The V-Twin sport bike that you didn't know about

[@tomanycooks]

i actually prefer a twin over a inline 4. love the sound and the down low torque.

[@dakota5041]

Get a V4, best of both worlds, revs and torque

[@DTHY]

@@dakota5041 more like a 3 cylinder

[@rickyarmatis5934]

I have one and love the sound as well with my m4 exhaust but at the same time low rpms sound like a race quad lol

[@raydon14ify]

the chad v twin vs the virgin parallel twin lawnmower

[@TescoRoadman]

I mean yeah v-twin torque is nice but any 1000cc inline 4 will cream all over a SV1000. The SV has less torque than 1000 CC inline 4’s. It’s just that it makes it all at the bottom end. If you had the same rider on a SV and any 1000cc sportbike at the drag strip the SV would lose every time

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

My Sv was a 2004 full fairing with a power commander, full Yosh RS exhaust, K&N airbox, gsxr 1000 inverted front forks and clip ons. It was a powerhouse and would run all day at 80mph at low rpms. What a great bike.

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

Of course we know about it. The sv650s big brother. Hell of a bike...

[@rm25088]

Had an 03 sv1000s. Then moved on to a 03 cbr954rr. Years passed and now I have a 2003 Tl1000r. I love the tl1000r for it's rawness. I wouldn't trade it for the world. Nothing sounds like an R.

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

@@rm25088 Glad you love it. I went from a 500 Interceptor to 600s to 900RRs. I've finally settled on Honda VFRs. I have a 91 and an 05...

[@rm25088]

@@enlightenedidiot9552 I really love those vfrs. I like the 1995-1998 750s, or a 2002. I think someday I'll have one of the 750s parked next to my tl1000r.

[@SinnerSince1962]

@@enlightenedidiot9552 I had a 2007 VFR800. I wasn't a fan. It was heavy.

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

@@SinnerSince1962 I know, they are heavy. Mine has lost about 30lbs, and gained 10hp. Peace...

[@danielalvarez959]

The bike nobody really knows about is the suzuki TL10000R

[@twenglish1]

Love my TL1000R!

[@John900C]

Me too.

[@Gullett38]

Actual motorcycle enthusiasts know about the TL. Posers have no idea

[@memewizard8372]

Widowmaker

[@TheDFM007]

My buddy had one, I rode it a lot. In 2nd laying on the tank "Full tuck" that monster would pull wheelies just from opening the throttle. No clutch dumping needed.

[@arhonda7757]

I own a 2008 SV650S and it supposed to be my first bike..I still have it after 4 years and 20k miles. They are so much fun and reliable just great bikes for the buck. Thanks for the review.

[@kermit8619]

I have a Honda VFR1200F and a SV650. I ride the Suzuki a way more than the big Honda. Size don't really matter :-)

[@neoquest2012]

Unknown Gem... I bought myself a new naked version SV1000 here in England for my 40th in 05 for £3999 brand new pre- registered with 8 miles, put an American M4 2into1 exhaust, and power commander with custom map and got 130bhp out of her, loved a 2rd gear wheelie that you could hook 3rd and land it at over 120... and could keep up with the R1s and Gsx1000s... Ahhh memories P.S. your 0-60 You only hit 7k in first, they rev to 11,500 🤣 High 2s achievable for sure... GodBless brother 🙏

[@SupramanTRD]

Shouldn't have done wheelies. Sv's starve on oil when on an angle

[@IsntThisAStupidName]

@@SupramanTRD only on extended wheelies on short ones it will be fine

[@anthonyburdine2873]

The TL 1000 was the bigger, badder father of the SV but it got a bad reputation as a tank slapper.

[@tbthedozer]

I think if Suzuki would have put a traditional shock on the back instead of the rotary damper the TL1000 would probably still be racing RC-51s and Ducati twins.

[@austinsears1637]

I'm pretty sure the TL-1000 has the same engine but with bigger exhaust valves by like 3-4mm if I remember correctly but yes I'm sure they had a different ecu tune and maps but I had a TRE modification on my 06' sv1000s which stands for timing retard elimination. It tricks the ecu into thinking the bikes in 6th gear permanently which let's you use the best map in every gear!!! Its THEE best modification possible! Part costed me like .69 cents after tax and only took me not even an hour of labor! Nice bike and oh! by the way, you're welcome!

