Suzuki SV650 First Test by MotorcycleTV

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8 жыл бұрын

We ride the 2017 Suzuki SV650 at the US Press Intro. See the new SV in action and hear our first impressions. Everything you want to know is included. This is a production motorcycle - not an early hand built sample. The standard SV will be in US dealers in June 2016. The ABS model may be as late as July 2016. Thanks for watching. MotorcycleTV.us

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@portugezemonster 6 жыл бұрын

what a bloody good no BS review. no stupid music, no shouting, you have a new subscriber.

@TheEZGZ 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know how many vids I wasted my time on before I found this one. You covered it all in a clear concise manor. Thank you and enjoy the day.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 6 жыл бұрын

Just watched this review for a second time and I can confirm it is the best SV650 one on KZfaq. I like your understated style. Understatement in the century of overstatement is to be valued. Shame I can't give you a 2nd 'like'.

@adamchc3701 5 жыл бұрын

thanks ... you saved me some time writing something similar =]

@carlwilson4375 5 жыл бұрын

I just got my SV650 ABS today. This is a great motorcycle. Lots of fun.

@tommcneill2995 5 жыл бұрын

Just came across the review and could not agree more. I've had many bikes but must say the 2017 SV650 is one of the best I have ever owned. Thanks for your review

@GeordiLaForgery 8 жыл бұрын

Great review, you really captured the spirit of this lovely bike - those landscape and birdeye shots were just beautiful.

@motorcycletesting 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cofrbooboo 7 жыл бұрын

Great review! I love the first-person commentary during the ride, perfect feedback for what the bike is doing and how it feels. I've wanted one of these for years. When they first came out I was unfortunately recovering from an accident on an old GS850 - typical car-turned-left-in-front-of-me wreck. For various reasons I haven't ridden since, but once a rider always a rider. I have a feeling this would be a perfect bike to get back in the game with.

@motorcycletesting 7 жыл бұрын

I agree. It's probably;y the perfect bike for that and much more. can we say non-intimidating?

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 7 жыл бұрын

Do it, bro.

@bernardstuart2501 28 күн бұрын

Great review i am getting my 2024 sv650 delivered this morning 27/06/2024cant wait to get out on it

@davidmoore7680 6 жыл бұрын

Great use of the drone video!

@peterlamb4730 8 жыл бұрын

This is a very easy to watch review! Well done! Yeah this bike is not too far removed from my '06 Gen. 2 SV. I am hard pressed to find a better "bang for your buck" motorcycle anywhere......and the very fact that the engine, chassis, suspension and brakes remain almost identical to the original 1999 model speaks mountains for this machine!!

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

It feels very much like the original - only a bit better.

@dctrn65 5 жыл бұрын

i really like your review, slow riding with landscape ... my favorite bike. currently own honda CB1100, previously suzuki GS500F

@chriscuc1602 5 жыл бұрын

I would jump on a stronger bike but insurance puts me off

@mmdirtyworkz 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, thank you for the upload! *edit: Had to come back to give you more props for the finest SV review I have found on YT! I am hell bent on buying this beauty for the next riding season, your review just made my decision more firm :) Excellent info from you, covering all aspects of the bike. I wish you all the best and way more subs, you deserve it! *edit2: Placed a down payment, I'll be getting the bike by the start of April! WOOHOOOO! :D

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 7 жыл бұрын

Well done. Good choice.

@mmdirtyworkz 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have it since April and love it to bits! What an awesome and versatile bike! Made a couple of long trips, all went smooth. Only issue is the seat but I can work around that. The rest is just perfect!

@marioponce3018 6 жыл бұрын

Excelente video! Sera la próxima motocicleta que compre. Saludos.

@Englishbikerdan 8 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this ride. Nice work.

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@soggysocks25 3 ай бұрын

Just got my 2019 ..new ..was in dealer for 5 years..change oils...new battery...good to go..yippee

@mikehuntington4440 8 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I subscribed! I think I might get this bike....such a great value.

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

A forgiving, easy, and enjoyable bike to ride.

@Kehltusa 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, nice review! It's my first bike, I ordered one last monday :) Greetings from Germany

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

I have to believe a great choice for your first bike. Congrats and welcome!

