My first bike I ever purchased.. 2018 SV650 !!! Still riding it !!! Will keep it forever !

Probably the best review I've ever seen on the SV650 and on point: "simple" bike that delivers everywhere simply right. Hired one of them for a road trip in New Zealand and I was amazed how well it did everything. Granted, ours had side panniers and a top case, but even fully loaded with me + wifey + luggage it was a hoot to ride. This bike is awesome!

Love the SV650.... a bike of the people.

@ibrahimmahir9823

4 жыл бұрын

Seems like Volkswagen

Reast in peace, Mat. This video convinced me in 2019 to buy the sv650 and absolutely enjoyed the bike in the 2 years that i've had it. Ride on in heaven, mate!

Have owned 20+ bikes in my 60+ years including the Triumph Street Triple and a Gladius along with HDs but just purchased a 2017 SV650 and it is the best of the best. You want regret your purchase....

@atostesjr

6 жыл бұрын

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

@hawkrider88

6 жыл бұрын

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

@kosta2177

6 жыл бұрын

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

@raydemarco427

5 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@eltheniv23

5 жыл бұрын

LOVE my 2017 sv650

Great review. This is a great bike. Even better than the bike is the bike lift up to your gaff.

Thank you for this very nice piece. And a pretty nice bit of riding as well, mate! At the end of the day the measure of any bike is the smile that it puts on the rider's face when he or she dismounts, and you were obviously having a lot of fun! Given how many bikes you gentlemen ride, that is big. Well done, Suzuki.

This is a fantastic bike. My wife got one 2 month ago and it is a gem in corners. After riding spots bikes for about 20years im suprised how good it is. It will give any sportbike rider on the road a workout in the bends. It will fall back in the straights cause of its lack of power..but dam you can have fun on this cheap bike...

You guys do some of the best and most honest reviews I’ve seen, usually saying a lot more in a lot less time than other channels. I love this bike. It’s like nobody noticed it went back on sale. I never see them on the road. Unfortunately the Yamaha MT-07 had a lot to do with that, but the Suzuki is a more refined package (I’ve owned the Yamaha). Currently, Suzuki offers some incredibly good bikes. They do value for money better than anyone, and the SV650 is probably the best value and most versatile bike they sell. I’m buying one.

You men look like you really enjoy your jobs. Love SV 650's. Just picked up a '23 blue tank, bronze frame model. Fantastically well done video.

The seat gets more comfy as you clock up the miles. Think it's a mixture of the seat softening up, the suspension softening, and my ass toughening up. It was very uncomfortable when I first bought it, but now I never notice. It's a great bike and the v-twin engine is super.

I owned a 2001 for two years clocking almost 50 000ks commuting. Can't wait to buy this one new!

Very nice review and video!

Boughtine I April. Best bike I could have asked for. I think it is absolutely beautiful, and such a delight to ride. If you are thinking about this bike, get it!

@eltheniv23

5 жыл бұрын

Love mine too. Had it since August.

@farmoboy83

5 жыл бұрын

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

I like your content a lot, thanks gents (and ladies, if you've any)! Greetings from the States.

Amazing how good it looks.

I have tested SV650, MT07 and Z650 and bought new SV650 yesterday. :)

@rj9617

4 жыл бұрын

Good choice.

@chrisw4215

3 жыл бұрын

how tall are you?

@micmac8171

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisw4215 175 cm

@chrisw4215

3 жыл бұрын

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

@micmac8171

3 жыл бұрын

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

I had an FZ-07 (MT-07) the year it came out and sold it earlier this year. The engine was really the only good thing about it. I should have bought an SV650 in 2007 as my first bike, but that's another story. The SV never stopped being good until the Gladius. I'd buy the new SV now if not the updated V-Strom 650 with the same engine for a bit more practicality. 90° v-twins are still better than 270° parallel twins. I have also ridden the Z650 and thought it was a better balanced and more thrilling mount than the Yamaha.

@exothermal.sprocket

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@turbo311

6 жыл бұрын

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.

What a glowing review! Now 2021 but still in my shortlist for my next bike alongside the RE Interceptor 650 (apples and oranges, I know).

I currently own a 2009 sv650s and it is a spectacular bike... But I want this one so much!

Very good review. Thanks

finally a review that didn't bore me ,good job. PS why the hate for the gladius what was wrong with it??

Great review. Nice to watch South African bike reviews :)

Just bought a 2017 sv650. Looove it!

I ve ride it before sv650 i was fall in love that bike and I bought one of SV650 brandnew today.Thats absolutely real bike.

Traded my "03 SV 650 in 3 months ago on a Victory Octane. It took me 4 years to find a replacement for the SV. It is such a good all rounder I found it hard to find something that could come close to it's flexibility. I might have to take the new one out for a test ride.

