24 yr old moving up from an SV650 Q?

arybvtcw0eolkf

Its a long time since I was anywhere near 24 years old so I've no idea what the cool kids ride these days, but what would you younger lads suggest for a 24year old moving up from an SV650s?.. (full license).

No idea what the budget is, but he won't be looking for new.

jameshayes

Carson Mushy Spokeswoman wrote: »

Its a long time since I was anywhere near 24 years old so I've no idea what the cool kids ride these days, but what would you younger lads suggest for a 24year old moving up from an SV650s?.. (full license).

No idea what the budget is, but he won't be looking for new.

Has to be a CBR6 no? Or any of the supersport 6's?

The_Chap

Gsxr750

Wonda-Boy

Getting an old mans Vstrom 1000......;)

Idleater

I went from the sv650 to the sv1000. Though iirc you have the curvy model so the obvious upgrade is to a tl1000!

Blacktie.

I went from and SV650 to a Hornet 900. Nice bit of power in it but I do miss the V twin.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Anyone any experience of the Yamaha XT660 or the Suzuki DRZ400?.

He doesn't like the Vstrom or adventure bikes, and he's looking for a bit more grunt too but I told him he could have fun without insane power on something trailie or supermoto.

Yes Idleater he's got the curvy atm, great little thing. Brilliant engine, tbh I prefer his engine to the fuel injected engine in my Vstrom 650.

Tbh if it wasn't for the insane fuel economy I'd be shifting on my Vstrom too.. Dead comfy, effortless riding ~ and I think that's the problem, even my ripe old age of 50 the DL650 is boring the crap out of me!.

I'm dying for grunt, power wheelies, loud exhausts & 100mph cruising speeds again. But the fuel economy on the DL650 is the keeper. Most I've had from it is 410kms for €20!.. Its crazy cheap.

Cienciano

If he wants anything cool at 24 I reckon any supermoto.

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/2006-ktm-lc4-640-supermoto/12989918

Mate has a DRZ400. Or I should say "had". He's on boards, but probably not able to type at the moment after someone pulled across in front of him

Carson Mushy Spokeswoman

Carson Mushy Spokeswoman wrote: »

Its a long time since I was anywhere near 24 years old so I've no idea what the cool kids ride these days, but what would you younger lads suggest for a 24year old moving up from an SV650s?.. (full license).

No idea what the budget is, but he won't be looking for new.

600cc sportsbike?

arybvtcw0eolkf

Malcolm Cuddly Thermostat wrote: »

600cc sportsbike?

Thing is he's fairly talk at 6'2''.. And he's my son, so I'm trying to steer him away from those things :P

GBX

Fazer 1000? Original model .. big tank, plenty of poke and comfy.

Carson Mushy Spokeswoman

Carson Mushy Spokeswoman wrote: »

Thing is he's fairly talk at 6'2''.. And he's my son, so I'm trying to steer him away from those things :P

Yeah hes a tall lad, probably best to stay away from them then.I love those KTM enduro style bikes they pretty cool, dont have a notion how much they are though.

Fabritzo

kool kids are riding the yamaha triple 800, KTM twins, ultra cool are on ducati scramblers or whatever the latest retro bike is.

Wonda-Boy

All messing aside I think a VFR800 would tick all the boxes, truely great bike.

CJhaughey

KTM 690 SM, like a Dominator on a heavy steroid programme complete with 'roid rage.
Civilised enough as well if necessary.
Need a little more care and attention than a Japanese machine but will make you handy with the spanners.

Pugzilla

600/750cc Sportbike


Ask anyone below the age of 30 what the coolest type of bike is. Majority will say sportbike.

Leave the adventure/touring bikes for middle age.

CJhaughey

Pugzilla wrote: »

600/750cc Sportbike


Ask anyone below the age of 30 what the coolest type of bike is. Majority will say sportbike.

Leave the adventure/touring bikes for middle age.

Sportsbikes are old hat, the Supermoto's will outhandle them on any piece of less than perfect road and you don't need insane license losing speeds to have fun.
I know lots of younger guys with Sumo's they have a lot of fun on them.

Pugzilla

CJhaughey wrote: »

Sportsbikes are old hat, the Supermoto's will outhandle them on any piece of less than perfect road and you don't need insane license losing speeds to have fun.
I know lots of younger guys with Sumo's they have a lot of fun on them.

All the guys my age that ask about getting a bike licence want a sportbike. To the non-biker, sportbikes still got it.

Wonda-Boy

I think that the sports tourers really are the best of both worlds...you can do it all on a good sports tourer.

Cienciano

CJhaughey wrote: »

Sportsbikes are old hat, the Supermoto's will outhandle them on any piece of less than perfect road and you don't need insane license losing speeds to have fun.
I know lots of younger guys with Sumo's they have a lot of fun on them.

Easier to do wheelies on a supermoto too.

Lumen

Fabritzo wrote: »

kool kids are riding the yamaha triple 800, KTM twins, ultra cool are on ducati scramblers or whatever the latest retro bike is.

I have a Yamaha XSR700. It looks nice but is a bit tame and sounds like an electrical appliance whilst accelerating (nice coming back down though).

Think I should have got a 900 instead. Or a sports bike.

Most things are fun at 9/10ths but IMO a fun bike (or car, or whatever) should be interactive going slowly.

stewygriffin

Typing this from the middle of the Irish Sea on board the Ulyssee.

Weather in Welsh Mountains today was monsoon like,but it made for some lovely pictures.
Went over 2 weeks ago for BSB Brands Hatch. Only comming back home nowm

millingmachine

The XT 660 or similar would suit your son perfectly especially being so tall.
Sportsbikes would be a bit cramped for him & sports tourers aren't cool for a 24 year old.
Actually they aren't cool at all.

millingmachine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfmzJrkOkgc

Fabritzo

Lumen wrote: »

I have a Yamaha XSR700. It looks nice but is a bit tame and sounds like an electrical appliance whilst accelerating (nice coming back down though).

