What do you guys think about new Suzuki 650f? Will it be acompetitor for F4i? Or for Ninja 650R?
I think it is an ugly heavy beatch






Specifications
GSX650F

Model Number
GSX650FK8

Type
Sportbike

Warranty
12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty

Suggested Retail
$6999

SEP
440

Engine
656cc, four-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC 16 valve, liquid cooled*

Bore & Stroke
65.5 x 48.7 mm*

Compression Ratio
11.5:1*

Fuel System
Fuel Injection

Lubrication
Wet sump

Ignition
Digital/Transistorized

Starter
Electric

Transmission
6-speed

Final Drive
chain*

Overall Length
2130 mm (83.9 in.)*

Overall Width
760 mm (30.4 in.)*

Overall Height
1225 mm (48.2 in.)*

Seat Height
770 mm (30.3 in.)*

Ground Clearance
130 mm (5.3 in.)*

Wheelbase
1470 mm (57.9 in.)*

Dry Weight
216 kg (475 lbs.)*

Suspension Front
Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable

Suspension Rear
Link-type suspension, adjustable preload and rebound

Brakes Rear
Single hydraulic disc

Tires Front
120/70 ZR17

Tires Rear
160/60ZR17

Fuel Tank Capacity
19 liter (5.0 gal.) CA Model 18.5 liter (4.9 gal.)

Color
Blue/White, Black/Silver

 

it is more of a begginer sport tourning bike, even though its a 4 cylinder it will be in compotition with the 650R and the SV 650

 

It looks like they just added new plastic to the Kan-O-tuna (Katana). I think it is abhorently ugly. But, I have to hand it to Suzuki for offering a bike to newer riders thatisn't a full blown RR model. If Honda would only introduce/re-introduce a 450RR and a 750 sport bike.

 

Looks like crap!! Didn't know this bike was even inproduction.

 

Take that big fender off the back and I think it would look aight.

 

I like the look of the ergos, who wants to be down on the bars for every mile of every ride. That is why I got the F4i and not the RR.

Maybe Honda will smarten up and put out a F4i replacement meant for comfortable 300 mile rides, maybe a mini-Intercepter, something cheap and fun with decent weather protection.

 

Haters, why post things from other bike makers just to bash them?

Have you ridden one? NO!

Have you even sat on one? NO!

What is your point exactly? This is a Honda forum, are you just trying to act cool by bashing something that you have no first hand experience about? That sounds like an ignorant thing to do.

 

i think there will be a market for it. not everyone likes the idea of breaking their back to ride a sportbike but love the look of it. suzuki is making a good marketing choice by offering another platform to get new riders to buy their products. honda is more focused on race replicas .. and that works from them but they (honda) could be attracting so many more potential buyers if they too offered a similar platform of the f4i but cheaper to get the introductory rider a chance to ride honda then when they are ready move up to a bigger bike. but this is just my opinion.

 

Don't care for that paint scheme or the headlight, the mirrors seem a little high, and like every bike it needs a fender eliminator.

Still, it's a pretty good-looking bike.

 

it wont be in competition because the f4i isn't made anymore