Good honest review. I have had mine for 15 months now as my 1st big bike and I love it. Anyone thinking of getting one, I strongly recommend a centre stand because putting it on a paddock stand is not easy due to weight. As the bike is heavy you don't get blown around on windier days as much. Insurance cost is cheaper as well, in fact my 4 year old (at the time) was cheaper to insure than a one year old CBR250R both bikes were the same price.
clanmac66 I absolutely love riding the GSX, its a nice change of pace from my 675... even considering getting one as a second bike =P I did struggle getting it on the paddock stand first time, I use a slab of wood under the side stand to make the bike more upright before using the stand, its a lot easier =)
Peter Vrousgos It's nothing to do with how tall you are, but what you are comfortable/confident with. I've now upgraded to 2014 GSX1250FA, 10 kg heavier but a better bike for my needs.
+TazaBiker I'll be getting this bike with my A2 licence this year. On a 125cc at the minute so even with a restrictor on it's going to have enough power for me :)
I've got the 2009 version of this bike (no ABS). Is the seat height higher on the 2012 model? I'm only 5'5" tall, 65 years old, and can reach the ground quite happily (I can put the soles of my feet down but not the whole of my feet!). Indeed, this was one of the main reasons I bought the bike - most bike manufacturers nowadays seem to cater for the taller person - they forget there are shorter people out there, and of course, women, who are generally shorter than men. Also, being shorter means I have to lean forward a little more when grasping the handlebars, but I still find the bike very comfortable, even on long journeys. I've had the bike for about 7 years now. It still starts and runs like new. The torque in each gear is such that rarely do I have to drop down from 6th to 5th to overtake. If I ever get rid of this bike it will only be to get a newer model, or something similar if Suzuki stop making these. The only other bike I had that came close to this was my Kawasaki GPX600R (Ninja 600R) which had roughly the same HP and was comfortable and easy to ride for a short fella like me. Sadly, that bike got written off in an accident many years ago!
I have a 2015 GSX650F and love it, I would recommend it to anyone, a Sports Tourer an all round comfortable bike that has enough power for most and i think looks great as well. It's all about personal opinion of course but I can't find too many faults with the bike.
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I'm so tempted to get on of these. I've had two GSX750F's but the weight is an issue, but the riding position is better than the 750. Honestly cant make my mind up.
Awesome review! I’ve been so indecisive on this bike as it’s morelsss a faired Bandit. I’ve always been on “Team Hornet” but this video has definitely got me leaning towards the GSX650F - thank you for that :)
Awesome review matey! Just what i needed. Not enought on YT of these bikes apart from the Chris Moss review. So...compare it to your ER6 i know you said you'd buy it hands down, but would the weight have put you off?
Paul Medcalf Thanks Paul, in all honesty no the weight isn't enough of a disadvantage to outweigh all the positives this bike has - plus once youre moving the weight isn't such a bad thing, Ive never ridden a bike where Ive felt so planted! =)
good vid but i have to disagree about filtering,i use my gsx every day and find it very easy in heavy traffic and you are right it has plenty of presence on the road.a great bike for anyone from novice to experienced biker.
Great video, you mentioned kawasaki 650, do you have a ninja 650? I happen to have a ninja 650 and its not bad but I always find myself looking at other bikes, what did you like about this over the ninja 650 (if thats what you happen to have)?
Hello. Do you remember if you took the exhaust straight off and didn't put anything on. I own one, and wanna take that bazooka looking exhaust off. Should I just take it straight off and start riding or do I need a replacement (is it bad for the bike to not have an exhaust)?
I have been riding the gsx650f for a fair amount of time(bare in mind im 6ft2 so you may disagree with some points im about to make) the weigjt for me personally isnt an issue at all, especially once you get going, filtering isnt actually that much of a problem despite the size i fit through most gaps, the engine on this bike is amazing overall a great bike I wouldn't recommend it to someone who has little experience but if u got more than two years of riding experience u should be fine
Silly question perhaps, but how is the wind protection? I ask because I'm considering swapping my Bandit 650 N for this one since the wind doesn't do very well for my neck injury, especially on a highway.
It's really not bad. I ride supermoto therefore I wear a dirtbike helmet with the visor and it doesn't catch too much at 60 mph. TL:DR : Good wind protection.
