07-18-2006, 12:04 PM
.RJ Wrote:stevegula Wrote:they're crap bikes otherwise. Not remotely track worthy.
Why not? John's EX500 has 17" wheels and you can stick a 160 rear tire on it. Its light, bulletproof reliable and simple to work on. I dont see the downside, other than lack of power, but for the first few track days that doesnt matter at all. They're cheap, you can ride it for 6-12 months and sell it for what you paid for it.
Everything you described goes for the SV650. But the SV650 comes with a respectable suspension and a better thought out frame. The SV is designed with the track in mind. All 500s and lower are designed as cheap commuting bikes. Plus, if you want to make the SV really tear up the road, simple upgrades make that happen (swap front ends with a GSX-R, upgrade the rear suspension).