[@JohnSmith-ip2ed]

They would tank slap if you were a lighter rider. Mine would shake it's head a bit as the front came up in the lower gears but never tank slapped. I'm over 100kg though

[@LostinWales]

I own a 97s that's still stock! Never had a tank slapper or any of the horror stories surrounding the TL! Most fun bike I've ever owned

[@austinsears1637]

@@LostinWales Hahaha! Hell Yeah M8 that's Awesome!!!

[@miguelsoliz772]

Great vid. I ride a 2003 sv1000n, when I went to buy a 2004 sv650 the sales man said I’ll sell you a 1000 from last year for the same price. SOLD!!!

[@jered2177]

Suzuki uses this engine in the v strom 1000 also,good engine

[@v8berenguer372]

Except the clutch basket........

[@austinsears1637]

Except for new cylinder heads and lower hp/torque numbers:((

[@andrewshore262]

V8 Berenguer sorted on the gen 3 model

[@hyperthunk]

@@v8berenguer372 there's a relatively cheap mod that tidies that up nicely - I got the Sharealike one and the bike is perfect (and very smooth) afterwards.

[@Gullett38]

@@v8berenguer372 My dad had an 2003 V-Strom 1000 brand new and after 50,000 the clutch basket fell apart and Suzuki refused to admit it was their fault and said it was rider error, even though everyone was bitching about it. Then years later admitted it after it was too late

[@SV_Wilko-1KCClub]

Shifting at 8k in 1st & second? Come on bro, that 11,500rpm is hella fun

[@red240red2]

These bikes are so sick. I love the lower fairing. Wish the sv650 more comonly came with that fairing.

[@MrBigTexFyre]

Bought that model when it came out new. Used it mostly to commute in the city (Houston) and it was great. I’m a big guy so I loved the down low torque. Great bike in its day.

[@robertlang8952]

U r big or fat?

[@michaelbranagan96]

As an owner of one of these I gotta say you woulda got to 60 way faster if you revved it more. She definitely pulls hard pretty much all the way to redline, very revvy for a V twin!

[@lkjhgfdsa-o6h]

Agree

[@TescoRoadman]

Yeah 4 seconds is slow. I manage that with a decent launch on my 650s

[@iamstephenmartin186]

This was on my radar on my hunt for a bike. This, the superhawk, sv650s, fz1/6, and f4i. I ended up getting a vfr800. I bought a vfr because finding an sv1000 is incredibly hard to find! These are fantastic machines and I'd own one in a heartbeat!

[@nonyabusiness4151]

Still have the VFR?

[@zedcecelja2993]

These engines rev well and keep pulling to 10krpm. No point taking it to 11k red line as it drops off. 6 to 9 krmp is the sweet spot from memory. Tuned to 125hp at the wheel I cut 60,000 klm on mine. It was easy to service and never had a problem, still had the original battery when I sold it. Been on Phillip Island track twice ( suspension is one of its let downs ..... but only when pushed and easily rectified anyway). Great brakes, feel and power, still impressed years later. They're as much of a weapon as your ability allows.

[@chrisc6188]

I had a 2005 Sv1000s that i bought new added the full fairing along with exhaust programmer ect. Bike made 124hp at the wheel on the dyno. Fun bike

[@tonypate9174]

Lets hope spent time on the "front end" even just a GSXR swap be a a "life line" way before upping the power on the old wobble be my name TL1000

[@davidstancu2963]

@Edward DePlae you are a liar.

[@Hadgerz]

​@Edward DePlae "I have smoked three 600s" - translation: "I swear I beat them to second gear!" "They blew me away on top end" - translation: "but then they reached second gear :'(" You put all that work - and ethanol - into a carby learner bike, congrats.

[@therealslimshady4555]

124bhp what drugs are you taking??? Very happy dyno ya muppet

[@josephfreeman5289]

I regret selling mine. Did clutch basket mod, blue connector mod, full yoshi setup, power comander, euro turn signals, gel seat, fender eliminater kit. It was a great bike but not that fast even with power comander but could still power wheelie in 2nd gear. Very reliable after the 2 mods

[@dakota5041]

My 01 sv650sf had a jet kit and a plus 1 rear sprocket, and delkevic full header and pipes, would lift the front tire shifting into 3rd with full tuck on the tank, really fun using the torque against fast cars 5x the price

[@davegutierrez3670]

Blue connector mod? What do you mean?

