2016 Suzuki SV650 Test Ride | The legend gets an update

I took a test ride on the new for 2016 Suzuki SV650. It's got low RPM assist and easy start, a low seat, and a really smooth v-twin. If you're looking for your first bike, this is definitely worth a look.
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[@peterlamb4730]

Comparing this evergreen SV to an MT07 is a no-brainer.....SV will be the the winner here. Has been around since 1999 and not changed much since then (except for styling digression with the Gladiugly) because there simply hasn't been any need to. Such a mighty little bike!!

[@binaryblog]

Wonderful review. I really like that you mentioned all the nice features like low rpm assist and quick start and how gear shifting feels. It's also good you told us about your height. It makes easier for us viewers to understand how riding comfort will be if you're tall.

[@hunkyhungarian378]

Thank you for mentioning the fact that it fits a tall rider. Most reviews seem to forget about that. I love the styling of this bike with the classic, round headlight.

[@WeNeedASaga]

It's hard for me to forget to mention it when I'm a lurch, but no problem :)

[@erhock-rhonthuringerwald9122]

I recognized that too. I´m 188cm (6´2ft) and i sit way better on a SV, than on a MT-07

[@Andym8910]

You’ve further convinced me to get this bike

[@MrProtheus]

honest review...thx...

[@miri4922]

I have the white one 💜 i'm a new rider and it is my first bike. I'm really happy with this, it is small and good to handle it, that's important, because i'm a small person.

[@WeNeedASaga]

wow, great first bike! congrats! :)

[@kevinmorrison6938]

I am seriously considering one, love the white too. How is the seat after some riding time on it? This is the only drawback I have after sitting on one yesterday, it was very hard and angled forward a lot making me slide toward the tank. This is with my feet on the floor however. A bad seat kinda blows all the rest great about the bike and I see a guy here mentioned it..

[@kpr1969]

Pick mine up next Sunday 2019 model with better brakes in white with blue wheels/frame 42 miles on the clock Cannot wait Great vid 👍🏻

[@WeNeedASaga]

awesome! enjoy your new bike mate 👍

[@yousafvlogt.v9474]

thank you, bro, for informative information about bike nice

[@Hadgerz]

So glad they're bringing it back, and refreshing it too. That gauge cluster, That ABS! Nice job showing the throttle-assist feature, that was cool! The noise...stock pipe...hmm, needs a few extra decibels ;) next time we meet up you should jump on my SV650SU (the U stands for UNQUESTIONABLY RESTRICTED) for a review ^]^

[@WeNeedASaga]

mate! Thanks so much for the offer! I would lurrrve to compare! I definitely have a little crush on your bike. 0_o

[@NakedDave]

Thanks for the test ride. I am new rider, but my licence is not restricted by engine size or power output (different road laws in South Africa). I still chose the CBR500R as my perfect bike. I recently found out that Honda SA have decided not to import the 2016 CBR500R... So I'm looking at alternatives.

[@WeNeedASaga]

Oh nice one. I think the SV is definitely an alternative worth considering. If you're not restricted in terms of cc's etc, I reckon the 75hp version of this (which you'll probably get) would be a damn near perfect starter bike. Let me know how you go!

[@Zippy_x-un9vw]

That's one of the nicest Learner legal bikes I've seen it looks especially nice in that black it makes it look faster then it actually is I'm actually looking into a bike license hoping to find a bike some what sporty-ish before I actually get my license id rather lose my own money in an accident rather than anyone else not that I'm a bad rider first bike i ever rode was a 125 Suzuki dirt bike with no brakes or clutch approximately 91-92

[@WeNeedASaga]

Yeah they're fantastic looking bikes eh?

[@Zippy_x-un9vw]

To that I say hell yeah looks like its gonna take a bite of the rivals in design I like how its got that open look

[@thespankdmonkey]

So bizarre seeing you riding on the "wrong" side of the street! Just a funny thrown out as in the U.S. we do things a bit different. Still a fantastic review on what seems a great starter motorcycle that one can keep for quite a few years before becoming bored.

[@WeNeedASaga]

thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the review. yeah the riding on the other side thing freaked me out the first time I went to the USA!

[@viarnay]

Improving brakes wit radial calipers would be a real update

[@AshwinAyyagari]

Sounds like a good competitor to the MT-07. Would love to give this a spin and do a comparison to my MT :) PS: Just watched to the very end haha. I think the main difference in both bikes would be the that the MT-07 makes some extra horsepower considering that the displacement in the MT is 655cc and the SV would be 650. Plus the MT-07 has yamahas crossplane technology with the 270 degree crankshaft which makes it sound insane with an Akrapovic pipe or similar.

[@WeNeedASaga]

yeah i'd be keen to see you ride the SV and compare because I only rode an MT for 30mins so that's all I've got to compare to. You've obviously way more familiar with the MT. p.s. ur bike is looking killer! Love it.

[@MikeKiloNovember]

MT 07 has a 689cc engine versus 645 for the SV. Yet, the SV makes 1 more horsepower than the MT. Also, though the MT07 does sound awesome WITH AN AFTERMARKET EXHAUST, a parrallel twin is never going to compete with a V-Twin in terms of sound and raw character. Going crossplane inline twin is just cheaper way of making a V-Twin.

[@nero91]

SV has more horses tho

[@pedrecap]

Grato pela orientação, vejo que no Brasil tudo realmente é muito mais caro. Pena que não há concorrência suficiente para mudar esta triste situação. Grato.

[@WeNeedASaga]

Concordo - concorrência ajuda a baixar o preço. Espero que isso acontece no Brasil em breve!

[@parry2323]

haha @7:37 I bumped the horn as well at one point shifting during a test ride.

