In an interview a sukuki rep said that they were keeping the SV650. If the GSX-8S is replacing anything it’s probably the GSX-S750. The 750 allegedly doesn’t sell very well. Along with being within $300 of the msrp of the 8S and the fact that Suzuki doesn’t even have a 2023 model of the base 750 listed on their website.
Jeez, that's crazy. The GSX-S750 is a great bike. I would rather have a four-cylinder than a two-cylinder any day of the week, especially for near the same price!
I tend to agree. The 750 is already gone in Europe, and I was surprised to see it back for another year - as a last minute announcement. Feels like it is running out the string. A super nice machine. It would be great if Suzuki surprised everyone and came out with an R version f the SV - upside down forks, nice 4 pots, LCD, and a just a general sexing up. Give the old girl a make over - but not too much...but enough to make it just that much better.
To everyone saying this bike needs this, this and that. No, it doesnt, being simple and basic is part of what makes it an SV and the sole reason it can sell for the price it does. Adding literal cents will make a big impact on price, its called value engineering.
Agreed and the good thing about this bike is you can upgrade it. You could update all of the lights to LED for a couple hundred bucks and it'll still be way cheaper than an MT07. You could even do some suspension upgrades and it'll still be cheaper than an MT07. In New Zealand, where I live, the SV650 is $9999 and the MT07 is $15,499. Crazy. For $5,499 you could do a lot of upgrades to the SV650.
Fully agree. SV has always been rough, pure fun V-twin bike for everyone, with no bullshit attached. If you want some glitter toys for non-hetero-orthodox, Suzuki is the wrong address.
I prefer the LCD. I really don't look at my screen a lot when riding. I hear the revs, I have a good feel for speed, and I'm in no way interested if my phone has a new message. It doesn't need a screen that costs over £1k to replace if it goes wrong. I prefer halogen to LED for headlights as you get better colour rendition and you can easily replace and even upgrade a halogen bulb - again you'd be looking at one expensive new unit if/when the LED packed in (this is why manufacturers give you this nice stuff - margins on the replacements). Having a simple bike but one that is also decent quality and a blast is much better than having one thats got tech that is ultimately more fragile, distracting and expensive.
1:30 I now own a generation 2 SV 650, but I started out on the gladius. I got it after years of being off of two wheels for a while, and a little out of touch with the industry…before I knew how much everybody hated them. It was a wonderful bike. It did look a little bit like a toy, so it often got underestimated, but it was just as fast and fun as any other SV out there. Absolute rocket ship. If you have one, just swap out the front headlight with a round one, and it starts to look way more cool. I can’t believe how many people lose their minds over the droopy boob headlight when it can be so easily swapped. Unfortunately mine got stolen. That’s when I replaced it with the G2. I still miss the old Gladdy.
I don't understand the dislike for the Gladius, and it may have been ahead of its time when you look at the MT bikes from Yamaha that took it's look a step further and more Transformers-like.... Like you, I have a gen2 SV and hope to keep it until I can no longer ride!
I have a '19 SV650x. I honestly can't see myself ever getting rid of it - it's so damn fun. IXIL exhaust, United Pacific LED headlight, fender eliminator, and bar end mirrors make it look so much better. At 150lbs, the bike is fast enough for me.
I hope Suzuki keeps the sv650 one of the best value for money bikes in the market. IMHO. There is so much aftermarket support for this platform you can turn this bike into whatever you like.
Have a blue '23 SV. Enjoy the heck out of it. I agree about the LED headlight.I put a SilverStar Ultra H4 in, still dim compared to my Z900. The Z's LED is brilliant. Very glad I bought one. Enjoy your commentary. BTW, my SV gets app. 54 mpg average.
@@anxiousappliance I put a Cyclops H4 in and wow complete transformation. Little pricey at $89 US, but well worth it. Going to try and put one in my 3rd gen DL650.
I regret not buying this bike when I went to the dealer in 2007. I sat on an SV650 then sat on the VStrom 650 which was a little more roomy so I bought it. But the Vstrom was heavier, taller, less nimble, slower & more expensive. I had to buy lowering links after I replaced the horrible seat. Center of gravity was high & at 492 pounds wet I couldn't pick it up when I dropped it in the garage as I got older so I sold it. If I had got the SV650 I'd be riding it today.