[@josephfreeman5289]

@@davegutierrez3670 google it. You bypass a connector known to fail. Very easy. Took me 20 minutes. You have to remove the gas tank

[@catalin1588]

Old, yet they look sooo good. This design was so ahead of it's time...still looks fresh today, after 16 years! I have one in blue, the smaller sv650s but fitted the bug spoiler of the sv1000s, looks just like this one. I love it. Sounds amazing with the Arrow exhaust :)

[@connorkuhlman6702]

I just sold my 07 full fairing 650. Lord knows I miss her sweet sweet torque.

[@ZoomyZoom77]

I had a 08' 650. It was exhilarating when accelerating because of the savage engine tone and torque. It would grab gears like crazy and pull you. Quite the experience

[@SilverPaladin]

I just got this bike, it has yoshimura pipes and sounds amazing, and does not intrude on the highway. Worth it!

[@terryb600]

Had the 650 and the 1000 before I moved up the GSX-R. Lovely little bike and a lot of fun 👍

[@flatlineoptimism2600]

Is the SV1000S significantly faster than the 650?

[@someguy3926]

@@flatlineoptimism2600 yes

[@commonsense7057]

Bro, everyone knew about the SV1000s. It was the modern "widow maker" back then. I wanted one so bad back when I had the SV650s 15 years ago, Also even though its a V-twin you were short shifting on that 0-60. I would of smoked you on my old 650s launching that thing like that.

[@ToonsterToonster]

Ummm nope the tl1000 was the widow maker due to its rotary rear suspension, that got a bad reputation after a few road test journalists got spat off. The SV1000 had modified version of the TL1000 engine.

[@commonsense7057]

@@ToonsterToonster You are correct. But I did not mean it is literally the same bike. Back then the SV1000 was considered of the same lineage of the TL1000 due to its engine thus being the "modern" version. They were obviously different machines.

[@Unlucky13_s]

Common Sense yes! He was anywhere near that meat of the power.

[@Hadgerz]

Relax, killer. How long did you own your SV650S? This is someone on their first launch of a bike they've never ridden before.

[@JCBigCat]

“Would of” means absolutely nothing.

[@billwall3913]

It was my first bike, I won it in a bar contest, It got dropped off at the house in 2003, never ridden a bike before, I didn't know how to turn it on, I spent 3 months riding in the back roads till I was comfortable taking the test, kept it for 4 years and sold it, but I want it back

[@andrewdanvers308]

You goofed....

[@emmettpeterson7920]

My first bike too brother👍🏻 gotta take it slow and respect the bike but it’s a beaut

[@PowalinxTV]

Exhaust and power cmdr really wakes the SV1000 up. Great value for reliability.

[@onlyoneromeo]

PowalinxTV yes a full exhaust, gearing, air box mod and a tune did these bikes good.

[@austinsears1637]

Dont forget the T.R.E. mod! Oh! Or did the power commander take care of that too!? Either way I really miss mine and much more regret selling it the most.....

[@aafe71]

good bike...had two...one street one track, the track bike I had gixxer 1000 front end with upside down forks, radial brakes etc

[@bigkitchens]

Man this makes me miss my 03 sv1000 naked. That v twin whine brings back memories.

[@mahamza86]

This has been my first love when I started to look at sports bike. But it never made it to my country. So good to see your video.

[@mcycleshawn]

I used to ride my GS650 back and forth from Lancaster to Chambersburg weekly and I could not help stopping at M & S Cycles while out there. Fell in love with the SV and the Bandit. I could never choose between them so I stuck with the good old GS650G!

[@pauld.b7129]

The SV engines are some of the longest lasting in motorcycling. 100k mile should be easy with just oil changes and valve checks. Thats what i look for in a motorcycle. The V-strom platform is the best place for it though.

[@v8berenguer372]

Sadly, it needs a new clutch basket every 20.000km...

[@austinsears1637]

@@v8berenguer372 True, but I've learned of a few tricks to make them and various other vital components to last much longer actually more than doubling said mileage/lifespan. Just gotta be patient and mechanically inclined haha which never go hand in hand much!

