Is it totally crazy that I already want a faster bike?  I've had my GS for about a month, and my younger bro wants to buy it from me.

If I sell it to him and buy a faster bike, it probably won't be until February or March.  I've already decided I want another Suzuki..

I've had good experience with Suzuki and I like the service at the local Suzuki shop.  So which would be a better buy, an SV1000s or a GSX-R600?  Which is cheaper to insure?  Is the V-twin SV a more reliable bike?

I'm not too interested in the sv650s, only the 1000 and the gixxer.   I've never ridden either bike before, but I can say the seating position on both doesn't bother me.  Anyone have any experience with these bikes?

before you get your new 100+ HP bike after riding for a month, make sure you check off the organ donor box at the DMV.  At least that way your parents' loss can be somebody else's gain.

Quote from: 97gs500e
If I sell it to him and buy a faster bike, it probably won't be until February or March.

Already a donor  

I'd choose the SV simply because they are really good for city driving, I love the sound of the I-4 engines, but the sv is a great deal.  Our local suzuki shop is selling them at 6800 bux, for the S version!

how long have you been riding?

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10055

I bought a TL1000S as my second bike.  The TL is the pre SV v-twin from Suzuki.  Plenty of power, but I don't feel it is so unmanegable that it is dangerous.  It is a lot heavier than the GS, but I actually like the weight.  It feels alot more stable and more comfortable for me to ride.  The torque is also addicting.  

I would still reccomend keeping the GS for one whole season.  GS taught me a lot that helped me when I got the TL.

Matt

keep the gs. you are not ready.

Quote from: pantablokeep the gs. you are not ready.

+1  

"I'm gonna go from 39hp and 26ft lbs - 110hp and 75ft lbs after a month, I can handle it". Hopefully when you wreck it and die, you won't screw up the bike to bad, that way someone else can get a good deal on a salvage bike.

just F'in with you man, in my opinion you should probably take your time on the gs , keep it at least a year, learn to drag your knee, do some track days, take an advanced class, take a race school. after you do all those things, if you feel like an expert, then upgrade to a more powerful bike. trust me, you have a lot of learning to do, and the gs makes a great learning tool.

Guys, he said if he sells the bike, he would sell it in February or March.  That would be about 6-7 months of experience, which while still low in terms of experience, is far better than a month.

97gs500e, I'd say wait until next year to make your decision.  You are probably going to change your mind many times before then.  I went from wanting a SV650, Gixxer 600, Kaw 636, etc to actually buying a Speed 4.  

Just try to get as much experience on the GS500 as you can.  You will be far better off learning on the GS500 than jumping to a 600 or liter bike too early.  The parts on a GS500 also seem to be much more durable (and cheaper) than parts on a 600cc supersport.

Thanks for the input guys, I value all your opinions..

Not so sure about the Hayabusa, but I do like that Ducati 999r


Now for that $20k loan      

Before you buy a more expensive bike buy yourself a good education.  I cannot stress the importance of that enough.

Yo bro

Damnit... OLD

Quote from: JustinNoobBefore you buy a more expensive bike buy yourself a good education.  I cannot stress the importance of that enough.

Yo bro

is it necessary to dig up my old posts?  This one is like 4 months old...


...besides we both know I'm gonna be a rock star  

So, are you still going to sell your GS?
You know that 97's are the coolest :lol:

I rode my GS for around 6-7 months before i swapped over to my ZX6R, I am super happy I learned on the GS, I have been riding my ZX6R over 5 months now with no issues, the GS really helped me fine tune the more important skills

just remember, anyone, even a monkey (yes, a monkey) can go fast in a straight line...

let the GS be your sensei until you are ready to freelance...

Quote from: 90gs500I'd choose the SV simply because they are really good for city driving, I love the sound of the I-4 engines, but the sv is a great deal.  Our local suzuki shop is selling them at 6800 bux, for the S version!

Ditto on the SV1000 being a better street bike.  Plus it just sounds so much meaner than a I4 :nana:

http://media.putfile.com/Sv1000S-w-TiForce

Cant wait to get mine in a month or two :mrgreen:
If your really interested in the SV1K come over to http://www.sv1000.zyns.com, lots of good info there and friendly like this board.

Quote from: Roadstergalhttp://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10055

I nominate you KERRY!

Wait until you crash on your GS before you decide to buy another bike...it's a hell of alot cheaper than on any of those other bikes....especially the Duc...  Even if it's a low side in the rain going around a corner too hard, you are going to crash...

We have all heard about the kid that thinks the GS is too slow after a month of riding...I'll assume you are a kid.

...my 2 cents...