2019 Suzuki SV650X Review | MC Commute
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Suzuki’s SV650 has been a perennial favorite for decades. It’s won us over with the right combination of size, performance, and, of course, price. And for 2019 it offers a slightly different take on its tried-and-true midsize naked-bike platform, with a café-racer-inspired variation in the form of the SV650X.
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The 2019 Suzuki SV650X features a triple-clamp-mounted fairing paired to more aggressive clip-on style handlebar, giving it a tastefully aggressive stance. Other details include a premium two-tone ribbed seat and a more sporty remote reservoir-type front brake master cylinder. It's propelled by a punchy 645cc V-twin that's both playful and efficient whether blasting around turns or running errands during the work week.
But will the SV650X’s more sporty demeanor add up to a more entertaining experience on the way to work? We’re about to find out in this episode of MC Commute. Tune in and watch us put it through its paces around town. After watching, sound off in the comments section below.
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One day I'm going to research just how well hot cakes really sold.
They sold like hot cakes
The question is... what did they compare hot cakes with, when they came out and sold so well.
@@ratstrat1984 obviously room temperature and cold cakes were sub par
Hotcakes are the best thing since sliced bread🙂
All cakes matter
Overall, the best motorcycle ever made. Smoothest v-twin ever of any displacement. Best handling mass produced bike ever - has always held the speed record on Palomar mountain (Palomar, CA - 7 miles of some of the most windy roads on the planet). Light inexpensive & fuel efficient - it puts most bikes to shame. Perfect starter bike, perfect ONLY bike for riders of all skill levels from beginner to expert. Also, #1 for real-world commuting and engines with as much as 400K miles!
I take it you're a fan, Paul C.
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o he is a die hard fan lol
The SV650 is an extraordinary motorcycle.
Agree. Tried many bikes and recently traded a 2006 bandit 1200 for a 2005 sv650. I didnt have high expectations, just wanted something lighter and more frugral. What a surprise, for my riding style is peefect and even though not as powerful on straight line as the b12 it puts the bigger bike on shame when cornering. Its is also addictive due to acceleratikn noise and leovince can. Also, 4,3l/100km when travelling and 5l with no mercy on throttle.
Paul, I appreciate your opinion and will seriously consider this bike as my first.
The SV 650 has been out since 1999. If that is “ many, many, many decades”, well then your sense of time is unique.
This looks better than the standard SV but for my riding style I prefer the higher handlebar. Loved the SV ever since I saw my first one in 1999.
I'm with you, Mr. Different Spokes TV!
Nothing that some risers can't fix.
Me, too! I've owned and loved SV's since 1999!
Aaaaand i love my first gen v-strom 650 ! ;)
if you do more street riding, then the standard handlebar is probably better. if you do more freeway riding, like i do (about 100 miles a day for work), then i'm sure the clip-ons would be more comfortable.
I remember the SV650 since the late 90s. Very underestimated and underappreciated.
Bought a std 17' new and have over 16,000 miles with street, twisty and touring duty. Going to take it for it's (and my) first track day in Nov. Fun bike for sure. Great review Adam!
@The Rockall Times Yeah you already said that!!!..
Japanese take on italian style, i really like this bike. Im a big ducati guy but i love the sv650x
Reminds me very much of the '00 monster 620
SV650 is the closest you'll get to ducati on a japanese bike.
now that the monster is what it is....
this bike has grown in appreciation and desirability....
by quite a bit in my estimation.
It's crazy how one little cowl can make a big difference, what a perfect bike!
I just bought this exact bike ! I love the looks so much !
Adam, you're getting better and better at these ride videos. Keep it up, man.
This is a bike I love. To my mind, it is Ducati or KTM without the high maintenance costs. I hope I can get one someday.
Yeah suzuki is underated
PUBLICnoose ...which is great; not everyone has a Sv and they are cheap to buy. Loving my 17’. I have yet to find anything to replace it with
@@juanvaldesz7603 sv-1000 ;)
@@thephaze3 They don't make them.
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o They made them for years. You can buy one second-hand.
In New Zealand, the X model is $500 cheaper than the standard SV650 ABS, brand new!
I really like it, but the standard version just makes more sense as a bike. More comfortable position, normal handlebars that you can just swap out yourself if you want to, and overall easier to customize in general, all for less money.
"Many many many decades..." Manufactured since 1999, so 2. Checking, yep, 2 decades.
*many many decades
And the engine just works and does not break. You can get cartridge fork emulators that make the suspension even better. I've seen a 650 V Strom, same engine, with 400K miles on it and the engine had never been rebuilt.