[@v8berenguer372]

@@austinsears1637 , I bought one brand new, back in 2005. The naked version. I had problems with the clutch gasket. I had problems with the stator (broken magnets). I had electrical problems (the green connector). 2 ignition barrel.... Corrosion... I don't miss it one bit....

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

@@v8berenguer372 And yet i’ve managed to go 157.300 km and counting on the same clutch. Plates and basket.

[@v8berenguer372]

@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 well, I'm glad it worked out for you. Me, I'm glad I've get rid of that thing. No more Suzuki's for me...

[@ramsn1971]

Don't use the left clutch hand lever; the pause will slow you down. Learn to shift up only with your foot shift, like the racers. I only use the hand lever when down shifting during engine breaking or when I change gears at low RPMs cruising.

[@chris5k132]

Thought the SV650 is among the most commonly liked and well-known motorcycles in the world. Lol

[@Sinaimedve007]

Its an SV1000 in the video, dumbo... Very rare indeed.

[@trippybruh1592]

Had a friend total his first one and he went out and bought another SV650 lol

[@Gullett38]

@@Sinaimedve007 not rare at all

[@zedddddful]

@@Gullett38 they are getting rare owners have stopped selling them and prices are steadily going up glad I got my 04 minter probably never selling it. 👍

[@Gullett38]

@@zedddddful I mean you still see them everywhere so In those terms they aren't rare. The 1000 was just a cash grab for how successful the 650 was and it never took off near as much. They should have focused on the 650. The quality of the new 650s are actually crap,and by quality I mean they look cheap and thrown together,I'm sure the motors are fine as usual. I really never like them all that much after 2002. The 2002 fully fairing 650s were really nice looking. They also looked solid. I'm sure the 1000 is a good bike there's just a reason it's no longer being made. I also hated how they made them all pointy and square

[@Marus1233]

Great review, however I strongly disagree with a statement that this is an intermediate bike. Maybe it has only ~120hp, but it requires much more skilled rider when compared to more powerful inline or V 4s. It pulls really hard at low RPMs, plus very strong engine breaking can block the rear wheel during agressive downshifts or even if you close the throttle too fast on a wet road. My friend has the VFR1200 and even though it has 50 hp more, I would say it is much more forgiving bike than the old SV. We have to keep in mind that it originates from the famous widow maker, the TL1000 S and R.

[@sasakocic6423]

I totally agree with you! Full fokus needed for riding this animal

[@peter7624]

Great bikes. Loads of torque. Heavy on fuel in slow moving traffic (mid 30's), but good on a run (mid fifties). I often found myself going faster than I should! They have a few inherent problems which need fixing, such as the magnets detaching themselves from the rotor, wiring connectors which corrode and burn out, and clutches which rattle and knock alarmingly, but all fixable! Mine had superbike bar conversion (S model) and was comfy enough for a long run. They sound beautiful as they go past you, but you can't hear that lovey sound from the saddle unfortunately!

[@aa-yt7wo]

The rear brake had an issue where it would bent and stop working. I miss my SV1000 but I miss my SV650SF more

[@samiboy1234567]

Seriously awesome, underrated bikes. Have had multiple SV650’s and an SV1000. Very rewarding to ride, smooth, beautifully balanced and handle surprisingly well. Would 10/10 buy more!!!

[@MindMetalworks]

The engine and chassis is brilliant but brakes and suspension are crap. Buy the adaptor brackets to put the CBR900 nissin calipers on the front with sintered pads. Swap the fork internals for stiffer springs. A GSXR 600 rear shock drops straight in. Drop one tooth on the front sproket (or +3 on the back) if you have the S version. and replace the throttle tube with a 1/5 turn from a GSXR 600 as opposed to the 1/6 turn which comes as standard. There is also a bracket for a gsxr steering damper. Go to Traxxion Dynamics for parts For the 2003 version only there is an easy fix for the issue of slipping into neutral when going from 1st to 2nd gear. There is tiny part for this to be replaced in the clutch housing. All these mods are very cheap and they will totally transform the riding experience of this bike. Have had this bike for 14 years and will never let it go.