I am thinking of getting one of these after I hopefully pass my A2, just need to know if it is easy to control at slower speeds, also is the bike easy to heft around? As I am not the strongest person around
Really decent review mate, loved the 0-60 part ;). I'm under the new crap A2 and was gonna go for a MT-07, but I've been doing some research on the GSX, stumbled across your video, and my mind is made up, it's gotta be the GSX. Cheers mate :D
thatmanfromyorkshire I even remember you telling me how heavy they are when I asked you what they were like! I kinda wish Id bought a GSX over my Kawasaki now though =P
thatmanfromyorkshire That was a great bike and with that exhaust it sounded awesome - I know you thought about returning it to standard but I liked the Beowulf.
2008 GSX650F here. Came from a 223cc Chinese crap toy. COMPLETELY different animal and i feel so scared but alive everytime I swing a leg over this underated, little known gem. I might step up to the 1250A if I could find one.
Looks good, I'm looking at getting something a tad bigger to go with my CBR 250r MC19. However no temp gauge has REALLY got me thinking again. I will still test ride one, however that's a bit annoying. Are they hard to install?
I thought I was the only one who thought the bike looked out of proportion! Think I might stick with the new SV650 they just brought out Keep up the good work man
I shall have you know that the mirrors on my old 06 Daytona 675 were excellent... for checking if I had left the pockets open on my jacket, no much els... :-)
I'm 5'7 and to be honest i've been on superbikes and in regards to seat height i was ok. The seat is at 790mm so you'll be good if not just adjust the suspension a bit and you're good to go👍Enjoy!
Was thinking of getting this ages ago for my A2 in a few months but don't like how it looks side on ( and we all know looks are just as equal as performance ;) ) Gutted really as seems like a good package! Looks like still set on the SV650n for now! The hunt continues!
I 3 BIG C 3 I Yup totally get you there matey - Id even say that looks is more important than performance in my books ;) The SV's are solid bikes and theyre popular too so finding a cheap used one should be easy =)
I haven't got a licence, nor am I anywhere near going to get one. I am 100 percent certain I want a bike, but I am just not sure whether the power would be worth a starter bike. I am Australian, and there is a version which replaces the motor and brings down the speeds a bit, but would that be worth enough? Is it too powerful for someone who is completely inexperienced with motorcycles?
As a new rider power is only dangerous if you use it or could use it. If you want a good starter as 650 is always a good option as they're forgiving but have enough power to keep you entertained. Also starting on a big bike weight wise gives you alot more confidence later. I have a 50cc throw around sm and I love it.... but it never scares me and gets me cocky with other bikes because you can never get in trouble on it. A good starter bike is one that's not going to bore you after a year, so a 650 restricted is a good idea for when you get a learning licence and then derestricting it for your full licence :) Hope my essay helped
Dude I plan to get one to be my first big bike Ride and learn properly and then my dream bike ,Honda st pan .and yes that bike is plenty fast for average Joe By the way nice vid man !!god bless.
Gotta love that inline 4 engine scream! Btw, with a bike this heavy with that smallish engine, does it feel fast? For instance, the CBR650 from Honda has a bit more HP but is also alot lighter!
ah so thats your secret. if you wanna have a great sounding exhuast, just rip it off! literally! i've always been a bit weird about these kind of bikes. used to always see them as wimpy versions of the proper sport bikes. but over the last few years they are really starting to show what they can do! and i'm impressed for sure!
Great review but I still find it amazing for the price of a 600cc bike now, temp gauges and fuel gauges aren't standard. My bike cost £4500 new and it has everything.
2010morra You would've thought that if youre paying a premium on a bike that youd get simple stuff included! Same as my Daytona 675 - £5k+ but doesn't even have a fuel gauge.