I’m so happy they kept that gorgeous swing arm 😖
That’s the only drawback. It would look so nice with a single sided swingarm and spoked wheels.
Is anybody else just colossally tired of these Geico Whitesnake commercials?
I have been getting it to often
I'm thinking of canceling them just because I hate that song
Not as bad as those Progressive insurance commercials. Just give up on Flo already.
Adblock!
@J. J. Flabenowitz what are you talking about lol? it's a chrome extension
I bought a new 2000 sv and rate it one of the best balance of goodness ever mass produced. The 1st gen had weak suspension but after upgrades the bike handled incredibly...no fear in corners. I just bought a 2019 cb500x and love the bike even more than my sv of yore The cb has that same great character of all around goodness, handling, versatility and ease of use plus a pretty damn good suspension right out of the crate. So many excellent machines to choose from nowadays.
I have a 2015 CB500X and a 2019 SV650. I bought the SV a year after the X. Now the X sits in the garage unless I know I am riding dirt roads or I need to carry stuff. The SV is more fun to ride.
What a familiar sound. I sold my red 2000 years ago, but I'd recognize that sound anywhere.
SV1200x, make it happen, Suzuki.
No way pup. Trail brake... all the time!
They could certainly make one with the vstrom engine,a nice 1050cc v twin would make for a really nice naked
SUZUKI SV4 1200X
V4 ENGINE
HELL YEAH
@@sivvinod3187 Suzuki doesn't have a v4 engine as far as I know so it will not happen
@@fs5866 I mean, if they do it, they better create a V4 gsxr before anything else.
Very clean looks and a sweet sounding engine. Wouldn't mind one of these myself (and that's from a Ducati rider)
Superb motorcycle it's all the majority of people need in reality, enjoyed the review thanks 👍
Totally agree with Suzuki development. I had a Vstrom 1000 in 2004 and 2007 and bought a new Vstrom 1000 XT in 2019 and damm how far did the bike come. No more soft suspension and week brakes. Lighter, tourque lower down. Suzuki knows how to go forward like a BMW 3 series. Same story just better over the years.
Good overview of a good bike. These videos make me hate that lane splitting isn't legal in most of the country.
The way your split lanes is very impressive. 🚚🏍🚛👌🏻
I have the 23' and its the best bike ive owned. I havent had many bikes and am still new to riding but so far i love it. I have the standard version and have tried the clip ons but that got old quick so i went with a low rise bar. 5 year factory warranty is awesome 😎 thanks suzuki!
Wish some day, we could split lanes in New York City, saves life’s , please. 🙏🏼😞🏍
I live in San Diego, and it is the most useful thing - esp that it is legal so cars are used to it and if you don't overdue it it can be done very safely - my goal is not speed it's just to keep moving.
5:32 Not at 60mph though, that shit is just dumb.
@@SirSpinalColumn He's always doing sketchy shit, tbh.
Yeah I wish we could do it here in Ontario, Canada too.
Nice update to the SV. I still love my 2nd Gen SV650SF version.
Several years ago while working at a gas station I saw a yellow 1st gen SV650 parked in the lot. I walked over and checked it out. I liked it quite a lot. Then the rider came out, a woman, who I chatted with a bit about the bike, then watched as she sped off. Always had a soft spot for these bikes after that. :)
Still a great bike. Ironically, they dropped the SV650 a few years' back (2209) in favour of the SFV650 Gladius but the plastic cladded look of the Gladius never really caught on.
Some called it "Girlie" or "Effeminate" . I'm not going to comment on that, but a few years later the SV650 was reintroduced and benefitted from the engine enhancements which were part of the Gladius project (different pistons, ceramic coated cylinder bores and a host of other parts as you quite rightly pointed out Adam). I believe in some markets the two models ran side-by-side for a time before the SFV was eventually dropped. I suspect the sales of each model told Suzuki all they needed to know.
I'm an SV fan, but other than the paint job, this is just a standard SV with extra plastic and lower bars. What the bike ought to be is a slightly better suspension and brakes, better seat and 25 lbs less weight. And disappointingly, for 2020 there are no upgrades for the SV at all.
Especially for the premium it's asking over a standard SV650
If I was just starting out, this would be my first.
Many many many decades? Lol 1999? Just made me chuckle
That's what I was wondering, lol
Loses credibility immediately.
@@jamesmartone1901 oh stop whining
@@hfr8343 who's whining? I just said credibility lost for being uninformed. Other problems with comments were obvious but this was the most egregious. Please. Someone needs to understand what the word whining means. Butt hurt much?
@@jamesmartone1901 Still whining.....I said what I said James.
