I was looking for a cheap, mid-sized bike and bought a 2nd gen SV650S. I read lots about how they are a bit small. a woman's bike, a bit slow, great for learners and similar stuff. I have had a lot of bikes and ridden more and I feel that the SV is one of the quicker ones, at road speeds. The healthy mid-range grunt means that if accelerates like a supercar up to a ton and will zip past slower traffic with the greatest of ease. It will cruise as fast as you can practically go. You rightly pointed out that it is plenty fast enough to lose your licence on. As for size; I park it next to my friend's SV1000 and they are almost identical. There's much criticism of the basic suspension. Seems to me that it' better than most fitted to the '70s and'80s bikes that I started on. Some of them handled fine. I think some people just look for things to criticise. In short, there are few bikes I've enjoyed riding more. Thanks for a good and informative review.
@@dylanporte5836 that's insane, I cant wait to ride mine , I have a brand new sv650, I have my test in 2 weeks, so il ride it when I pass, thanks for your reply
I like the 2nd gen over the latest version. And they're so easy to customize. Also it's extremely simple to swap the front end and rear shock from a gsxr600.
I just got a 2003 suzuki sv650 with 5,400 miles on the odometer. Was stored and looks really good for its 20 year's. I sold my 2020 kawasaki z900 because I wanted to take advantage of the motorcycle shortage and high used prices. Basically got all my money back for it. Stayed without riding a street bike for a month and I'm happy to say this little sv650 is still fun and nimble, not as quik acceleration as my z900, but who's in a hurry to get anywhere a few seconds after? Also love the sound of this sv650, has an 18 inch straight pipe and sounds mean af. I ordered a legit exhaust pipe.
My 2nd bike is a 2nd gen SV650. I've wanted one for awhile, as the 2nd to my GSF400 Bandit. Thought about an adventure bike but a 2nd gen spotless SV popped up and I jumped on it. A very successful bike for Suzuki over a long time, the "poor man's Ducati", but I hear more is coming from Suzuki shortly. There are even rumors of a new Bandit-like 4 cyl 400cc? But I'm pumped to be getting my yellow SV650 in 2 days and hitting the roads. I still have the Bandit 400, but need to do carb work and new tires. Growing that collection and it's all Suzuki so far! I do have to say funny to hear you want it a little taller. Being 5'6" I'd like it to be 1/2" shorter and might shave the seat to do so.
I've done the great ocean road from adl to Vic on it, and it handled it like a champ! That being said, a vstrom is probably going to be the better option for touring
I saw your M50 cruiser review (also great), and I'm wondering which motorcycle you would ride more often on a daily basis. Assuming you have both the SV650 and the M50 sitting in your garage.
I've sold the m50 and gotten the sv instead! I think on a day to day basis, the sv is probably what I'd chose most of the time, but on a longer trip the m50 is probably a bit more comfortable, but any sort of filtering or speed the sv has it!
@@Tempcitz I'm in Los Angeles and finding a 2nd generation SV650 in good shape is very hard to find. As for cruisers, the M50 looks very cool, and it has fuel injection. But ultimately I think you're right. For city riding, you just need something agile and fast. Thanks.
I was looking for a cheap, mid-sized bike and bought a 2nd gen SV650S. I read lots about how they are a bit small. a woman's bike, a bit slow, great for learners and similar stuff. I have had a lot of bikes and ridden more and I feel that the SV is one of the quicker ones, at road speeds. The healthy mid-range grunt means that if accelerates like a supercar up to a ton and will zip past slower traffic with the greatest of ease. It will cruise as fast as you can practically go. You rightly pointed out that it is plenty fast enough to lose your licence on.
As for size; I park it next to my friend's SV1000 and they are almost identical. There's much criticism of the basic suspension. Seems to me that it' better than most fitted to the '70s and'80s bikes that I started on. Some of them handled fine. I think some people just look for things to criticise.
In short, there are few bikes I've enjoyed riding more. Thanks for a good and informative review.
$2-3K bike that can put $300k cars in their place and is still an easily flickable commuter and enjoyable track bike, how can you go wrong!?