if you're into supersports with the stereotypical supersport sound, but you have an A2, get the GSX650F. if you like naked bikes that are easy to ride and sound throaty and deep like a V8, get the MT-07
Bloody hell mook that thing sounds BEASTLY lol. Did you literally just take the stock silencer off!? Seems like a cheap alternative to getting any kind of slipon for a bike, just yank the silencer off and run with just the downpipes and the cat haha
Great video bro :) I've got an A2 license and I'm riding a restricted ER6n, but knowing what I know now, I really should have looked around more because there is other great bikes out there that I just didn't put the effort to look into. Not saying the ER6 is a bad bike, but there are probably other bikes that offer more fun and would probably scary me with I'd pin it lol :) How did you like riding with the Scorpion can on your ER6......I know thats going way back now lol
MorryMotoChief Cheers dude - as you know I went with the ER6 and I loved it but I just wished I at least looked into the GSX more. Haha I _LOVE_ the Scorp on that Kawasaki, threw the baffle away and played the song of my people loud and proud =D
TheCrazymook yea I agree with you about looking at other things :) ER6 is still fun :) The only reason I asked about the Scorp can is I can pick it up for £220 new and wasn't sure to save the money and get the Scorp or throw more money at it and get a 2Bro's shipped in...........but I think I'll save the money and go for the Scorp since I'll be upgrading once I come off my A2 :) Thanks bro :) and I can't wait to see your 675 back on the street, especially with the sexy image the GoPro has lol :)
Is it the Stainless Scorpion for 220? If so that's pretty good - I bought mine new for £250 =) With the baffles out it sounds pure evil and with them in it gives it a nice tone - win win! You and me both fella... I _so_ badly want my bike back =(
I've had mine about a month and love it. My second bike after a couple of years on a Harley Iron 883 but just wanted something with a bit more power. Forgive the noob quezzie but it looked like you didn't clutch it when you did the 0-60???
I'm still choosing between this a Bandit 600 and a Yamaha FZ6 S2 for my A2. They all seem to be good bikes but I'm leaning to the FZ6 because of the underseat exhausts :D
Ethan Senior I do not know about FZ6 but bandit 600 is a really good bike. Passed my A2 in march and bought it straight after and I love it to bits. Go over 6000rpm and it just scares you if you are not used to i4s. SV650 is also a great bike, if you are into V-twins but m gonna be honest, I bought bandit 600 coz I love the sound and the feel when you twist that throttle. Whatever you buy, test ride it first if possible.
Ethan Senior just saw the specs of FZ6 S2 and it makes 98hp, you cannot ride it on A2 :( maximum allowed is 94hp which has to be restricted to 47hp :/ same goes for hornet as it makes over 94hp. a2bikes.co.uk/ try this site if you haven't already. Edit: S2 is the only one that makes 98hp, standard models are fine with A2 :|
The only thing im concerned about is just the weight and size of it, but I assume you would just get use to that. If anyone has one please let me know if my concerns are correct or overthinking it. :) thanks ride safe everyone.
DNM - Matt I just bought one last Sunday. The bike is heavy when sitting still but it's actually not hard to balance. After you start rolling it is very easy to turn & balance. I am 6'0 & around 220 pounds so I'm not huge & I manage the bike fine. I love it...my bike is on my channel I just started. I just ordered new fairings exactly the color in this video. After that I am putting new exhaust on. Good luck & get one!
250kg!!!?? for a 650!!?? That's heavier than my Sprint ST 1050. And this was on my list of possible bikes to get. It is an excellent bike though especially if you are wanting a first big bike. Great review!!
Blahdeblah52 Bless ya Al - thanks for making me worth your bandwidth ;) Mate I saw that pic, you look pretty close to Canary Wharf now?! ....Looks like _awesome_ views though, good on ya bud =)
The very loud noise coming from the exhaust makes it more difficult to hear what you are saying and a bit of a strain. After 10 minutes I am getting a headache...and quitting now.
Mufflers and resonators serve a purpose to the engine and power. Just my suggestion, do your research before you go removing engine components. You've got a loud slow bike now.
Hang on man, 220kgs? Semi sports bike? No way, ........ my CBF600 is218kgs, and it's semi naked, sporty Hornet kinda thing. Also ithas got 86bhp, and will get to 60mph quicker than that GSX (the way I ride it) ........ but yes agreed, good entry into the big bike world! ......... No prejudice see? lol
The best review i have seen on this bike. Im sold and now shopping for this as my first bike, and what a great sound.
Same just found mine
Good honest review. I have had mine for 15 months now as my 1st big bike and I love it. Anyone thinking of getting one, I strongly recommend a centre stand because putting it on a paddock stand is not easy due to weight. As the bike is heavy you don't get blown around on windier days as much. Insurance cost is cheaper as well, in fact my 4 year old (at the time) was cheaper to insure than a one year old CBR250R both bikes were the same price.
clanmac66 I absolutely love riding the GSX, its a nice change of pace from my 675... even considering getting one as a second bike =P
I did struggle getting it on the paddock stand first time, I use a slab of wood under the side stand to make the bike more upright before using the stand, its a lot easier =)
do you think the weight is a big problem for a small person?