Been looking to get an sv650 and stumbled across the x version and I want it bad. Great video, been watching your other videos even for bikes I don't want. Keep it up
You missed the temp-gauge, one-touch start and the assisted clutch-function. Cool commute tho
02 sv650s is my first and current bike. I'm 5'7 with a 30 inch inseam and I can flatfoot this thing all day. It's been a great starter bike.
You need a mic swap buddy, it sounds like you are straight up blowing onto the mic.
Maybe just a bad placement. Lip smacking-ly good as he said.
Save your breath LOL.. he won't listen to youtube comments. Sounds like mic is right in front of those lip smacking heavy breathing lips. haha. XD If he moved it to the cheek pad or side a little it would help a lot me thinks.
I had a hard time choosing this vs regular SV.
In the end, I chose regular SV. But this *DOES* have somethings I wish was on my SV:
1) The better brakes. This has radial master cylinder and higher-spec tokico calipers.
2) This has higher spec front suspension that is adjustable.
Do you mean radial calipers? Besides the bars, the saddle and the body work, I can find no difference between this and the other Sv650s on Suzuki website.
I'm almost positive this does not have a radial master. Suspension is adjustable for preload only which is not impressive at all. All 2019 sv modes got 4 pot calipers
11:24 he says that it has been changed to an axial pump style master cylinder. which is generally not as good as radial.
he never actually specifies how the calipers are mounted... he just says they're new and better. but looking at pics, they're also axial.
I have tons of experience with Suzuki’s 645 cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC 90° V-twin Twin Swirl Combustion Chambered Twin with two spark plugs per cylinder . . . it’s a jewel! However, the rest of the package is obsolete. I’d say it was just long in the tooth but, compared against other manufacturers’ offerings for similar prices the bike hasn’t got teeth, or at least a full set. Sorry Suzuki, my loyalty is waning. I think it’s wonderful that you can offer a decent rock solid reliable bike for a decent price, but stop forcing people to rip off and replace the components that under perform. Keep the base model and offer an upgraded model for more money.
I love the way this bike looks.
I want one so bad.
Agree. An updated simple motorcycle has a great appeal to me. Why mess a good transportation with buttons here, there and more on the side. Too many electronics kind of miss the point of being a motorcyclist.
This V Twin sounds a lot better then the parallel’s in the kawi or yamaha...
I love this bike. Especially the x model. Rode it at a demo day at a local dealership. She is a little chubby. Didn’t feel like it when I rode it but my XSR900 is 430lbs.🤷🏾♂️
Adjustable suspension though... That's a nice upgrade from the standard SV.
SV650X or CB650R. We havent got this 19 model yet in Oz with the 4 pots. I prefer the wider bars of the CB and upside down forks. Hydraulic clutch is nicer and adjustable levers.
MidLifeBiker the CB650R is my choice. It’s the same price, but you get more for the money you spend compared to this 650X or the XSR700 in terms of performance
If you want a bike without character and more preformance, get the CB650R. Sounds like shit, looks cool, very neutral riding experience. If you want a bike with character which is fun to ride, get the Suzuki. But because it has less cyllinders it will not outpreform the cb650r in terms of speed. But you got to ask yourself, how many times will i be riding around at 200km/h + ?
@@Like_Whut What does character mean here?
@@52hands the cb650r sounds like a small sewing machine. The sv650 has a nice deep sound
I love the SV650 engine. The newest generation is so refined and a peace of a motor. Super smooth and torquey with good top-end power as well. I think Suzuki missed the mark on styling by a long shot though. Also, not a big deal, but the dash is super cheesy and sucks. Just use something similar to like the Z900RS...normal gauges. I think everyone most people would appreciate that.
yeah, i think dials would be pretty baddass.
I'll take my old 03 sv650s please. And I wouldn't call 20ish years many many many decades
I liked my 18 650x for a year before going to a litre. The clip-on's weren't that nice on a long trip. Day to day commuting was great. The brakes were a bit novice orientated having to really pull on the lever in an emergency was not ideal either. With a AM can the v-twin sounded awesome, and quite a bit louder. The suspension was better than my gsx-s surprisingly enough, until going wide open that is on usual open NZ roads. Overall i found it a bit heavy for only a 650 at 196kg wet. My 1200r is only 198kg dry mind. Apart from cafe styling the price just like the GSX-S was the main attraction. Hmmm... mine put out 75hp according to specs. Nice informative\fair review. Thanks.
Every brand is going back into retro theme based motorcycles looks cool tho
Only thing this bike basically is produced 20 years now
Is it possible to install a windscreen on that?