As far as sounding off, Yes I'd like it to continue. In fact, I'd like to see them update the VStrom 250 to be 350cc and bring it to the US as well. Why let KTM, Kawasaki, and BMW sell their little adventure bikes here when Suzuki has had one all along? I know the parallel twins are cheaper to make, but prefer the character of the v-twin.
This bike is a great value proposition with an absolute gem of an engine. Don't forget about the massive aftermarket support of the SV650 with very tasty accessories to make it the way you desire. Also, what happened to the other half of Adam's moustache??
Yes it’s perfect as a beginner bike. I’m 57 and bought one a year ago and got the license in September. Easy to handle and you get some help from the Low RPM Assist. 7 years warranty here in Sweden😊
@@Live2Ride39 Thank you!! Here in Serbia the warranty is 2 years!? Do you took A2 version or full power? I just love this bike and hope to buy it soon :)
@@Motoristika Full power. It’s not frightening in any way. And with the age we take more risk based decisions, not only acting upon impulse. I hope😊 Got back from a trip now, 120Km around some lakes. Mostly 70Km/h roads, twisties.
Had a 2nd Gen SV650S, same problem. I'm afraid that's just the price you pay for the sporty riding position and great handling. You can get gel seats that help but I wouldn't go messing too much with the handlebars or foot pegs. Enjoy the bike gor what it is and take a break during long rides 😊
My first bike was a LS650, good bike but sold it 7 months later and bought a SV650. Rode it for 9 years. Sold it and bought a WeeStrom. Sold it 7 months later and got a VStrom. Kept it and bought a SV650S again soon after. Brilliant bikes! They don’t sell well new because we’re all still enjoying 20 year old SV’s.
I'm really thinking hard about this bike. I was planning to but used 2003+ model, but pricing is so good. I can have the older model for about third or maybe half the price (2007+) of new one or save some more money and buy new one next season.
Yes! I miss my Gladius quite a bit. I've had quite a few bikes, mostly one liter bikes, but there was something really special about that Gladius. I rode a friend's sv650 and it wasn't anywhere near as comfortable or torqued out. I had the optional fly screen and rode it all year round to work, everywhere! I did have to replace the stock seat with the Suzuki upgrade seat. Anyway, yeah it was one of the most enjoyable and practical bikes I've ever owned. I loved completely surprising many modified turbo cars that wanted to try me at a light. It would do 11.7 second quarter mile times and it topped out pegged at 137mph. It wasn't exactly an 09' R1, but I just loved riding that sfv650 V-twin! It's a very very underrated motorcycle. It's a do it all bike, seriously.
I have a 2024. Aside from the seat I absolutely love it. As soon as I got it, I injured my hand and couldn't ride. But, the weather is cooling off and I'm healed enough to pull the clutch. This is really a superbly rideable, do it all forever, motorcycle. I was riding around a lake in South Oklahoma City, and 3 girls in a pickup stopped me and started flirting. I didn't take my helmet off or they would have discovered that I'm 77 years old. This is a bike you can throw a bedroll over the seat and just flat leave. Suzuki nailed it. It's not 'really good except for', it's just really good. Thanks for the review.
i live in a region of Japan that sees many people use bikes for commuting and touring. And yet i never see SV650`s on the road. last year i spotted a Gladius model, but that`s about it. people don`t seem to like that model at all. GSX250R is a really popular bike, though.
The value for money on this bike is insane. It's currently $9,999 NZD including tax but excluding registration which is $6250 USD. Most of the other bikes in this class (MT07 etc) are $15,000-$16,000. You can upgrade all of the lights to LED and do some suspension tweaks and it'll still cost less than the competition.
only an improved front suspension and leds would make it brilliant. We dont need more 20hp fpr what this bike was designed for. 73hp from this vtwin is amazing for street use and as reliable as a motorbike engine can be.