Peter Vrousgos It's nothing to do with how tall you are, but what you are comfortable/confident with. I've now upgraded to 2014 GSX1250FA, 10 kg heavier but a better bike for my needs.
hi, im concerning about insurance cost, do you remember how much was it?, im 24,toronto canada
Nice video man!! I got my self a GSX650F on my A2 Licence, ( throttle is restricted ) but still so much power!
ride safe man :) .
+TazaBiker I'll be getting this bike with my A2 licence this year. On a 125cc at the minute so even with a restrictor on it's going to have enough power for me :)
I've got the 2009 version of this bike (no ABS). Is the seat height higher on the 2012 model? I'm only 5'5" tall, 65 years old, and can reach the ground quite happily (I can put the soles of my feet down but not the whole of my feet!).
Indeed, this was one of the main reasons I bought the bike - most bike manufacturers nowadays seem to cater for the taller person - they forget there are shorter people out there, and of course, women, who are generally shorter than men. Also, being shorter means I have to lean forward a little more when grasping the handlebars, but I still find the bike very comfortable, even on long journeys.
I've had the bike for about 7 years now. It still starts and runs like new. The torque in each gear is such that rarely do I have to drop down from 6th to 5th to overtake. If I ever get rid of this bike it will only be to get a newer model, or something similar if Suzuki stop making these.
The only other bike I had that came close to this was my Kawasaki GPX600R (Ninja 600R) which had roughly the same HP and was comfortable and easy to ride for a short fella like me. Sadly, that bike got written off in an accident many years ago!
I have a 2015 GSX650F and love it, I would recommend it to anyone, a Sports Tourer an all round comfortable bike that has enough power for most and i think looks great as well. It's all about personal opinion of course but I can't find too many faults with the bike.
Lovely scenery for a walk around! Brilliant review, awesome exhaust!
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I'm so tempted to get on of these. I've had two GSX750F's but the weight is an issue, but the riding position is better than the 750. Honestly cant make my mind up.
Awesome review! I’ve been so indecisive on this bike as it’s morelsss a faired Bandit. I’ve always been on “Team Hornet” but this video has definitely got me leaning towards the GSX650F - thank you for that :)
Awesome review matey! Just what i needed. Not enought on YT of these bikes apart from the Chris Moss review. So...compare it to your ER6 i know you said you'd buy it hands down, but would the weight have put you off?
Paul Medcalf Thanks Paul, in all honesty no the weight isn't enough of a disadvantage to outweigh all the positives this bike has - plus once youre moving the weight isn't such a bad thing, Ive never ridden a bike where Ive felt so planted! =)
good vid but i have to disagree about filtering,i use my gsx every day and find it very easy in heavy traffic and you are right it has plenty of presence on the road.a great bike for anyone from novice to experienced biker.
Great video, you mentioned kawasaki 650, do you have a ninja 650? I happen to have a ninja 650 and its not bad but I always find myself looking at other bikes, what did you like about this over the ninja 650 (if thats what you happen to have)?
have 2008 model...first bike..and I can confirm its great bike...enough power really..pleasure to ride
Hello.
Do you remember if you took the exhaust straight off and didn't put anything on. I own one, and wanna take that bazooka looking exhaust off. Should I just take it straight off and start riding or do I need a replacement (is it bad for the bike to not have an exhaust)?
I have been riding the gsx650f for a fair amount of time(bare in mind im 6ft2 so you may disagree with some points im about to make) the weigjt for me personally isnt an issue at all, especially once you get going, filtering isnt actually that much of a problem despite the size i fit through most gaps, the engine on this bike is amazing overall a great bike I wouldn't recommend it to someone who has little experience but if u got more than two years of riding experience u should be fine
Silly question perhaps, but how is the wind protection? I ask because I'm considering swapping my Bandit 650 N for this one since the wind doesn't do very well for my neck injury, especially on a highway.
It's really not bad. I ride supermoto therefore I wear a dirtbike helmet with the visor and it doesn't catch too much at 60 mph.
TL:DR : Good wind protection.
