Suzuki SV650 Review and Testride!

This is the new gladius. Looks like an old CB500, handles very easily. It is very permissible, great for newer riders, or whoever wants a more relaxed ride.
Predictable power, predictable handling makes this a surprinsingly good generic bike.
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[@armweak13]

Love the looks of this bike, especially the black one. Keep up the good work, best channel on KZbin!

[@PappaFro]

I love the way you talk about all the bikes you ride. I am subscribed to a lot of channels, but you seem to be able to describe all the different bikes bikes you ride so perfectly when it comes to us normal riders. So many test rides I see are just compared on how fast/flick able they are. You tell us that and also tell us whether they are god commuters etc... Keep up the GOOD WORK. :-)

[@MNICDERHELD]

Long time no see, nice to watch a new Review again!

[@blkcpdconure]

I’m going to get one of these for my first bike. I have always liked the look of the SV650 in aesthetics and performance. I’ll be in my low 40’s when I get it and simply have no desire to go really fast. I just want to have fun. Pretty much just park my truck during the warm part of the year and get around on my bike.

[@pedropascoa397]

Looks like the CB 500?? Ah,ah,ah! Where you've been so far? Looks like an 1999 SV650! Welcome to the SV650 world, cager.

[@marcheritier4]

I thoroughly enjoyed your demo and easy style , many thanks !

[@0YouCanCallMeAl0]

Picks the nail up to prevent someone else getting a puncture... Throws it into a car parking space... Never change Cager :)

[@ndperson1]

yeah I kind of noticed that too lol

[@allt_mojligtblandat4187]

EXATLY and a stupid thing when it also was near to a place to send it to. And that means what i also saw and thinking.

[@EpicHotCheese]

A few years ago I watched your review of the CB500F and I bought the bike, I even got a red one like you recommended. Now I watched this and I will order a red one soon. I'll probably come watch your video again in a few years to pick out my new bike lol

[@THEswedenrevenge]

Took my license using this bike. Great handling and pretty sweet bike overall. Great for new riders and fun for everyone!

[@ripmax333]

I love the looks of this bike, reminds me of a ducati....but a reliable one.

[@Symbrio]

have you ever own a ducati???

[@johnnyfanta]

I was thinking with a red tank and the frame trellis painted gold you'd have a Monster from the '90s!

[@carlespitarchcasas]

I love Suzuki SV650!!!

[@pedroreprezas]

I have been riding my 2000 SV650 for a year and a few months clocking just over 29000km, for a mid size bike it's probably the best all round bike. Mine is still the carburetor version non ABS, filters through traffics like, a 300, and without a silencer it absolutely creates a good street cred. On breakfast runs it keeps up with the big boys and the semi fairing keeps me seated securely at speeds well above 180 Km/h. Suzuki has been making this model since 1999 and it has been used on track too. The SV cup is popular and probably still around in the UK. Glad its back with some positive changes.

[@MrKiddoMoto]

Nice review as usual Cager! As for the bike, I saw it in the Paris Motorshow and I pretty liked it. It seems Suzuki didn't try to make it trendy, they just make it good and simple :)

[@paulkirk7011]

Great, best review I’ve seen yet 👍

[@theguyyah]

Black looks nice! Waiting for black to be available here.

[@mastaangler7055]

Great Review, best I’ve seen on this bike. My Bike.

[@hardware64]

Picks up a nail and throws it straight into the parking lot

[@matthewchapman896]

Yea that got me too lol...

[@Secna]

And then he rides over it the second time :D

[@PeacefulCountryLife]

No, no it's worse than that. He picks up the nail, throws it straight into the nearby parking lot and then proceeds to go with his bike through that area...

[@paulbissonnette3650]

Andrea Piras he threw it over the fence. slow the video and watch on a large tv. on my 85 flat screen it can be seen cartwheeling over the fence

[@russ02281990]

doesn't look anything like cb500. Looks like an sv 650. ....... oh wait a minute it is an sv650

[@LinuxGalore]

looks like a Hyosung naked GT650 just without bolts falling off every 500 miles.

[@trippplefive]

hyosung looks like the sv650.

[@sahilsrivastava450]

i believe the hyosung probably copied the original sv650, and yeah thats the problem with these random non traditional countries making bikes, they fall apart, hyosung (Korean) and KTM(Their indian bikes) fall apart so easy...(Rc390)

[@SuperImbadude]

+Sahil Srivastava more bikes are made in India than anywhere else in the world...

[@mmdirtyworkz]

^ that doesn't make them good, useless comment...

