oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well I went to check out the wr250x as a secondary bike, and I cant even touch the ground on it! I would have to lower it a good 3 inchs, if not more. And im not into that idea. I found a few new bikes, and discovered I really like the more upright naked standard look. . The suzuki gladius, and the kawi en6r. I am leaning toward the all black gladius. Its basically an updated sv650. Does anyone here ride an sv? whats your thoughts on the 650 power plant? I love my f3, but I want something little more comfortable. How is suzuki as far as reliability goes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Go with the gladius, more punch and personality than the kaw. Especially since you're coming from an inline 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 SV650's are great bikes, even the older carb'd ones kick ass! Very reliable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I sat on the gladius, and immediately felt at home. Hopefully I will have it before the season is over and get some miles on it. How is the power going to feel compared to my f3? (its jetted and a k&n an full vance and hines exhaust)I really wish I could just test ride one, but not many places do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Got look at the triumph street triple.. best looking naked out there and best performing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I looked at them at joes the other day. My girlfriend likes to ride from time to time also, and its super short. I don't belive it will work out very well for the two of us, plus a price tag of almost 9k hurts alittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I certainly did consider the triumph though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 triumph ftw!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 KTM Duke!!!! There's a shop in Columbus that has them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 KTM Duke!!!! There's a shop in Columbus that has them.If the Wr250 is too tall the duke will be too right? But Dukes are awesome. Especially Daisy. My manliness won't allow me to tell you to get a Gladius. Sry. But used upright nekkids are easy to come by. Of course I'll recommend the Z1000 or Z750. but for a little smaller bike Also a SV650 Nekkid would be a good choice. I wasn't a fan of the S. Or the Yami FZ-6 (upright R-6).I have read good things about the Kawi 650 you mentioned too. Good luck with the bike hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I just got my SV and am loving it. Fun bike to ride, and the low end torque allows for some fun.Comfy sitting on the bike too. I would recommend a new seat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 i just wish somewhere would let me test ride. I dont want to buy a bike and find out im unhappy with the power and that my old f3 had more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Gladius looks waaaay to metrosexual. The ER6N is a badass looking machine tho...I almost got one before I got the FZ. hell, just get a FZ...they are pretty cool, and sound like what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well I went to check out the wr250x as a secondary bike, and I cant even touch the ground on it! I would have to lower it a good 3 inchs, if not more. And im not into that idea. Just get some Gene Simmons boots, or screw some 4x4's to the bottom of your riding boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well I went to check out the wr250x as a secondary bike, and I cant even touch the ground on it! your feet reach the pegs right? thats where they go when you're riding. hell, its basically a dirtbike. if a 15 year old kid can ride a 250f so can you IMO just lean and stand with one foot.motard FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantxtc Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I had an older SV and it kicked ass. The V twin sounds great when you put a pipe or slip on it and the torque is pretty fun. Plus it was great in the twisties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 If the Wr250 is too tall the duke will be too right? But Dukes are awesome. Especially Daisy. Nah, the Duke and SuperDuke are naked street bikes unlike the Duke SM which is a dual-sport. So they have a lower seat height and feel comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Like this for example?http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/1327590749.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 those dukes geeeeetttttt!! brian blew past me a few times at mid ohio and i was like wtf!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpro Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I looked at the naked version of the 650 ninja (Er6N) yesterday in Middle town. seemed like a really cool bike.http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Product-Specifications.aspx?scid=6&id=373 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 those dukes geeeeetttttt!! brian blew past me a few times at mid ohio and i was like wtf!!!Not to mention they oooze badass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 love the ktm. don't love the price. I am trying to get out of the f3, but not spend a too much money. As far as the kawi goes, I didn't care for how it felt sitting on it. felt like my hands were real close together, and the reviews were not too great on them. I know a v twin puts down allot of torque but is this thing going to feel like a slug compared to the f3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 The Gladius weighs 445 lbs and makes 66 HP. The CBR F3 weighs in around 400 lbs and makes 90+ HP. The math says it will probably feel slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 so what if you cant touch both feet! as long as you can put one foot down at stops, your good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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