For sure. They're an icon! I also found out they're faster than necessary! A guy I met in the gym has a Gen 1 SV650, and I have a Gen 3 Hayabusa. Man, we were riding together one day for the first (and last) time and, assuming I wanted to go fast due to me being on the faster bike, he went all out on his. I was going with the traffic and he pulled away from me so fast, he disappeared from how far away he was. Took me a long time to catch up to him. I didn't expect an SV650 to be that fast. It's not slow at all even for a "slow" bike.
@@JESUSISCALLINGYOU7 That engine with proper maintanence will last forever. No match for a Busa though! My buddy had A VStrom 650 with that engine and it was pretty impressive.
That's for sure as one of the best bikes ever. Alot of people looking to get into riding always want a sport bike for some reason, but this bike is probably the best way to get into riding! I've rode most bikes - and this one is truly a top 10 bike of all I've rode. Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻- and have a AWESOME Sunday!! Don't be a Stranger!
SV650 is truly the Swiss Army knife of motorcycles. Not only is it a good motorcycle for beginners but a great bike for folks that have been riding for a long time. I’ve been riding for 20 years or so and just bought another SV650 for daily riding and have found myself riding this thing on the weekends. It’s such a great bike.
I have a 2023 SV650. Calling it a beginner bike is a bit of an insult… I’ve been riding for 55+ years. I’ve had lots of faster bikes, my last fast bike was a 2021 Yamaha MT-09. I traded it off, as I could corner faster on my SV650, and enjoyed it more.
About 53 years of blasting about on motorcycles and I've yet to ride any bike that's more fun than an SV 650. It's fast enough to be exiting as it fly's through the bends and it just does everything no fuss no bother. Not too big and not too small, and when I'm riding an SV 650 I'm having a ball. Wow, you said it, what a simple and great bike that's exactly what you need and one heck of a lot more.
Great vid. I daily my 23 sv650. I've been ridin my whole life basically. Had several bikes. Wanted the sv for about 15 years. Finally got it last year. It's by far my favorite. Very practical, quick, fun bike. I love it on the twisties.
I went through alot of bikes in a span of 3 years. I managed to get one as my 4th bike. All i can say is, its definitely my favorite. The way it handles is probably the best ive ridden. I went for. A cbr 500r, ninja 650, a z900, then to a sv650. The sound alone is beautiful! Def not the fastest but it has alot of character.
I like your video, but I hate that term "Beginner's Bike". It makes it sound like only a beginner would ride it. Not so. I started riding dirt-bikes when I was 12 years old and have continued to present day. I owned a SV650S and I loved it. It is not a "Beginner Bike". It's a naked sport-bike. Excellent ergonomics. You could easily ride that motorcycle across the country, or on a race-track with a few suspension upgrades. Ride the bike every day for lots of miles. It's plenty quick too. It can cruise all day long at 70 mph. Again, not a beginner-bike.
First video I watched on your channel and when you mentioned quick shifting without the clutch by momentarily closing the throttle, I smashed the subscribe button. Yes folks, you don't need a quick shifter/auto blip to change gears on a motorcycle! Ride Safe, Ray!
Most of the articles and forums I've read state that new riders shouldn't start on any bike bigger than 500cc. Is the SV650 the exception to that rule and, if so, how come?
It depends. Generally you don’t want to start on an inline 4 cylinder 600cc motorcycle like an r6 or 636. However, the parallel twin cyclones or in this case v-twin 600-700cc bikes might be manageable for a beginner if they’re mature and have good throttle control. There will be alot more “oh sh&@“ moments in the early weeks but you’ll eventually get used to the power. Tbh the scariest thing in the beginning is dropping your bike as a beginner. It’s recommended to get a cheaper bike as your first bike because of the tendency for beginners to drop their bikes when getting started.
Sv650 is my first bike. Never touched a motorcycle before it. It's been fine as long as you don't get on the throttle to much. It definitely has some power.
Safe to say these bikes have earned the right to be called a legend.
Yes for sure!! Thanks for Watching another video Gpz! Stay out of trouble my friend!!
