sv650 and sv1000 swingarm differences

[@robcanning8534]

I wish I'd seen this a year ago! Got caught out by the ABS difference when I replaced my 08. As far as I can work out the only reason is to clear the ABS module with the rear tyre.

[@Mad8vCycles]

Yep sounds about right

[@robcanning8534]

@@Mad8vCycles Adjusted all the way to the end (3 links less from memory) and I still got the GSXR 180 on there with the ABS module spaced down to clear the ZX shock. Mods clashing with mods interfering with mods. SV lyfe...

[@georgiosphilos2146]

I believe the 03N, 04 swingarm apart from the mounting holes difference, is also slightly longer than the 03S.

[@BB..........]

That's what I'd read too, about 15mm difference.

[@Supernova12034]

very interesting, thanks for this

[@dementeddevil]

Now that's all cool and all. I'm interested in whether GSXR swingarms can be fitted to any SVs. Again I don't think my 2nd gen SV1000S needs an under braced swingarm but it would look lovely...

[@Mad8vCycles]

Ive personally never done it. Ive seen svrider.com posts with it. But seems like an unnecessary mod. Also, keep in mind if the 650 can take it, the sv1000 is different so might not.

[@dementeddevil]

@@Mad8vCycles honestly I can't be bothered tackling some of the more plausible mods (front end swap for example) my bike handles good enough for the road although I am eying up a radial brake master cylinder...

[@Mad8vCycles]

@@dementeddevil careful with those. Need to find one where it wont hit the fairing at full lock to the left

[@dementeddevil]

@@Mad8vCycles thanks for the heads up

[@motoquincini.45]

Hello mate. Are the S & SA Gen2 swingarms interchangeable? ie. Is the frame on a SV650S able to take the longer SA abs model swingarm?

[@Johnnyreengo]

Does the SV1000 handle well like the 650?

[@Mad8vCycles]

A little worse because of the weight and a little touchier because of the throttle. So a bit worse in the twisties. But way better on highway.

[@BB..........]

Is the '03 S swingarm the same length as the other 1000 'arms? I thought the later ones were about 15mm longer, but they all look the same here.

[@Mad8vCycles]

Same length just different spacing on the chain guard

[@rickybobby7660]

Did you measure the length and weight of them all?

[@Mad8vCycles]

not really, just compared. cause it's not like any of them fit across (except abs and non-abs) so what would be the point

[@braverabbit]

Wow, that's 4 lbs difference. Is the 2g abs swing arms interchangeable with the 3gen

[@Mad8vCycles]

no. the 2g has a wider pivot and the linkage mount point is a little different as well

[@braverabbit]

@@Mad8vCycles That was interesting. Its hard to understand why Suzuki went this route, frame, sub frame, and swingarm all weigh more than previous gen, 25+ lbs total I'm told. The v twin is already a heaver design, if they would reduce weight both internal and external weight the sv would be competitive with the inline twins such as the MT 07 which weigh much less.

[@Mad8vCycles]

@@braverabbit i would bet that they wanted to stick to a price point (svs have pretty much always been $7-8k new) while dealing with increased manufacturing and materials costs?

[@sovietsuperfuel]

What about the SFV?

[@Mad8vCycles]

We dont talk about the gladiolus.. tbh ive never parted one cause there just havent been that many sold

[@sovietsuperfuel]

@@Mad8vCycles isn't the 3rd gen just a dressed up Gladdis

[@Mad8vCycles]

It's a bit different. They made a lot of changes.

[@Mad8vCycles]

Got a gladius lol. Swingarm looks the same as the 3g one

[@sovietsuperfuel]

@@Mad8vCycles Look at you, going above and beyond! I kinda figured they would be the same. Seemed like Suzuki spent as little as possible when they rolled out the 3rd gen.

[@dang1303]

Will any of the sv1000 swing arms fit a 2nd gen sv650n?

[@Mad8vCycles]

No. The shock mount is on the wrong side. Not even sure why youd want to?

[@dang1303]

@@Mad8vCycles Ahh, ok thanks. We'll if it was and easy fit then was thinking sv1000 rear wheel aswell for the 180 rear tyre 😂

[@Mad8vCycles]

@@dang1303 you can do that much easier than swapping swingarms. twfracing.com sells an adapter kit to fit a gsxr or sv1k rear wheel onto a 2g

[@dang1303]

@@Mad8vCycles Thanks for the link! I have come across twf in the past. Only problem is I'm in the UK! Thank for the info 😁

[@Mad8vCycles]

@@dang1303 hmm, someone might do it over there too... see if some of the minitwins guys on svportal have anyone (or if they just order from zoran @ twf)

[@SexyKnight01]

How much less does the 2nd Gen weigh compared to the ABS model?