[@nikosvasilakis7472]

Great review, in my opinion, one of the best bikes in the category and in that amount of money, with a proven robust and strong updated engine with a very interesting sound aka V2, a nice feature for new riders is the low rpm assist that prevents stalling the bike that could be very helpfull at heavy traffic. (I like the classic looks of the bike but its just a personal preference), at last i would like to see a comparison with its true competitor the mt 07. keep up the good work !!

[@4awn]

Cannot wait to get this bike! It just ticks all the boxes. Love the video(s) :)

[@allt_mojligtblandat4187]

😊

[@filoIII]

LOVE the all black.

[@tastyhamsandwhich]

Dude, the new one! I've got to test ride one

[@Karlan_]

nice! i am thinking about getting the old sv650

[@GOTHICKICKASS]

I have the SV650S k9, it's awesome! Very good in twisty roads like in Scotland, lots of low and mid range on it. Plus a shorty pipe...

[@Gregw1968]

Great review 👍

[@ohride]

Nice town. Thanks for the review.

[@mikew.197]

I love this bike!

[@texasmagpieswann3121]

Great review!!

[@8Cheddar8]

At last. Cager woke up from summer holidays

[@LinuxGalore]

You nailed that review [ducks]. I tried the SV650, very comfortable to ride and so simple, a great learner commuter bike. The only problem is you would get bored with it after a while and wish you went with the learner version of the MT07.

[@Christianthephotographer]

This was a great review! I'm getting my driverlicense on a Gladius 650. And it's a great bike! As soon as I can I'm test driving this. :-)

[@jjy1463]

The tail lights/brake lights are LED. Great review, as always!

[@greekonmoto4393]

Yeeees ! I was expecting that !

[@_Spacecraft]

I really like that in black and I'm not normally as much of a naked bike fan

[@Mrmarcie]

Very nice review. You'v got it ;). I test drove it last week. I can agree awesome and easy bike. Was thinking about buying it but maybe a used Shiver is even better for me.

[@85waspnest]

Good review :-). I'd love to see one for the Suzuki Bandit 1250.

[@brandywell44]

@3:25 I was looking for you to ride over that same nail again

[@tngchinghwa]

i saw that throw and i was like that was smart, picking up a nail on the road and possibly throwing it onto the road again

[@scotttesar7156]

Great video! Covered a ton of ground with a lot of insight, yet kept it fun and interesting! Suzi should hire you for their marketing team...thank you !

[@allt_mojligtblandat4187]

😊

[@4allcyclesperformancedynot617]

They are great bikes. I have 7 of them. Selling parts of most of them.

[@mercoid]

“Let me get this nail before someone else gets a puncture” Throws nail directly into car parking area.

[@everett8322]

Thanks for the review! I just wish you compared it to the FZ-07 (MT-07) instead of the MT-03. This looks like a good bike since it has ABS option and it's easier on the insurance (ABS is kinda hard to get here in the USA). The four cylinder super sports are hard on the insurance where I'm at (I've been quoted $240 a month) and I think this kind of bike probably a good option.

[@kouvanos]

You "nailed" it

[@renynzea]

"I forgot to get fuel", then proceeds to roll on the throttle and pops a wheelie. Lol

[@allt_mojligtblandat4187]

😁 👍

[@micmac8171]

I just bought one, selecting between it, Z650 and MT07. SV650 wins bigtime!

[@davidmiller9852]

I love it, even over the Mt 07

[@allt_mojligtblandat4187]

Why is that thing or things of it who make you like it more than the MT 07?.

[@davidmiller9852]

@@allt_mojligtblandat4187 the style, the frame. It looks more solid. The mt-07 is a toy

[@bobbie001]

Its not a cb500 man, its the return of the sv650!! Seems like you missed some motorcycle heritage knowledge there.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

He hasn't been riding bikes long. And it's obvious.

[@TheDeceptikron]

Fucking eh

[@nestorasbellas6604]

I watched this video several times now, and in a moment of clarity i realized that it is quite degrading for the bike to be compared with an mt03 and a cb500(f). This one is a lot more of a bike than the 320 Yamaha, only common is the ease of use and the noob friendly orientation. In Greece CB500f costs brand new 6.700iah euroes and this one is on offer for 6.400ish euroes. You get a 650 V twin instead of a 500 parallel, twin disk braking system instead of single, better suspension, better transmission. This one looks almost too good to be true if i am honest, and if it suits me well it will be mine! Don't get me wrong, the evaluation is great, honest and informative, the placement of the moto next to MT 03 and the CB 500f though, rather than the MT-07 and the Z650 is unfortunate.

