The SV650 is back...kinda...

jkv45 · November 17th, 2015, 09:39 AM

Suzuki has announced it will offer a 2016 SV650 naked model.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2015/...d-less-weight/

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%...17/SV650A.aspx

As an owner of 2 original SV650s I'm a bit disappointed. The "new" SV650 is more Gladius than SV, and has the boring styling to match. It's improved in a few ways, but still falls short of being a true SV650 in my mind.

kdogg2077 · November 17th, 2015, 09:42 AM

Looks better than the Gladius but still pretty bleh. I'll keep my FZ07.

greg737 · November 17th, 2015, 10:32 AM

Wow, I like the technical elements Suzuki has built into this new SV:

Example: Did you notice in the pictures that the coolant flow is routed down to where the Oil Filter (spin-on type) attaches? You can see the coolant lines running to and from the oil filter from the coolant pump.

On its website Suzuki says: "The newly designed, high-efficiency radiator has an enlarged cooling fan for exceptional cooling capacity. To further control temperature, the engine is also fitted with a coolant-cooled, oil cooler that is compact and lightweight.

Also, the engine has a bunch of friction reducing technology.

Two spark plugs per cylinder (which I can't remember ever seeing on a 4-valve engine, how is there room in the combustion chamber for all of that?).

adouglas · November 17th, 2015, 10:33 AM

Great news!

SVs are very popular track and race bikes with good aftermarket support built right in. Hopefully they haven't futzed too much with a proven platform and there will be a lot of carryover.

Like the new trellis frame. It begs to be painted in a contrasting color to show it off.

I've never ridden one, but it was the obvious next ride after the Ninjette. It makes power and torque nearly identical to my GSX-R750 up to about 7,000 rpm, which makes it a really great street bike.

Had I not happened upon a crazy-good deal on my GSX-R, I'd probably be riding an SV today.

Sirref · November 17th, 2015, 10:35 AM

Fantastic bike, I prefer the xsr900 slightly right now but this bike is a step back in the right direction for suzuki after their gladius

jkv45 · November 17th, 2015, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg737

Wow, I like the technical elements Suzuki has built into this new SV:

Example: Did you notice in the pictures that the coolant flow is routed down to where the Oil Filter (spin-on type) attaches? You can see the coolant lines running to and from the oil filter from the coolant pump.

On its website Suzuki says: "The newly designed, high-efficiency radiator has an enlarged cooling fan for exceptional cooling capacity. To further control temperature, the engine is also fitted with a coolant-cooled, oil cooler that is compact and lightweight.

Also, the engine has a bunch of friction reducing technology.

Two spark plugs per cylinder (which I can't remember ever seeing on a 4-valve engine, how is there room in the combustion chamber for all of that?).

Interesting "improvements" by Suzuki. Considering I've almost never heard my cooling fan run, I'm not sure why increased cooling capacity is needed. The coolant-cooled oil cooler is an interesting change. 2 nd gen SVs have an oil cooler, 1st gens don't. The cooler on the 2 nd gen is about an inch behind the head pipe for the front cylinder, so wasn't a great design.

SVs went to 2 plugs per cylinder in 2007. No real change in power, maybe slightly better economy.

The trellis frame is a leftover from the Gladius, where it was covered by a plastic shroud.

Rifleman · November 17th, 2015, 01:29 PM

The TL's had the oil filter cooler back in 2000, this is a bad pic, but you can see the screw on filter and the base is a cooler. the big problem is that it was pretty much on the centerline and the front jug exhaust was absolutely in the way. Every oil change was clean the header with something to get the oil off and then smoke coming up through the fairing and out the tree. Looks like they moved it off center line

Duckfiz · November 17th, 2015, 03:22 PM

I like the way the new one looks. I owned both the 650 and 1000 SV. Both excellent bikes. Fun at the track and even more fun in the mountains. Bullet proof.

srt4evah · November 17th, 2015, 03:59 PM

Looks better in other colors.

Jono · November 17th, 2015, 09:06 PM

I think I'd rather have an Fz-07. But I had a not so great experience with my SV650 sooooo...