@ridingweeb4801 8 жыл бұрын

got mine 2 days ago :) greetings from Niedersachsen

@Wabbit1961 7 жыл бұрын

Really well produced video and good commentary. If you like that bike you should throw your leg over my 1986 Yamaha SRX600. What tires were on it? They look like BattlAx. Change to Pirelli Angel GT. Much better tire, better front feel and quicker turn in, and awesome mileage. I get 9000-11000 miles on a set and that's on a heavy 2006 Interceptor. First thing I do when the front has no adjustment is replace the springs with Progressive or Race Tec, Race Tec emmulators, and preload adjustable fork caps. One gripe... This bike is like 40lbs heavier than say a 2007 which weighs in at 379lbs I believe. I blame the heavier frame and exhaust system (including catalyst) mostly, but to me that doesn't account for 40lbs. I think the old weight given was a dry weight.

@shreksexy6879 4 жыл бұрын

Mvrtvcom, Good video of the bike in action. What height/weight are you? Do you think this is a big enough bike for 6 foot 200 lb riders or better suited for shorter/lighter riders?

@fgrdjr 8 жыл бұрын

curves clear, good xplain -hard tocuh wth safe!

@busboy3232 4 жыл бұрын

amazing video man

@Spike-rj6ye 4 жыл бұрын

these are the ultimate bike for me, ive always wanted one. But if im honest, they NEED and aftermarket exhaust because the V twin sounds so beautiful in this. The steering is twitchy to because the front forks are very steep, this bike is designed for gymkhanna!

@dry509 6 жыл бұрын

Good review. This or the Yamaha MT-07 or the Versys 650? Thanks...Where are you riding btw?

@x1tekja 8 жыл бұрын

great review don't listen to these "track day only " snobs. they've missed the point so completely my eyes bleed upon reading their sad misplaced contrivance. The fact that you can so easily pull the bike back in line mid turn when you've overshot. or the incredible forgiveness of the engine when you've missed a shift. The uncompromising stability of the chasis giving the rider sublime confidence. Not to mention the meager price point. these are the pillars the sv has always stood on. if it can be faulted at all it would be the front suspension, but that's easily fixed with progressive springs and re-valving

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

A knowledgeable rider! Everyone is of course free to have their own opinions, as is everyone to determine what the comments mean to them. We simply do everything we possibly can to have the most informative and factual reviews possible. We don't do short crash videos which unfortunately would get zillions more views. HaHa. Thank You!

@pg88corfu 8 жыл бұрын

x1Tekja i totally agree but hear my thoughts, maybe you help me come to a conclusion :) I have hard time deciding which will be my first middleweight street bike! Every single review on the web puts the STREET TRIPLE above the whole competition! Excellent chassis , Superb handling and motor quality like a diamond!!!!! Curb weight as a 250 cc bike as well! Never ridden it though but this review made me think twice before my first purchase as a new rider : / Most ppl claim it is a perfect begginer's bike and has very smooth linear power delivery.... Although i am a little biased to SV with all the clever systems it offers , i think it should be lighter !!! Contenders are the Street Triple, SV650abs , and FZ6 fazer ... Suggestions are welcomed ! :)

@x1tekja 8 жыл бұрын

+pg88corfu If you can afford a street tripple as your first middleweight bike then really there's no reason not to get one. It is true the tripple is a gem of astonishing magnitude. However for the common thrill seeking jockey, and when taking into consideration the price of shop maintenance. The tripple is way out of range. in contrast the SV hits this mark perfecly.

@pg88corfu 8 жыл бұрын

The tripple as slightly used and the SV as a new one. Same price. But you are right, cost benefit analysis tells the Suzi is a winner. Reliability of tripple though, unknown... You believe the SV to be better and more comfortable,friendly in curves,and more lienar than the Yamaha fazer 600?

@x1tekja 8 жыл бұрын

+pg88corfu I've never been on an f6 so i couldn't possibly give an accurate account. I don't dare make the heartless fallacy of telling you what it looks like on paper. It is in every way contradictory to the spirit of riding motorbikes.