I am thinking of getting one of these after I hopefully pass my A2, just need to know if it is easy to control at slower speeds, also is the bike easy to heft around? As I am not the strongest person around
Really decent review mate, loved the 0-60 part ;). I'm under the new crap A2 and was gonna go for a MT-07, but I've been doing some research on the GSX, stumbled across your video, and my mind is made up, it's gotta be the GSX.
Cheers mate :D
twas my first big bike,and i loved it ;-)
thatmanfromyorkshire I even remember you telling me how heavy they are when I asked you what they were like!
I kinda wish Id bought a GSX over my Kawasaki now though =P
thatmanfromyorkshire That was a great bike and with that exhaust it sounded awesome - I know you thought about returning it to standard but I liked the Beowulf.
Cool feature to use when I pull out, that's what she said - TheCrazyMook 2015
2008 GSX650F here. Came from a 223cc Chinese crap toy. COMPLETELY different animal and i feel so scared but alive everytime I swing a leg over this underated, little known gem. I might step up to the 1250A if I could find one.
Looks good, I'm looking at getting something a tad bigger to go with my CBR 250r MC19. However no temp gauge has REALLY got me thinking again. I will still test ride one, however that's a bit annoying. Are they hard to install?
update us pal, im thinking same
On both my current and older bike I had amazing mirrors and hazard lights fuel and temp gauges, and clocks ;)
TheFriskyBiker Meh meh meh meh meh. that is all.
Man, that 0-100 run that you did at 11 minutes made me rip my underwear :O. JIZZ!!!!
MyRandomLife247 o.O I suggest you don't watch anymore 0-60 videos mate....
Top video and review. Thats me sorted, Im getting one!
Hey. The exhaust does sound great. Great note.
Totally agree, from the front its the business.
From MySeat Haha thanks matey =)
Still love mine in 2023!
Do you have ABS on it or do you know what models have abs?
@@profaniteh4823 mine didn’t have ABS but I believe some models do
There's a spider on your camera. hahah
Loved your video, thank you very much for this very comprehensive review of the bike.
Sold. This will be my 1st big boy bike :) Thank You
I thought I was the only one who thought the bike looked out of proportion!
Think I might stick with the new SV650 they just brought out
Keep up the good work man
I shall have you know that the mirrors on my old 06 Daytona 675 were excellent... for checking if I had left the pockets open on my jacket, no much els... :-)
BeardedBker484 Well _actually_ the mirrors on my 09 D675 were much better, it showed me if Id remembered to put on deodorant or not ;)
TheCrazymook Ah they must of improved them on the 09 models...
Phaha xD
Where is muffler?
Do u think me at 6ft 4 would be comfortable and is it still legal without the exhaust on???
Nice!Man did you go with it for a long distance?How its feel?(Sry for my english))
Михаил Иванов Yes around 300 miles (450km~) at once, felt good - its a comfy bike =)
TheCrazymook Thanks!The only problem for is - only 2 bikes selling in my town)Its not popular model in Russia(
Tbh theyre not that popular in the UK either - most people buy the Suzuki SV for a 650cc =)
TheCrazymook SV is ugly..Imho.Btw is it hard to filter the traffic?)
Fair enough (and its slow!) ;)
Not really you just get used to it... no filtering in Russia?
Yeah mate ur getting a sub, it's inspiring to see somebody my age doing shit like this. In the uk aswell
+TheDemitirus Appreciate the sub mate thanks =)
I'm 5 foot 6 and considering buying this as a weekend drive since I've got a Range Rover Sport as a daily runaround, advice and thoughts?
I'm 5'7 and to be honest i've been on superbikes and in regards to seat height i was ok. The seat is at 790mm so you'll be good if not just adjust the suspension a bit and you're good to go👍Enjoy!
@@thepsychicpeach8425 cool thanks a lot, there is a nice 08 model for sale near me
Was thinking of getting this ages ago for my A2 in a few months but don't like how it looks side on ( and we all know looks are just as equal as performance ;) ) Gutted really as seems like a good package! Looks like still set on the SV650n for now! The hunt continues!
I 3 BIG C 3 I Yup totally get you there matey - Id even say that looks is more important than performance in my books ;)
The SV's are solid bikes and theyre popular too so finding a cheap used one should be easy =)
Finally found your channel! Haha I agree the exhaust did sound great from what I heard on the volksfragen meet.