[@MrRamdragon]

Cager, I've watched several of your reviews and because of you're convincing.style,, whichever one you're talking about seems to be the ideal bike. I'm a new rider trying to decide between the NC700X, FZ07, Z650, and SV650. I would like to know how you would compare or rank these bikes specifically for a beginner rider?

[@eoghanhennessy15]

I'm assuming you meant the old MT03? I owned that bike when I was 17, 660cc single was amazing

[@o.r.6108]

Hi Cager, are you gonna testride the Ducati Scrambler 800 in the near future? Plan to get one next year.

[@dreamerman7470]

In your opinion what is the best mt-07 Z650 or SV650. Thank you. I’m confused I’m a new guy in a bike world.

[@sobot369]

"oh I forgot to put the fuel in, shit" - revs almost to the red line

[@WalkingHeadPro]

i love my 2007 sv650. though its getting old and I’m starting to look at bikes again. Not sure if I should get a 2019-20 sv or a 2019-20 zx6r.

[@bobwampler3387]

You will be giving up fuel capacity. As I recall the version you have has a 4.6 gal tank. The new SV is 3.8. That being said, I totally understand.

[@scootyman2974]

Cager you really have to stop playing with the gauge resets and features while you are moving. I recently watched you nearly front end a Honda Gold Wing when you were playing with the radio controls or something else and in this one you are playing with the consumption reset crossing a junction. Take care fella. I would hate for you to have an accident especially when your content is excellent. Ride safe and best regards Scooty

[@bernardjameswilson]

you think a 6'3 guy would fit on that? I'm mostly legs with a short torso

[@pjsheehan9850]

Would this bike be OK for me i want to learn how to ride and go straight for the A license instead of starting at A1 or A2? I'm 5ft 9

[@aboodz]

And that's how you fukin review a bike! Well done, cager! Also, are you in Portugal?

[@MarxOutThere]

Phoar, hows that drivechain noise when you lean left. Some lube maybe?

[@FrankCombatful]

How do you compare this SV 650 vs Z 650 in general ..?

[@jimirockgvrlds2984]

please do a review for the dmw g310r !! thanks

[@dman117zx8]

Was that the sound of peg scraping?

[@MJT-DA]

awesome review. But did anyone think you were crazy when you were talking to yourself

[@simplefact4u]

could you please review the new triumph speed triple ?

[@soulis1000]

Great Review, now try the sv1000 :D

[@kelvinnana205]

Wat should be the mileage of a second hand long term use motorcycle??

[@greekonmoto4393]

Ι 've heard that it has better suspension than the mt-07 , is it true ? There are a lot of people complaining about the mt-07 and its suspensions

[@stephenduadua1384]

GreekOnMoto it does have better suspension than the fz07. plus you can do a gsxr 600 front fork conversion on these sv's

[@chaostade4087]

can you compaire it with mt-07 please??

[@rzaner]

can you do a 2010-11 Hornet, and a 2007 CBR 600RR?

[@fragdad]

Oh btw do they do a left hand drive for the UK? Haha

[@zxc9884761]

How does the clutch feel?

[@vn3801]

Suzuki makes the GSXR600 and 750 (same frame) I wish they would do the same with the SV and make a 750

[@charliesparta7947]

My 2007 Ducati s2r1000 has the same start up technology!!!!!!

[@Karlan_]

also could you do a review of a ktm 690 smc/enduro?

[@garyk8285]

sounds like a linear power curve... probably enough power for the street. I don't like the headlight cowl on the SV650, it reminds me of Bumble Bee on Transformers, doesn't match the retro front theme. I guess this could be easily changed though. The headlight cowl and paint on the SV650X is a step above, but not sure I'd like the clip-on handlebars, that would be annoying on the street I'm guessing.

[@turbo311]

Better than MT-07? Actual V-twin has advantages over the wannabe V-twin. Also the Suzuki has a better handling longer wheelbase, better ergonomics, and to me is better looking, and I own the Yamaha!

[@MadnessOfMarmots]

MT-07 makes more torque almost all the way across the rev range compared to the SV650. You can tune a parallel to out-torque a V-Twin

[@TheDeceptikron]

and it still wont sound or feel the same to ride.

[@drumbofrench4502]

Looks and feels better than the MT07. The Yamaha is lighter and has a little more power, but both have more than enough. Just replace the exhaust and you have a nice little bike proven to be bulletproof for ages.

[@afonsoserro4437]

why replace the exhaust?