agree, the modern 4 pot calipers and abs i believe are already very good compared to my non abs 2005 model but suspension is still pretty basic and should be improved
They already stopped making them YEARS ago!!! It’s been the same bike for years, except colours!😂😂. Quick. Quick QUICKKKK. GET ONE NOW BEFORE WE RETIRE THIS MODEL!!! 2030 comes along with an OLD new model--the 2015 sv650…now in PINK!!with an upgradable crappy seat, underperforming brakes, cheap finish, no suspension upgrades, but--it a heck of a sweet motor and gear box…
Hard to say if a 776cc twin cylinder class bike is going to get rid of the 650-class. As we can see, there's plenty in this class of displacement: Kawasaki: Versys 650, Vulcan S, Ninja 650, Z650 Honda: CB650R, CBR650R Yamaha: MT-07, YZF-R7 Triumph: Trident 660 Royal Enfield: Continental GT 650 Aprilia: Tuono 660 KTM: 690 SMC R And Suzuki is just going out of the 650 class? Doesn't make a lot of sense. Really wish journalists would stop comparing 650 twins to 750-800cc twins. They obviously aren't the same class, aren't the same power, aren't the same price.
I've loved this bike since 1999 and I will miss it if/when it is discontinued. Get yourself a drop in H4 LED bulb and some braided brake lines and solve those very minor issues. Please Suzuki, don't kill the SV.
I watched this video right after Suzuki’s press conference at EICMA 2023. The SV is still available (at least in Italy), which means it complies with the latest emissions standards. And frankly, considering the hunger for classic bikes, Suzuki would be hitting its own balls if it discontinued a proper classic model…
If anything, suzuki should stop aiming at the Ducati Monster and realign its sight to the Scrambler. Same engine, probably new new frame. I wont even complain if they kept tech the same aside from switchable ABS Edit: Or double down with the 1989-2000 japanese naked bike aesthetic
I loved the SV650, one of the bikes that most hurted selling.... I was hoping for a proper replacement, a 800cc or so, or even another 650cc with inversed suspensions. Sadly they created that ugly GSX 8S thing.... Good bye.
I love the so-called old-school naked Suzuki bikes - have a gen 2 SV650 and an old 93 Bandit 400. Given the current move for retro bikes, they should continue the SV as long as it sells, and now that Kawasaki is bringing back an in-line 400, how about resurrecting the screamer Bandit 400 with ABS and new tech?!
There are not enough mid-sized V twins these days and Suzuki would be foolish to completely abandon the V. Ideally, I'd love to see them make an all new larger 700-800cc V Twin, continue with trellis steel frame, adopt a single sided swing-arm, USD forks and keep it as a naked and a half faired sports bike 👌Not everyone wants a parallel twin and why copy everyone else and play into the competitions hands. GO your own way Suzuki. We all loved the SV and there's no reason we wouldn't love an even better improved one.
suzuki is just being lazy and cheap. If they made the standard sv650 with led lights and a modern front suspension like the new hornet, they could easily keep the price and give the bike a flawless performance. if honda can make a sub 8000eur completely new bike with good brakes and suspension why cant suzuki with a design more than prooved and all the research paid by 20 years of sales? i have a 2005 sv650 and it is still a hoot to ride but the model sold today should be better and not only restyled and different engine maps.
There's no reason to replace the SV650. All the tooling has been amortized long ago, and people keep buying them. They're basically churning these things out for the cost of materials by now.
Everything is amortized, and if it is euro 5 - it would be a mistake to discontinue it as L twins are distinctive and there is a rightness about the whole machine. It would be great if they upgraded forks, slapped on a modern display for the punters, and how expensive can LEDs be, they're in the parts bin. The X was half hearted but a sweet R model and a classic bikini fairing model would be fun. Hamamatsu can surprise.
People always liked it for one main reason, it is cheap both new or second hand. For that kind of money you can not ask for more, simple means reliable. It's adequate for small guys and women, yes I know this statement hurts but this is the truth, it's a small bike preferred by women. A big, tall guy above 6 feet will look like a bear on a bicycle on it.
Thanks for the review. It's a shame the SV got fatter over the years... Suzuki wanted to keep costs low and ditched the aluminum frames for the heavier steel frame... Suspension or brakes never really improved. For years people improved the suspension, threw on GSXR front ends, and so on... but Suzuki never supported it from the factory. (Didn't want to cut into GSXR sales, I'm sure..) I had a 1st gen SV which I absolutely loved. Pretty solid chassis, light weight, and a brilliant engine. I'll be sad to see it go if it does.
