Comments on: Piaggio MP3 400/500 vs Suzuki SV650/Vstrom650?

By: Joe B

Joe B — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:02:58 +0000

I can only comment on the Suzuki SV, V Strom 650 (same engine)
I know nothing about the Piaggio MP3
The negatives about the Suzuki SV-V Strom 650
extreme chain and sprocket backlash
both are plagued with electrical problems
extreme junky sounding engine and gear noise after engine break in
terrible Suzuki warranty and service
The Positives
both are great bikes for riding a passenger
excellent torque, but not the top of the class in performance
great fuel mileage

By: Little Kyle

Little Kyle — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:02:58 +0000

Get the SV650, so many possibilities that bike offers compared to you’re other choices.

You’ll get more respect on it than a scooter.
You can buy way more modifications
You can grow with it through modifications, not just outgrow the bike and sell it. (For example, putting a GSXR600 front end on it, exhaust, etc.)
Faster than all, flexible V-Twin engine.
Get bags for it if you want…fairings, etc.

By: Jon J

Jon J — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:02:58 +0000

GO WITH THE MP3 500! My boss has the 250 and it is soooo easy to ride. It holds itself up… it has a button you can hit when you are stopped that locks the front end so you dont even have to put your feet down. Its also such a smoother ride… you can go over railroad tracks and things and barely even feel it. It practically holds itself up and plus its a definate head turner and conversation piece with that wicked front end.