Suzuki SV650 Review Motorcycle Road Test

Is it really a new SV650, or an updated Gladius? We're not sure it matters when it's this good.
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[@poltergeist3194]

The greatest all around motorcycle ever devised.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I'm beginning to like the appearance of this bike better than the toy-like MT-07.

[@monck55]

Test rode it: Plenty of grunt, especially over 7000 revs. Throbby (but smooth) v twin engine. Very good, secure handling - light and agile. Fun, easy to ride bike. Only real criticism is the thin, hard seat.

[@motofrost3774]

Your reviews have potential, but please remove the crappy background music and let's hear the motorcycle more

[@twitchyflash333]

+MOTOFROST Please listen to this guy

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Agreed.

[@MattHelps]

rapid fire words, no bullshit, best reviews on youtube. :) Liked the background tunes too.

[@clairebannister4749]

Good summary. Yes, ditto below, more of the Bike's sound please! Is this regarded as the best circa 75bhp V twin??

[@MDHenry4]

I wish that the split seat stayed. Paint looks good but I don’t like the 1/2 tank painted differently than the other. Bring back the older larger Speedo with orange illumination big glowing indicators and big odometer. Nice not to touch the clutch to start anymore

[@monck552]

Good review but the seat most definitely ISN'T comfortable, it's thin and hard.

[@alexbraun2243]

and impossible to removal put back on

[@Rezaroth]

I WILL buy it. Only for that amazing and classic round single head light. But isn't that the same engine on the v-strom 650?

[@dragosgrigore4990]

Can't wait to see the faired version :D

[@adrianleeds3468]

Nice review again,thanks. Shame about the weight increase over the earlier SV's.

[@xorbe2]

+Adrian Leeds Still though, 433 pounds is better than the 470-480 that is typical of Ninja 650 / FZ6R / Honda 650F / etc. Probably with light weight exhaust / tail tidy / lithium battery you can get that down to 420 pounds, which seems pretty nice really.

[@adrianleeds3468]

+xorbe2 possibly but I wouldn't spend $$ doing any of that. My 03 SV is only just quick enough off the lights, more weight and almost no more power sounds unappealing. Plus the steel frame exposes all the bits hidden behind the alloy frame. Backward move for mine.

[@secretpsyco1]

The low seat equates to cramped legs for me, puts me off buying one.

[@roy7602]

but the low seat makes it very rideable for not only newer, but also medium-smaller riders and especially women^^

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Lots of leg room.

[@BIKEGEARMOTOVLOG]

nice looking bike

[@TimmyBobinson]

Surely bike manufacturers can design a way to make seats adjustable in height with some bolt ons / shims / brackets to accommodate riders of different heights. Anyone over 5'11 has to get an adventure style bike or suffer cramps.

[@cdubbleyoo]

+bikenutter1 You mean like what Yam did with the FJ-09? Kawasaki seems to be moving in that direction with the Vulcan S. In the meantime, there's always a good ol' seat pad.

[@EpicHotCheese]

May I know how tall is the rider in this video? Thanks.

[@alwynmcmath]

Nice review but 1 second of exhaust note? Come on, these emotive things matter. Let's hear more of the bike. What's that induction note like that you mentioned?!

[@ziondanny7081]

Great review as usual, but the link above to the written review doesn't work....

[@mmdirtyworkz]

+ZioN DannY works for me

[@ziondanny7081]

+mmdirtyworkz Damn. For me it goes straight past the actual bike review to a review of the Motech SV650 centre-stand! Not so useful...

[@mquags690]

The handlebars seem about an inch higher than on my 05 naked sv

[@Taitea_____]

It quite intriguing to see not only me was having problem hearing him sluttering😂. Maybw he tried to read more than he can chew in one breath at a time

[@Surpriseify]

What bike would win on a racetrack, the MT-07, SV650 or Z650? Discuss, i'd guess the Z650, would dominate on a smaller technical track?

[@miguel90744]

Theo Sunde mt-07 would win

[@Surpriseify]

Why tho? It might be marginally faster, but as far as i'v heard, the suspension is god awfull. (Might change for the 2018 version)? According to tests, the Kawa has excellent suspension, and handles great. Same with the Suzuki, is stiffer than the MT and is just as fast. How would the MT in any way win on a technical track?