[@WeNeedASaga]

hahah yep... My silly CBR500R is the opposite of almost all other Japanese bikes, so when I get on one with the "normal" layout (like the SV) it's almost guaranteed i'll screw it up during the ride :|

[@jrprlml]

good videos, in what part of Australia do you live?

[@WeNeedASaga]

Thanks JP. I live in Sydney!

[@cesar_onada]

+WeNeedASaga I like your Australian accent! Greetings from Spain. I'm 5' 11" and I was wondering if this bike would be too low for me (seat height si 785 mm here in Europe).

[@WeNeedASaga]

From Spain, wow! That's so cool! 😃 I don't think the bike will be too low. I'm a fair bit taller than you and I didn't feel like it was too low for me at a stop, so i think you will be fine.

[@Dunwelll]

Dat commodore 1:26

[@bernardjameswilson]

your're 6'6? ok im sold then 6'3 sv650 it is

[@goldpilgrim]

This bike needs a CENTER STAND! I had a 1st gen SV650, I used it as a touring bike. Center stand is a must!

[@WeNeedASaga]

the old SV's have a center stand? I didn't know that!

[@goldpilgrim]

google center stand for sv650, and you'll find it at twisted throttle. But only for old ones. None for the gladius or the new sv

[@charllieb8067]

too bad about the restricted thing. The unrestricted SV is really a hoot.

[@cbrforever8741]

I have suzuki sv 1000 n 2006

[@jerfootpath3774]

here in Europe the 21/22 version weighs 200 kg not 180

[@trefd2759]

ONE THING ABOUT THE SV650 IT IS BULLETPROOF! SUZUKI HAS HAD THE FORMAT DOWN FOR 20 YEARS.

[@charliesparta7947]

My 10 year old Ducati s2r1000 has that starting switch

[@WeNeedASaga]

ha! yeah not exactly groundbreaking but a nice feature anyway :)

[@charliesparta7947]

I agree,I use to own a 2007 sv650 it's my second best bike.

[@HillbillyonaYZ]

Everybody raves about the one tap of the button "easy start" thing on the new SV as being the latest and greatest. My Ducati 749 is a 2005 model, and has the same one tap "easy start" on it. Guess it's actually not all that new of an idea after all...

[@TheDeceptikron]

I dont see the point in it, it saves you half a second

[@T0BBi94]

I agree and if you have problems with your bike (not starting) would the starter motor keep going for ever? Like you cant stop it unless you can kill the power... Sounds like a stupid gimmic to me.

[@lubovavidea2832]

My Multistrada 620 has it as well :D I think it would stop after few seconds of attempting to start the engine, if there was a problem. It wouldn't let the starter overheat

[@trentvincent6437]

This is NZ aye

[@WeNeedASaga]

close - Australia!

[@martinroche6422]

New rider should keep both hands on handlebars

[@teslaedison6236]

Rpm assist robs newbies of essential bike knowledge and mechanics imo

[@mmdirtyworkz]

New engine shouldn't go over 5k rpm for first 800km, than not over 7.5 until 1600km. According to the Suzuki guide. But what do they know? :P I followed those instructions on my new SV, I want it to last.

[@WeNeedASaga]

there are different schools of thought on this...who knows really.

[@TheDeceptikron]

I rode mine at 8000rpm until I'd done 1600km, its had its first service and didnt come back negative

[@GAMINGFOREXPERTS]

audio is not high end game just my 2 cents, Sir

[@bocarrell7881]

You still got this bike? Could I buy it?

[@apply303]

top speed?

[@WeNeedASaga]

I'm not sure sorry. I'm guessing with 50hp it would max out at around 180kph/110mph

[@azwan2020]

WeNeedASaga I have got to 117 on a long sweeping corner and got scared. easily had more in it .

[@WeNeedASaga]

nice! good to know. Thanks for the reply.

[@startmeup4622]

What is this "learner bike" stuff? Sure, a person can have it for their first bike, but I'd hardly put it in the "learner bike" category. Just because it's not a 1000. I'm sure 500 to a 750 is probably average. So that would mean most people are on learner bikes lol

[@WeNeedASaga]

oh no, I'm not suggesting experienced riders won't enjoy the SV (they will), my criteria for "learner bike" is whether a learner/restricted licence rider is allowed to ride the bike here in Australia. Learners are allowed to ride the SV650 here in Australia.

[@startmeup4622]

Never thought of that. I think back when I first had my learners there was no cc restriction. I had my one and only street bike back in the 80s and haven't had a bike since. Now I'm thinking about getting back into the sport. I was really liking the Street Triple, but they are so damn expensive and the SV is looking like a next best choice. Thanks for the reviews.

[@tngchinghwa]

this will be nothing more than a beginner bike, other than carrying the SV650 name, there's nothing that it has over the competitors in the same category

[@MrTubeman007]

That is just a complete nob head comment, I've been riding bikes since 1969 and had just about everything, this has the same unit as the loved by all riders as the V strom.

[@tngchinghwa]

MrTubeman007 continue living your suziki fanboy life, you don't have many days left anyway

[@MrTubeman007]

No body knows how long they have, maybe if you ride like your stupid gob flaps, your days may be less than mine. But lets ask you this question, have you ridden the IOM TT ? or are you to girly for a bit of speed. Suzuki gear boxes are supeb, far better than the newest Duke, I take it that you have ridden the newest Duke, which is a bag of shit, or maybe you probably like it clunking away while your trying to find N.

[@irwindelosreyes6583]

Which of its competitors has the history of 3 generation of the same engine. Which of them have been in production since 1999? Which of them can claim of being fully Made in Japan? If you can answer all three questions I will retract my opinion of you being a noob.