Think my time with my GZ is sadly over . . . what now?

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by oneyunguy

But now I must move on. I do not want to sink any more money into it and am now desiring the feel, speed and happiness of a bigger bike. I am thinking the Suzuki S50

Good choice.....but there are several others too....and quite a few of them are represented right here with former GZ owners.

The S50 is about 800 CC's. The S40 is about 650 and is a single like the GZ.
I like my Honda Shadow 600 and there is, I think, a Vulcan 500 or two represented here......which might have really been my practical choice.....if I hadn't "fallen in love" !!

[Fish Baseball]

If its any help with your quest I gave the SV650 Gladius a ride last night, and its insane. Pulls like a MF, corners like a razor....only problem is it looks like a scooter thats had a bigger engine stuffed into it. Nice ride for a streetfighter, thou. I'll be sticking with the GZ, however, cause hip problems make getting on and off a real pain.

[patrick_777]

Originally Posted by Fish Baseball

....only problem is it looks like a scooter thats had a bigger engine stuffed into it.

I'm officially offended. :skeptical:

[Water Warrior 2]

[quote=patrick_777]

Originally Posted by "Fish Baseball":1tu9hjze

....only problem is it looks like a scooter thats had a bigger engine stuffed into it.

I'm officially offended. :skeptical:[/quote:1tu9hjze]
Don't be offended. The Gladius is a different bike, not an actual SV that you have.

[Maggie]

Originally Posted by alantf

Hey Maggie, Why don't you get one for yourself?

Thanks, Alan! I think I will give it a try. May take me a while to find a suitable pic...perhaps a Cuckoo? LOL

[Fish Baseball]

[quote=patrick_777]

Originally Posted by "Fish Baseball":1jf6m178

....only problem is it looks like a scooter thats had a bigger engine stuffed into it.

I'm officially offended. :skeptical:[/quote:1jf6m178]


don't be, the gladius is the "upgraded new hip and funky" version of the SV650....not to mention its a LAMS bike here in Australia, so massively power restricted. But appols if any offence was taken, purely unintentional. O_o

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

there is, I think, a Vulcan 500 or two represented here

Don't forget.......... They stopped making the European version in 2008, & this year sees the last of the American version.

[patrick_777]

There are indeed a precious few bikes left between the 250cc and 600cc range.

[Water Warrior 2]

Fish, define LAMS please for this old guy. Also what is the restriction on power ? Is it similar to the British power level ?

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alantf

Don't forget.......... They stopped making the European version in 2008, & this year sees the last of the American version.

Alas, the last year for the Shadow 600 was '07......but that should make for a "sweet spot" in the used market about now.