They did it better with the S, IMO. I've always said that if you took a naked bike and gave it a full fairing, that's the perfect bike. Slightly rearward midset controls, mostly upright handlebars, and a fairing for wind protection while not having a giant ass windscreen that causes buffeting. Get them mirrors really aero-shaped and off the handlebars, too.
Love the new black and white paint scheme, it's just currently not available in Oz for some reason.
Please do an MC commute of the Kawasaki 2019 Vulcan S
"The SV650 has been around for many, many, many decades" Or you could just say... 2
@Dave C. It's been exactly 20 years, but ok.
@Dave C. 1999 first model year. 20 years = 2 decades.
@Dave C. "and SOON the 20's" & "existed in FOUR different decades" ???..... Semantics LOL. :)
@Dave C. Now you are just making me feel OLD. ;)
Exactly what went through my mind when he said that
Let's all start revving the bike a quarter second after thumbing the starter. Oil pressure is overrated anyway.
Well, if there was no oil pressure a quarter of a second after the engine started, it would seize going it’s normal ~1500 rpm startup/warmup period anyway, am i right? How can an old carbeurated bike start in cold temps with the choke all the way up? Rpm’s increase then aswell but you don’t get magically higher oilpressure by using the choke.
This dude just rides you can tell by the way he talks he's no experienced rider lol
I'd say the XSR700 has the upper hand when it comes to looks.
Better looking swing arm, but the engine and headlight? Don't think so.
@@juanposada9319 i agree with Juan. also, the headlight is the same size as a Jeep, so there are some seriously good LED replacements. like the jw speaker 8700 evo.
Suzuki how about "R" model , go to a parts bin take out some adjustable suspension, brakes from GSX-R. There are enough of us looking for a mid size canyon/track ready machine from the showroom floor. These bikes are not "beginner only" bikes, look at the number of them on the track. Just look at Triumph. Just a thought
Love the looks, simplicity and refined design of the bike. Would like to see the smallest of lower engine cowels to hide the forward exhaust pipe. This engine has always been about function over form, and a small, black cowel would protect the exhaust, hide the oil filter, and clean things up a little while not drawing any attention. Yeah it would slightly ruin the stripped down, cafe racer concept, but if it were small enough, it might work well.
negative, ghost rider. i love the fact there is nearly zero body work on this bike. for someone who does all his own maintenance, it's an absolutely beautiful design.
i just had to replace my radiator, and didn't have to do a single thing, other than unbolt the actual radiator. other nakeds have some sort of cowling covering up stuff like that.
if i had to remove a cowl to change the oil filter, it would suck.
@@thinkdunson I have to agree. Removing a cowl to change the oil filter would be annoying. My daily ride is a '97 Suzuki bandit 1200. I've always love it for the fact that the engine is just hanging out there for all to see. However, in the case of the Bandit the lines of the stainless steel exhaust are a bit more pleasing to see. On this thing... not as much, but the argument for function over form is a good one. Cheers! 🍻👍
Bar ends, good exhaust and its a perfect bike. Suzuki should have given it usd forks but i guess its alright
oh and tail tidy ;)
Suzuki Gixxer 155 is one of the best Suzukis to ride
Would look sick if the seat was a bright red
that'd be honda
love the round headlight on this. Since the instrument panel is the same as the GSXS I wonder how theis fairing would look on it.
Great bike & review. I genuinely think this is one of the best all round bikes ever when you take everything in to account including price. If only Suzuki would give it some fully adjustable suspension! Incidentally all SV's do now have preload adjustable front forks for 2019, in Europe at least.
I have a 2003 SV650S and I can conform that from the 2nd gen onwards, preload has always been adjustable both front and rear.
@@noudgoertz Not on the updated standard 2016 SV. Fork preload adjustment was later added to the standard bike for the 2019 model year after it was first fitted to the SV650X.
Great looking bike, and excellent thorough review. Thanks
Great review- iv always been intrigued by this bike, but went with a left over duke 690 which runs about same price as one of these. Duke offers a tad more power with pretty significant weight savings, but something still draws me to this Suzuki. Maybe the simplicity and tried and true history it has. Great class of motorcycles...don’t really need much more for street riding IMO
the difference is kind of intangible. even if the 690 duke and sv650 had the same basic specs, there would be lots of difference in the ride. this bike hits a LOT of sweet spots that are hard to define. you just have to ride it and see for yourself.
i can t afford a new model but i love my first gen SV650. somethimes it feels like it has a caracter of his own like the robot from "I robot". :) great bike, reliable. and easy to work on and service. i ride it most in the city and she handle great.
