I just got this bike a few days ago. This is an absolutely fantastic bike! The ride is planted but not punishing. The torque curve on the engine is flat as a tabletop (and very strong). The riding position is more upright and very comfortable. The handling is also very precise and the ride on the streets is a nearly perfect balance between sport and comfort. You have to ride this bike to know what I'm talking about, but it really is that good. Gixxers are great, but this bike is brilliant.
I own the very same bike in this video. I have modified it slightly to include a pipe. I love this bike. Perfect bike for those that don't need to have the fastest or most extreme bike. It has plenty of punch and can run at top speed around 135-140 mph. I have topped mine out at around 135 and I weigh 200+lbs. Very well planted and has all the comfort of any sport touring bike.
I have had my 2008 GSX650F for 2 years now put about 5k on it mostly as a weekend fun bike. 50% of my riding is going place to place and the other 50% is canyon carving! I ride most the time with 2 friends we all have a fews years of riding under our belts. this bike even with its said 85ish HP keeps up no problem with a 04 CBR600rr and a 06ZF1000. yes im sure on a track with a pro rider there would be a big difference, but for the normal person riding at 7 /10ths all things are equal. its fast enough to be very fun ( no its not a busa or a S1000rr fast ) ( this bike will do 130+ MPH no problem and 0-60 is something like 3 ish sec. I have never timed it but its faster than a vett. (maybe not a ZR1 vett or GTR ) (disclaimer this was all done on closed track ) I just hit 20k and the bikes still runs super smooth. adding stickier tires over stock makes a difference I run rosso II's. I feel like they get the most out of what this bike can do. I have a 2 bothers exhaust and high flow filter for my only power mods and I think that makes the bike sound 100 times better over stock. not sure about Hp gains never dynoed it. the GSX650F is good for a ''taller'' rider, not great for someone under 5'4''. i'm 6' 185lbs and the bikes fits me perfect I can ride for hours and feel fine after vs riding a super sport. If you are looking to buy GSX650F I have nothing but good things to say about mine. If you have any questions about the bike feel to ask me i'm happy to help if I can. happy ridding !
You should check out the beetle bags from Corbin. They look like Suzuki themselves built it for the bike. They match PERFECTLY with the color and lines of the GSX650F and are lockable.
The 650F is my first bike. I've had it since the end of of 2009. I would only change the seat, like someone else posted. It's a good solid bike. I've put a little over 9,150 mi on it and a few minor mods. 132mph max thus far. I really didn't know the weight was this much of an issue until I picked up my friend's CBR 1000 rr. The 650F is about 470 lbs I believe.
I have this bike and love it... it's my first bike, but I've put some saddlebags on it and use it as my regular vehicle... much better gas mileage... top speed of around 130mph, but seriously, I don't need 180mph right now... very fun to drive!
The seat... many people find the stock seat a bit uncomfortable during long rides. A Sergeant seat comes in a high and low option. It's extra padded and a little wider. Be prepared to spend a couple hundred though. MUCH more comfortable and less sliding forward into the tank because it helps maintain a solid riding position. Although I am considering buying another bike in a season or two- I still may keep this bike. I have 14,500+ miles on her now.
@metallica85 It is considerably heavier than an ER6, but unless you're a complete weakling you should be able to handle it just fine, especially once you get moving. It's not exactly an electra glide or goldwing...
I own this bike I got it dirt cheap, my dude hit a deer m layed r down I got it for a 1500 & it had 3008 miles on it I put a streetfighter headlamp on it n put over a 1000 miles on it n I cant get off of it its great to ride n chicks dont know the dif between a 10,000 bike an a 6,000 $ bike, save your money n live longer, no need for 200 mph(:
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.
It´s a very economical bike, 5.6l/100km. Also it´s a good compromise between sport and tourism; very stable at hi speed, good brakes and reasonable wind proof. I made 10.000km and had no problems. The oil level seems frozen.
That's a selling point for me as a newb, heavy bike means less raw acceleration which means not as easy to get into trouble. Also, the weight makes it good for highway riding. And really, who needs 200mph.
