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12-16-2008, 06:28 PM
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| Endorsed Joined: Jul 2008 From: Olympia, Wa/Whidbey Is., Wa I Ride: 2004 SV650 | In its stock form its pretty mediocre, but I think it has potential. I'll bet its as capable as a SV. I imagine it will sell as well as the SV. |
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12-16-2008, 07:05 PM
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| Training Wheels Joined: Feb 2007 From: Lynnwood, WA I Ride: 750cc of jagged plastic bits and twisted metal held together by duct tape and zip ties. | Looks like someone's B-King got out of the yard and humped a Duc. The inevitable result was not a purebreed item of beauty. |
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12-16-2008, 08:28 PM
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| Superbiker Joined: Dec 2006 From: Close enough to Redmond, Wa I Ride: 2003 SV650S (race), 2003 KTM 400EXC, 2000 Zuma Scooter | Lame. If you are going to have a forged piece of something...make it real and not just plastic. |
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12-16-2008, 08:38 PM
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| Zone Head Joined: Mar 2007 From: Seattle, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: BMW K1200GT--- R.I.P., Triumph Scrambler, Ducati 1098S | So, so, another take on the Monster. But the name . . .it's got to go. I know they want you to think "GLADIATOR!", but it makes me think Gladiolas, a delicate flower that wilts easily. |
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12-16-2008, 08:42 PM
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| Mofo Dr. Phil of PNW Joined: Sep 2007 From: Everett, WA I Ride: K8 gsx-r 1000, 03 SV650S, 03 CBR 600RR (if I'm lucky), and 00 shadow 1100 VTX (if I'm super super lucky) | the bike was a take off and was supposed to replace the SV650 in the future, so this year is a phase in/phase out for the other bike. Just what I was told by Suzuki reps at the show. |
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12-16-2008, 09:05 PM
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| MotoGP Contender Joined: Apr 2008 From: Port Angeles, WA 98362 I Ride: 2004 SV650S | Notice the huge crowd of people hovering over it? Yeah I didn't either. If Suzuki is replacing the SV650 with this they're making a big mistake...but that's their call. I can't get a straightforward answer from suzuki's website but it appears to weigh more than the SV. In general I think most people have said some things like: Slapped together, parts don't mesh with frame, ugly, bad color scheme, cool headlight but it looks like a scooter.... Of course it'll sell, but I doubt it'll have the following the sv650 does. |
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12-16-2008, 10:06 PM
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| Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2008 From: port. or. I Ride: 07 zx6r | Its not replacing the sv650s ,its replacing the naked sv ;the people who buy the naked ver. is shorter people usually female they wanted to be catering to that demo graph.wile the sv650s (full fairing) is to get a make over upgrades rumored to be slipper clutch and suspension to start. make one better and add a budget bike to replace it ,sounds smart to me. |
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12-17-2008, 05:24 AM
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| Zone Head Joined: May 2008 From: Brier, Washington I Ride: 08' Yamaha Fz1 | It's styling throughs me. If they are going after the more female crowd, it may do ok. It just does not feel very manly. Not that it should, but it's not for me. I would take an old nekked SV over this in a sec. |
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12-17-2008, 10:12 AM
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| Superbiker Joined: Jan 2008 From: Muk, WA I Ride: Suzuki SV1000N, XR650R, CRF450R | Looks like a poorly done, pastel Monster 696 copy? Why Suzuki would replace the excellent naked SV650 with this heavier, much uglier thing, I don't know? |
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12-17-2008, 10:17 AM
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| Superbiker Joined: Apr 2006 From: Vantucky, WA I Ride: '84 VF 700F Interceptor | remove all the plastic bits and tag it with ducati stickers and make people double take. can we call it a Sucati? Last edited by K2TheM; 12-17-2008 at 10:22 AM.. |
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12-17-2008, 01:02 PM
