Suzuki SV Motorcycles

You may also like

More to explore

Things You Need to Know About Suzuki SV Motorcycles

The Suzuki SV650 was originally manufactured in 1999 was a street motorcycle with certain sporty variants designed for increased speed and better handling. The SV650 started as an inexpensive entry point into both the naked and sport motorcycle markets. eBay can help you to get one of these bikes for yourself, and the information provided below is meant to help you make a choice between the bikes on offer on its listings.

What are some common features of these bikes?

Despite some differences existing between specific models and between production generations, affordable Suzuki SV bikes have some common basic features. All versions of the bike have a 645 cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, eight-valve, dual overhead camshaft, 90°, V-twin engine. All versions have six-speed transmissions. Also, they all have dual 290-millimetre floating disc front brakes and single 240-millimetres disc rear brakes.

Generations of the Suzuki SV

Here are the various generations of the Suzuki SV and the differences between them:

The gap between generations two and three exist because in 2009, Suzuki replaced the naked version of the SV650 with the SFV650 Gladius. However, in 2016, the Gladius was discontinued and Suzuki reverted back to the SV650.

  • First generation (1999 to 2002): SV650s in this generation measure 2045 millimetres by 74 millimetres by 1130 millimetres. They have 64.2 horsepower, a top speed of 208 kilometres per hour, and a frame made of aluminium alloy. The bikes of this generation weight 189 kilograms and have a 16-litre fuel capacity.
  • Second generation (2003 to 2012): Bikes in this generation vary in size, but a common size is 2080 millimetres by 745 millimetres by 1085 millimetres. SV650Ss are a bit larger, measuring at about 2085 millimetres by 730 millimetres by 1170 millimetres. They can reach top speeds of about 209 kilometres per hour, weight approximately 198 kilograms, and have a 17-litre fuel capacity
  • Third generation (2016 to Present): This generation of the SV650 can reach top speeds of up to 225 kilometres per hour. Bikes typically weigh about 195 kilograms and have a 14.5-litre fuel capacity. They measure at 2140 millimetres by 760 millimetres by 1170 millimetres.
Different models of the Suzuki SV

There are two different models of the Suzuki SV. They are:

  • SV650: This is the standard version of the bike. It has the features mentioned above.
  • SV650S: This is the sport bike version of the SV. It's built for speed. Unlike the standard version, it has a wind screen meant to protect the rider from powerful winds when riding at high speed.
  • SV650 ABS: This is a version of the SV650 with an anti-lock braking system. It only appears in the bike's third generation.

Categories