Suzuki GSX 650F (2008)

EDIT: Price new: around $6500-$7000

A walk around of my 2008 GSX 650F. I got it used w/ 3400 miles on it, and I've had it for about 2 months now. I thought I would make a video of my impressions of the bike and give you a brief tour as well.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• motorcycle
• bike
• suzuki
• GSX
• 650F
• 650
• sportbike
• I4
• midrange
• tour

[kraziebone6988]

how much did u pay for it with how many miles im about to buy 1 not sure if im getting a good deal ?

[madpistol]

@kraziebone6988 I paid $4800 for it used with 4500 miles on it. That was roughly the book value on it, and it looked good as new.

[SunShawnSean]

Any instances where the weight gives you a problem?

Have you ever dropped it or anything? I can't imagine having to pick one of these up.

[madpistol]

I have dropped it before, and have been able to pick it up, but it wasn't easy. I'm not a strong guy either.

The weight when you're underway is not a problem. It feels extremely nimble at speed, and with the right tires, this bike is downright exhilarating. It's not punishing like a Gixxer either.

[Malacki]

Hey madpistol. I'm looking to buy a bike for the first time. I was wondering if you could give me a name of a good starter bike. I don't want anything too fancy, but I also want it to be able to get the job done (and smoke my friends too). Do you have any suggestions?

[madpistol]

Haha! First thing you need to do is realize that you're not going to be able to "smoke your friends" on a beginner bike unless they're on beginner bikes as well (or slower cars)

This thing does 0-60mph in under 4 seconds, and it's got about 85 horsepower. It won't kill you like a Gixxer, but it will bite if you abuse its power.

My recommendation for a beginner bike would be a Kawasaki Ninja 250. 0-60 in around 5 to 6 seconds and about 30hp. They're cheap and reliable too. :-)

[cynic150]

WHY DOES EVERYBODY LIKE LOUD EXHAUSTS? I DON'T.

Is it because they want other road users to hear them coming? Or, they just want to boost their ego by being strident?

NICE BIKE!

[kraziebone6988]

i just got one 1100 miles for book vaule 4670 do u think it was a good deal

[SunShawnSean]

@madpistol

Yeah I've heard similar things. That the weight actually makes the bike feel planted rather than piggish. At least once you get moving.

[NoxNoctisUmbra]

Good price, looks comfy, nice! Now only if I could ride a bike : (