SpartanHDX Hey mate, haha our London tour guide and sat-nav ;) Thanks mate
I haven't got a licence, nor am I anywhere near going to get one. I am 100 percent certain I want a bike, but I am just not sure whether the power would be worth a starter bike. I am Australian, and there is a version which replaces the motor and brings down the speeds a bit, but would that be worth enough? Is it too powerful for someone who is completely inexperienced with motorcycles?
As a new rider power is only dangerous if you use it or could use it. If you want a good starter as 650 is always a good option as they're forgiving but have enough power to keep you entertained. Also starting on a big bike weight wise gives you alot more confidence later. I have a 50cc throw around sm and I love it.... but it never scares me and gets me cocky with other bikes because you can never get in trouble on it. A good starter bike is one that's not going to bore you after a year, so a 650 restricted is a good idea for when you get a learning licence and then derestricting it for your full licence :) Hope my essay helped
yeah, it did help, thanks heaps, I am just unsure yet, as I have, honestly, never been on a motorcycle yet. But I am certain I do want to ride one
AVTC1 Trucking Think terrifying and awesome at the same time. Just the thrill gets bigger and the fear gets less every time :)
Dude I plan to get one to be my first big bike Ride and learn properly and then my dream bike ,Honda st pan .and yes that bike is plenty fast for average Joe By the way nice vid man !!god bless.
The pass switch isn't just EU we have them in Canada as well.
Why take the can off the bike? Vanity?
Where is it you are filming this? I am sure I went here when I was younger
Jon Helm On the South coast just outside Shoreham =)
Gotta love that inline 4 engine scream! Btw, with a bike this heavy with that smallish engine, does it feel fast? For instance, the CBR650 from Honda has a bit more HP but is also alot lighter!
+Dulf Nordensvärd It definitely doesn't feel fast, it is for what it is, but it won't throw you back as you accelerate ;) It is smooth though!
Brilliant same as my bandit 650 s what a sound
Nice review and nice sound :) greetings from France :)
+Clément Letailleur by the way what do you use to record ?
Lol no wonder it sounds so good. I've heard that bike with the exhaust off and fuck me its loud haha
RidingBerserk no comment =D
Every single bike, even 50ccm are loud af without an exhaust..
ah so thats your secret. if you wanna have a great sounding exhuast, just rip it off! literally!
i've always been a bit weird about these kind of bikes. used to always see them as wimpy versions of the proper sport bikes. but over the last few years they are really starting to show what they can do! and i'm impressed for sure!
Jandax Hey, its a win-win situation! Its louder _and_ lighter ;)
Yeah by no means is the GSX anything on the GSX-R 600 but theyre still not slow!
Great review but I still find it amazing for the price of a 600cc bike now, temp gauges and fuel gauges aren't standard. My bike cost £4500 new and it has everything.
2010morra You would've thought that if youre paying a premium on a bike that youd get simple stuff included! Same as my Daytona 675 - £5k+ but doesn't even have a fuel gauge.
06:40 genuine question:
Will you pass your MOT without the can, and is it legal to not have it on anyway?
Anil Löeb But doesn't that mean that your insurance isn't covered if the bike is ridden in a non passed MOT state?
Anil Löeb ok, thank you
Great review
wow great review
Good review mate!
MattMoto46 Thanks matey! =D
I wasn't really sure between this bike or Mt 07... U choosed MT because it's more cheaper and lighter... But my heart wanted to buy this beauty :(
if you're into supersports with the stereotypical supersport sound, but you have an A2, get the GSX650F.
if you like naked bikes that are easy to ride and sound throaty and deep like a V8, get the MT-07
well , i bought mt07 then i sold it now i have street triple
+TurkishRider awwwww I LOVE THE STREET TRIPLE! is that on a full license?
no i can get full licence but i dont think i will unrestrict the bike yet
+TurkishRider YOU CAN OWN STREET TRIPLES ON AN A2!?
what is the fuel economy like on this?
I finally got my bike back today :-) looks like you may be getting that as a commuter in the near future ;-)
cowtipper84 Ah nice one CT! Ive got to wait 6-8 _weeks_ before I get mine back though =(
..hey Id be lying if I said I wasn't thinking about it =D
Brilliant video thank you
Bloody hell mook that thing sounds BEASTLY lol. Did you literally just take the stock silencer off!? Seems like a cheap alternative to getting any kind of slipon for a bike, just yank the silencer off and run with just the downpipes and the cat haha
Tropicocity Haha yep pretty much, don't get me wrong though - if I owned the bike Id get a proper aftermarket slip on for it =)
TheCrazymook Haha no doubt man, you always go balls to the wall with your rides!
