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There’s also the GZ250 by Suzuki. It gets crazy mpg. Only like $3200 new too. Of the three you mentioned, Yamaha and Honda have more experience and reputation backing them. Hyosung is new in comparison.

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I’d looks for a dealership with an ’07 new bike. The ’09’s are starting to come out and they’ll be wanting to get rid of any leftover ’07’s. Might find a good deal in that scenario. If the used market is like you say it is, I’d go for the new bike without a doubt.

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The 650 stays with it in the 0-60 range because of it’s higher low end torque. In the long haul though, the zx-6r puts out about 35-40 more bhp and after the lower speeds will pull away fast. If you’re new, stay away from in-line four powered bikes.

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The sv650sf has more of a racer posture when you’re sitting, with the rider leaning forward considerably. The Ninja 650r has a much more comfortable, upright, sitting position to it like the sv650 standard. You can get the bars raised on the sv650sf so it sits more like the standard version of the bike but it will add on to the already higher price tag of the sv650sf. Both are nice bikes.

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“Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. ” – The character Sam from the movie Ronin.

As for the 500’s looks. People mostly make judgements on it due to pictures of it standing completely still with no rider on it, directly from it’s side. In which case, yea it does look a little dated. However when there is a rider on it, or you see someone riding it, the “aged” look pretty much totally disappears and it looks great. As for the sv650, you’ll be paying about $600 for the ABS. Unless you really want it, or are afraid of locking up your brakes, that’s a chunk of change you can save if you just get the sv w/o the ABS.

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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=squid

This should answer all of your questions about the term “squid”.

As a good chuckle, I’ll let you in on my story. When I first came here I made the account with my real life nickname which was, Squid (after the chr on Spongebob). Needless to say I felt like a total dumbass when I found out what it meant in the biker world.

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You guys are still keeping our future supply of fresh water and lumber safe, right? I keeed!

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McDonalds breakfest, pies, cookies & fries are good. Everything is an affront to tastebuds everywhere. And what’s up with them only putting HALF A SLICE OF CHEESE on your fish fillet? How freaking cheap can you get?

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I’d personally take it back to the dealer. If you didn’t do anything to the line, then it’s 100% on them to repair or replace it. You should have papers from the purchase telling you how long it’s covered, btw.

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I’d just like the second the easy to balance comment for the 650. I can keep my feet up on mine at an almost standstill when I slow her down. We’re talking old person with a walker slow.

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If it’s too good to be true, it generally is. In the event though you do see a smoking deal there’s nothing stopping you from getting it and selling it for a profit or using it as a trade in towards a bike more your size. Make it work for you, don’t work for it.

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Little lower than the Ninja 650. You can also get bar risers for it if you want it even higher for relatively cheap.

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If the covered lot is close and there are no hill issues, just toss it in neutral and duckwalk it over. Can also look at getting a bike cover for it. I have one that is waterproof and allows for good evaporation of moisture and they only soaked (hyuk!) me around 70$ for it at the local.

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It’s an L-twin engine, which is why it’s prolly compared to the V-twin sv or Parallel twin Ninjas. First thing I’d do would be lift the handlebars. They look pretty low and if leaning way forward isn’t for you it might be something to look into. It’s been mentioned in another post that you could run into parts/maintenance issue if you don’t have a Ducati dealership/mech around you. It’s a beautiful bike (love naked bikes), but I wonder why not just get the sv650? Looks just as good, will cost you a few thousand less and there is parts/dealers and mechanics for it everywhere. Just a thought.

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The street gear blends in if you pick the colors of traditionally non-street gear. Clearly motorcycle jeans (with reinforced impact areas etc.) will go for either style of biker. Footwear shouldn’t be an eyecatcher either unless you pick brightly colored street boots. When I see bikers on cruisers wearing black street jackets (For night riding, cars see the reflective quality of your jacket, not it’s color. So black is just as good.) and non-flashy full face helmets they look right at home on their bike. Just as much as those who wear nothing except a helmet (helmet law in my state). Anyway, check out http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ . They carry a full line of street and cruiser gear from head to toe.

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