For sure. They're an icon! I also found out they're faster than necessary!
A guy I met in the gym has a Gen 1 SV650, and I have a Gen 3 Hayabusa. Man, we were riding together one day for the first (and last) time and, assuming I wanted to go fast due to me being on the faster bike, he went all out on his.
I was going with the traffic and he pulled away from me so fast, he disappeared from how far away he was. Took me a long time to catch up to him.
I didn't expect an SV650 to be that fast. It's not slow at all even for a "slow" bike.
@@JESUSISCALLINGYOU7 That engine with proper maintanence will last forever. No match for a Busa though! My buddy had A VStrom 650 with that engine and it was pretty impressive.
One of the best bike ever!!!! Was my first bike and love it soooo much. Beginners, take this beauty and you'll not regret.
That's for sure as one of the best bikes ever. Alot of people looking to get into riding always want a sport bike for some reason, but this bike is probably the best way to get into riding! I've rode most bikes - and this one is truly a top 10 bike of all I've rode. Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻- and have a AWESOME Sunday!! Don't be a Stranger!
SV650 is truly the Swiss Army knife of motorcycles. Not only is it a good motorcycle for beginners but a great bike for folks that have been riding for a long time. I’ve been riding for 20 years or so and just bought another SV650 for daily riding and have found myself riding this thing on the weekends. It’s such a great bike.
It really is a AWESOME bike, the looks are a little different and that stops some folks. Thanks for being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻.
I have a 2023 SV650. Calling it a beginner bike is a bit of an insult…
I’ve been riding for 55+ years. I’ve had lots of faster bikes, my last fast bike was a 2021 Yamaha MT-09. I traded it off, as I could corner faster on my SV650, and enjoyed it more.
They are Awesome bikes!! Thanks for Commenting and participating in the channel 🙏🏻.
About 53 years of blasting about on motorcycles and I've yet to ride any bike that's more fun than an SV 650. It's fast enough to be exiting as it fly's through the bends and it just does everything no fuss no bother. Not too big and not too small, and when I'm riding an SV 650 I'm having a ball. Wow, you said it, what a simple and great bike that's exactly what you need and one heck of a lot more.
Totally agree!! 1 of the funniest bikes I've ever rode!! Thanks for Commenting 🙏🏻.
This machine is not just a motorbike anymore. It is a collectible item!
It's been out there awhile for sure!!
Great vid. I daily my 23 sv650. I've been ridin my whole life basically. Had several bikes. Wanted the sv for about 15 years. Finally got it last year. It's by far my favorite. Very practical, quick, fun bike. I love it on the twisties.
It's a AWESOME Bike for Sure! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 , Stay in Touch!!!
I went through alot of bikes in a span of 3 years. I managed to get one as my 4th bike. All i can say is, its definitely my favorite. The way it handles is probably the best ive ridden. I went for. A cbr 500r, ninja 650, a z900, then to a sv650. The sound alone is beautiful! Def not the fastest but it has alot of character.
Totally what I thought to , Alot of character!!! Thanks for Commenting and participating in the channel 🙏🏻.
I like your video, but I hate that term "Beginner's Bike". It makes it sound like only a beginner would ride it. Not so. I started riding dirt-bikes when I was 12 years old and have continued to present day. I owned a SV650S and I loved it. It is not a "Beginner Bike". It's a naked sport-bike. Excellent ergonomics. You could easily ride that motorcycle across the country, or on a race-track with a few suspension upgrades. Ride the bike every day for lots of miles. It's plenty quick too. It can cruise all day long at 70 mph. Again, not a beginner-bike.
So true that!! Thanks for being apart of this channel 🙏🏻
Suzuki engines are bulletproof man❤
Yes they are!!! Tried and true!! Thanks for Commenting and participating in the channel 🙏🏻.
First video I watched on your channel and when you mentioned quick shifting without the clutch by momentarily closing the throttle, I smashed the subscribe button. Yes folks, you don't need a quick shifter/auto blip to change gears on a motorcycle! Ride Safe, Ray!
