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| Build quality | 8.4/10  |
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| Reliability | 9.4/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.6/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.3/10 |
| Overall Rating | 9/10  |
Full review by
Robbie3
on 23rd Sep 2008
User Rating : 9
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Bad Points: Lots of torque can throw off novice riders. Really need to add a wheel hugger to limit spray. Need to move hand to put on high beams.
General comments: Love the bike. Lots of torque and nice long flat power band. Good seating position; able to tuck down into a very sporty drive or sit up to see and relax. Great fuel economy when riding with a view for fuel economy; I can get 320-350km on a tank of 91Octane. Once one gets used to the torque it is easy to handle and ride. At the same time it can be flexed and pushed to be a capable and fast bike.
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Review by
BURNER06
on 17th Sep 2008
User Rating : 8
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Very good for money even with niggly bits top end 128 mph according to the book, but I'll not try this so I'll just trust them on that. Handles very well is forgiving of most mistakes stick with good tyres came with Bridgestone got nearly 3,000 miles changed to metzlers handled like crazy in the wet and on white lines and tended to tip into bends now on pilot road2 much lighter more sure footed feel. Fair mpg, insurance reasonable ride position ok for about 2- 3 hours if not overly fit nice bike ...
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Review by
slofox
on 15th Sep 2008
User Rating : 9
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Light but rigid frame. Excellent engine, very flexible, plenty of power but economical as well.
Love this bike. Need to ride within the limitations of the front forks but no big drama there.
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Review by
onikos
on 27th Aug 2008
User Rating : 9
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Mine is 2004 model never had a problem. Very happy with it. Great sound with aftermarket muffler. Great v twin engine, sporty riding position and looks. Good for 206km/h after first service. Smoooth gearbox.
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Review by
the elements600
on 9th Aug 2008
User Rating : 9
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This is my third motorcycle to date and my first upgrade from a 125 since passing my test back in October last year. I really wanted a Kawasaki ER-6F and very nearly bought one but for some reason I couldn't find anywhere that would insure me for less than about £1100 on third party only so out of interest I did some quotes for the SV and got £739 on fully comp, with a 250 excess, legal cover and 30 days European cover, which for a young driver with two years no claims I think is f ...
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Review by
Gary PB
on 26th Jul 2008
User Rating : 9
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I have done 25,000 miles in just over 2 years in all weathers, the Suzuki SV650 has been used! It cost me £4k new which is real value for the performance and handling that you get. Even the build quality isn't too bad.
Mine has never let me down. Other than tyres and one set of rear brake pads it has only required a new battery. With a scotoiler from new the chain and sprockets have plenty of life still.
The performance is more than adequate for road use and there is the satisfaction of ...
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Review by
Guest.
on 11th Jul 2008
User Rating : 10
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Just bought my first 08 Suzuki sv650s could not be happier. This was my first bike and very easy to learn on.
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Review by
Guest.
on 13th Jun 2008
User Rating : 10
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Brilliant bike for first time riders, brilliant for learning to wheelie all around brilliant bike. Handles brilliantly and very unusual for a twin to cope well in town at low speeds! Excellent bike and sounds sweet with a devil can.
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Review by
Guest.
on 5th Jun 2008
User Rating : 10
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Great for starters. Good to mod. with larger rear sprockets for a little more punch on the lower end. Needs racing rear sets for improved turning. (but not bad as is)
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Review by
Guest.
on 25th May 2008
User Rating : 10
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Great bike to start off with, handling and performance are good for first time riders very forgiving bike.
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Review by
Guest.
on 20th Apr 2008
User Rating : 8
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Good tractable engine, lots of torque. Easy to handle especially in curves. Fuel consumption is good for the miles done if ridden sensibly.
Over-all a good little machine that will not let you down even when you ride against bigger machines making up time lost on the straights in the corners.
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Review by
Guest.
on 30th Dec 2007
User Rating : 10
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Fantastic ride quality and lovely smooth power.
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Review by
Sonny1
on 23rd Jun 2007
User Rating : 9
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This is my first bike and I cannot recommend it highly enough for that. Great value for money. My best mate immediately traded in his bandit for one when he'd ridden mine for the day. He's owned everything from muscle bikes to R6's and he says its the easiest fast bike he's ever ridden. Great for fast twisties and Sunday blasts (which is what mine's for). Lots of bits to add if you want - my bikes gone from standard to the proud owner of tail tidy, belly pan, double bubble black screen, hugger a ...
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Review by
TJB135
on 18th May 2006
User Rating : 10
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The Suzuki SV650S is a great bike for almost any use. Fast because of light weight, flexible bullet proof engine, great looking, sounds good, nice handling, very chuckable. More than just a great first proper bike, this is still the bike I usually take, given the choice with an R1. It's just so much fun on those B roads.
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Review by
muffymeister
on 12th Jan 2006
User Rating : 9
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The Suzuki SV650S is a fantastic first bike, it's service interval is pretty long, and cheap parts. Handling is great and acceleration is fantastic cos it's so light. Although it responds well to an exhaust system , I had a Blue Flame can on mine, made it sound fruity and gave it a boost mid range in torque.
Corrosion is a problem on fork legs and engine cover - can be solved by spraying wax after a good clean.
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Review by
Bikebonkers
on 3rd Sep 2005
User Rating : 10
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Overall I would certainly recommend the Suzuki SV650S 650 to anyone.
It is an easy bike to handle with a good riding position. Not outright Sports position, nor bolt upright, but slightly leaning forward.
No pain on wrists experienced, or on back. But will get a bit sore after 100 miles.
Cornering is excellent and in my ownership of this bike I wanted to ride and explore the countryside more and more frequently. A great bike for an outright blast 90mph plus, or for a sedate relaxed cruise an ...
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