Same here, first gen alloy trellis frame was the best and lightest, all it needed was FI and minor brake and suspension updates. Instead it got FI with weight gain.
Not a good idea to wheelie these bikes if you own or buy one. That’s a wet sump engine. If you wheelie the bike. No more oil for the crank. I’ve known more than a few people that blew theirs.
Your speaking audio was near nonexistent on the right side. Bike audio when it was there and end music came through both sides clearly. Nearly left within the first minute because of this but stuck it out to see if it would clear up.
I had a sv650 as my first bike, 2001 model year. First bike I was able to scrape peg with lol having just sold a ‘14 fz09 I’m looking at a ‘15 fz07 now. 4800 ain’t bad for a bike that is versatile though I have been wanting a sport bike for its premium suspension
In an interview a sukuki rep said that they were keeping the SV650. If the GSX-8S is replacing anything it’s probably the GSX-S750. The 750 allegedly doesn’t sell very well. Along with being within $300 of the msrp of the 8S and the fact that Suzuki doesn’t even have a 2023 model of the base 750 listed on their website.
Jeez, that's crazy. The GSX-S750 is a great bike. I would rather have a four-cylinder than a two-cylinder any day of the week, especially for near the same price!
Thanks for the astute observation, MoleMan. We value audience members who bring something interesting to the community table.
I tend to agree. The 750 is already gone in Europe, and I was surprised to see it back for another year - as a last minute announcement. Feels like it is running out the string. A super nice machine.
It would be great if Suzuki surprised everyone and came out with an R version f the SV - upside down forks, nice 4 pots, LCD, and a just a general sexing up. Give the old girl a make over - but not too much...but enough to make it just that much better.
Exactly people keep saying they are getting rid of sv and it's so obvious they aren't there is no point to the 750 4cyl. When they have the 1k
@anxiousappliance why they just did all of that with the 8s. The sv is the budget option do all bike.
keep it as is and keep making them. cheap, simple, reliable!
To everyone saying this bike needs this, this and that. No, it doesnt, being simple and basic is part of what makes it an SV and the sole reason it can sell for the price it does. Adding literal cents will make a big impact on price, its called value engineering.
Agreed and the good thing about this bike is you can upgrade it. You could update all of the lights to LED for a couple hundred bucks and it'll still be way cheaper than an MT07. You could even do some suspension upgrades and it'll still be cheaper than an MT07. In New Zealand, where I live, the SV650 is $9999 and the MT07 is $15,499. Crazy. For $5,499 you could do a lot of upgrades to the SV650.
Fully agree. SV has always been rough, pure fun V-twin bike for everyone, with no bullshit attached. If you want some glitter toys for non-hetero-orthodox, Suzuki is the wrong address.
If anything maybe remove something like that license plate billboard and factory cannon for a slip on that's it.
I want the SV650 to be continued. I love it.
man, if they just refreshed it with sexy led lights and tft screen - I think this could still keep selling well for a bit
That sounds awful
@@42crazyguy Did you fart?
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I prefer the LCD. I really don't look at my screen a lot when riding. I hear the revs, I have a good feel for speed, and I'm in no way interested if my phone has a new message. It doesn't need a screen that costs over £1k to replace if it goes wrong. I prefer halogen to LED for headlights as you get better colour rendition and you can easily replace and even upgrade a halogen bulb - again you'd be looking at one expensive new unit if/when the LED packed in (this is why manufacturers give you this nice stuff - margins on the replacements).
Having a simple bike but one that is also decent quality and a blast is much better than having one thats got tech that is ultimately more fragile, distracting and expensive.
I just purchased a 2022 SV last year. I like the traditional headlight and trellis frame, new bike designs look like insects
SURVEY TIME! Thumbs up, those who DON'T WANT SUZUKI TO RETIRE THE SV!
