Corndog67, I mean that on the way up one of the local twisties me and my buddy kent (ZX6R) had ourselves a sortie. He could not keep up.

Thanks for all the info guys, it's been a big help. I think I'm gonna stay with my first impulse and keep looking for an SV as it seems to be the better choice of the two (sorry GS guys). I've still got about 8 months before I'll be getting my own bike, so there is still time to change my mind. As of now, the plan will be to get a naked SV, ride it for until I'm ready to move up to something bigger (I'm in love with the new Yamaha YZF-R6...OMG that bike is SEXY!!!) then I'll turn the SV into a street fighter or track bike, something to have fun with. Thanks again fr the info!

Like I said before, you could be on a damn moped and have more fun than you know what to do with.

I got my GS as an opportunity thing. Good bike, low miles, $1000. Don't see too many SV's hit that price point due to the fact that they are more popular. I really don't care too much for the SV, but of course I can't help but go against the grain.

When you decide to move up if you like your SV you might just go to the SV1000. Same bike, just more of it. That's kind of my plan, except I don't like the SV, so I'm looking at either a Z1000, a Honda Hornet 900, or a Bandit 1200. (Or a GSX1400 if I get the chance, even though it is a tuna boat!)

Regardless, 2 wheels = 1 freaking great time.

I agree with you that the R6 is sexy, but it has NO power below 10K RPM.  Of the new 600's, it is the least street-friendly.  It is a highly-tuned track baby.  Check out the Daytona 675 (my baby) or the Ninja 636.  They have a lot more low end power than most 600's making them much more street friendly.  They also rip like nothing else at high RPM!  I personally an totally in love with the 675...

i must add... even though the GS is not very fast, it sure is fun to throw it around in the corners, even more so than some 600cc bikes i've ridden.