My last two bikes were an MT-07 and a Street Triple. Now I have a 2017 SV650 >>> you are RIGHT!

Really? Hard to believe the SV is better in any way over the Street Triple?

Can anyone explain me why people fall in love with SV650? So many positive rewievs.

@@kosta2177 I have owned a couple sv650 myself. Some facts I am aware of, the V-twin engine is extremely durable. The combination of its light weight, nimbleness and power are unique in the world of Street motorcycles.

LOVE my 2017 sv650

Seems like Volkswagen

270° parallels and 90°Vtwins have the exact same firing order. The parallel is a less expensive engine to build for all the obvious reasons. 689cc vs 645cc. Yamaha has a broad spread of torque and a few less ponies, also weighs about 25 pounds less than the SV. Sure it could have used some suspension help but so does the SV which is only sprung heavier from factory. Yamaha has better calipers. Yamaha uses 180 rear tire. Taking both to a performance shop with full exhausts, ECU flashes, filters, suspension work, and a drag race would be very entertaining. Z650 makes over 10 hp less than the SV and buzzes badly over half the rev range. Bar angle is quirky too, compared to the much better ergonomics of the former ER-6N/Ninja 650.

Lifted_Above The MT-07 vs SV650 can be continuously debated. I didn’t think the brakes were anything special on mine. But that torque was great and 9000rpm sounded like an R1. As for the Z650 my friend loves his and I loved riding it for an hour but it has faults just like the MT and SV. I rode my friends 2013 Ninja 650 for about 50 miles and hated the ergonomics, especially the low seat high pegs. The handlebar had a very awkward rake. Would take a Versys 650 any day over that. I wonder if the Versys will make it onto the new Z650/Ninja 650 platform. It’s still using the old heavy one, but it’s by far the best bike on that old frame.

Love mine too. Had it since August.

Sold my bandit 1200 and kept my 300cc scooter. Want something to BE my only bike...maybe this One?!

Good choice.

how tall are you?

@@chrisw4215 175 cm

@@micmac8171 I'm 188, do you think it would suit me?

@@chrisw4215 I would go you take a 2 hour test ride to see if legs are ok.

2 years later, did you get it yet? I'm thinking of getting it but I'm doing some research first

After just now reading this, I realized I've been saving for 2 years and I'm just a few more months away. Here's hoping it's everything they say it is

@@liamschofield4435 I haven't decided yet on a bike, but when you get it please keep me updated, I'm still doing my research, I have narrowed it down to either SV650 or CBR500

Gonna be especially fun being much faster then them lol.

Sjaak van Dam Not that much, a bit yes but my Ducati is still 77 hp stock. Its got a powercommander, a tune and a exhaust. A bit more torque as well.

Z650 is down at least 10 hp, very vibraty above 6,000 rpm, has a strange bar angle, otherwise seems put together well. Just won't have anywhere the same power to keep up. MT-07 makes fatter torque everywhere than the SV, but about 3-4 hp down.

To me Z650 has better seat. Don’t like: Z650 vibration mid range. So SV wins bigtime!

I haven't done any serious top engine stuff other than checking valve clearances and spark plugs on my 09 SFV650... This bike looks like it'll be about the same when it comes to accessing each of the cylinder heads. Not that difficult. The tank I would imagine props up about the same way as my SFV which is a hinge on the rear and you prop up the front. Rear cylinder, prop up the tank. Front cylinder, move the radiator out of the way

Easy access is a hallmark of Suzuki SV's. Checking the valves is no big deal and you most likely won't need to change shims anyway. Roadraced an 05 for three years and no adjustments needed.

zhovner88 im due to do my test soon, was considering a gladius as i like the idea of the v twin.

zhovner88 the new sv650 is pritier

zako other than being uglier and very slightly heavier, they're essentially the same bike. I've been debating picking up a dirt cheap gladius and stripping it down

New SV is a revised Gladius chasis.

SW-Motech has them for the pre-2017 SV bikes.

They are all good in one way or another. It simply comes down to personal preference. Buy any of them and you won't be disappointed.