I see more Gladius 650 than I do SV650. It's like the just put a headlight from the second gen SV on a cleaner looking Gladius.

sharky nrk · November 18th, 2015, 07:24 AM

The SV was/is a knock out success for Suzuki and I applaud the effort to recapture that ...... however, I kinda am skeptical as it looks like they kept the Gladius frame and that was a major step back from the SV.

kdogg2077 · November 18th, 2015, 07:34 AM

Def looks better with the blue wheels. The exhaust is hideous though.

November 17th, 2015, 09:39 AM	#1
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	The SV650 is back...kinda... Suzuki has announced it will offer a 2016 SV650 naked model. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2015/...d-less-weight/ http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%...17/SV650A.aspx As an owner of 2 original SV650s I'm a bit disappointed. The "new" SV650 is more Gladius than SV, and has the boring styling to match. It's improved in a few ways, but still falls short of being a true SV650 in my mind.
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November 17th, 2015, 09:42 AM	#2
kdogg2077 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: Ebensburg, PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529	Looks better than the Gladius but still pretty bleh. I'll keep my FZ07. __________________________________________________ "Take it easy driving. The life you might save might be mine."

November 17th, 2015, 10:33 AM	#4
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Great news! SVs are very popular track and race bikes with good aftermarket support built right in. Hopefully they haven't futzed too much with a proven platform and there will be a lot of carryover. Like the new trellis frame. It begs to be painted in a contrasting color to show it off. I've never ridden one, but it was the obvious next ride after the Ninjette. It makes power and torque nearly identical to my GSX-R750 up to about 7,000 rpm, which makes it a really great street bike. Had I not happened upon a crazy-good deal on my GSX-R, I'd probably be riding an SV today. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

November 17th, 2015, 10:35 AM	#5
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November 17th, 2015, 01:29 PM	#7
Rifleman Old and slow Name: Lohman Location: Aiken, S.C. Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R, Honda CBR600F3, Ninja 250 Posts: 889	The TL's had the oil filter cooler back in 2000, this is a bad pic, but you can see the screw on filter and the base is a cooler. the big problem is that it was pretty much on the centerline and the front jug exhaust was absolutely in the way. Every oil change was clean the header with something to get the oil off and then smoke coming up through the fairing and out the tree. Looks like they moved it off center line __________________________________________________

November 17th, 2015, 10:32 AM	#3
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Wow, I like the technical elements Suzuki has built into this new SV: Example: Did you notice in the pictures that the coolant flow is routed down to where the Oil Filter (spin-on type) attaches? You can see the coolant lines running to and from the oil filter from the coolant pump. On its website Suzuki says: "The newly designed, high-efficiency radiator has an enlarged cooling fan for exceptional cooling capacity. To further control temperature, the engine is also fitted with a coolant-cooled, oil cooler that is compact and lightweight. Also, the engine has a bunch of friction reducing technology. Two spark plugs per cylinder (which I can't remember ever seeing on a 4-valve engine, how is there room in the combustion chamber for all of that?).

November 17th, 2015, 03:22 PM	#8
Duckfiz ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Murphy, NC Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja EX250 Posts: 17	I like the way the new one looks. I owned both the 650 and 1000 SV. Both excellent bikes. Fun at the track and even more fun in the mountains. Bullet proof.

November 17th, 2015, 03:59 PM	#9
srt4evah ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ducati Monster 796, 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 27	Looks better in other colors.

November 17th, 2015, 09:06 PM	#10
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I think I'd rather have an Fz-07. But I had a not so great experience with my SV650 sooooo... I see more Gladius 650 than I do SV650. It's like the just put a headlight from the second gen SV on a cleaner looking Gladius.

November 18th, 2015, 07:24 AM	#11
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	The SV was/is a knock out success for Suzuki and I applaud the effort to recapture that ...... however, I kinda am skeptical as it looks like they kept the Gladius frame and that was a major step back from the SV. __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

November 18th, 2015, 07:34 AM	#12
kdogg2077 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: Ebensburg, PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529	Def looks better with the blue wheels. The exhaust is hideous though. __________________________________________________ "Take it easy driving. The life you might save might be mine."

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