The shifting is very easy. Granted, if you rev the hell out of it then release the clutch, it will buck like an angry bull. Otherwise, it's very forgiving. The gears are easy to modulate and well spaced, if not slightly short. It's a very well designed bike all around. Be weary of the added weight. As easy as it is to park a Ninja 250, you have to be more careful with the 650. When it's underway, the weight isn't an issue though.
yeah, if you do your license at 18 you have to wait until you're 20. that two-year rule applies to everyone who does his/her license under 25. when you do it at 25 or older you can ride at full power from the start...
Yea, I heard about the 500 line, my friend started on one. But this bikes only been out a couple months and i've already seen Yoshis, Leo Vincis, Two Brothers, Scorpion, etc. being produced for them. For sure on the new 250 tho. It sounds like a damn weedwhacker! No slipon is gonna fix that.. However i think this bike has a real possibility of being sold outside of the "intro' market. I can see the older generation holding on to a bike like this for the sport in them without sacraficing comfort.
Kinda sounds like this review was funded by Suzuki... either way, I'm torn between this and the Yamaha FZ6R, I like the look of the Yamaha a bit more...
GS line has no after market made. I used to own a gs 500 f before i switched to gsxr's. I looked for ages to find something to change the god awful sound. Its like the new 250 sakis there isnt a damn thing made because they are considered more an intro bike and they (being the after market dealers) would lose more money than make money from custom part lines.
What shite review mm, its as if its been translated by Google....wtf is a soft gearbox, starts going well past 12k rpm!?!? Whatever, very nice bikes indeed and this review doesn't do it enough praise.
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I just got this bike a few days ago. This is an absolutely fantastic bike! The ride is planted but not punishing. The torque curve on the engine is flat as a tabletop (and very strong). The riding position is more upright and very comfortable. The handling is also very precise and the ride on the streets is a nearly perfect balance between sport and comfort.
You have to ride this bike to know what I'm talking about, but it really is that good. Gixxers are great, but this bike is brilliant.
I own the very same bike in this video. I have modified it slightly to include a pipe. I love this bike. Perfect bike for those that don't need to have the fastest or most extreme bike. It has plenty of punch and can run at top speed around 135-140 mph. I have topped mine out at around 135 and I weigh 200+lbs. Very well planted and has all the comfort of any sport touring bike.
I have had my 2008 GSX650F for 2 years now put about 5k on it mostly as a weekend fun bike. 50% of my riding is going place to place and the other 50% is canyon carving! I ride most the time with 2 friends we all have a fews years of riding under our belts. this bike even with its said 85ish HP keeps up no problem with a 04 CBR600rr and a 06ZF1000. yes im sure on a track with a pro rider there would be a big difference, but for the normal person riding at 7 /10ths all things are equal. its fast enough to be very fun ( no its not a busa or a S1000rr fast )
( this bike will do 130+ MPH no problem and 0-60 is something like 3 ish sec. I have never timed it but its faster than a vett. (maybe not a ZR1 vett or GTR )
(disclaimer this was all done on closed track )
I just hit 20k and the bikes still runs super smooth. adding stickier tires over stock makes a difference I run rosso II's. I feel like they get the most out of what this bike can do.
I have a 2 bothers exhaust and high flow filter for my only power mods and I think that makes the bike sound 100 times better over stock. not sure about Hp gains never dynoed it.
the GSX650F is good for a ''taller'' rider, not great for someone under 5'4''. i'm 6' 185lbs and the bikes fits me perfect I can ride for hours and feel fine after vs riding a super sport.
If you are looking to buy GSX650F I have nothing but good things to say about mine.
If you have any questions about the bike feel to ask me i'm happy to help if I can. happy ridding !
You should check out the beetle bags from Corbin. They look like Suzuki themselves built it for the bike. They match PERFECTLY with the color and lines of the GSX650F and are lockable.
The 650F is my first bike. I've had it since the end of of 2009. I would only change the seat, like someone else posted. It's a good solid bike. I've put a little over 9,150 mi on it and a few minor mods. 132mph max thus far. I really didn't know the weight was this much of an issue until I picked up my friend's CBR 1000 rr. The 650F is about 470 lbs I believe.
really good review. I can't wait to get one.
Someone just leveled the playing field.
I have this bike and love it... it's my first bike, but I've put some saddlebags on it and use it as my regular vehicle... much better gas mileage... top speed of around 130mph, but seriously, I don't need 180mph right now... very fun to drive!