6'5" (~197cm) and I have the 09 SFV650. Honestly I don't have any issue fitting on my SFV650. I've sat on one of the newer SV650s and the only difference I really noticed was that the tank was a bit thinner I have done many 200 mile trips with no issues

@@SuzukiC41 good news for me then, I'm 6'2 and was thinking if this bike is not to small for me. Best

Front is Nissin, back is Tokico. Or the other way around but that's it :)

Front is Tokico, back is Nissin Same brakes as my SFV650

hawkrider88 it was intentionally designed for sliding left and right while cornering!

The mt07 doesnt sound nicer, a parralel twin never sounds nicer than a v twin, u need to stick a can on the sv and it transforms the bike

David O'Hare just google currency converter and you'll get the current price in euros.

i couldnt be arsed mate ...

The problem is, if we do it in one currency, we'll have to do it in every currency. Half the test will be giving figures that mean nothing because the price here in SA converted directly to Euros or Pounds or Dollars might not reflect the actual price in other countries, once import taxes, etc, are taken into account.

A little text on screen would be an easier solution? I dunno who am I . Thanks anyway.

It's the internet ie the whole world why only state one currency ? unless they only want to attract South Africian viewers ? more viewers = more revenue which in turn will make it a better channel? maybe i am just a lazy bastard and should just unsubscribe . Enjoy .

mista bubble Nice, definitely on the list in my head 👍 It would be a good replacement for the Keeway as they are very similar in size + style of bike, but bigger engine of course.

On practically ever motorcycle below 12 thousand USD.

Ian Ocampo the engineer from Suzuki said it was designed to be able to slide left and right while cornering!

We did. Have a look through our video list and you should find it there.

Not many people do...

I wasn't actually comparing it to any other bike, but ok. I get it, the SV650 is a well made, good handling, inexpensive, practical bike - attractive it's not.

A very cheaply made one. Have you seen these in the flesh? It looks ultra cheap and chinsy.

Not really... yes they put some of those cheap plastic pattern pieces on the bike but the rest is solid. Compare it to other bikes in the price range and class and its one of the better.

Your wrong cowboy the Ducati looks like the SVs. SVs been around since the 90s.

John Roe Yamaha did create the first monster just like we see at Ducati Monster... But it was two stroke

It's not really in the same class.

Will Viljoen Shiver is now a 900. They're beautiful, sound amazing, but are quite expensive compared to the stalwart Suzuki.

In NZ there are still a few new 2016 750's available for $12900 NZD. I bought my 2012 with 4000km on it for $9900 which is cheaper than the $11 000 new SV over here. I seriously considered the SV but they just look so cheaply made and I just couldn't do the ultra budget swing arm, exhaust, suspension and so on.

@nothing to see here - You look like Rob Schneider... lol

Cammo3000 lol thanks.

Tom Brady #Tbreezy #12Hunnit #GOAT It's close but you can't beat the FZ-07 engine. The SV650 feels extremely similar though. Same recipe with a less peppy engine.

Same recipe with a less peppy engine, but everything else is better.

Same firing order between the two engines. The difference comes in the "feel" of the engines as the Vtwin feels different than the parallel, due to cylinder layout and overall character of single-pin crank. A parallel needs a counterbalance shaft...or two. The L-twin is naturally balanced due to there always being an opposite-moving mass to the crankshaft weights at all times. That's the main reason the L-twins are made the way they are made. But, doubt the camshafts, heads, chains, tensioners they are more expensive than parallels. I've ridden both. It's a hard call. My heart says SV. My brain says MT/FZ. Nothing says Z650. hahaha

Lifted_Above That's why minimum requirement for enthusiast five motorcycles, from a scooter for getting a gallon of milk for a run to the convenience store...::)

Yeah I'd def have more than one. But currently my living situation has me without a real garage to work with, a community concrete space under apartments is not ideal. Otherwise I'd have an ADV, a 650 naked twin, and probably some 450 dirt machine (with knobs or motard treatment).

Fredo C n

Uhh isn't that the definition of a Naked Bike? Exposed Engine? lol...

It's a naked bike bud.

Fredo C, have you been familiar with the SV650 from 1999 until now? Doubt it.

Well you can see GT 750, or Kawi Triple 750, and it exposed its engines

Cheap man's Monster? Maybe. Don't have to worry about Desmo valves, European parts/prices, or bike cost... Not to mention a lot of aftermarket parts I'll still take my SFV650 over a Monster 797 every day