Which motorcycles for less than 7,622.45 euros (50,000 francs) ?

Since 2002, the euro has upset our benchmarks and encouraged price increases… However, with the crisis, measuring the value of its purchases has nevertheless become essential: MNC lists all motorcycles below the 50,000 FF mark, or 7622.45 €! Purchase guide.

All Suzuki motorcycles under 50,000 francs (€ 7,622.45)

Bandit 650 (5,799 € or 38,038.95 francs) and Bandit 650 S (6,049 € or 39,678.84 francs)

Since its launch in 1989 in a 400 cc version (the 600 and 1200 will follow in the mid-90s), it is impossible to miss it: the Bandit is and will remain as the instigator of the "new wave" of the Japanese roadster. At the time considered a rascal roadster, the Bandit "6" gradually had to lay down its arms in front of competitors who did not hesitate to rob their own more athletic sisters to sow terror on the roads !

Accepting its fate with pragmatism, the Bandit preferred to evolve smoothly (increase in displacement in 2005, switch to injection in 2007, light – but successful – facelift in 2009: read our) to better pose as a reference for practical roadsters and quiet … despite its 85 hp and convincing times for a 4-cylinder medium displacement !

Impeccably equipped (complete dashboard, decent seat and passenger handle, real trunk, center stand, 19-liter tank), modular (adjustable saddle and handlebar position) and correctly suspended for its price, the Bandit 650 (and its S version which embeds an efficient half fairing which accommodates two very practical storage compartments) simply suffers from an overweight which penalizes it in the winding (240 kg for the N version and 243 kg for the S fully loaded).

In addition, Suzuki’s desire to make it evolve only in small steps is starting to tire French bikers, especially as it contributes to reinforcing the feeling of seeing Bandits on every street corner … Note that the Bandit 650 offers ABS (only on the S version) while remaining below the 50,000 Fr mark (6,549 € or 42,958.62 francs).

Gladius (€ 6,299 or 41,318,736 francs)

Discovered at the beginning of last year (read our), the Suzuki Gladius had everything on paper to successfully succeed its illustrious elder, the SV 650. Starting with an original design, a lattice frame breathing seriousness and above all a twin cylinder 645 cc revised (GSX-R injectors, fine-tuned intake pipes, more aggressive camshaft profiles, etc.) to deliver a more pronounced character and increased availability.

Thus, although its power and its torque have hardly changed (72 hp and 6.4 m.kg), the Hamamatsu "sword" effectively takes advantage of effective times whatever the speed displayed by the needle. readable and complete dashboard. Unfortunately, SVF Gladius has trouble meeting its audience, mainly because of "bold colors" and of "our communication delayed at the start of the launch ", underlines the communication department of Suzuki France … without forgetting a finish, a comfort and a damping which can be improved on a motorcycle which is nevertheless attractive to use..

Although the Gladius now replaces the SV650, Suzuki has kept its streamlined version, the SV650S in the catalog (€ 6,499 or 42,630.65 francs). A motorcycle which, even today, has lost none of the relevance of its positioning: more protective than a roadster and less demanding than a sports car, the SV650S continues to seduce thanks to the sensations delivered by its 74 hp twin. and the touch of sportiness generated by the more incisive position (half-handlebars placed lower and footrest higher than on the N).

GSR 600 (6,799 € or 44,598.52 francs)

Launched at the Paris Motor Show in 2005, the GSR 600 is Suzuki’s sporting response to the rise of the Hornets, FZ6s and above all Z 750s: equipped with a barely moderated 600 GSX-R inline four-cylinder engine. (98 hp and 64.7 Nm of torque), an efficient aluminum chassis, an inverted 43 mm fork and a well-crafted swing arm, the GSR then shows no complex in the face of its rivals (read our).

However, many were hoping (and still hope …) for the Gex 750’s engine transplant, which would have given extra soul in the first half of the tachometer while still allowing the GSR to tackle head-on the Kawasaki. Despite a reasonable dry weight (183 kg), the Suz ‘roadster also suffers from a heavy front axle which requires a slight adjustment period before being able to appreciate an exhilarating dynamic potential in the attack..

Rather well equipped for the category (location for a U under the saddle, coded immobilizer, complete and pleasant dashboard) and comfortable to sit – despite a tank noticeably spreading the thighs – the GSR is also distinguished by the softness of its orders and its well-placed price.

GSXF 650F (€ 6,499 or CHF 42,630.65)

The 650 cc engine compartment of the Bandit N combined with a more enveloping fairing than the Bandit 650 S, all mixed with a sporty touch thanks to a general line and an on-board console inspired by the GSX-R: these are the attractive arguments advanced by this worthy representative of the GSX-F saga !

Correctly finished, easy to handle and comfortable, the GSX650F relies heavily on the Bandit base to offer a more reasonable variation than a sporty one and less exclusive than a roadster. To grab two unfortunate pounds compared to the Bandit S (241 kg all full against 243 kg), Suzuki unfortunately removed the saddle and handlebar settings, while the bulky fairing actually effectively protects only the upper body (read our).

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Aspects that the Suzuki nevertheless manages to hide behind its attractive price: even in its ABS version (6,999 € or 45,910.43 francs), the GSX650F is still below the price of its main rival, the recent Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F (€ 7,099 or 46,566.39 francs and € 7,499 or 49,190.22 francs with ABS).

DL 650 V-Strom (€ 6,499 or CHF 42,630.65)

Unveiled at the end of 2003, the "small" V-Strom Suzuki takes over the twin-cylinder of the SV650 – deflated to 67 hp for the benefit of torque and operability in mid-range -, inserted in a chassis modeled on that of the 1000 V -Strom (read our).

This exciting transplant allows the 650 V-Strom to claim an agility that defeats the a priori created by its imposing size. Comfortable in solo as in duo, the Suz ‘has an efficient adjustable screen and a complete and readable on-board console. On the other hand, the too small space under the saddle is regrettable, as is the absence of immobilizer with coded key and central stand..

Road trail par excellence, the V-Strom is capable of tracing more than one on winding roads thanks to its secondary transmission which is shorter than on the SV, favoring more cheerful revivals than chasing the last km / h. Versatile and reliable, it shines on the secondary network, in town (although the 820 mm separating its saddle from the ground requires significant leg length or a certain habit) and during long trips. Only the incursions on the untreated paths will be responsible for demonstrating the limits of its name "trail".

Once again within the Suzuki range, the DL 650 V-Strom is one of the few motorcycles in this practical guide to appear (largely) below the 50,000 franc mark with the ABS option (6,999 € i.e. 45,910.43 francs).

File produced by Alexandre BARDIN

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