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SeanLeblanc17
08-31-2005, 09:24 PM
Im lookin at 2 bikes that ive gotten down to

the first one is a SV650 SV650 ( http://www.dfwstangs.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51541&stc=1)

the second one is a BMW F650CSBMW (http://www.dfwstangs.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51540&stc=1)


I know the SV really well and that Vtwin has lots of low end power..and a smooth powerband and i like the sporty look to it.

On the otherhand i do like the looks of the BMW but its a single cylinder rotax motor..with 50hp

The SV650 has 80hp... so.. they are very much in the price range im looking at
Any suggestions?
eastsidetorino
08-31-2005, 09:27 PM
If being different is worth extreemly high maintaince bills and less power...go with the BMW. You will probably have alot higher resale on the BMW assuming you can find someone to buy it (thats the catch)

If you just want something to enjoy riding...go with the SV650..very solid bikes, cheap to maintain and fix..and they perform outstanding
SeanLeblanc17
08-31-2005, 09:35 PM
really and the BMW is used.. new..thoes bikes are 10g
i would be using it for back and forth to school and around town..
Are they really that much of a fuck to fix?
eastsidetorino
08-31-2005, 09:45 PM
yea, euro bikes are easily 10x the price into maintaince. The fact that thats a rotary on the BMW is going to scare off almost all non dealership mechanics is going to mean there wont be any cheap way to get it maintained. I also noticed the BMW is belt drive....I'm not a fan of belt drives on sportbikes. Not so much that I've seen problems with them, as I just dont have any reason to trust them.
SeanLeblanc17
08-31-2005, 11:03 PM
well looks like the SV is the way to go...
Super Coupe
08-31-2005, 11:07 PM
Whatever you do, do not ask for my opinion on this matter.
BottleRocket
09-01-2005, 12:14 AM
my vote goes for the SV. I dont know how true it is but Ive heard many bad things about BMW transmissions
DFWminis
09-01-2005, 02:09 AM
SV totally rules man..plus you can get a full fairing set as well
ScottJ
09-01-2005, 02:34 AM
go japanese
ram57ta
09-01-2005, 03:25 AM
Get the SV. Its a great bike.
SeanLeblanc17
09-01-2005, 05:57 PM
Yea i saw my baby today in the showroom.. a yellow 2005 SV650 naked..to the bone !!! With a flat black frame
tribaltalon
09-01-2005, 11:29 PM
yeah i'd definitely go for the SV. its a PROVEN bike. the bmw's have had way too many problems for my liking. if i had that much money to blow i'd get a duc or an aprilla imo.
MattB
09-01-2005, 11:31 PM
Yea i saw my baby today in the showroom.. a yellow 2005 SV650 naked..to the bone !!! With a flat black frame

Get the SV balla!!
SeanLeblanc17
09-02-2005, 10:14 AM
lol