Best motorcycle channel

I bought a gladius in 2009, I still have it 10 yrs up the line . I've had loads of bikes throughout my life , but this is the best. So please don't rubbish this model. Get your facts right

The Sv650. The Kalashnikov of motorbikes! The Fa18 of bikes that'll do almost anything quite well. It's still good for 140 mph on a long straight.

You watch Ducati and Aprilia on KZread for fun and you own this bike in real life for fun.

Welcome to another video!

Cheers from the U.S. :-) Love the SV but have always been weary of top engine maintenance. Seems as if most of the bike would need to be disassembled? Ha ha! Anyway, great review guys. Excellent production values as usual. Love the show. Please keep up the awesome work! :-)

@SuzukiC41

6 жыл бұрын

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

@alm4132

5 жыл бұрын

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.

How much does the wind affect your riding experience on longer drives? I've always loved the look and concept of naked sport bikes, but always wondered how much the wind beats a person down on long rides.

4:23 THIS tells you all you need to know about this bike.

Im looking forward to next summer, I bought myself a Ducati S2R 800 -05, and my long time friends got themselfes a MT-07 -14 and a SV650 -04. Going to be fun experiencing the differences!

@sjaakvandam2170

7 жыл бұрын

Gonna be especially fun being much faster then them lol.

@douglasw4082

7 жыл бұрын

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.

I love this bike, I'll start saving

@ahmadkaled9774

4 жыл бұрын

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

@liamschofield4435

3 жыл бұрын

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

@ahmadkaled9774

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

Suzuki needs to bring this back with a sports fairing. I loved my SV650S K5, wish I had never sold it.

I have gen1 from 2001 and it's so Fun to ride

Lovely review by the bike show, thoroughly enjoyed it. Can you please do a comparison between SV650 and Kawasaki Z650 ?

@exothermal.sprocket

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@micmac8171

5 жыл бұрын

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

I like that bike lift near the end of the video. Who is the manufacturer? How much does it cost?

All of these middleweight Vtwins are great for shorter riders, but what about taller ones? I'm 194cm (6'4") would the SV or the MT still fit me?

When i compare CB650R vs SV650 at first i think Honda just make a really good looking Bike but when i look closer close up and when people riding it SV650 just absolute shine over CB650R . i think it because it looks more classic and better proportion while CB650R just look flashy.

REAL WORLD video... and comments........................KEEP them going...RIDE SAFE !!!!

I've done 50,000 km on my SV650a and it is super snatchy and jerky around town. Even on country lanes in 3rd gear the power comes in with a jolt. Other than that it's a brill bike.

wow i used to own a 2003 SV650s K3 that had 69bhp and this newer model has 10% more go, im very interested in a new one.

The exhaust sticking out of the front could've been contoured a little better in the new model

Might be my bike for the summer

Had an sv650 when I lived in az. Would kill my buddies r6 in the city but always left me on the freeway....even after the carb, jets, filter, slip on and sprockets. Still a really fun bike

how is this sv650 for 6.2" tall with 34 inseam ?

How would you compare this with the gsxs750?

Got a 2020. Absolute peach of a bike.

this is what top gear should be

And finally, it has center stand! Oh, wait...

@exothermal.sprocket

6 жыл бұрын

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

The riding position looked quite awkward in this video, is it uncomfortable in that way at all?

Still a year until I’m allowed to ride big bikes, it’s gonna be a long year(UK)

Did you like this or the mt07 better?

Chaz... Lets not get carried away now

I cannot test this bike or any of the a Japanese models. Please advise this or something like the Z900, MT-09, S750, etc..Thanks.

@IgnitionBikeShow

6 жыл бұрын

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.

Do you think this bike is worth the extra couple thousand dollars over the z400?

I want that lift at the house

06:58 this is a good video, don't get me wrong...Watched it like five times, own the SV (lovely)....but when Cartman starts interfering, I start losing it, every time.

I own a gladius and it's a great bike as well. Not so much difference between these two bikes.

@brianw3688

7 жыл бұрын

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

@carlitoxb110

7 жыл бұрын

zhovner88 the new sv650 is pritier

@christianhodges685

7 жыл бұрын

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

@exothermal.sprocket

6 жыл бұрын

New SV is a revised Gladius chasis.

