Or I will consider their predessors which are almost the same except for name changes. The Suzuki is a 650cc single cylinder air cooled engine. The Kawasaki is a 500cc twin water cooled. Will the method of cooling have an affect on the maintenance or length of life of the engines?
2006-10-13 08:34:05 · 7 answers · asked by etilyad 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I'D GO WITH SUZUKI 650cc AIR COOLED, NO PROBLEMS WITH AIR COOLED, THEY BEEN ON THE ROADS FOR ABOUT 100 YEARS, MINE IS....AND SEVERAL I HAD WAS, IM ON MY 35th BIKE....TAKE A PEAK AT THE YAMAHA 650cc, THEY ARE AIR COOLED AND SHAFT DRIVE.....THIS IS FREE TOO....BELT AND CHAIN DRIVEN BIKES NEEDS AJUSTMENTS- SHAFT DRIVE DONT.....I HAVE A BELT DRIVEN BIKE ALSO, BUT I'D NEVER HAVE A CHAIN DRIVEN STREET BIKE......IT SLING THAT PJ-1 CHAIN LUDE EVERY WHERE.....HOPE THIS HELED YA SOME.... BIKE ON .. BIKE SAFE
2006-10-13 18:39:19 · answer #1 · answered by BUD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Suzuki is an outstanding software bike for hauling someone to paintings and reduce back and short journeys round. The Kaw is somewhat tuned up a touch hotter and could maximum likely outrun the 650. i'm a fan of the Boulavard S-40. i imagine with paintings it would want to personalize ok. it is low fee and is and a software and a particular activity bike. i like it, flow with the 650.
2016-12-04 19:19:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the Suzuki single jug 650 (Savage). It was a good bike, but it lacked power at highway speeds. The Kawi 500 may give you a bit more since you have two jugs moving. If you want to avoid getting run over on the open road, consider something with a little more get up and go... I got a Kawi 1500 and love it. :)
Good luck!
2006-10-13 11:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both bikes will have simple upkeep.The Kawasaki will have more power and do better on trips.I had a Kawasaki 454 whitch almost the same as the 500 and it was a damn good bike and more power than most people need.Bottom line is...ride what you want just ride safe.
2006-10-13 08:45:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anthony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the Boulevard 50 Cruiser. Much nicer bike with water cooled engine.
2006-10-13 09:39:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Water-cooled engines always last longer & make more consistent power. Of course they ar ealso slightly harder to maintain, but not much. Go with the Kawasaki.
2006-10-13 08:42:13 · answer #6 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say that unless you plan to ride long distance it doesnt matter that you have a radiator. i have rode trips up to 100 miles straight no stop in the middle of summer in the south with an air cooled two stroke street bike with no problems.
2006-10-13 08:40:33 · answer #7 · answered by chillin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