Think I should have got a 900 instead. Or a sports bike.

Most things are fun at 9/10ths but IMO a fun bike (or car, or whatever) should be interactive going slowly.

Put an end can on it, cheapest you can find!

Max Headroom

Carson Mushy Spokeswoman wrote: »

Thing is he's fairly talk at 6'2''.. And he's my son, so I'm trying to steer him away from those things :P

I'm 6 foot...no bother on my sports bikes ....maybe youre overthinkin it a bit....he doesnt have to ride like Marquez..;)

Pugzilla

KTM 990 Superduke good for tall people?

arybvtcw0eolkf

Thanks for all the replies lads.

We're going to view a few DRZ 400's over the next few days.. Maybe fit in an XT660x too.

Anyone any experience of the DRZ's?.

hedzball

I had both an sv650 (pointy) and a drz400sm

and a ktm690smc which is another bag of cats altogether... The drz is a solid bike.. get a few mods in (3x3 box, can,fcr carb) and in theory shes shy of 40bhp.. unless hes using it for 30mile jaunts then its a great laugh.. after that it gets tiring.. will cruise at 70mph handy enough but theres not much more after..

The ktm690 on the other hand is one of the most economical singles in the world.. 6 speed fuel injected.. utter lunatic the smc was..

A 690 duke is more road focussed and a bit pokier.. I live in the wild west so I like my SMs..



'hdz

Pugzilla

What does he himself want?

bergipau

KTM 950/999 SM or SMT.
The SM is a bit crap on motorways but it's an absolute hoot on all other roads. I have the 950 sm and love it.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Thanks for all the suggestions guys.

He went with a Suzuki DR-Z 400sm.



Sorry about the bad photo, but just rode it back to Dublin this evening.

So such a small engine, in a very slight bike it pulls like a train. I was actually very surprised.

He'll have fun on this thing :pac:

CJhaughey

Well wear, looks like a cracker and in great nick.
He'll love that in the city, high position =great visibility.

arybvtcw0eolkf

CJhaughey wrote: »

Well wear, looks like a cracker and in great nick.
He'll love that in the city, high position =great visibility.

Cheers.

She's absolute mint, not a scratch on her.

The minute I got off after riding it home I said half joking '' Kev, wanna swap for a Vstrom? ''

We're delighted with it :P

Fabritzo

That's a wheelie nice bike...

Wossack

looks like it'd be cheap on front tyres alright

arybvtcw0eolkf

Here's another photo..



I'm laid up with a severe gastroenteritis at the moment, I'll spare you all the details but its the most effect crash diet ever!.. Since Wednesday I've had a bowl of porridge and two slices of toast.

Anyway, when I'm better I'll try get up some wheelie photos

Hotblack Desiato

You're a great fella for the ecclesiastical photo backgrounds Mak

arybvtcw0eolkf

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

You're a great fella for the ecclesiastical photo backgrounds Mak

That's me gaff (and I had to google 'ecclesiastica').

Cienciano

Very nice bike, good choice

minidazzler

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

All messing aside I think a VFR800 would tick all the boxes, truely great bike.

It's what I have, and at 6'2" as well, it's perfectly sized, but it has a LOT more welly than a 600 Fazer or anything, so maybe a run between would suit better for now....

Canis Lupus

Really annoyed they took the exhaust on the VFR and made it ugly and put it down by the wheel.

arybvtcw0eolkf

The VFR800 would have been my choice too, but he wasn't having any of it.

I do think its a beautiful bike, esp compared to what they've done to the VFR1200 ~ must be the ugliest bike in the world.

I wouldn't rule out a VFR800 for myself in the future.

batman_oh

Carson Mushy Spokeswoman wrote: »

Thanks for all the suggestions guys.

He went with a Suzuki DR-Z 400sm.



Sorry about the bad photo, but just rode it back to Dublin this evening.

So such a small engine, in a very slight bike it pulls like a train. I was actually very surprised.

He'll have fun on this thing :pac:

Great fun altogether! Just avoid the big straights and terrorise people :pac:

minidazzler

Carson Mushy Spokeswoman wrote: »

The VFR800 would have been my choice too, but he wasn't having any of it.

I do think its a beautiful bike, esp compared to what they've done to the VFR1200 ~ must be the ugliest bike in the world.

I wouldn't rule out a VFR800 for myself in the future.

Given your love of fuel economy I have to warn you about it! It's a drinker.... but a beautiful ride to be fair.

Wonda-Boy

Saddle looks like a butchers knife....ohh the pain!

Cracker of a bike well wear.

AgileMyth

Pugzilla wrote: »

600/750cc Sportbike


Ask anyone below the age of 30 what the coolest type of bike is. Majority will say sportbike.

Leave the adventure/touring bikes for middle age.

I bought an 1150 GS when I was 22 and I'm cool as ****.

Sports bikes are bland and boring.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Saddle looks like a butchers knife....ohh the pain!

Cracker of a bike well wear.

Cheers man.. I rode it back to Dublin from Dundalk and the saddle was grand actually. But hanging onto a completely naked bike at motorway speeds was fun (for awhile!).. When I'd gotten to the toll bridge, taken off my glove to pay the fine toll my hand was so swollen from my death grip I'd to pull over to the side to force/grag & nearly KY lube my glove back on.

Now I'm a big lad, sitting atop a 400cc supermoto & I dare say I look silly, but it was still great to get a greeting from a passing R1 somewhere around Balbriggan

Next item on the agenda ~ teach my son to wheelie the thing :P