[@TescoRoadman]

They’re not underrated, they’re just good beginner motorcycles. And that’s where the positives end The minute you start developing your cornering techniques and you become more confident as a rider and you push the bike more, the budget aspect of these bikes become clear. The brakes and suspension are crap. It’s scary how bad the brakes are on my SV650’s, and I had them refreshed about a year and a half ago. It’s a good thing v-twins have a hell of a lot of engine braking to assist you in slowing down I’ve also ridden an SV1000 as well and while the suspension is better than the 650s, it’s still budget, and won’t compete with anything in the 1000cc sportbike range from other manufacturers

[@zedddddful]

Got the naked version still looks futuristic and a great motor super reliable as well.

[@benhuot6852]

Owned one, only thing I bought brand new in my life, same color, had it for 7 years. At that time I had 2 choice for that price, ans SV 1000s or a VFR.. I choose the SV, it was sick looking at that time and still is today. Best bike for fun-torque style riding, men this thing was FUN. for the exception of the V twin vibration in the handles. I miss it a lot. And it was powerful... the torque was amazing.

[@SupramanTRD]

I love mine, but have to agree, v twin vibration in the grips will make your hands go numb in 20 minutes.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Great job on the memory with the GSX-F series, 1250 and 650. 650 is cheap, fast (enough) reliable fun... but the 1250 makes nearly 80lbs of torque near 3,500rpm. Truly nutty for an inline-4 that revs just fine. Incredible, the comfort they all provide. Everyone that rides my GSX650F says "Dude I could ride this for 24 hours". True or not, they all say it. Suzuki makes a comfortable street bike, reliable with surprising value.

[@stustockwell]

SV has balls everywhere. Fed my wheelie addiction for many years on one of these :)

[@SupramanTRD]

Problem is doing wheelies on these will seize the engine.

[@nanoffyourbesyness9577]

Suzuki made this engine to compete with Ducati ! Your treating it like a custom V-twin ! I have a TL1000s, on the SV1000 Suzuki toned down the motor a bit. But it still can rev as good as a four. Keep up the good work !

[@purebloodheretic4682]

I own a VTR1000 Firestorm & I'm looking a '05 SV1000s & a '97 TL1000s both about the same price & Mileage - I like the Styling of both bikes - the TL Rotary Damper is a bit of a concern - but the TL1000s are a bit rarer & might hold its value better in the long run? - idk Which is the better machine in your opinion? - Cheers 👍

[@lupotheranger]

You should be able to get to 60 in first gear on that bike. Would make that 0-60 significantly quicker.

[@bigt4241]

It actually does 0 to 60 in 3 seconds.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Knew about it. The TL1000 too, with it’s weird shock.

[@jurgentreue1200]

@chez421 ,, there were two TL models. The TL1000S and TL1000R. The original half faired TL1000S had handling problems with violent head shakes if you gas them up early coming out of corners. A steering damper cured this. The TL1000R was a sweet handling V twin with performance upgrades on the TL1000S. I've ridden a couple of TLRs. A nutter's bike.

[@mpeugeot]

@@jurgentreue1200 the sv1000s is an apple that didn't fall too far from the tree. It's a hoot after going +1 on the front sprocket. The TL1000s can be fixed by a steering damper and an ohlins rear shock.

[@bertiesworld]

I had the SV1000SZ model. 1st gear alone would take you up to way over 70mph. I hardly ever touched the brakes. Engine braking was enormous. 3rd gear going around twisty country road. Fab! And the growl in 3rd gear. Epic.

[@LIGHTNING351]

I have a 2001 SV650 love it! Get compliments all the time. Has been very reliable.

[@Andriig75]

Sold mine, regretted it

[@Sinaimedve007]

Hell I am driving an SV650 since years, and that's simply one of the best bikes ad an overall, commuter-tourer-doitall partner. This SV1000 must be a huge step up in power, I would be really happy to try that one out some time. These are pretty rare though, never seen one personally in Cologne.

[@austinsears1637]

They are rare and if you do ever get the chance to ride one, RIDE IT!!!

[@zedddddful]

The 1000 is imo nicer to ride I've had 2 of the 650's and now have a 2004 sv1000.

[@patrickfoster4586]

@@zedddddful Does the 1000 feel much heavier than the 650? I know it is but I'm just curious if the 1000 handles well. I had an r6 but sold it like an idiot and now I'm looking at a SV1000 and concerned it may be too heavy to flick through the twisties for me- I'm not short but I am skinny!

[@zedddddful]

@@patrickfoster4586 I prefer the handling does not feel heavy too me but then I've rode much heavier bikes in between you'd have to have a go👍

[@stablestoic1491]

Wonder if Suzuki has plans to ever update and bring it back...