@rob1480 8 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@samuraipizzacat2171 7 жыл бұрын

hows the power ratio of this compared to the 390 duke? i rode that the other week and found it to be alot more punchy than i imagined it would be.

@thomaslubke4539 7 жыл бұрын

Where did you shoot this great video?

@Christianthephotographer 8 жыл бұрын

This is a very good review! I've tried the Gladius 650 and enjoyed it very much! I guess this is a improvement. :-)

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@guiltygearcore 7 жыл бұрын

Great rev sir! Hows the ABS?

@2k5sv650s 7 жыл бұрын

does anyone know if suzuki plans on introducing an S model?

@drady8541 7 жыл бұрын

How hight is the driver? I dont know if will be a good moto for a tall rider

@korazon3spinado 5 жыл бұрын

Where is this road? It's beautiful!

@teslaedison6236 3 жыл бұрын

Really wish they made the seat flatter and higher like the older ones

@P40WarHawk 8 жыл бұрын

The road is beautiful. I want to ride there.

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

It's an area I avoid, but on this day it was beautiful and perfect. (I avoid because of potential high traffic)

@jamellionaire12 8 жыл бұрын

Solid review.

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir!

@Mach400 8 жыл бұрын

awesome review brotha

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@dj2000lbs 7 жыл бұрын

what makes you think its a great commuter bike??

@DexArias 6 жыл бұрын

VELOCIMETER ON KM/H OR MILES/H?

@BMRTV 7 жыл бұрын

They REALLY need to make an 'R' version. Something with the Gixxer forks/shock and/or nicer brakes.

@SuzukiC41 5 жыл бұрын

If they could even just do generic non-adjustable USD forks and iffy radial brakes, they would fix every issue with the bike in regards to how good of a platform for modding it is. Swap a new shock, cartridge forks, and Brembo radials. You've got a fully adjustable ride with great brake feel. The current one, you can swap in cartridge forks and a shock, but you lose out on the feel/stability of USD forks and the feel of radial brakes (plus I don't think you can really buy and aftermarket axial brakes for it) I don't mind spending the money to upgrade/swap like this, but I don't want to have to replace the entire front end and figure out how to make it all work

@LIGHTNING351 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review..thought about this bike but went with a 2017 Ninja 650...

@homersimpson2963 6 жыл бұрын

LIGHTNING351 How do you like the Kawasaki? 🙂

@LIGHTNING351 6 жыл бұрын

Foxy Moto, love it...

@exothermal.sprocket 6 жыл бұрын

Kawasaki makes the least power of all the 650-690 twins/singles. They make a great package but the engine needs power and vibration reduction.

@pg88corfu 8 жыл бұрын

Nice and very informative review!!! May i ask why the American back roads, or canyon roads have that black lines and stripes every 50 ft ?? Are those by construction purposedly there or just worn out by time ?????? Cheers

@CrispyOkra 8 жыл бұрын

It's just tar used to patch cracks in the road. Our government would rather fill their pockets than repave our roads.

@tanyahenderson3386 8 жыл бұрын

Cracks repaired by injecting asphalt into them and flattening them

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

They just fill in the crack that develop. Probably to prevent them and the road from getting worse. These lines of tar, or whatever they use, can be extremely slick - especially in the summer sun.

@fgrdjr 8 жыл бұрын

...'where, exactly, are that road -please? ___

@rickshawphilippines 4 жыл бұрын

Hate the seats that push you forwards, would like a flat seat

@thomastucker1512 6 жыл бұрын

Great review - Thanks!

@Baltuc_Racing 7 жыл бұрын

Great review 👍🏻👍🏻 new sub --

@dry509 7 жыл бұрын

Hello. Have you had a chance to compare shifting, handling, braking, fueling, etc against the FZ-07? Hard to get test rides locally.

@nero91 7 жыл бұрын

I rode both of them and went for the SV in the end, mostly because the suspension on the FZ is abysmal and I prefer the classical styling on the SV. Other than that, the bikes are fairly similar and both bikes are an amazing choice overall, especially considering the value for money.

@motorcycletesting 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry, no I haven't.

@pedrofontes9780 7 жыл бұрын

I think the seat is more comfrotable on the SV than the MT/FZ-07

@EpicHotCheese 8 жыл бұрын

Which color is your favorite? Personally, I think the red is the best.

