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Suzuki SV650S
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Average Ratings for Suzuki SV650S

  • Build quality4.2 stars
  • Reliability4.7 stars
  • Value for Money4.8 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.6 stars
  • Overall Rating4.6 stars

24 Reviews For Suzuki SV650S

  • Guest 24th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    For what your paying this bike is brilliant. SV2009s model and I have never been happier.

    The bike is fun to ride an easy to learn on.

  • Guest 1st Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have been riding a K8 SV Sport from new for three months. Handling is sublime but I'm a bit worried about where the tyres are going in terms of wear. The Dunlop Sportmax leave a 1cm (possibly less but I'm not going to actually measure it) strip of unworn contact with the ground at the front, but more than twice that at the rear - the opposite relation of wear ratio that I experienced with my last two bikes - a Triumph Sprint RS, and a 1999 Suzuki SV650S. These were on Bridgestone BT 020 tyr ...

  • Guest 24th May 2009

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    The Suzuki SV650S is definitely not just a novice bike. Great value, acceleration, reliable, comfortable and plenty fast

  • jack161102 Rank: Lance Corporal 19th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Suzuki SV650S Sport, bought from new in October 2008 (K9 model). Beautiful looking bike, ideal for use as 1st "big" bike. Very forgiving and easy to handle, even for the novice rider. Nice riding position. Very reasonably priced for a new 650cc bike (at the time £3995 - now priced at £5295 May 2009). Although I love riding this bike, I can't see myself buying another Suzuki (see Bad Points) as it's just not worth the hassle.

  • Dannyevs 20th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Bought myself an 07 full faired version with 2000 miles on it last November. What a choice I made!!! The Suzuki SV650S is really comfortable to ride and never fails to put a smile on my face whenever I open her out. Even happier when I had the chance to ride a bandit through the black mountains and it made me work really hard to get the same results as my sv650s. You cant go far wrong if your looking for a bike thats cheap to insure, looks great, sounds even better with an after market exhaust a ...

  • Guest 14th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Suzuki SV650S is a fabulous, easy to handle and generous bike for those newly back to biking. Full of life and eager to please it has generous power and appears economical. Acquired my 2002 SV with full fairings in bright yellow with just 8k miles on the clock for a meagre £2000. Pristine condition. Great bike. Lots of fun.

  • ridetolive45 9th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Suzuki SV650S is very user friendly and can be a beast if you wind it up. it starts to move properly at about 4 -5k and is definately novice friendly if u want it to be, its not a bad looker either, mines on a 08ive had for 7 months and shes as good as new. If you are looking to get this bike then also consider the mid sized ducati monster as it also a nice ride. i have ridden many bikes includin 250 2ts k4 gixxer 6s 97 blade etc and this is buy far the most confy and user friendly the only ...

  • coachpaul 13th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    At first I didn't like it too much but the more I ride the more I like it. Great cornering, exceptional acceleration. The ABS is a nice plus also. The V-Twin puts off a nice rumble, getting ready to put aftermarket exhaust on over the winter. Think I settled for a yoshi slip on.

  • Robbie3 23rd Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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.

  • BURNER06 Rank: Corporal 17th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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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 ...

  • slofox 15th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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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.

  • onikos 27th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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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.

  • the elements600 Rank: Sergeant 9th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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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 ...

  • Gary PB 26th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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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 ...

  • Guest 11th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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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.

  • Guest 13th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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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.

  • Guest 5th Jun 2008

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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)

  • Guest 25th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Great bike to start off with, handling and performance are good for first time riders very forgiving bike.

  • Guest 20th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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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.

  • Guest 30th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Fantastic ride quality and lovely smooth power.

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