20K miles on thiers without any problems.  I have to admit that I have ground the gearbox a few times before I did the Factory "shift kit" and learned how it likes to be shifted.  I also knew of it before hand but wanted the the bike enough to take the chance.

Jag- Careful. I know some guys who can do Iron Butts on GSXR1Ks, doesn't mean everyone can or is willing to put up with it. My '00 SV, which is alot more GS like than the SVS, was a Buddha Loves You after a few hundred miles.
Between the two, an SV is probably better than a GS for really long haul slabbing, but neither is really optimal for the task.

[BanannaMan]

Er...James may have a point.....perhaps I should mention I ride 150 miles or more everytime I crank the bike.
No slabbing though..(if I can help it)
I'll take the longer 2-lane route.

40's, older kids, still managing time...but I have a little more(see what you have to look forward too??).
I ride long afternoons on saturdays  6-8hrs. (usually on the Blue Ridge Parkway) and take a few trips a year.

I don't ride to work.