The r3v motorcycle thread

[wworm]

How do we feel about gs500s for someone getting another motorcycle after not having one for a year? Barely rode my first one, spent most of its life under my ownership idling in the driveway, trying to get the damn thing to run right until I blew it up. I probably put 100 miles on it total. This time around, I'm hoping to get something I can just ride/commute on that wont be overwhelming to essentially an entry level rider while not being a 250.

[TeXJ]

Those are good beginner bikes.

[roguetoaster]

Maybe an SV650 instead, or something fuel injected like a VFR800, CBR600F4i, or a GSX650F. Yes, they are all more powerful than an GS, but they are also far more likely to hold your interest than a GS, which just isn't an exciting ride (it is competent, practical and cheap of course).

[Todd Black 88]

Maybe an SV650 instead, or something fuel injected like a VFR800, CBR600F4i, or a GSX650F. Yes, they are all more powerful than an GS, but they are also far more likely to hold your interest than a GS, which just isn't an exciting ride (it is competent, practical and cheap of course).

My wife had a sv650s.

It was a good bike, but if you are 175lbs and over you will overwhelm the front suspension if you ride it hard.

Get a dual sport like a klr650. Multi use.

[TeXJ]

+1 for a sv650/s

[Mediumrarechicken]

I'm thinking of getting my first bike, I think a drz400sm would be ok for a little while, but then the lack of power would get to me. I've rode various dirt bikes up to a cr500,which the few times I rode it, it was retarded fast when I could open it up. Pretty much the choices with more power are ktm and Ducati yeah?

[TeXJ]

A SuperMoto is fine depending on the riding you'll be doing. If it is all back road/side streets...basically no freeways/high speed constant riding.

yeah the Duke and hypermotard from ktm/ducati are much more highway friendly.

[ak-]

I have an sv650 and I can't recommend them enough if you're a beginner who already knows how to ride.
Todd is right about the suspension though and it is people's first choice of upgrade if you like riding spirited. I'm 190 and feel like it's holding me back.
The bike also has a lotttttt of engine braking which is great for beginners imo.
2003+ are the fuel injected ones. 2003 had the oddball frame, so try to purchase a 2004+ so you have parts readily available.


Yellow bike.

[wworm]

I also think the 2003+ styling is way better, although the first gen frame does have some charm. Fuel injection is nice too. My grandparents have a cabin up in the sierras and I've always wanted to do a trip up there on a motorcycle but I've been wary of a carbureted bike pooping out at altitude.

Just gotta figure out how to budget this in....lol

[ak-]

Anything over 3k is considered desperate territory here in Socal unless it's immaculate and low mile.

[wworm]

Anything over 3k is considered desperate territory here in Socal unless it's immaculate and low mile.

I know this isn't gonna be different for me, but at least you live in california-How much are you paying in insurance? That is, if you dont mind divulging that info. I only have my old shitbox motorcycle (also registerd in RI) to base it off of so I have no idea what insurance on a newer bike would be.

[Cayoncrusier93]

I know this isn't gonna be different for me, but at least you live in california-How much are you paying in insurance? That is, if you dont mind divulging that info. I only have my old shitbox motorcycle (also registerd in RI) to base it off of so I have no idea what insurance on a newer bike would be.

I pay $88 a month for full coverage (collision and comprehensive) on a 2017 FZ09, clean driving record, 9k miles a year, 25 years old, 1 year of having my M1 license.
I did pay 130$ per month for the first year, then it dropped to $88 after i turned 25. I need to pay it off and take off comprehensive.

[Todd Black 88]

Try a BMW f650/f800gs. I love mine. Not overpowering for a beginner, and adequate for a seasoned rider considering what it’s designed for.

[wworm]

Try a BMW f650/f800gs. I love mine. Not overpowering for a beginner, and adequate for a seasoned rider considering what it’s designed for.

these pop up as basket cases every so often on the cheap here. I've thought about it, and also looked into k75s for a bit....hmmm hmm

[Todd Black 88]

Make sure it’s a 08 and newer f650gs and not the early one that was built until 05. That one was a single, and while the later versions ,03-05, were pretty good, they are ball numbingly buzzy.

The f650gs twin runs 87 octane compared to the f800gs. Same motor, different tune.