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

Both. Both are attractive. It just comes down to what your favorite color is.

@kazimyigit5708 3 жыл бұрын

Sparkly black😂

@beingsolo80 3 жыл бұрын

Put on an aftermarket pipe, get a lower bar, new tyres and rev the hell out of it.. - A happy SV650 2019 rider who has owned a R6 and GSXR750 before

@isaacalberda250 4 жыл бұрын

Seems like everyone that sits on this bike falls inlove

@TheAndertejker 8 жыл бұрын

i will get mine tomorrow! :D

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

I hope you're enjoying the new bike. It's just easy and relaxing to ride.

@samuraipizzacat2171 7 жыл бұрын

is the model your riding restricted? thanks

@motorcycletesting 7 жыл бұрын

What do yo mean by restricted. I believe it was a production bone stock machine.

@nicodemus7784 8 жыл бұрын

Where is that beautiful stretch of road at?

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

Since this is not in the area of our normal tests roads ... North of Pasadena CA.

@korazon3spinado 5 жыл бұрын

Pasadena is not close to the ocean

@WolfgangVonKempelen838 8 жыл бұрын

Great review thanks, I own a street triple for a year now which I like for its power and easy to ride and to commute with. However, the triple engine does vibrate between 4 and 6 thousand rpm which annoys me sometimes and the mirrors are an absolute pain, total waste of time. I can only see my fat elbows ! ! ! ! I had my front fork replaced after a couple of months on warranty and it looks that I will have to change it again, not impressed at all ! ! ! !I also bought a "comfy seat" because my partner was moaning about her soar bum when I take her for a ride and again a waste of money at £160 pounds from the dealership because I can't feel the difference ! ! ! ! The Triumph is a lot more money (£2,500 over the price of the Suzi in the UK) and I can't see why ! ! Just because it's more powerful ! ?I really like this bike, I read a lot of good reviews about this little gem ( I have to book a test ride) the only problem I have is with the size of the stock end can, although it sounds pretty good and I'm sure that there are some good after market ones on sale ! ! I am really really tempted to swap my bike with this beautiful little bike and at this price, I rest my case.

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

One thing to keep in mind is that your bike has a lot more engine performance.

@pg88corfu 8 жыл бұрын

Man you are the only one to say that !!!!! :o Every single review on the web puts the STREET TRIPLE above the whole competition! Excellent chassis , Superb handling and motor quality as a diamond!!!!! Curb weight as a 250 cc bike as well! Never ridden it though but your comment made me think twice before my purchase as a new rider : / Give me some more feedback for it, they claim it is a perfect begginer's bike and has very smooth linear power delivery.... Contenders are the Street Triple, SV650abs , and FZ6 fazer ... Suggestions are welcomed ! :)

@motorcycletv1571 8 жыл бұрын

I believe (through experience) a beginners bike is a dirt bike first! From there, a beginners bike would be a 250. You won't hear me call something a beginner bike too often - people will choose what they choose. The SV650 has a mellow, usable, and fun power delivery. The bike won't wheelie away from you - it won't shoot from under your legs like so many powerful bikes. It's a wonderfully rideable bike for newer riders or absolutely calm to ride for those who just want to enjoy the ride. I'd ride one just about anywhere.

@sahilsrivastava450 8 жыл бұрын

good review, ignore the haters. Ride safe Subscribing

@motorcycletesting 8 жыл бұрын

It's hard! Thank You!

@Senninha1960 8 жыл бұрын

+mvrtvcom Agree, I have watched 4 times lol

@ulloasf9755 7 жыл бұрын

New sub here😎😎

@VoyagerMoto 4 жыл бұрын

This looks like Glendora Mountain Road.

@everett8322 8 жыл бұрын

How does it compare to the fz07?

@ifrit35 8 жыл бұрын

I heard in another review that the Mt07 has more potential than the Suzuki SV650 and the Kawasaki Er6 but is held up by its soft suspension. If you want to keep your bike stock then SV650 might be a better fit.

@chantakzee 8 жыл бұрын

Would like to know a direct comparison as well.