[R1Lover]

Specs
Engine:645 cc, four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90� V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves, TSCC
Bore Stroke:81.0 x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio:11.5:1
Fuel System:Fuel Injection
Lubrication:Wet Sump
Ignitionigital/Transistorized
Transmission:6-speed
Final Drive:#525 chain
Overall Length:2085 mm (82.1 in.)
Overall Width:730 mm (28.7 in.)
Overall Height:1170 mm (46.1 in.)
Seat Height:800 mm (31.5 in.)
Ground Clearance:155 mm (6.1 in.)
Wheelbase:1430 mm (56.3 in.)
Dry Weight:178kg (391 lbs.)
Suspension Front:Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable preload
Suspension Rear:Link-type, 7-way adjustable spring preload
Brakes Frontual hydraulic disc
Brakes Rear:Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front:120/60-ZR17
Tires Rear:160/60-ZR17
Fuel Tank

Capacity:17 liter (4.5 gal.) 16 liter (4.2 gal.) CA model
Color:Blue, Gray

 

[eveR1ast]

Although I'm really happy to see they finally started offering a fully faired version, I still wish they'd kept the older bodylines on these instead of the newer angular look. Even so my 2001 was literally a blast to ride. Easy to throw around, just enough power to have fun but not so much to really bite you in the ass (unless you're an idiot) I wouldnt mind having another one of these some day.

 

[silversv1k]

Although I'm really happy to see they finally started offering a fully faired version, I still wish they'd kept the older bodylines on these instead of the newer angular look. Even so my 2001 was literally a blast to ride. Easy to throw around, just enough power to have fun but not so much to really bite you in the ass (unless you're an idiot) I wouldnt mind having another one of these some day.

Ya i think they are one of the best all around bikes expecially for the track. Just wish they bring back a big twin next year since they quit production of the sv1000 this year

c'mon sv1200

 

[db79]

Although I'm really happy to see they finally started offering a fully faired version, I still wish they'd kept the older bodylines on these instead of the newer angular look. Even so my 2001 was literally a blast to ride. Easy to throw around, just enough power to have fun but not so much to really bite you in the ass (unless you're an idiot) I wouldnt mind having another one of these some day.

I like the older lines too

 

[SexyVixenSF]

i love the curvy of the 1st gen but i like the hard lines of the 2nd gen because its DIFFERENT FROM THE REST OUT THERE!
Dont get me wrong the other bikes look great too but one thing that drew me to the SV was that anyone who knows just the looks of bikes can glance at the SV and KNOW it is NOT a ninja or R6 or CBR.

I am going to be getting the 08 in blue as a Bday present to myself (late August). Yeah yeah its late in the season but in Colorado we have fair weather and I wont be hitting the mtns any time soon so I wont be too hot here in the foothills.

 

[Mphis Style]

Not a bad lookin bike!

 

[JamieDubS]

it dont look like they changed much looks wise. I have rode one of those man it feels wierd!!

 

[SexyVixenSF]

Only difference is they put the full plastics on it instead of the 1/2 fairing...and it is a different ride, it has a sport-touring seat...more sporty than touring I think but more comfortable and like an R6 ergos

 

[juicey69]

I heard some rumors about a "new" engine 4 next yr will see...

 

[SoCalRider]

Its just a shame that you need to swap out the suspension on them. Telescoping forks? This is 2008! Thats weak. I rode my buddy's, and except for the lack of confidence in the suspension, the bike is awesome. Killer gas mileage though, like 55+ mpg!

 

[Bansh]

Love the SV

 

[JayDog]

2007 Sv650s @ ZAR35000?? Any feedback? Looking @ that since the Gixxer1100 was sold this weekend. Took it for a test drive today, BEAUT. Full Penta exhaust, Ohlins rear shock...really good looking, and rides like a dream. Loud and fast enough for SA. PM me please...

 

[Captain Squid]

$5k US? Sounds fair, slightly high, but they are nice bikes.