Suzuki SV650 road bike series entered the market in 1999 and was focused on export to Europe, North America and Australia. For the domestic Japanese market, a 400 cc modification was proposed - Suzuki SV400.
The SV series was driven by Suzuki's desire to gain export market share by offering a cheaper competitor to the Ducati brand. Past experience TL1000 has shown that there is a fairly high demand for such motorcycles and a certain "army" of fans. Thus, 2 modifications of the SV650 series were proposed: naked and sport. Towards the end of production, a full-fledged sports modification appeared, featuring a full plastic body kit.
- Suzuki SV650 - regular naked version. It existed from 1999 to 2009.
- Suzuki SV650S - sports modification. It existed from 1999 to 2012. It was in higher demand. It featured a plastic fairing, lower handlebars, and high footrests.
- Suzuki SV650SF (Sport) - a full-fledged sports modification. It existed from 2008 to 2009. inclusive in the US and UK markets. Differs in the presence of a full plastic body kit.
The Suzuki SV650 series was based on a 2-cylinder V-shaped (90 °) liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 645 cc, producing from 65 hp. (up to 2003) up to 72 hp (since 2003). Due to the characteristic forward tilt of the engine, it visually resembles Ducati engines, often referred to as L-shaped engines. Since 2003, the engine has received an injection power system, and since 2007 - 2 candles per cylinder.
Among the key features of the SV650, in addition to the engine, one can single out an aluminum frame, a simple suspension in the form of a conventional telescopic fork in the front and a monoshock at the rear, simple 2-piston front brakes (versions with ABS are available since 2007), an injection power system (since 2003) with double throttle valves SDTV, fuel tank 17 liters (since 2003), 6-speed gearbox and from 165 kg dry matter.
In 2003, the model underwent a serious restyling, receiving a new frame, injector, dashboard, an increased fuel tank and other suspension settings (+ the front fork received a preload adjustment).
In 2007, the model receives 2 spark plugs per cylinder and modifications with ABS. In 2008, Suzuki is offering a new version of the Suzuki SV650SF , which is sold in the UK market under the name Suzuki SV650 Sport .
In 2009, the regular version of the Suzuki SV650 is no longer offered and is replaced by a new model - Suzuki SFV650 Gladius. The SV650S version continues to exist on the market in parallel, until 2012 inclusive, after which it finally rolls off the assembly line.
In 2016, Suzuki decides to revive the SV650 by launching the classic-styled model of the same name - Suzuki SV650 (2016+).
Suzuki SV Series Lineup :
- Suzuki SV400
- Suzuki SV650
- Suzuki SV1000
The main competitors of Suzuki SV650 in the class:
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Specifications
Technical characteristics of Suzuki SV 650:
| Model | Suzuki SV 650 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | naked |
| Release year | 1999-2012 |
| Frame | aluminum tubular - SV650 / SV650S (1999-2002)
cast aluminum - SV650 / SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped 90 ° (L-shaped) |
| Working volume | 645 cm³ |
| Bore / stroke | 81.0 x 62.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.5: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDSR39 - SV650 / SV650S (1999-2002)
Injector with SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System), 2x - SV650 / SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Ignition type | transistor
1 spark plug per cylinder - SV650 / SV650S (1999-2006) 2 spark plugs per cylinder - SV650 / SV650S (2007-2012) |
| Maximum power | 65.0 h.p. (48.0 kW) @ 9000 rpm - SV650 / SV650S (1999-2002)
72.0 h.p. (53.0 kW) @ 9000 rpm - SV650 / SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Maximum torque | 57.4 Nm (4.5 kg * m) @ 7200 rpm - SV650 / SV650S (1999-2002)
64.0 Nm (6.5 kg * m) @ 7200 rpm - SV650 / SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 120 / 60ZR17M / C (55W) |
| Rear tire size | 160 / 60ZR17M / C (69W) |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 290 mm, 2-piston calipers (ABS opt from 2007) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS opt. 2007) |
| Front suspension | 41mm Telescopic Fork (Fixed), 130mm Travel - SV650 / SV650S (1999-2002)
41mm Telescopic Fork (Preload Adjustable), 130mm Travel - SV650 (2003-2009) 41mm Telescopic Fork (Preload Adjustable), 125mm Travel - SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with monoshock (preload adjustment), stroke - 125 mm - SV650 / SV650S (1999-2002)
Swingarm with monoshock (preload adjustment), travel - 137 mm - SV650 (2003-2009) Swingarm with monoshock (preload adjustment), stroke - 134 mm - SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Motorcycle length | 2070mm - SV650 (1999-2002)
2045 mm - SV650S (1999-2002) 2080 mm - SV650 (2003-2009) 2085 mm - SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Motorcycle width | 750mm - SV650 (1999-2002)
740 mm - SV650S (1999-2002) 745 mm - SV650 (2003-2009) 730 mm - SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Motorcycle height | 1060mm - SV650 (1999-2002)
1130 mm - SV650S (1999-2002) 1085 mm - SV650 (2003-2009) 1170 mm - SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Wheelbase | 1430mm - SV650 (1999-2002)
1420 mm - SV650S (1999-2002) 1440 mm - SV650 (2003-2009) 1425 mm - SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Saddle height | 805mm - SV650 / SV650S (1999-2002)
800mm - SV650 / SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Minimum ground clearance | 140mm - SV650 / SV650S (1999-2002)
150 mm - SV650 (2003-2009) 155 mm - SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 3.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 195 km / h - SV650 (1999-2002)
203 km / h - SV650 (2003-2009) 209 km / h - SV650S (2003-2012) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.0 L - SV650 / SV65å0S (1999-2002)
15.0 L - SV650 / SV650S (1999-2002 California) 17.0 L - SV650 / SV650S (2003-2012) 16.0 L - SV650 / SV650S (2003-2012, CA) |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 165 kg - SV650 (1999-2002)
169 kg - SV650S (1999-2002) 168 kg - SV650 (2003-2009) 172 kg - SV650S (2003-2012) |
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