1:30 I now own a generation 2 SV 650, but I started out on the gladius. I got it after years of being off of two wheels for a while, and a little out of touch with the industry…before I knew how much everybody hated them. It was a wonderful bike. It did look a little bit like a toy, so it often got underestimated, but it was just as fast and fun as any other SV out there. Absolute rocket ship. If you have one, just swap out the front headlight with a round one, and it starts to look way more cool. I can’t believe how many people lose their minds over the droopy boob headlight when it can be so easily swapped. Unfortunately mine got stolen. That’s when I replaced it with the G2. I still miss the old Gladdy.
I don't understand the dislike for the Gladius, and it may have been ahead of its time when you look at the MT bikes from Yamaha that took it's look a step further and more Transformers-like.... Like you, I have a gen2 SV and hope to keep it until I can no longer ride!
I have a '19 SV650x. I honestly can't see myself ever getting rid of it - it's so damn fun. IXIL exhaust, United Pacific LED headlight, fender eliminator, and bar end mirrors make it look so much better. At 150lbs, the bike is fast enough for me.
Keep making this V twin.
I hope Suzuki keeps the sv650 one of the best value for money bikes in the market. IMHO. There is so much aftermarket support for this platform you can turn this bike into whatever you like.
What Suzuki should do is a half-naked/faired bike like the SV650S. Both the MK1 & II, the S version of the bike was very popular.
Love the sound of that V engine
I hope Suzuki keeps this thing around; I've had 2 SVs and they were my gateway into road bikes
Bought a 22' and absolutely love it.
I own SV650 '22. An all-rounder bike mainly used it for commuting.
This is the Ducati mounter we want 😂
Yeah the monster has "evolved", but that engine is lovely.
Parallel twin boring and ugly. V-twin beautiful 😻! Must have my SV650!
Have a blue '23 SV. Enjoy the heck out of it. I agree about the LED headlight.I put a SilverStar Ultra H4 in, still dim compared to my Z900. The Z's LED is brilliant. Very glad I bought one. Enjoy your commentary. BTW, my SV gets app. 54 mpg average.
Can you make the review vid, i'd watch that
Slap in an aftermarket LED - you won't regret it.
@@Fiqih I'd like to, but I'm pretty electronically challenged.
@@anxiousappliance I put a Cyclops H4 in and wow complete transformation. Little pricey at $89 US, but well worth it. Going to try and put one in my 3rd gen DL650.
I regret not buying this bike when I went to the dealer in 2007. I sat on an SV650 then sat on the VStrom 650 which was a little more roomy so I bought it. But the Vstrom was heavier, taller, less nimble, slower & more expensive. I had to buy lowering links after I replaced the horrible seat. Center of gravity was high & at 492 pounds wet I couldn't pick it up when I dropped it in the garage as I got older so I sold it. If I had got the SV650 I'd be riding it today.
Then buy a used SV650 instead of regretting not to.
@@suprlite I got a Honda NC700X.
As far as sounding off, Yes I'd like it to continue. In fact, I'd like to see them update the VStrom 250 to be 350cc and bring it to the US as well. Why let KTM, Kawasaki, and BMW sell their little adventure bikes here when Suzuki has had one all along? I know the parallel twins are cheaper to make, but prefer the character of the v-twin.
I owned a 2009 DL650 and that motor was absolutely awesome!
Had 2007 DL650 and loved torque, that thing had power feed from 3k rpm and up
Too bad they went away from the proper cool aluminum frame and around the same time stopped making the s version...which was the cool one
This bike is a great value proposition with an absolute gem of an engine. Don't forget about the massive aftermarket support of the SV650 with very tasty accessories to make it the way you desire.
Also, what happened to the other half of Adam's moustache??
Perfectly balanced, as all things should be -Thanos
40 mpg??? How were you riding? If you're nice to it, you'll get 55-60.
They should definitely bring the new technology to this bike without changing its style and carisma
There’s nothing like a sport V-twin engine. I’m still riding a SV1000s. Addicted to that torque.