[@TheDeceptikron]

Afonso Serro because the standard muffler is ugly and doesn't sound or look as good as say a Yoshimura Street Alpha

[@shingnosis]

My favorite affordable middleweight, easy quick intuitive chassis, great power all over the rev range, lovely smooth v-twin character, sounds great with an aftermarket exhaust. Can't go much wrong with one of these.

[@harrykitchener9174]

What Jacket do you wear?

[@samthesung]

Great review as always Cager. I'm curious as to a comparison of this bike and the MT 07? Are they pretty much the same or is the MT 07 a bit faster in accelerating?

[@ismaelfortes7507]

MT is faster accelerating with no doubt. It has a better punch. The SV650 is a great bike, but I think the MT 07 is more fun and has a more modern style.

[@samthesung]

Thanks bro! I was thinking of getting the MT 07.

[@ismaelfortes7507]

You're welcome, anyway try both. I tried Kawasaki ER6, Z800, and Honda CBF650F demo unit for sale. I liked the ER6, Z800 is so overweight for me and the Honda was cool but I falled in love with the MT 07 and I chose it. It has personality, agility, great torque and looks great with a few things. The only thing I didn't like was the stock exhaust sound, and I changed it for a Roadsitalia Projsix. Great in the city and in the twisty arid roads of Almería.

[@Symbrio]

MT07 eats this crap every day of the week. if you really want suzuki then skip this one and get gsr750 instead

[@GeordiLaForgery]

I think this bike looks classy , though the exhaust ruins the look a little. Wish they used the exhausts from the GSR600.

[@MOTOPT]

Very good moto. V

[@t0ksimir]

whats with all the cars parked by the road in the middle of nowhere in Portugal?!

[@martind349]

Botany

[@GeorgeTheGreat93]

Awesome and informative review once more Cager. What was the Average Fuel Consumption at the end of this test ride ? Around 5 litres/100 kms ?

[@GeorgeTheGreat93]

He said it at the start of the video,not AFTER the test ride as I mentioned. I wondered if the average fuel consumption changed.

[@ewooll]

I own an SV650A and it does 4 Litres/100 Kms. That's mostly town driving in light traffic.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

What are all the comparisons with the MT-03 about? Bikes only scare if you act stupidly on them. If I was buying a bike in the 650/700 class, it would be this, despite it being the heaviest. Informative review, albeit containing some nonsense.

[@Chromosome1919]

Whats your height bro?

[@astriverofstrengthandknowledge]

Scared me with that dead battery sign XD

[@fedswithful]

Looks like the VTR250

[@777geeman]

kind of like nc700, but you wont hit the limiter (hardly ever, although i have twice) on the sv650. The brakes are rigged for novice riders.They will bite but one has to pull lever much harder. Performance brake pads will elevate much of this. Otherwise i agree totally with your review. My second bike since 1980's where i had several 750 and 1000 bikes. The nc700 first and now the sv650x 2018 have got my confidence and skills back to where they were thirty years ago i believe. I will in another 6-12 months go with a fast 750 or perhaps a sv1000. wait and see on that,no rush. Good review byw.

[@TopshelfJunior]

First street bike ever, 2018 SV650 (no ABS) -just got it this year, brand new. Great deal, still learning on it.

[@777geeman]

@@TopshelfJunior Nice bike to learn on. 76hp is heaps. I've been through a new GSX 1000S 2018 since then and have settled on a mint fully loaded used 2017 R1200R for more comfortable longer trips. Have fun and ride safe.

[@TopshelfJunior]

@@777geeman yes indeed !!! thx man.

[@alexbraun2243]

I wish they did a 750 with a bigger petrol tank for longer cummutes

[@MJT-DA]

get a vstrom 1000 then the new one has power modes

[@gyurxi551]

Do you recommend this or Gladius? I also thinking to buy xj6n too.

[@tollav]

gyurxi551 Dear God not the Gladius. I had the original sv650s 2004 sold it then looked at the Gladius.... Does not compare

[@gyurxi551]

Why not? Gladius built on original SV-s and improved, I only saw good reviews on it, until 2015 summery Suzuki manfuctured them. The new SV-s more imroved like Gladius, but specs and specifications almost the same, but new SV-s are more expensive and _ugly_ as hell. They look like a bike from 1995, but my first Hornet with old circle lamp had analogue speedometers and looked good. The new SV-s displays are digital but old ugly lamp? Gladius looks better IMHO.

[@muhammadserad763]

How muc does this bike cost as of now?