[@engrammi]

Probably not. The 1000 didn't sell very well. The 650 on the other hand did.

[@Jpizzle925]

i miss my SV1K ...

[@hujimix]

These old Suzuki sport bikes look so great.

[@royh2618]

I thought the dual exhaust pipes looked so cool back then, and still do.

[@martineleven8179]

Nice bike, must admit though I love the aprilia falco sl 1000.

[@MrSixStringy]

Got the sv650s, absolutely love it. Cheap to run and a hoot to ride.

[@SmokinZen]

I miss mine it was a reliable 2004 it had some good power maybe all you really need on the street. I know I took it up to 142 mph easily but most of the time I babied it. It had Heli bars and it would was good for anything and versatile plus it always looked awesome in blue. Yoshimura pipes give it a great sound.

[@SupramanTRD]

I started off with my dads sv1000 as my learners bike. Then I bought a sv650 to hold onto. Now as a twist my friend is buying my sv650 and I can finally say I have a sv1000. Both bikes are amazing, reliable, comfortable, and cheap.

[@mustangw8ford415]

I purchased this bike today

[@InstructorDriving]

Love that you quote scripture at the beginning of the ride!

[@cheezedoodle8356]

"Dont ever drive next to a big truck. You've seen mythbusters!" Hahaa thought I was the only one who thought about that episode everytime im next to a truck.

[@pauld.b7129]

Dude same. Every time i'm next to a truck i expect to be killed.

[@gache5952]

The last thing you want to do is push the truck into the left lane by not blending on the merge then stay along side of it so he can't get back in the right lane.

[@austinsears1637]

@@gache5952 SO FRICKEN TRUE!!! AT LEAST YOURE NOT TOO POOR TO PAY ATTENTION LIKE MOST OF THE DAMN PEOPLE WE HAVE TO SHARE OUR AMAZING COUNTRY OF FREEDOM WITH!!!

[@Unlucky13_s]

G Ache preach it!

[@anthonymcfarlane3014]

Wow what's the odd of you test riding my next bike. My CBR was stolen 2 weeks back and my neighbor across the street offered me his 2004 sv1000s for a sweet deal, of course I jumped at it. He's now onto a 2007 Yamaha R1. Thanks Sean good stuff 👍

[@austinsears1637]

Hey man! Congrats on acquiring your SV1000!!! I'm not sure if you're interested in fitting any performance modifications or not but I can definitely lend my knowledge/opinions on what to do/not to do. Oh and dont buy a power commander for your SV1000. I can tell you how to achieve the same results for under 5 dollars and only 30 minutes labor! Lmk buddy, and if you're not interested, that's cool too man!!! Happy Riding man!!!

[@edhsu3374]

Met one with yoshimura exhausts, my whole body was vibrating. It was amazing

[@larryfinke6133]

I’m with you on the pipes. Loud pipes pretty much piss everyone off but the rider.

[@Dius765RS]

Its a SPORTS TOURER 2:40 Riding profile is between a sports bike and a tourer, with the upright bars.

[@blainethurlow5483]

have you ever ridden one without aftermarket handlebar risers?

[@chrisoconnor9021]

compare this to a 2005 FZ1 please,your thoughts ?

[@pooplaster5001]

chris oconnor this is a v-twin, the Fz1 is an in-line 4. both are naked bikes, both have half fairings

[@DirtyAnimal]

I like this one but want the fz1 more.. because yamaha

[@davidstancu2963]

This has more bottom end torque because it's a vtwin, and the fz1 has a nasty top end, seriously fast. Fz1 weighs 500lbs sv1000 weighs 420. Fz1 is more comfortable and faster but the sv1000 handles better and is fuel injected w more usable power. Its hard to pick which is better because they're both great in their own ways for real street riding, fz1 comfier, sv1000 more manageable. I have an 04 fz1 and am looking for a sv1000 for that bottom end power, fz is anemic below 5k.

[@gibememoni]

i had a sv650 naked for my first bike it was a blast, the sv1000 torque must be insane

[@aaronlafollette6069]

it is, my DL1000 lights it's rear tire at 30mph

[@AST4EVER]

I know about it.... I even had its poster in my room.... I always liked it's front .... Flat and Sharp....