Thanks for Subscribing my friend 🙏🏻. Have a great Week.
Plano Suzuki is the BOMB! I live in central Louisiana and they service my Vespa 300GTS HPE! Great ppl! Great service!
I think I saw you upthere when they had there vespa event right?
Suzuki sure know how to make motorcycles, seems doesn't matter the size they all put a smile on your face, another good review mate well done
Thk you Wes- Suzuki does know how to make a motorcycle fun!
@RayBowdenRides they sure do mate 👍
My first bike was a 01 sv650 my third bike was an 03 sv1000s. Def comfortable abd fun bikes
Super comfortable! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
Just bought mine!!!!😊
Oh man, Congratulations!! Your going to have so much fun!!! Please Stay in Touch and have a Fantastic weekend!!!
Riding is for everyone, and the SV650 is a bike for everyone. I'd like to see a return of the fully faired S versions like back in 03+ 🏍️.
Yep Irn! Have a great Sunday!!
Nice review , all the history with the sv 650 , I've never rode one. 🥺
It's been around for a Loooong time! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
They have been around for Ever, super fun 🙏🏻
Thanks for confirming my thoughs on my first bike !
Your so welcome 🙏🏻. Enjoy the new motorcycle!!
Great bike! Can you test the kawasaki 900 RS
Yes I can, and they have one - thanks for the suggestion!
So which handles better and would you choose sv650 or Z650?
Man it's a toss up Really, Flip a Coin on that one. Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Stay in Touch!!
sv650 engine sound, but Z650 has more modern tech
@vandaminator1 Thanks for being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻- And have a great Holiday Weekend!
Did you like this as well as the gsxs750 or the gsxs8r?
Pretty close if not!! It's a AWESOME Bike! Thanks for Commenting and being apart of the Channel.
Nice review.. between this and mt 07 which one would you pick? And why
Have you never riden a Street bike before? Truth.?
@@RayBowdenRides previously owned CB 500x and currently owned Z250 & SV 650.. but I never ridden MT-07
@user-cm1mp9se1k they are Awesome bikes, The mt-07 suspension is lacking, but they are a quality bike!!
That's a great bike for a beginner or someone who doesn't need a liter bike.
Yep for sure!
Most of the articles and forums I've read state that new riders shouldn't start on any bike bigger than 500cc. Is the SV650 the exception to that rule and, if so, how come?
It depends. Generally you don’t want to start on an inline 4 cylinder 600cc motorcycle like an r6 or 636.
However, the parallel twin cyclones or in this case v-twin 600-700cc bikes might be manageable for a beginner if they’re mature and have good throttle control.
There will be alot more “oh sh&@“ moments in the early weeks but you’ll eventually get used to the power.
Tbh the scariest thing in the beginning is dropping your bike as a beginner. It’s recommended to get a cheaper bike as your first bike because of the tendency for beginners to drop their bikes when getting started.
Yes , Yes all so very true!!
Alizadi ,below answers all the questions to a tee.
start where you feel uncomfortable, Thanks for Watching and Commenting Robert 🙏🏻
Sv650 is my first bike. Never touched a motorcycle before it. It's been fine as long as you don't get on the throttle to much. It definitely has some power.
I have Health Problems..i wand sell my SV 650 Mod. 2023,only 2000 Km. But...nobody is interested 😒
Sorry to hear that, Have a Great Sunday!
I wish you well. Is it still for sale?
Maybe I will
LOOKING #NBTX
Awesome bike. Thanks for Commenting!!
DRZ Sv650 in 2025?
That would be cool GREG! THANKS for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
I love hot sauce by the way 😂
Heck yes!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting William!
Called a divorce lol 😂
Just use the clutch lol. Your wallet and bike will thank you for it.
Yep 👍, Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
Meaning?
@Frip36 rather than engine matching gears just use the clutch. Svs aren't dont have qs.
@kuso3079 yep! Thanks my friend.
@@RayBowdenRides keep doing your videos. I enjoy them!
Doesn't this thing way around 500 pounds? How's a little skinny newbie supposed to pick this up after he bites it?