Is A 650 REALLY A Beginner Bike? (My Thoughts After 2 Years)

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Жыл бұрын

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This video features me on my 2019 SV650 as I share my ideas and experience on both my 650 and others in the class that I have ridden. It will bring clarity to those trying to figure out which class of motorcycle is best for them to start on.
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@bumblebeeisfree Жыл бұрын

Video came out literally as I found you a few days ago and as I was thinking about buying an sv650 for my first bike

@silver-vt5330 Жыл бұрын

I bought one, the best decision I have made, but I think I want to get R6, which is my dream bike

@vikthor369 8 күн бұрын

Nice video bro Just got my sv 650 a few months ago and I love this bike strong and very friendly bike 💪🏽🏍️🔥

@catalyst6245 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another informative, instructional video. Great editing as well Sir.

@FreestyleCarp6gaming 12 күн бұрын

As someone who’s rode and owned both slow and fast bikes I still to do this day end up taking out the ole sv hands down my favorite bike

@korazon3spinado Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I've been riding a gs500 and thinking of upgrading to one of these

@DisciplesOfEmpen 8 ай бұрын

I bought my first motorcycle in April 2023. I picked up a Sv650 2023. I love it

@IceTheCloser 8 ай бұрын

Welcome to riding!! I think you will find the SV650 a great bike to learn on

@adrade1854 9 ай бұрын

About to pick up my SV650 in the morning... super excited!

@IceTheCloser 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! It’s going to be a fun ride🤙🏾🤙🏾

@newmansown7738 4 ай бұрын

I’m dropping a like and subscribing!! Please drop that knowledge about the rear brake and abs I’m very blessed to see a real world perspective on this stuff

@manybikes Жыл бұрын

Love it. Depends on the 650 ;)... Subbed last week when we met in PERSON! and just threw up a LIKE. Nice vid... keep them coming!

@IceTheCloser Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you @manybikes 🤟🏾

@thiagomachado7241 Жыл бұрын

Just got a 2023 SV650 base trim (no ABS) as my first bike a couple of weeks ago. I already put 300 miles on it. I'm commuting about 25 miles each way. Also doing some parking lot drills. Pretty happy with it.

@IceTheCloser Жыл бұрын

That is dope, congratulations!! I am sure it has made the commute a lot more exciting than before; that is a great way to get a lot of experience quickly too.

@thiagomachado7241 Жыл бұрын

@@IceTheCloser for sure, commute is something that I look forward to now instead of dreading. Great video! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

@jimbob5bellies 5 ай бұрын

I bought an SV650X after passing my test last year. Learned on an MT07. I had another go on the MT07 a few weeks ago and although I like it, the suspension feels terrible compared to the SV650. MT07 feels so bouncy. Buy an SV650 as a first "big bike"? Absolutely, without reservation! 🙂

@mysterywalker1621 4 ай бұрын

Its not about the displcement 600cc och 650cc, it about motorconfiguration and tuning and so on… if you get on a racebike 250cc or even a 125cc you will know.

@LuwiMartin 6 ай бұрын

I got a SFV650 pretty same as this one I got it as a daily commuter and hell it will give you power you need its perfect for highway cruise and the streets its more than enough, don't expect it to have the top speed since its a naked and a 650 v-twin anyway its a raw full sized bike not too much electronics to get you up and going.

@Mad8vCycles Жыл бұрын

you know how i love the sv. tons of people learn to twist the throttle, and nothing else. pros just do the basics better.

@IceTheCloser Жыл бұрын

That is truly what it comes down to

@ClaimhSolaris 2 ай бұрын

The SV is approachable enough to help you to master the basics of motorcycling - and once you do master (or have a good grasp of) them, the SV will still be more than enough to keep up with your progress.

@mikegm6326 Жыл бұрын

Great video . Thanks for sharing. I have been thinking of a sv650 or MT-07 as my first bike. However I have a couple of questions if you don’t mind. Would be the new gsx 8s or Honda Hornet 750 be too much for a beginner rider?. Are kind of in the same range or segment. (Bigger and more technology).For the price of a sv650 or mt-07 , with a little more $$ you can get the other 2.. thoughts ?. And my second question, would a MT-03 be outgrown too fast or may be more of a liability at main roads, highways? Thanks

@IceTheCloser Жыл бұрын

I have not ridden or personally been around the Hornet or GSX 8S; however, looking at the specs, those seem perfectly find for a new rider that will be mature in learning the bike- they have more horsepower than the SV650 but should be geared similarly, and ironically have a slightly slower top speed, not that that matters at all. I personally do think the MT-03 would be outgrown if you are riding on any highway. I would only recommend that to someone who is very nervous, got offered a cheap one to learn on, and plans to stay exclusively on low traffic roads while they learn. The R3 is more suited for highways in terms of the lower cc class of Yamahas

@mikegm6326 Жыл бұрын

@@IceTheCloser thanks, that was kind of my thought but wasn’t sure. It makes sense. I appreciate it !!

@ibrokemyownheart4953 22 күн бұрын

This is going to be my second bike

@someoneelse1i1i Жыл бұрын

Started riding again for the first time in decades about a year ago. Got a cbr300r Honda. It’s been great and took the time to do a lot of research during that year. (I use it to commute - reliability and being able to deal with highway speeds is important for me) So I’m moving up to a cbr650r in a few weeks. Just as he mentions in this video as positives, this Honda line, even in the sport bike (not super sport) doesn’t go “screaming off the line” so it’s safer at the low end. Most of its power comes at the high end (94 hp) so plenty of speed for the interstate. Although it’s a sportbike it’s feels almost like a naked bike for riding position - very comfortable. I agree that, if chosen based on what your needs are, a 650 will give you all you need and is a great combination including mpg, power, speed, control, etc.

@silkio5263 Жыл бұрын

i have one and it’s just about the perfect bike, super smooth around town which is what I use it for and it’s pretty quick when you get up in the revs. safe riding when you get it!

@someoneelse1i1i Жыл бұрын

@@silkio5263 Good to hear. I’m excited about it. I’ve watched a number of “reliable” videos where they’re topping out at around 150 mph (I’m not getting anywhere near that 😳) so I’m sure interstate cruising speeds should be no problem. I had a laugh on myself when I read in one article about “speed restrictions” on the cbr650r and I wanted to be sure that wasn’t the case so I called my Honda dealership and he looked it up for me. The “speed restriction” kicks in at 149 mph😜. I told him I could live with that🤣. Good riding!

@butsargeee Жыл бұрын

Funny how Honda makes one of the worst 300s in class the one of the best 650s. Have fun bro

@someoneelse1i1i Жыл бұрын

@@butsargeee Depends on how you look at it. For me it was exactly what I needed. The cbr300r will “wind out” top end to within 5 miles an hour of an R3 but doesn’t have the torque. For me getting back into the swing of things I didn’t want that torque. And more importantly, I wanted to be sure it worked every time and my experience with Honda is better than any of the others. I’ve been happy with it.