[@miguel90744]

Theo Sunde true I seen on KZbin that the Suzuki has the Advantage top end torque, I'm looking at getting the 2018 Yamaha Mt-07 Or the Suzuki sv650 2018 . Gonna get a insurance quote for both .

[@mclarenmach3]

I wish the US had a white ABS model! :(

[@mbanoni]

it comes out later this year in the usa

[@mclarenmach3]

+MBA NONI isn't the US abs model only going to be available in red?

[@mbanoni]

mclarenmach3 i checked you are right, the abs version only comes in the red colorway

[@Totone56]

It's a shame, here in Europe, it comes with ABS as standard with any color

[@pg88corfu]

I have BIG TROUBLE deciding which bike to pick between the SV-650 and the MT-07. Yamaha wins in design, but that sound of the V2 on Suzuki is brilliant.Also the saddle more comfy! Power delivery, ride quality and reliability comparison between the two would be welcomed!!!! I hear your thoughts and suggestions!!! TAKE CARE GUYS ;)

[@pg88corfu]

thanks for that! Agreed in almost everything you mentioned! BUT , WHY has the MT-07 SO BAD handling really? i thought it would be ok due to the low weight .... :/

[@juaneer]

+pg88corfu maybe ot has to do with the geometry?

[@mrbyron969]

+pg88corfu Both the front and rear shocks are far too soft, and with no adjustment, its not an easy fix

[@creaturecore13]

just get yourself a used second Gen sv for cheap. then use the spare savings for an ohlins rear shock and cartridge drop ins for the forks. all that for 1k without install price.

[@darthvisor9289]

You already made your decision? I had the same problem deciding between this too (and after also testing the Kawasaki ER 6n even more problems to decide..). I personally felt more comfortable on the SV, ergonomics, instruments (MT instruments are not visible when i sit on the bike) seat height (I´m 1.80m), Handling (160 rear tire makes it more flickable) and Suspension felt superior to the MT. On the MT i like the look and the power delivery is a bit more exciting, but overall i think i will go for the SV. Or for the Kawasaki Er 6n, which you also should test. I liked it a lot as it is also very easy to ride for a beginner (made my license 6 weeks ago) but has a bit of a rowdy character, a funny and very controlable Hooligan bike and sounds awesome even with the stock exhaust.. so hard decisions to make this winter ;)

[@Thorens170]

Nice video but not a single word about consumption ? Suzuki claims something less than 4 liters per 100 km I think . What did you see ?

[@jordanc07]

Who buys a bike on mpg? It's a 650cc v twin it won't break the bank fuel wise.

[@cdubbleyoo]

+Jordan Christie Many buy bikes for the sake of saving fuel. Nevertheless, it is measure of performance and a viable consideration for purchasing.

[@Thorens170]

+Jordan Christie I believe consumption shows progress in technology . It 's funny how modern bikes consume as much fuel as modern cars (in highways) and not significally less in city traffic . Also keep in mind ,especially if you are American , that a liter of petrol in Europe costs about as much a gallon in the States . So generally speaking imo a proper review should provide some information on mpg .

[@cdubbleyoo]

Thorens170 That depends on the bike - the main problem has been a concentration speed/hp numbers rather than increasing economy. The fall off of sales in the 2000s had an effect as well. In traffic the problem is sitting still. Everybody's MPG goes down when you're managing no miles while still using gallons. How much more fuel is needed to keep the average cage motor idling compared to the average bike?

[@ziondanny7081]

I wonder if it's going to be cramped for taller riders, like the Gladius....

[@slippityslappity449]

+ZioN DannY If 5'4" riders can flat foot on it? I'm afraid of that too.

[@ThomasForbes8907]

is this is a2 license ready

[@NomyNomyNomNom]

You'll need to restrict it

[@filoIII]

I've heard Suzuki has a history of stator/rotor problems.

[@TheHomeExpert5]

I haven't heard that, but I do know that Honda has had statter problems for the last 40 years.

[@psalm2forliberty577]

Only on earlier versions of DL650 (Vstrom & SV) they bumped it up stronger past like 2008.