[@tonypate9174]

And loves to wobble at the drop of a hat never mind a kick it down one and wack it open balls to the wall ride the wheels of it hard riding days .....zone and comfort not the words the this bike.

[@MotoRanch101]

Someone did somthing bad today I dident really do anything about it I said it’s ok, iv been thinking about it all day and I thought about getting back at them but decided not to, then I play your video when I’m going to sleep and first thing you said in the beginning the lord will fight for you I was so happy so proud that I dident do anything god bless you keep making these good videos

[@sr20detized]

Owned one for 3 years. Last bike I rode before hanging it up and having kids... swap forks with inverted GSXR 750s, GSXR 1000 rear shock, -1/+2 sprockets, ss lines, power commander, and some decent rubber. I miss it every day.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I bought one of those new in '03. I ride it daily still. Great for long rides. Your zero to 60 was awful. With good pipes it sounds like thunder!

[@michaelcaplinger5115]

Really short shifted it

[@erikmiller277]

I miss my 97 tl1000s. These bikes a wheelie kings. The biggest improvement on the better fuel injection system on the SV. Atleast the my TLS was good for 170. Intake pipes and power commander. With partial airbox mod.

[@descendantofphineas7785]

My race club has 5 or 6 fellows that run SV1000s, sport class lap times are 1.14. To 1.12 times, the open class run I the 10s. So this bike is fast no matter what street riders say. Cheers

[@MrPotatochips4]

Tangtong Gyalpo said the same thing: If you are not on the truth path, you are on a road leading to bondage. I like my 2000 SV 650, paid $1200 for it. Carbureted, sitting with me here by the woodstove, waiting for a fuel system rebuild. even though it ain't in tune yet, it's put many a smile on my old face. I liked my old Norton's 4 speed box better, but they cost like, 10 times more. So I just start in 2nd and skip 4th.

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

I used to own a ‘99 SV650. Loved it. Great street bike. Very comfortable. Not a great highway bike, but not bad. I’d love to grab one of these SV1000s. The added weight would be beneficial.

[@jamesallen5591]

We know about it. I always did, and still do, prefer the standard SV650.

[@cedricmayfield3836]

Thanks for the Ned Flanders throw back!

[@juliodc1231]

That would have been a great bike, it was supposed to be a replacement for the TL1000 but Suzuki de-tuned the motor. But thats was when the inline 4 liter bikes were hitting the showroom floors and that what most people were buying which killed the vtwin superbikes class. Which in WSB racing the vtwin era of the late 90s was the best racing ever to watch

[@austinsears1637]

Much agree with you I do!!!

[@blainethurlow5483]

my 2006 SV1000S had the same peak hp as my 1997 TL1000S but more grunt down low. The chassis felt so different though, the TL was just nutty (but fun), but the SV felt like it was on rails. Loved both bikes.

[@58markts]

Just bought one ... 2006 sv1000s been riding bikes all my life and I wonder why the hell I never had one of these years ago. There is nothing like powering out of a corner on one of these.

[@jacobmckee5862]

This is the first sport style bike that I actually enjoyed the exhaust note. Nice growl.

[@luis__jrtx]

I've owned a 1000cc vtwin and a 1000cc triple. Its tough to pick the better engine, each had its own vibe and both were amazing.

[@inzaintp]

Funny you mentioned both my first bikes, i had bandit 1200 as first bike and learner bike, then switched to my current sv 1000s. I wanted that Great sound and wanted to feel how it was to ride fuelinjected both are fun and quite different from each other, first thing i did with then though was a small gearing change. The bandit was a beast real wheelie machine if you wanted it to be but still gentle, sv 1000 a little twitchier due to the injection i guess faster to steer and lackning just that little in The absolute lowest revs, wich gearing solved. OH man i could go on and on, they are fun bikes.

[@spencerrollo297]

I have to say, having watched your review i learnt almost nothing, not one single word about handling, balance, brakes etc....

[@GoatyHerps]

Title says absolutely nothing about a review.

[@SphynxKing-uf4kj]

Had two of these, change the stock exhaust and you'll have a new bike again. You can also find full frames around so it looks more sporty

[@HarleyDavidsonVince]

I'm still waiting for the big dogs bike to be on the website?