This bike and the non-MC version are killing in terms of price. I really think for the money, that's a lot of motorcycle.
Iam had the Suzuki SV 650 11 years and this bike never brake :-)
Too much tank and not enough road in the shot. Please angle the camera up.
Break Fluid reservoir is recockulious
bravo, sir. it's visionaries like you that drive human and social evolution. if the whole world isn't using the word recockulous within a year, i'll be surprised.
A 2000 was my starter bike. It was brilliant, except for that flat spot at 3500 RPM. (fixed now, with fuel injection) Got to be one of the Top 5 motorcycle engines of all time.
That front brake fluid reservoir looks like crap. What happened to the nice low profile aluminum one? Too expensive now?
Wouldnt fit with these clipons. Its the next thing i plan on changing on mine.
Great review. My perfect all around ride.
Excellent review as always, thank you, all the best.
bike seems very good as handling and everything - my only thing aesthetically is why have the oil container on the forks ? looks like you carrying a jar of pee with you :(
thats the brake fluid. Even the 20k$ ducatis have these reservoirs mounted on the bars/ clipons. it´s just where they are
Why didn't you wait for the screen to load before starting the engine 😂
Nikola Ger yeah and revving it right as it turns on😂
You could not be more excited.
Lane splitting freaks me out. Great review though.
Nice Job Adam! Nice seeing you the other day. Keep up the good work!
The brake reservoir is ugly! Was it an afterthought, they ran out of room or what's the deal?
agreed. it's like a huge wart sticking way out the top.
I hate this bike on the freeway. Love the way it looks and sounds but I’m getting blown around on the freeway.
FACT !!! Anything up above 70mph was tricky lol. One of the reasons why I upgraded from the bike.
i have the regular sv version
Always impressed with your lane splitting.....
Can you get your hands on a Triumph speed twin?
cool bike thanks I just bought one
Isn't the temp on the right side of the cluster? I know it doesn't show numbers but it does have a guage. If it's the same as the GSX S750.
Yes it is. I have the same bike.
@@SirSpinalColumn That's what i thought. I have the GSX S750 so if it's the same it should be there. I just haven't had the pleasure of riding the SV650's in any model.
Tony Krause You should definitely change that. I have an ‘18 650X and it’s such a good commuter.
i don't know why they even have the gauge. the temp is rock solid. i had my coolant leak out on one of my daily commutes (70 miles, one way), and the gauge didn't move all the way back home, even though i let it completely drain out before refilling it.
instead of the temp gauge, it should just be an overheat light on the side, and replace the gauge with an outside air thermometer.
People say going to a wider tire on that rim width actually gives the bike some agility back due to the stretched nature of the stock 160mm
Interesting ! Don't have my SV anymore but, woulda loved to try that !
What if a local dealership has leftover 2019 SV650X's for only $6500? Then would you take it over the regular SV?
Hell yeah. I've seen a few dealerships looking online that have that kind of offers. About $6500-$7000.
Would this be a good first bike?
How do you like the new version of the Mickey’s? Besides Moto journalists I’ve never seen anyone else ride with Racer gloves. I own and daily ride with a pair of the old style Mickeys and love them.
I'm moving to Japan next month on a limited license. What w'd be the best bike for say $3500 i. Suzuki SVF400; Suzuki Bandit V or Yamaha SRX?
I like the commute series very helpful with useful insights too.
thanks, your efforts are appreciated..
im just glad hes reviewing a bike that the average joe can afford, Especially the base sv 650.
But... This isn't the base SV650.
@@cdubbleyoo true, what's your point?
What about the rearsets? Hoping those are I'm a better position since you're leaning more forward
The SV650X is $1400 more expensive than the SV650? I'll take the SV650, no question.
I wish they'd ride a Bonneville T120 in to the office. I have about 1700 miles on my new T120, and ripped on it the first time this past weekend, and it was wonderful.
Good review. Thanks for sharing and posting!
I like how you parked on the red curb....nice
Looks great! Thanks for the review!
I think many would appreciate if you could make the sound of the bikes more audible especially when you talk cause I can barely hear it :)
DREAM BIKE
How to spoil the look of a really handsome motorbike. The standard bike looks much better.
The usual informative review.
Omg that SV is soooo cleaannn!!! 🤭
Chinarrrific!
@@chrisdigital You do realize that Suzuki is Japanese, not Chinese...... right??
@@Lexyboogie No ,I had no idea,wtf🤣. I was saying with my comment, it looks like a cheese ball of a bike. I like Suzuki, but this bike in particular looks unfinished and cheep. Just my opinion..
@@chrisdigital Okay, just checking.