5:11 Actually it sounds like plenty, unless you ARE Chaz Davies or plan on doing track days only; this thing'll move anyone fast enough to have fun, which is what this bike's all about! There are plenty of of bikes with more power if that's your thing. The SV is a small, light, cheap n easy bike for normal people, not a crotch-rocket.

you can tell he watches alot of top gear

Nice jacket 😁

Matt says the SV650 has an updated Nissin braking system. But it says Tokico on the brakes. Did he mean that the Nissin system has been updated to Tokico brakes or did he make a mistake there :P

@mmdirtyworkz

6 жыл бұрын

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

@SuzukiC41

6 жыл бұрын

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

I own this Bike, I love it so much and I agree in every Point! Its Perfekt, but the Seat, I think I have to Stuff it a bit. After 4 hours my Ass hurts a lot :). But anything else is brilliant and its the perfect bike for the city as well as the Country.

sorry boys been watching a few of your videos now and if you dont mind could you put the prices in euro aswell please thanks from Ireland . Great reviews keep em coming .

@brianw3688

7 жыл бұрын

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

@loneridar

7 жыл бұрын

i couldnt be arsed mate ...

@IgnitionBikeShow

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@loneridar

6 жыл бұрын

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

@loneridar

6 жыл бұрын

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 .

*taking corners at 140 km/h* .... its just so easy. lol

Had this for a year, really loved it. But if you are tall-ish, you may rathr want to look at something else. Or only ride for a short intervals.

@SuzukiC41

6 жыл бұрын

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

@chrisw4215

3 жыл бұрын

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

I would get one if I had the cash, might search for a good old one when I've saved for a while.

@HalfdeadRider

7 жыл бұрын

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.

What about the seat? I've only heard HORRIBLE things about it after forty miles?

@micmac8171

5 жыл бұрын

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

by the sounds of it, im sure all these reviewers ran out and bought 2 each!.. not :/

ATGATT

simple motorsport let's joint us

I have to agree, the seat could be a lot better

@exothermal.sprocket

6 жыл бұрын

On practically ever motorcycle below 12 thousand USD.

@micmac8171

5 жыл бұрын

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

4:38 ... MT07 CP2 engine is better .. makes more bhp and torque, sounds nicer and has more character. The SV does have slightly better suspension though (or much better if compared to the pre 2018 MT07)

@user-sw4go6vc5s

3 жыл бұрын

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

Finally a bike all three Musketeers love.

Please review the z650!!!

@IgnitionBikeShow

6 жыл бұрын

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

Man, I'm hearing great things about the SV650, but because of EU-laws, it'll be a few years before I can get one.

Nice bike. I didn't care much for that hairy kid at the end though... ;P

@IgnitionBikeShow

6 жыл бұрын

Not many people do...

I bet it isn’t 98000 rand anymore

getting a big top gear vibe from this, minus the humor

That swingarm though. It’s a dealbreaker. MT-07 all day long.

Gris

One thing Suzuki kept is that ugly pipe that winds it's way through odd angles.

@cazgerald9471

6 жыл бұрын

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.

Please, drop the brown filter in video... this is 2017 not 90's :P

looks a LOT like a ducati monster 620

@WillPower46

7 жыл бұрын

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

@burns0100

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnroe3915

6 жыл бұрын

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

@m5a1stuart83

6 жыл бұрын

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

hee hee hee hee...

Yamaha MT07 owns this market :D

@Osprey1994

7 жыл бұрын

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.

@atostesjr

6 жыл бұрын

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

@exothermal.sprocket

6 жыл бұрын

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

@orgami100

6 жыл бұрын

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...::)

@exothermal.sprocket

6 жыл бұрын

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).

2 words. Bone stock

wtf is "98000 round"

Sorry but this is not the best middleweight twin. The Aprilia Shiver 750 V twin is. In NZ the Aprilia Shiver is only $2k more than the SV and you get a much much better bike.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

7 жыл бұрын

It's not really in the same class.

@turbo311

7 жыл бұрын

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

@WillPower46

7 жыл бұрын

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.

@cammo4000

7 жыл бұрын

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

@nothingtoseehere4902

7 жыл бұрын

Cammo3000 lol thanks.

Haha Puffs bikes these are, Shitty 75hp V twin 650 crap.. Get a 1000.. I own a 18 reg Kawasaki Z1000SX..

Monster wannabe lol

@SuzukiC41

6 жыл бұрын

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

The engine is exposed like a chicken's skeleton, a bit tasteless. Perhaps a good entry level bike with awful aesthetics.

@jimsage23

7 жыл бұрын

Fredo C n

@burns0100

6 жыл бұрын

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

@PNW_Sportbike_Life

6 жыл бұрын

It's a naked bike bud.

@exothermal.sprocket

6 жыл бұрын

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

@m5a1stuart83

6 жыл бұрын

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

Iv got the 22 model fab bike and come summer of round Europ on it.not everyone wants a 1000cc bike or a sports bike.and for anyone that's short it's good as it's same seat hight as most 125 bikes you have been riding .