The seat... many people find the stock seat a bit uncomfortable during long rides. A Sergeant seat comes in a high and low option. It's extra padded and a little wider. Be prepared to spend a couple hundred though. MUCH more comfortable and less sliding forward into the tank because it helps maintain a solid riding position. Although I am considering buying another bike in a season or two- I still may keep this bike. I have 14,500+ miles on her now.
I have a 2009 GSX650F. The only thing I don't like about it is the uncomfortable seat, which can be replaced via aftermarket one.
Looking to get this bike, what brand of Saddlebags did you use? Suzuki dosn't sell them for it! Living in Florida, I need an onboard rainsuit!
@metallica85 It is considerably heavier than an ER6, but unless you're a complete weakling you should be able to handle it just fine, especially once you get moving. It's not exactly an electra glide or goldwing...
I own this bike I got it dirt cheap, my dude hit a deer m layed r down I got it for a 1500 & it had 3008 miles on it I put a streetfighter headlamp on it n put over a 1000 miles on it n I cant get off of it its great to ride n chicks dont know the dif between a 10,000 bike an a 6,000 $ bike, save your money n live longer, no need for 200 mph(:
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.
in germany you get the unlimited A only when you do your license older than 25. i just did it and now have to wait for 2 years :/
@madpistol how do u like the shifting into gears?,need to upgrade from my 09 250r ninja
It´s a very economical bike, 5.6l/100km. Also it´s a good compromise between sport and tourism; very stable at hi speed, good brakes and reasonable wind proof. I made 10.000km and had no problems. The oil level seems frozen.
Hi, what do you think of this bike to someone like me who hasn't ride a bike for ten years now? Thanks.
I am seriously considering buying a GSX 650F what is wrong with the seat? Is there a better seat you would recomend?
really good video fantastic bike
That's a selling point for me as a newb, heavy bike means less raw acceleration which means not as easy to get into trouble. Also, the weight makes it good for highway riding. And really, who needs 200mph.
The shifting is very easy. Granted, if you rev the hell out of it then release the clutch, it will buck like an angry bull. Otherwise, it's very forgiving. The gears are easy to modulate and well spaced, if not slightly short.
It's a very well designed bike all around. Be weary of the added weight. As easy as it is to park a Ninja 250, you have to be more careful with the 650. When it's underway, the weight isn't an issue though.
Yeah! good job!
want one! maybe in two years (when i've completed my 34 bhp phase) i'll buy one cheap ...
yeah, if you do your license at 18 you have to wait until you're 20. that two-year rule applies to everyone who does his/her license under 25. when you do it at 25 or older you can ride at full power from the start...
What kind of MPG are you getting?
@TriggerManxL Well, maybe it's like that in the US but over here in Germany you have to drive 2 years on 34bhp before you are allowed more power :-/
good budget sport touring bike.
Yea, I heard about the 500 line, my friend started on one. But this bikes only been out a couple months and i've already seen Yoshis, Leo Vincis, Two Brothers, Scorpion, etc. being produced for them. For sure on the new 250 tho. It sounds like a damn weedwhacker! No slipon is gonna fix that.. However i think this bike has a real possibility of being sold outside of the "intro' market. I can see the older generation holding on to a bike like this for the sport in them without sacraficing comfort.
a very interesting and attrctiv video except for the music WHICH COULD NOT BE WORSE!!!It is about as racey and exciting as a dish rag!
Decent bike horrible sound though. A beginner bike unless you want a decent sport touring. I cant pull myself off the gsx-r line though.
i love it...
Kinda sounds like this review was funded by Suzuki... either way, I'm torn between this and the Yamaha FZ6R, I like the look of the Yamaha a bit more...
GS line has no after market made. I used to own a gs 500 f before i switched to gsxr's. I looked for ages to find something to change the god awful sound. Its like the new 250 sakis there isnt a damn thing made because they are considered more an intro bike and they (being the after market dealers) would lose more money than make money from custom part lines.
You can tell you have never rode one
It's called an aftermarket can... it's not that hard....
it is heavy :(
What shite review mm, its as if its been translated by Google....wtf is a soft gearbox, starts going well past 12k rpm!?!? Whatever, very nice bikes indeed and this review doesn't do it enough praise.