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Crash it for fun · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Karma :

Bored at work and daydreaming about my first bike after I do my DAS. I've been thinking about the following bikes Hornet 600, SV650s, Yamaha fazer 600.

How much would you expect to pay on a year old bike of this class and which do you lot think is the best?

I'm leaning toward a Hornet at the moment just because it looks like a beast!

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Depends on the condition of it and if you buy privatly or if you buy from a dealer.

Asking which is best depends on what you want it for.

Can't see how the Hornet looks much like a beast. Confused

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Phil. · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

not as much BHP as the hornet, but im soon finding this hornet wont do much of anything before 7k rev where the SV would pretty happily pull away lower down.

Having said that though my next bike is gonna have to be a twin.

Adam_P · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Karma :

I'll stick up for the Fazer, but that's because I've just got one! Wink

I looked at the hornet and also a Bandit, but preferred the look and feel of the Fazer. I tried the Bandit but didn't like the naked one.

I suppose it all depends on personal preference.

/subliminal modeon/ Go with the Yamaha.../subliminalmodeoff
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

The SV sounds like a little spitfire with a race can (I'm serious!). The Hornet or Fazer will be all whiny and high pitched like a jet engine.

SV is better for noise! Thumbs Up

Except... The standard SV exhaust is welded together so you have to cut the system in half with an angle grinder in order to fit a race can. Obviously this can cause difficulties at MOT time! Usually can manufacturers will supply you with a clamp that you can use to reattach your OE can though. (I know that Renegade and Wolf do!)

Incidentally, Renegade do a nice underseat system for the SV... Mmmmm!

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Crash it for fun · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Karma :

Is there a big difference in acceleration between the Hornet and the SV?

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

The SV650S has better wind protection than the hornet S and they accelerate very well. I have never ridden a hornet so I can't comment so much on that, but I can tell you that I learned a lot from my SV and it was a great bike. Also it is possible to bore them out to 800cc without any reliability problems and their handling is easily improved. The guy from JHS Racing once took an empty SV frame to the GP frame builders Harris to see if they could improve on it. They said that they couldn't.

The main limitation of both of these bikes is probably the budget suspension. Saying that, my SV handled well enough for me, and the hornet does have poor tank range too.

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Crash it for fun · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Karma :

how much is the lower fairing for the '03 SV650s?

Dusty · King of the Rim Joined: 25 Mar 2003 Karma :

I've ridden an SV and a Hornet and tbh I wasn't very impressed with either. I'd advise considering the fazer, personally I think it will be more fun/rewarding in the long run. I haven't ridden one but I reckon the engine will have a bit more character than the SV's twin lump or the hornet's parallel four jobby. But then I always say inline fours are the way to go. The fazer will also more than likely have the better brakes of the three contenders.

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Crash it for fun · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Karma :

I've had a listen to what the SV sounds like and I think I like it. I think I prefer the hornet with a different can on it.

CBRPaul · Derestricted Danger Joined: 16 Mar 2004 Karma :

What about a cbr600 F Question

Laura · Playboy Bunny Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

Yeah I can not complain at mine and what it has taught me and the confidence it has given me and she was cheap too.
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Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hi
The sv is the sports bike between the 400's and 600's. Alot of people choose them instead of a 400. The inline 6's (fazer hornet) will be quicker, but the sv will have the tourque for mid town pootling. But at the end of the day its gunna be your ass on the bike so you decide whats best for you. My advice would be to try and test ride each, then see which you like best, you never know u might be supprised Very Happy

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

To test ride from a dealer you don't need your own insurance. All you need is a license allowing you to ride the bike, and them to think you're actually semi-serious about buying it.