I love this bike :) as a 50 old beginner, do you thing it is beginner friendly!? For me the SV is a proper bike for everything :)
Yes it’s perfect as a beginner bike. I’m 57 and bought one a year ago and got the license in September. Easy to handle and you get some help from the Low RPM Assist. 7 years warranty here in Sweden😊
@@Live2Ride39 Thank you!! Here in Serbia the warranty is 2 years!? Do you took A2 version or full power? I just love this bike and hope to buy it soon :)
@@Motoristika Full power. It’s not frightening in any way. And with the age we take more risk based decisions, not only acting upon impulse. I hope😊 Got back from a trip now, 120Km around some lakes. Mostly 70Km/h roads, twisties.
Get the ABS model.
@@anxiousappliance In Europe is only the ABS version :)
Bought a 23 sv 650 abs as my first bike. Love every moment. The seat gets kinda uncomfortable after 2 hours or so.
Had a 2nd Gen SV650S, same problem. I'm afraid that's just the price you pay for the sporty riding position and great handling. You can get gel seats that help but I wouldn't go messing too much with the handlebars or foot pegs. Enjoy the bike gor what it is and take a break during long rides 😊
Put a Bagster seat, totally worth the money
It's one of their best selling bikes of all time and still sells great, it would be soo dumb to discontinue it. It's a legend!
Gladius? Pink with yellow polka dots? I’ll take one.
My first bike was a LS650, good bike but sold it 7 months later and bought a SV650. Rode it for 9 years. Sold it and bought a WeeStrom. Sold it 7 months later and got a VStrom. Kept it and bought a SV650S again soon after. Brilliant bikes!
They don’t sell well new because we’re all still enjoying 20 year old SV’s.
I'm really thinking hard about this bike. I was planning to but used 2003+ model, but pricing is so good. I can have the older model for about third or maybe half the price (2007+) of new one or save some more money and buy new one next season.
Yes! I miss my Gladius quite a bit. I've had quite a few bikes, mostly one liter bikes, but there was something really special about that Gladius. I rode a friend's sv650 and it wasn't anywhere near as comfortable or torqued out. I had the optional fly screen and rode it all year round to work, everywhere! I did have to replace the stock seat with the Suzuki upgrade seat. Anyway, yeah it was one of the most enjoyable and practical bikes I've ever owned. I loved completely surprising many modified turbo cars that wanted to try me at a light. It would do 11.7 second quarter mile times and it topped out pegged at 137mph. It wasn't exactly an 09' R1, but I just loved riding that sfv650 V-twin! It's a very very underrated motorcycle. It's a do it all bike, seriously.
Just ordered my Corbin. M4 is on and about to go to 2 Wheel Dynoworks. Ohlins Fork cartridges and rear shock. Best bike for the road.
I have a 2024. Aside from the seat I absolutely love it. As soon as I got it, I injured my hand and couldn't ride. But, the weather is cooling off and I'm healed enough to pull the clutch. This is really a superbly rideable, do it all forever, motorcycle. I was riding around a lake in South Oklahoma City, and 3 girls in a pickup stopped me and started flirting. I didn't take my helmet off or they would have discovered that I'm 77 years old. This is a bike you can throw a bedroll over the seat and just flat leave. Suzuki nailed it. It's not 'really good except for', it's just really good. Thanks for the review.
7:51 Spark plugs change at every 7500 miles? Are you kidding me? Maybe 75,000 miles not what you recommend.
I hope to be getting this as my First bike. I can find plenty for good Prices used, and it seems to be very reliable
Got the 2021 model and I love it
i live in a region of Japan that sees many people use bikes for commuting and touring. And yet i never see SV650`s on the road. last year i spotted a Gladius model, but that`s about it. people don`t seem to like that model at all. GSX250R is a really popular bike, though.
People are stupid
The lower price point and the classic looks should attract some customers who don’t want the 8s. I hope they keep making it .
Such a classic!
The value for money on this bike is insane. It's currently $9,999 NZD including tax but excluding registration which is $6250 USD. Most of the other bikes in this class (MT07 etc) are $15,000-$16,000. You can upgrade all of the lights to LED and do some suspension tweaks and it'll still cost less than the competition.
Looking at getting an s 650 later on today as long as I can get it for the right price and I'm looking forward to getting out on the road
Keep the SV650 with a few upgrade options.
my first bike. put 21K on it. sold it but kind of want another.
Hopefully suzuki will keep it, not everyone want 800cc.