[@dirklbj]

I don't undestrand why they don't make a 900 or 1000cc

[@colnano]

+dirklbj they are already selling the GSXS 1000

[@dirklbj]

+colnano i was talking about 2 cylinders

[@colnano]

+dirklbj oh, OK, my bad.

[@MakTheSank]

many people couldnt afford a 10.000$+ 1L bike... many people want a fun, cheap, reliable motor with cheap aftermarket parts e.t.c. not everyone needs or wants a 100-120-150horsepower engine.

[@Mrmarcie]

Over here has the exact same price as mt07. Bummer.

[@Christian-pj4vd]

why does suzuki always come out with heavier bike than all of its competitors? Always heavier, more solid feeling, but not as fun.

[@PavithranCR]

sv650 vs fz07 ?

[@dirklbj]

+Pavithran CR Suzuki has always had better quality...

[@homersimpson2963]

Yamaha has always had better quality. MT-07!

[@mmdirtyworkz]

Suzuki

[@MakTheSank]

11% failure rate guess who...yamaha. 13% for suzuki.. small difference and ofc not hating on suzuki both of these bikes are amazing. but better quality? maybe on the buttons. engine wise almost the same with yamaha might be a bit ahead.

[@rj9617]

Suzuki. Yamaha feels cheap.

[@negoras]

i cant believe that 20 years of evolution on the sv 650,bring us a heavier bike with worst chassi than the 1st one...We pay technology and we miss pure good parts

[@bxl1121]

My 2004 SV650 looks much much better ;) This is not very exciting

[@derekdrake1125]

All of your sentences start of strong but then your voice trails off at the end. I'ts often hard to hear what you are saying. Keep a nice strong voice please because we really do want to hear what you have to say! Thank you, cheers.

[@emancipatedwarrior6756]

Great vid! What are your thoughts on the Honda NC750X? Check out the review I just did. Similar class. Thx! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6i4aGiHh9ySgpo

[@phantommonkey26]

So hard to hear you talk mate. Either speak up, turn up the voice volume, or lower the background music. Also speak a bit more clearly and don't let your voice trail off at the end.

[@2002RM]

Same engine, same budget suspension. Same problems.

[@fifthpint4571]

+2002RM Wife used to own a Gladius. We had a full Scorpion exhaust on it from new. Suspension was not the best, but pretty eager and did the job. The engine, though, was pure class. Fueling was butter-smooth and there was always more than enough power. I'd say that if the engine is not worse than that (sounds like it's not by any means) then the bike is a winner for the money.

[@2002RM]

R1BlackDog I have a 2009 SV650 and its the same motor in the Gladius. I love the engine. It is great and almost bullet proof. But, Suzuki have been using this same design since the 90s and updated it only once with the Twin Spark. I love my SV. That's why I hoped for more. The best thing about the SV was you could put a ton of parts on it. Get rid of the crap suspension with the Gixxer front end (including wheels and brakes) and it goes straight on. Fit a better exhaust, cut the airbox, change the sprockets and you have the bike the SV should have been in the first place. But Suzuki have dressed up some cosmetics updates as an overhaul. And its not.

[@Lusitano429]

The SV650 2016 has better suspension than MT-07, and the SV650 of 2ª generation

[@2002RM]

Lusitano429 In what way specifically?

[@fredblogsmac.5697]

all revuies iv seen miss a big point, fuel consumption, all you testers must have a big wad in your wallet cos you never say..

[@fredblogsmac.5697]

its doing my head in, every Maginzine about Moterbikes have very diferent report about how mutch fuel the bikes use, get it togher you lot, the yahaha M7 is supst to do about 60= mpg then another mag says 42 = mpg come on you testers get your f,ing facks right.!!!!

[@alexbraun2243]

the question for me is why is the petrol tank getting smaller when, as a commuter, I want maximum range. the original sv weighed 166kg... why are theory new ones nearly 200kg? on mine. I cannot notice any difference between abs and normal brakes. the seat is impossible to take off and put back; on the gladius it was difficult but this one is mpossible

[@mmdirtyworkz]

You missed quite a few ones then, under 4l per 100km, supposed to be best in its class

[@alexbraun2243]

Possibly but I want the maximum range.

[@Tuesdaysgonewtw]

Are you supposed to be speaking in English?

[@Adam-ce2fe]

He is English.