[@360unplugged]

I had one identical that I bought brand new in late 2003 or early 2004. Absolutely loved the bike and wish I still had it, wheelie monster

[@broosewee]

Sharp looking. Literally. Like I can get a razor cut just sitting on it.

[@billwall3913]

I had that exact bike, I won it in a Bar contest in 2004, its the bike I learned to ride on, amazing motorcycle

[@G4gazhotmail]

After 2.5 years of being dep in to bikes I have just come across this, there is no real push for media on this bike despite everything that pops up on all the other bikes

[@terohyvarinen4358]

I had one. Quite soon after purchasing it the lower bearing of either connection rod gave up. The bike stood on a workshop for three months! I had red that the motor is reliable, but in this time it was not. Later I red more and by an accident find a claim that the motor cannot stand wheelies. Well, my bike had dents on the both sides of the tanks, so it had experienced a hard tankslapper or something like that.That does not necessarily implicate wheeling, but anyway, some kind of aggressive driving. Otherwise the bike was light and relative comfortable for a sporty vehicle. However, it is not an armchair on two wheels and riding according to the low Finnish speed limits made my wrists sore. However, I loved the bike, the copper paint, the aggressive composition of engine and fairings and, of course, the sound! I would like to have another one. I think it would be funnier and more interesting than my heavy CBR1100XX.

[@mindspinn311]

Great bike, kind of rare now. I’d love one to go with my SV650.

[@Gsxr2001boy]

Only weighs a few pounds more then my 2001 gsxr 600 so it prolly pretty quick

[@1reaper2020]

I own and ride a 2007 SV1000S two brothers racing exhaust, power commander and dyno tuned, changed out the sprockets and it's a beast.

[@thehoule70]

Nice I have a 03 sv650s had it for 10 years now love it still

[@NOTHOTlanta]

Sean, love the video but curious as to what brand of boots are those that you are wearing ?? Thx !

[@Redtube214]

yes srkcycles! pretty please tell us, dont be a greed

[@kennethharless9696]

Wasn't there a semi-sport bike that used the vs800 engine? Why don't you get into the higher RPM's on a V-Twin?

[@AlphaPhaseSleep]

this bike eats chains😂 tires and drains your tank quicker than you say pop😂

[@davidhoover7362]

hey whats up bro.. I am from Middletown Pa which is 20 or 25 mins from where u r making this vid...lol Just wanted to say love the vid, and i just bought the 2006 SV 1000 W/15000 miles, its a beautiful bike and i have put the fairings from the GSXR 1000 on mine, also just putnew sprockets and chain with power commander on this weekend!!! Wow what a differance. i put 14 teeth in front sprocket and 45 teeth in rear...lol crazy amount of torqe now...I THINK THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST BIKE IVE RIDDEN AND OWNED...MY LAST BIKE WAS A YAMY R1 AND IT HAS NOTHING ON THE SV!!! THANX BRO NICE CHANNEL TOO

[@georgiosphilos2146]

Forks are fully adjustable in all years versions. However the K5 and onwards are more difficult to service.

[@kira_3aq740]

A video about the tdm 850 would be nice

[@chrisdickenson769]

TL1000 R is another kick arse Suzuki v twin

[@johncarlson1877]

I'm gonna have to stay away from you man cuz anybody talking damping who says dampening will at some point comment and or work on suspension and adjust the "dampening " instead of adjusting the damping and get someone KILLED. Please get your terminology right and speak properly in regards to bike terminology. I.E. FORK DAMPING .SHOCK DAMPING..STEERING DAMPING .....DAMPENING IS TO GET OR FIND SOMETHING THAT IS WET PLEASE LOOK THE TWO WORDS UP! Always a great production and the words of wisdom are allways looked forward to . Peace John in VA 54 years old ..39 years mechanic 6 years disabled..

[@Cocytus]

Love the sound of this motorcycle. So unique.

[@funnymarco1]

Vee twins have great power delivery and more soul that an inline four...

[@MrRGM10]

Not sure wtf suzuki is doing launching katanas or some weird sht from anime This right here is a real mans bike! They should have updated this model

[@henrytsai590]

I miss my 2004 SV1000S, but Taiwan regulation requires bikes over 10 years old to be checked out of emmsion and muffler shields every 6 months, I found myself too busy to ride it, so when a college boy came with the cash, he rode it home that afternoon.