Best Beginner Bike Of All Time

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Күн бұрын

Short test ride of the 2024 SV
Always wanted to ride one of these bikes, and finally got my chance.
Thx for checking out the video.

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@johnnydoe725 5 ай бұрын

It's a 'beginner' bike, that might turn out to be all that you really ever need.

@ClaimhSolaris 4 ай бұрын

The SV650 is raw motorcycling. It’s a good platform to master the basics and more.

@redfive5123 2 ай бұрын

I've been the owner of a 2018 SV650 for more than 4 years. It's agile for comuting, no problem to deal with traffic in the highways. But where this bike really shines is in twisties, mountain roads: it's so nimble, you get a lot of fun riding it. Unless you are a speed crazy or adventure boy, you don't need anything more than that. It's an outstanding back to basics bike. Nevertheless I wouldnt't consider the SV650 suitable for beginners: if you don't have good throttle control, rear wheel can give you unfortunate surprises: consider there is no traction control at disposal and there's a lot of torque within reach of your wrist.

@devilsadvocate2548 3 ай бұрын

The star of the SV for me has to be that sweet little 645cc V-Twin engine. Having had both an SV and a 'Weestrom' over the years, I grew to love this fantastic little twin (quite quickly). It has so much charm and character and gives you what you ask of it with enthusiasm, even bouncing off the limiter. Plus, they're close enough to being damn near bulletproof. An added bonus is that I've found them really good on fuel too. The rest of the bike is not that bad too, it's nothing special in one particular area, but good at pretty much everything for such a basic specification. They're also a great blank canvas to modify how you want with such a huge aftermarket. It's just a great/fun 'pure' riding experience that will very rarely let you down over years and years of riding/ownership. Like a Mazda MX-5, they can still give you a smile without having to break speed limits. In fact, you could pretty much call it the MX5 of the bike world!

@2WCapo 3 ай бұрын

Love the comment! I agree, the SV is such a sweet bike. If I could fit 3 bikes in the garage it’s one of my top considerations as a fun daily.

@Warrior6504 5 ай бұрын

I have a sv650 and I love it. I’ve had gsxr1000 and Honda blackbird and blades but I love my sv.

@2WCapo 5 ай бұрын

I can see myself owning the SV, I would really enjoy its power band as a track toy, something a bit more manageable than my 636 and it has that classic bike looks.

@ingeniousmoney5926 3 ай бұрын

Just bought my sv650. 2017 model 64.000 klm on the clock. Coming from a 125cc bike. I can absolutely say I felt at home right away. The engine is sweet and it is easy to get used to. Best decision I ever made . Your video man is 100% accurate

@2WCapo 3 ай бұрын

Congrats! The SV is awesome

4 ай бұрын

Suzuki SV650 is updated for Europe latest motorcycle exhaust norm because it still sells. That also apply for V Strom

@2WCapo 4 ай бұрын

Good to know, some older bikes in the US still can be sold with lower than current Euro rules. Hard to keep track of it all haha

4 ай бұрын

@@2WCapo well, considering the architecture and power it wasn't that hard to make the engine suitable

@dlm808101 4 ай бұрын

so tiny? in the philippines thats a big bike. an overgrown suzuki thunder 125

@2WCapo 4 ай бұрын

We are spoiled by big roads and big vehicles in the US. It’s just what we are used to. My daily rider is a 1000 cc naked, but I do like the smaller bikes quite a bit these days.

@spring9603 2 ай бұрын

Yes, different markets. Brands sell big expensive bikes with big engines to the European and US markets where people usually have more money and are richer so those brands can further finance research and development. It's your typical capitalist strategy.

@AaaSWE 2 ай бұрын

I just picked up a new 2023 model. I really wanted one before it is being replaced.

@2WCapo 2 ай бұрын

@@AaaSWE good call! Take care of it and it will last you 100k miles

@MrWolf2212 5 ай бұрын

Last year I was at a Triumph demo event and they pretty much give you the bike and let you test ride it at your own pace. The guy told me to make sure that I get back within 40 minutes. Not a big fan of these group test rides

@2WCapo 5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome, I agree these slow big groups are the worst way to test ride but better than nothing. Thx for watching.

@organichotdog3807 Ай бұрын

My previous bike was a CBR 929. My SV650 feels more rewarding and fun to ride. With the CBR, most of the gears felt the same. The bike was fast but felt bland at the same time. With the SV, it just feels more engaging. I have 20K miles on mine and it never gets old. Great bike, especially on winding back roads. It's not really a beginner bike though. It's perfect for experienced riders like me who want a sporty standard instead of a slow and heavy cruiser.