I have a 2019 SV650X. Do they even make the X version anymore?
I own 2017 and love it ! Suzuki needs to add an inverted fork and new rear swing arm and 20 hp 10 lbs ft torque .
And that will be a $10k+ bike. No longer an SV.
only an improved front suspension and leds would make it brilliant. We dont need more 20hp fpr what this bike was designed for. 73hp from this vtwin is amazing for street use and as reliable as a motorbike engine can be.
i have the 22’ X model and it’s great and looks great too. Sure it’s not as comfortable ergonomically but it’s a great weekend bike
I’ve got the 2020 X version. Did some simple mods - it’s a real head turner. Fun, easy and didn’t break the bank. Great bike
lovely, simple and great bike ...
Sv is hot right now
What the hell dude, can’t you at the least comb your mop before work? Sheeesh!😂
I've wanted Suzuki to put proper suspension and brakes on this bike for, oh I dunno, 20 years!
agree, the modern 4 pot calipers and abs i believe are already very good compared to my non abs 2005 model but suspension is still pretty basic and should be improved
They upgraded both not that long ago. Lot of bikes with dual 2 pistons.
Having one delivered on Thursday, can’t wait
Yes Suzuki keep it like the Drz400 & DR650 will buy it
Please go to school or find a consultant before you make your next review.
They already stopped making them YEARS ago!!! It’s been the same bike for years, except colours!😂😂. Quick. Quick QUICKKKK. GET ONE NOW BEFORE WE RETIRE THIS MODEL!!! 2030 comes along with an OLD new model--the 2015 sv650…now in PINK!!with an upgradable crappy seat, underperforming brakes, cheap finish, no suspension upgrades, but--it a heck of a sweet motor and gear box…
Headlamp is the best bit
not yet discontinued in Italia and I am so happy for my next ride ❤
Hard to say if a 776cc twin cylinder class bike is going to get rid of the 650-class.
As we can see, there's plenty in this class of displacement:
Kawasaki: Versys 650, Vulcan S, Ninja 650, Z650
Honda: CB650R, CBR650R
Yamaha: MT-07, YZF-R7
Triumph: Trident 660
Royal Enfield: Continental GT 650
Aprilia: Tuono 660
KTM: 690 SMC R
And Suzuki is just going out of the 650 class? Doesn't make a lot of sense. Really wish journalists would stop comparing 650 twins to 750-800cc twins. They obviously aren't the same class, aren't the same power, aren't the same price.
It's probably fun to ride, but it ain't much to look at.
The gladius is a better bike from a minority fan
I've loved this bike since 1999 and I will miss it if/when it is discontinued. Get yourself a drop in H4 LED bulb and some braided brake lines and solve those very minor issues. Please Suzuki, don't kill the SV.
I watched this video right after Suzuki’s press conference at EICMA 2023. The SV is still available (at least in Italy), which means it complies with the latest emissions standards. And frankly, considering the hunger for classic bikes, Suzuki would be hitting its own balls if it discontinued a proper classic model…
I thought Mo Salah has started to ride bikes beside playing soccer for liverpool.😂😂😂
I hate to be the only one who sees it but I think bro needs to trim up the mustache a lil.
Keep it it works great bike!
The x dodnt go over well LMAO.... it is huge!
Great bike thanks for sharing
The Suzuko should start selling non-ABS SV650 only along with GSX-8S
why?
@@anxiousappliance , GSXS-8S for all the rider aids and electronics and the SV650 for the bare and raw motorcycle experience.
If anything, suzuki should stop aiming at the Ducati Monster and realign its sight to the Scrambler. Same engine, probably new new frame. I wont even complain if they kept tech the same aside from switchable ABS
Edit: Or double down with the 1989-2000 japanese naked bike aesthetic
I loved the SV650, one of the bikes that most hurted selling.... I was hoping for a proper replacement, a 800cc or so, or even another 650cc with inversed suspensions.
Sadly they created that ugly GSX 8S thing.... Good bye.
I love the so-called old-school naked Suzuki bikes - have a gen 2 SV650 and an old 93 Bandit 400. Given the current move for retro bikes, they should continue the SV as long as it sells, and now that Kawasaki is bringing back an in-line 400, how about resurrecting the screamer Bandit 400 with ABS and new tech?!