Great video bro :) I've got an A2 license and I'm riding a restricted ER6n, but knowing what I know now, I really should have looked around more because there is other great bikes out there that I just didn't put the effort to look into. Not saying the ER6 is a bad bike, but there are probably other bikes that offer more fun and would probably scary me with I'd pin it lol :) How did you like riding with the Scorpion can on your ER6......I know thats going way back now lol
MorryMotoChief Cheers dude - as you know I went with the ER6 and I loved it but I just wished I at least looked into the GSX more.
Haha I _LOVE_ the Scorp on that Kawasaki, threw the baffle away and played the song of my people loud and proud =D
TheCrazymook yea I agree with you about looking at other things :) ER6 is still fun :) The only reason I asked about the Scorp can is I can pick it up for £220 new and wasn't sure to save the money and get the Scorp or throw more money at it and get a 2Bro's shipped in...........but I think I'll save the money and go for the Scorp since I'll be upgrading once I come off my A2 :) Thanks bro :) and I can't wait to see your 675 back on the street, especially with the sexy image the GoPro has lol :)
Is it the Stainless Scorpion for 220? If so that's pretty good - I bought mine new for £250 =)
With the baffles out it sounds pure evil and with them in it gives it a nice tone - win win!
You and me both fella... I _so_ badly want my bike back =(
I've had mine about a month and love it. My second bike after a couple of years on a Harley Iron 883 but just wanted something with a bit more power. Forgive the noob quezzie but it looked like you didn't clutch it when you did the 0-60???
No, clutchless upshifts on the 0-60.. much quicker ;)
TheCrazymook is that harmful in any way for the bike?
@@ZeusMegabeard Not if done properly, have a look on TH-cam for tutorials.. its a skill worth knowing and perfecting =)
i`m looking at a highish mileage { 33214 } 60 plate for my first bike since passing my test.
The 675 is 182KG....This bike's 241KG.
That's 59KG's heavier. Not exactly a 100, now, is it?
The suzuki is 216 kg
I'm still choosing between this a Bandit 600 and a Yamaha FZ6 S2 for my A2. They all seem to be good bikes but I'm leaning to the FZ6 because of the underseat exhausts :D
Ethan Senior I do not know about FZ6 but bandit 600 is a really good bike. Passed my A2 in march and bought it straight after and I love it to bits. Go over 6000rpm and it just scares you if you are not used to i4s. SV650 is also a great bike, if you are into V-twins but m gonna be honest, I bought bandit 600 coz I love the sound and the feel when you twist that throttle. Whatever you buy, test ride it first if possible.
Ethan Senior Yeah Im totally with you on the FZ.... those exhausts look mean! Have you considered the Honda Hornet?
Never seen a Hornet! :O I shall go and have a look at the reviews :D Especially with SP Engineering exhausts! Mmmmmmm... sound is just of the scale :O
Ethan Senior just saw the specs of FZ6 S2 and it makes 98hp, you cannot ride it on A2 :( maximum allowed is 94hp which has to be restricted to 47hp :/ same goes for hornet as it makes over 94hp.
a2bikes.co.uk/ try this site if you haven't already.
Edit: S2 is the only one that makes 98hp, standard models are fine with A2 :|
Had a gs500f, it gave me a broken shoulder, i might get this next.
Would recommend the gsx650f bike to anyone thinking of getting one.
The only thing im concerned about is just the weight and size of it, but I assume you would just get use to that.
If anyone has one please let me know if my concerns are correct or overthinking it. :) thanks ride safe everyone.
DNM - Matt I just bought one last Sunday. The bike is heavy when sitting still but it's actually not hard to balance. After you start rolling it is very easy to turn & balance. I am 6'0 & around 220 pounds so I'm not huge & I manage the bike fine. I love it...my bike is on my channel I just started. I just ordered new fairings exactly the color in this video. After that I am putting new exhaust on. Good luck & get one!
TheKrazimook and you with any city or country
My 08 r6 has hazard lights. No fuel gauge or indicator but hazards.
Troy A Fair enough mate, yet another bike I didn't know that had hazards =)
250kg!!!?? for a 650!!?? That's heavier than my Sprint ST 1050. And this was on my list of possible bikes to get. It is an excellent bike though especially if you are wanting a first big bike. Great review!!