[@davidrodriguez-kn9mv]

Muhammad Serad probably 6k

[@pg88corfu]

Is the SV650 that much different and more rideable in terms of power, handling , clutch, brakes , than the Triumph street triple? What i try to say is that i am a new rider and want a bike for a long time and not to change every year :P Do you think i could be bored after some months with the SV ? beacause the street triple is one piece of art as a machine , as everybody agrees, BUT can't tell if it is a begginer bike... although they say it has VERY LINEAR power delivery! ( i.e. MT-07 doesnt have linear delivery in power and torque and kinda scared me when suddenly full throttle ://////////// ) Hope you HELP me ! :) CHEERS

[@TheRohanNZ]

on my second sv650 after 3 - 4 years and have no plans to upgrade. great do it all bike

[@ewooll]

I have ridden both MT-07 and SV650a. The MT-07 is a hooligan machine and the engine, combined with very low weight, made for difficult riding around town. It's a rocket though. The SV [I bought one] although not feeling as powerful [it's heavier] is without fault.. Nice in town and at speed. Doing 90kph in 6th gear and open the throttle it accelerates very nicely! The MT looks like a tacky piece of bling to me, so I am glad I opted for the Suzuki. Suzuki feels like a quality machine in spite of it's bargain price.

[@brianglendenning1632]

I have an SV exactly like the bike Cager test rode - 13000km in 12 months. Tail tidy, bar ends and the accessory seat. It has been great. Only issue was wet spark plug caused some rough running, but it was after riding for two hours in torrential rain and after a long descent. Engine braking is very strong, as Cager notes. I did one track day, no it went well (No chicken strips) and not embarrassed too badly against some bigger bikes such as s1000r, mt 10 etc.. suspension is a bot soft for me at 6'1" and 110 kg. I will upgrade in a month to something larger/quicker, but I think it is a great bike. I did test ride a Street Triple, and that handled better and better brakes but AU$4k more.

[@davidbesant]

Can't view your videos on my phone anymore. Maybe the definition is now too high. Anyway, it looks great on my laptop. Good review, but I think you will have put off a lot of potential owners who don't see themselves as "learners".

[@MrProtheus]

Não fazes ideia nem pesquisaste o q foi a sv650...pois não? Deverias...para não dizeres tanto disparate sobre o aspecto da sv...muito mau...

[@mrjohnl2140]

for me its just bmeee

[@mickeydee3595]

fucking pregos! LOL Greetings from australian from a fellow portuguese! Keep up the good work!

[@filoIII]

engine braking is good when the Po-Po is lurking around.

[@DaniScrambler]

i always watch your videos thinking: i hope he doesn't enjoy the ride like when he ride the mt-07... -mt-07 owner because of you-.

[@cdubbleyoo]

Cager, what's your comparison of this to the new SV650? I found the SV to be slightly "angrier", but I'm wondering of that was mostly due to the different intake sound and gearing. I'm wondering what one of these with slightly lower bars would feel like. It would be great if SUZ offered cruise on these bikes. They beg to be toured on.

[@TheDeceptikron]

what crack pipe have you been smoking, this IS the new SV650, and you're asking him to compare it to the new SV650?

[@sandrego2884]

1:18 i was like "how did he move the footpeg with his finger?" Huhhh??!!! Telepathy??

[@mattk6343]

dude, should you be throttlin' those new bikes so hard? Is there not a 1000km break-in period for new bikes in portugal? I don't think, that checking the top speed is a part of new engine break-in. And also, new engine does not have the performance of a properly broken-in engine..

[@mmdirtyworkz]

Idiots...what else to say?

[@mattk6343]

I disagree, the break-in period is there for a reason. All the bearings need time to sit, especially crankshaft and camshaft plain bearings. Also piston rings need to sit into the freshly honed cylinder. Otherwise you are in for undesired freeplay.

[@mmdirtyworkz]

1990 I disagree as well, break in period is something one should not take lightly. Unless you don't care about the engine or will sell the bike very soon.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I have run two new bikes in in a fashion approaching the Motoman method. Both engines ran fantastically and used very little oil and were models which have a tendency to use oil. Look up the method on the web. I'd be interested in what you think. Both of you.

[@mattk6343]

I read that method. I kinda agree with what he wrote, but still, that's a method for new piston rings. Nothing is said about actual wear on camshaft plain bearings or any bearings whatsoever. He only focuses on piston ring seal and cylinder wall wear as if the engine did not consist of any other components. I would say, that motoman's method can be good for an older engine with honed cylinders and new rings (and/or pistons). Not for a completely new engine.