There are not enough mid-sized V twins these days and Suzuki would be foolish to completely abandon the V. Ideally, I'd love to see them make an all new larger 700-800cc V Twin, continue with trellis steel frame, adopt a single sided swing-arm, USD forks and keep it as a naked and a half faired sports bike 👌Not everyone wants a parallel twin and why copy everyone else and play into the competitions hands. GO your own way Suzuki. We all loved the SV and there's no reason we wouldn't love an even better improved one.
I'd like a naked bike just like the SV650 or the new 8 that's suitable for people that are 6'4 : )
suzuki is just being lazy and cheap. If they made the standard sv650 with led lights and a modern front suspension like the new hornet, they could easily keep the price and give the bike a flawless performance. if honda can make a sub 8000eur completely new bike with good brakes and suspension why cant suzuki with a design more than prooved and all the research paid by 20 years of sales? i have a 2005 sv650 and it is still a hoot to ride but the model sold today should be better and not only restyled and different engine maps.
There's no reason to replace the SV650. All the tooling has been amortized long ago, and people keep buying them. They're basically churning these things out for the cost of materials by now.
They can't kill this bike. Porsche tried to kill the 911 in the 80's but people kept buying them over its supposed replacement, the 928.
Everything is amortized, and if it is euro 5 - it would be a mistake to discontinue it as L twins are distinctive and there is a rightness about the whole machine. It would be great if they upgraded forks, slapped on a modern display for the punters, and how expensive can LEDs be, they're in the parts bin.
The X was half hearted but a sweet R model and a classic bikini fairing model would be fun. Hamamatsu can surprise.
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People always liked it for one main reason, it is cheap both new or second hand. For that kind of money you can not ask for more, simple means reliable. It's adequate for small guys and women, yes I know this statement hurts but this is the truth, it's a small bike preferred by women. A big, tall guy above 6 feet will look like a bear on a bicycle on it.
I’m getting another SV650. Had an 03’ Yellow and 04’ Silver. Want a 23’ Nardo Grey
Thanks for the review. It's a shame the SV got fatter over the years... Suzuki wanted to keep costs low and ditched the aluminum frames for the heavier steel frame... Suspension or brakes never really improved. For years people improved the suspension, threw on GSXR front ends, and so on... but Suzuki never supported it from the factory. (Didn't want to cut into GSXR sales, I'm sure..) I had a 1st gen SV which I absolutely loved. Pretty solid chassis, light weight, and a brilliant engine. I'll be sad to see it go if it does.
Same here, first gen alloy trellis frame was the best and lightest, all it needed was FI and minor brake and suspension updates. Instead it got FI with weight gain.
I have a 1999 SV 650S, I love it, it has given me no problems other than the ''O'' rings in the water pump never going to get rid of it.
Just made my motorcycle license last week and bought a brand new sv650 this week. I hope i will be happy learing the unwritten rules on this bike
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Hi Adam, how do you have your microphone connected to the GoPro? Thanks!
Not a good idea to wheelie these bikes if you own or buy one. That’s a wet sump engine. If you wheelie the bike. No more oil for the crank. I’ve known more than a few people that blew theirs.
Your speaking audio was near nonexistent on the right side.
Bike audio when it was there and end music came through both sides clearly.
Nearly left within the first minute because of this but stuck it out to see if it would clear up.
A final edition SV with the old school oval tube frame would rock like Ramstein.
Would be nice to see an R/SE model. Auto makers are good at this upmodel halo ... Motorcycle manufacturers sometimes make it happen too. 😢
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I had a sv650 as my first bike, 2001 model year. First bike I was able to scrape peg with lol having just sold a ‘14 fz09 I’m looking at a ‘15 fz07 now. 4800 ain’t bad for a bike that is versatile though I have been wanting a sport bike for its premium suspension
This bike replaces the gsxs750 no way they get rid of the sv.
Who the hell whines about an “ambient air temp gauge”? That would be the last thing on earth to put on this bike.
Otherwise great bike held up by a suspension that isn't up to the task when whaling.