07-18-2006, 12:22 PM
.RJ Wrote:stevegula Wrote: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.
Sure the SV650 is a better bike.... there will always be something "better" out there but that may not necessarily discount the EX500 as a "crap bike" and one can be had considerably cheaper than an SV.
SVs can be had for $2500-3k. That's hardly an investment in motorsports. Plus buying one bike is easier than buying, selling, and then buying a better bike.
The EX500 and GS500 are great for driving to work. I'll them credit for that. They're not trackworthy anymore than a Metro is.