2016 Suzuki SV650 review: return on investment
Returning to the Suzuki catalog in 2016, the ‘new’ SV650 is a thoughtful and economical upgrade. Despite welcome innovations, this motorcycle with the famous surname cultivates a stripped down classicism, in opposition to the current trend. Test.
Technical and commercial sheet SV650
| (manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | 4-stroke V-twin |
| Distribution | Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Displacement | 645 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 81 × 62.6 mm |
| Max power | 76 hp at 8,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 64 Nm at 8,100 rpm |
| Volumetric ratio | 11.2: 1 |
| Food | Electronic fuel injection, 39 mm body |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Box | 6 reports |
| Secondary | By O-ring chain |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
| Front suspension | 41mm fork, adjustable preload |
| Suspension Ar | Mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload |
| Front brake | Dual 290 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Ar brake | Single 220mm disc, single piston caliper, ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70 – R 17M / C (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 160/60 – R 17M / C (69W) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2 140 mm |
| Width | 760 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm |
| Saddle height | 785 mm |
| Socket angle | 25 ° |
| Full weight | 197 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13.8 liters |
| Commercial instrumentation | |
| Dash console | Tachometer, tachometer, gear indicator, odometer, 2 trips, fuel level, instant and average consumption, remaining distance to go, water temperature, clock |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | March 2016 |
| Price | € 6,599 (not final on March 1, 2016) |
| Colors | Glacier White, Metallic Blue, Pearl Red or Matte Black |
| Main options | Number plates, personalized saddle, windscreen, LED turn signals, tank bag, frame guards, shoe, Yoshimura exhaust |
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