I just bought one but havnt rose it yet , will it really put some sports cars in its place ?
@@user-sw4go6vc5s well stock they are good for around a 3.5 second dash too 100 so it'll even scare supercars of its era!
@@dylanporte5836 that's insane, I cant wait to ride mine , I have a brand new sv650, I have my test in 2 weeks, so il ride it when I pass, thanks for your reply
I like the 2nd gen over the latest version. And they're so easy to customize. Also it's extremely simple to swap the front end and rear shock from a gsxr600.
I think this gen sv looks better than the new shape
Pic of you was useful, too many testers don't mention their personal dimensions when talking about comfort.
I just got a 2003 suzuki sv650 with 5,400 miles on the odometer. Was stored and looks really good for its 20 year's. I sold my 2020 kawasaki z900 because I wanted to take advantage of the motorcycle shortage and high used prices. Basically got all my money back for it. Stayed without riding a street bike for a month and I'm happy to say this little sv650 is still fun and nimble, not as quik acceleration as my z900, but who's in a hurry to get anywhere a few seconds after? Also love the sound of this sv650, has an 18 inch straight pipe and sounds mean af. I ordered a legit exhaust pipe.
I own this bike, and I can tell you from experience.
stop light to stop light it’ll run with anything on the road.
That’s what I needed to hear. Getting my SV back from the shop Monday ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾
Telling people you own a Suzuki? Nothing wrong with Suzuki's LoL better than Hyosung. Stay safe mate 👍🇦🇺
Suzuki 👍
Fucking love the review and real (aussie) talk, good shit mate.
Another amazing video mate keep them coming
Not a bad review at all, some nice exhaust sound as well. Great for embarrassing some bigger bikes on track!
Ps: Cover the speedo!
My 2nd bike is a 2nd gen SV650. I've wanted one for awhile, as the 2nd to my GSF400 Bandit. Thought about an adventure bike but a 2nd gen spotless SV popped up and I jumped on it. A very successful bike for Suzuki over a long time, the "poor man's Ducati", but I hear more is coming from Suzuki shortly. There are even rumors of a new Bandit-like 4 cyl 400cc?
But I'm pumped to be getting my yellow SV650 in 2 days and hitting the roads.
I still have the Bandit 400, but need to do carb work and new tires. Growing that collection and it's all Suzuki so far!
I do have to say funny to hear you want it a little taller. Being 5'6" I'd like it to be 1/2" shorter and might shave the seat to do so.
It is the best first bike, period.
i even wanted an sv400 but they are never sold in europe i think. maybe japan only or so :(
It looks good too boot, Suzuki rulz.
I’m in the process of selling my dirt bike. already found a clean 2004 sv for $2650
Nice vid! Seriously considering getting this bike. Can you share how tall you are? I'm 6'1 but slightly concerned for the bike to be too low. Thanks!
I'm 6'7!
It could definitely be bigger, but i've been on plenty of worse bikes for tall people
Bro, do u think it could handle some long tips as well? How is it compared to the weestrom?
I've done the great ocean road from adl to Vic on it, and it handled it like a champ! That being said, a vstrom is probably going to be the better option for touring
well my 790 Duke was just stolen sooo looks like this might be my fifth bike
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Thank you papa
I saw your M50 cruiser review (also great), and I'm wondering which motorcycle you would ride more often on a daily basis. Assuming you have both the SV650 and the M50 sitting in your garage.
I've sold the m50 and gotten the sv instead! I think on a day to day basis, the sv is probably what I'd chose most of the time, but on a longer trip the m50 is probably a bit more comfortable, but any sort of filtering or speed the sv has it!
@@Tempcitz I'm in Los Angeles and finding a 2nd generation SV650 in good shape is very hard to find. As for cruisers, the M50 looks very cool, and it has fuel injection. But ultimately I think you're right. For city riding, you just need something agile and fast. Thanks.
Panigale v4 suits for you or not bro?
Haven't ridden one, but would love to find out!
Gen.1 looks better
In your opinion