***** Yup... I now have ripped leg muscles though! ;)
Biking... better than the gym!! lol :D
Haha probably not cheaper than a gym membership though =P
Mate.
used all my work phone bandwidth. ..will watch it all when I can....So pissed with BT. It.s just maddening.
New place is SO awesome though :-)
Blahdeblah52 Bless ya Al - thanks for making me worth your bandwidth ;)
Mate I saw that pic, you look pretty close to Canary Wharf now?! ....Looks like _awesome_ views though, good on ya bud =)
Thank you sir!
The very loud noise coming from the exhaust makes it more difficult to hear what you are saying and a bit of a strain. After 10 minutes I am getting a headache...and quitting now.
+cynic150 Pardon?
At first I didn't like the look but as soon as I unrestricted it and rode it looks were gone haha
Awesome review man, shame it weighs so much!
Do you have a bike now? Unfortunately, there is no!
+Вячеслав Мусиенко Yeah I've got a Ducati 899 and Daytona 675! That's a shame, you planning on getting a bike?
Your 675 weighs negative 150 kilos? Wow! It must be really fast!
Yay Beach Green!
Where is this?
Lindsay Innes Around Worthing, south coast UK =)
0-60 in 3.5 =O i haven't found a learner quicker than 5 seconds. Wonder what it's like 3 years on.
lol no exhaust on is it legal? :D
Haha I don't think so
Just bought one
looks like an amazing bike youve got a sub off me, im trading in my 400 super sport for one of these for a bit of sport / touring
+TremourSphere Yeah nice step up from a 400 mate and it'll be perfect for touring! =)
I love my gsx650f 08 ❤️💯
Thank you :)
doing 30 in a 20 zone. Stay classy mook ;)
4./JG26 _ Villiers err... other way round mate, doing 20 in a 30 ;)
250 kilos oh my god!
matthew wyatt Yup, its a good leg work out though =P
Mufflers and resonators serve a purpose to the engine and power. Just my suggestion, do your research before you go removing engine components. You've got a loud slow bike now.
MCN reviews have it down as 215 kg
Proper "stubby" exhaust :p
Phil480 Haha motoGP pipes eat ya heart out ;)
8:29 Stupid speed to filter in such congested and tight conditions.
A_Wise_Young_Man hahahaha maybe 4 you hahahahaha
Wise young man ahsha shutup
Heya, This video is so nice sound sun 11
THE TIME YOU PUT IN REALLY SHOZS. WASSWP, PROTECT MAMMOTH WHAT DO YOU THINK, GUYS1..
That's not a heavy bike, a Harley is a heavy bike
I agree you definetly need a nicer backside to it
Olly you need a hair cut. Your hairs blocking our view. Haha
matt46vale ..but....but... I spend _years_ growing it ='(
Doing a Guy Martin ? I've tried and failed. Get to messy being to long.
Haha don't think I could ever have it that long... imagine how much faster Guy would be if he went to the barbers ;)
I've take some clippers with me too the Isles of man in a couple of weeks. Haha
And I imagine the only wish we have it is very expensive.
Ukraine Kharkiv.
+Вячеслав Мусиенко Ah that's a shame mate =( Do you have a bike now?
Hang on man, 220kgs? Semi sports bike? No way, ........ my CBF600 is218kgs, and it's semi naked, sporty Hornet kinda thing. Also ithas got 86bhp, and will get to 60mph quicker than that GSX (the way I ride it) ........ but yes agreed, good entry into the big bike world! ......... No prejudice see? lol
Lol yeah it looks dated from the back. They haven't changed a thing since 2000.
I just sold mine. Big mistake!
What bike did you get instead?
thats some very dodgy filtering lol great bike tho i love mine
twohundredandfifteen not -fifty!!! :/
and this engine is oil-cooled not liquid-cooled unless you mean oil is liquid ;-)
Ummm...you should look up the spec's. It is IN FACT, liquid cooled. It's not a Katana. Wet weight is 245 kg. 215 dry, which is not how you ride...
you are right, my bad - liquid cooled
DonPedro I'm on a roll today...that's twice today I've been right about something! It's been months since that happened. LOL!!! Keep it sunny side up!
Thanks bro! Just sitting on a beach and looking at sea, Baltic Sea ;-)