Help me choose - SV650s or GSR600

jameshayes

I'm going to get one of the above and I cant pick!!

Will be using for commute ~20K -> 30K a day.

It will be a 05 SV650s or a 06 GSR

Hungrycol

IMO for looks alone I'd go for the bottom one, SV650.

ambasite

the sv looks better but the can looks out of proportion to the rest of the bike!

Niall06

Hope to get trade up myself in the new year and was looking at both of these models.
Both get great reviews and seem to be great bikes so when I am picking it will be down to best price and lowest mileage.

J-blk

I have a DL650 which uses the SV650 engine with some modifications - I've used it every single day for the last 3 years for a ~ 25K commute and it has been rock solid so engine-wise at least, my recommendation would be for the SV650 but I've never even taken a GSR for a ride (tried out a friend's SV awhile back, lovely bike).

thebandito600

Its up to your own personal choice, i reckon for commuting the gsr might be more comfortable,though the sv is a sweet looking bike.

jonnner

Of those two i rather the GSR but I own a Kawasaki er6-n and its great.

Steffano2002

These are two very good bikes but I'd go with the SV650s if I were you. But PLEASE, get full fairings for it! Doesn't look nice without it...

bitemybanger

Id go with the SV, great looking and OHH the sound with a nice micron. heavenly sound

Zascar

deffo sv, I've ridden them, cracking bikes

galwaytt

for commute, and keeping with the SV engine, I'd seriously include the DL650. A lot of them were sold on special offer so would have things like heated grips and top boxes - maybe even panniers, so I think you should def add that to the list. Pricewise, an '05 DL w/top box and heated grips is about 5k. If a large part of the commute is in urban area, you'll find the DL better than the SV.

agent_smith

I have ridden both. The SV sounds better and IMHO both are as attractive as each other.
Having said that... i thought the GSR rode better, turned in easier, has a more modern chassis and brake setup...
There is a lot to like.
Personally if it was my money it would go to the GSR!

Pigeon Reaper

you can always drop the forks in the SV to make her turn quicker. The brakes however will always be dogs