News – News 2015 Intermot Cologne: Suzuki reintroduces the SV650S in France – Used SUZUKI

News 2015 Intermot Cologne: Suzuki reintroduces the SV650S in France

News - News 2015 Intermot Cologne: Suzuki reintroduces the SV650S in France - Used SUZUKI

Questioned by MNC at the Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne, Suzuki France confirmed to us that the SV650S would return to the French catalog in 2015. The price and availability of this sport-road with multiple qualities are not yet known..

Questioned by MNC at the Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne, Suzuki France confirmed to us that the SV650S would return to the French catalog in 2015. The price and availability of this sport-road with multiple qualities are not yet known..

"The production of the SV650S has never been interrupted", explains Dominique Li Pat Yuen, marketing and communication manager at Suzuki France..

"It was no longer imported into France, but it was successfully pursuing its career in certain European markets, such as Germany or England", countries traditionally fond of sport-road motorcycles like the VFR800 or the Z1000SX. 

According to the Suzuki manager, the demand from French bikers was so pronounced for the return of the SV650S that Suzuki France decided to reintroduce this motorcycle powered by a 90 ° V-twin, developing 72 hp and 64 Nm of torque..

Derived from the famous SV650 roadster (painfully replaced by the …), the SV650S is distinguished by its semi-fairing on its front part and its half-handlebars sportbike style. To preserve comfort, these slightly inclined elements are nevertheless installed above the upper triple tree..

This motorcycle, again imported to France, receives an aluminum frame, which allows it to contain its weight at 199 kg. A contained value which is added to its rear tire of reasonable width in view of its power (160 mm) to give it excellent agility and easy handling. 

In terms of peripherals, its 41 mm telescopic fork and two-piston brake calipers will certainly not impress the sportiest … But these admittedly aging components are enough for the quiet ride. In the event of severe arousal or on the track, the assembly can, on the other hand, be quite easily faulted, especially during heavy braking, thus highlighting the limits of its sportiness.. 

Questioned by MNC, Suzuki France is currently unable to inform us about the price and availability of the SV650S. To be continued: stay connected !

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