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| beansbaxter is too lazy to come up with something but he will get to it, eventually...  | Wow, the worst tail fender EVAR! Not only does it have the tail light integrated into it (making aftermarket a pita) but it looks like the TRUNK RELEASE is also integrated into the fender?!?!?! Brilliant fucking idea. Oh, and yes, i agree, it's WAAAAAY too busy. Less is more people. And I CANNOT stand rear sets that integrate the passenger pegs. Retardo ugly. That bike is basically a design travesty. I didnt think it was that bad until I thought about it. But that bike is offensive. blech. Last edited by OOk; 12-17-2008 at 01:06 PM.. |
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12-17-2008, 01:22 PM
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| El Duderino "Old Timer" Joined: May 2005 From: Everett I Ride: '00 DRZ400S/SM, '04 CBR1000RR, '95 DR350SE (garaged in Vegas!) | 'Orrible. Why do all the motorcycle designers think that, in the future, ugly is the new pretty? |
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12-17-2008, 01:26 PM
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| ted sux | 
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12-17-2008, 01:30 PM
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| beansbaxter is too lazy to come up with something but he will get to it, eventually... |
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12-17-2008, 01:41 PM
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| Zone Head Joined: Jul 2008 From: Greater Seattle I Ride: 2 wheels | That pipe would be the first thing to go. I am not a fan of any of the new bikes with pipes of that shape though. I will take a good old fashion round pipe any day over that horrible shape. |
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12-17-2008, 03:03 PM
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| Endorsed Joined: Jul 2007 From: Pugetopolis, WA I Ride: zedX14/Ktm625SXC sm trim |
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12-17-2008, 03:24 PM
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| Superbiker Joined: Jan 2008 From: Muk, WA I Ride: Suzuki SV1000N, XR650R, CRF450R | I could tell it was aimed at females by the colors, but where is the naked bike for men? I want a new SV1000 with inverted forks and radial brakes!! Nevermind, I'll build my own. |
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12-17-2008, 04:27 PM
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| WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Beaverton, Oregon I Ride: SV650s | I agree with most of u. I think it's ok for some, but not me. I'll keep my sv thanks. What they should have done was make it slightly lighter with a 750cc motor and clean sharp lines. Of course the bike must be lower spec to still be in it's market, and should be very capable on a track with suspension mods. I would consider getting rid of mine for that. Wait I already have that besides the motor  I do think it's cool that there is something moderately fast for shorter people to choose from. |
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12-17-2008, 06:21 PM
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| beansbaxter is too lazy to come up with something but he will get to it, eventually... |
2009 Gladius 650 Highlights Price $6,499.00 2009 GSXR 600 Highlights Price $9,799.00 The Gladius is $500 more expensive than a naked '08 and $1000 less expensive than a fully faired 2009 SF. Last edited by OOk; 12-17-2008 at 06:24 PM.. | |
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12-17-2008, 07:16 PM
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| MotoGP Contender Joined: Apr 2008 From: Port Angeles, WA 98362 I Ride: 2004 SV650S |
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12-17-2008, 07:19 PM
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| Zone Head Joined: Jun 2007 From: Spanaway, WA I Ride: 2007 Ninja 650R | I think its more a shot across the bow of Kawasaki's Er6-n which has been one of the best selling bikes across the pond for the last few years. it kinda like a Duc Monster and an Er-6n had a effeminate baby.   That aside, i think this category of bikes is great as it offers newer riders something to move up to from a starter bike without going full on supersport, which is too unfriendly in ergonomics for some (me included). Most people who want a Suzuki would undoubtedly pick this design over the dated Sv650n Last edited by theloop82; 12-17-2008 at 07:28 PM.. |
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12-17-2008, 07:37 PM
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| Zone Head Joined: May 2008 From: Brier, Washington I Ride: 08' Yamaha Fz1 |
Oh sure change the pic right after I comment! Appearently I was looking at the wrong bike cause that is just as fuggin ugly!  Last edited by jeeperman; 12-17-2008 at 07:43 PM.. | |
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