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The used bike only has 243 miles on it so it is pretty much like new.

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Actually this is a 2004 SV650S

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Ok so I am still highly considering the Versys, but I have recently found a good deal on Craigslist for a 2003 Suzuki SV650. Again, I am 6’3″ and around 300 lbs (losing weight). I sat on the Versys and it seemed to be a comfortable fit (maybe slightly tall, but it was negligible). Would the SV be a good size bike for a guy like me? Would I be too cramped? I know that I should sit on it to know for sure, but I was just wondering if there were any other big guys out there who had any experience with the SV.

So basically, my choice is between a new 2009 Versys of a used 2003 SV with over 26,000 miles. The SV is about 1/3 of the price of the Versys and I would have to finance the Versys, making insurance a lot more expensive. Is the Versys worth the money?

Also, I am very interested in a bike with a standard riding position. Is the riding position comparable to the Verys or is it more of a sporty kind of bike?

Any advice would be appreciated.

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I took the course twice! The first time I just didn’t feel comfortable on the bike and I didn’t really trust it to stay up lol. They let me come back and take it a second time for free and it definetly paid off! The second time I was the “star student”! I felt a lot more confident on the bike and just had a much better time. So don’t give up just because its difficult. Everyone has to start somewhere and I can tell you from personal experience that it gets better with practice.

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Yeah I think Jeff is right about the Versys. I went back to the dealer today and sat on it today an it did fit a lot better. I think I’m leaning more towards that one now.

Anybody have anything negative or positive to say about the Versys?

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