Suzuki SV 650 N motorcycle test

Menus

• The bi-jou-et
• Discovery
• In the saddle
• On the road
• Road holding, suspensions and braking
• Duo
• Convenient
• Conclusion

The bi-jou-et

The
SV is the youngest in the roadster family at Suzuki. Upon arrival,
she began to capsize hearts by offering a twin cylinder
vitaminized 70 horses, galloping on the roads of Ducati Monster.
But with more horsepower and torque for the same price, sales
exploded without cutting back on the big sister Bandit. Review
detail of a success that does not stop…

Discovery

Available in black and blue, the SV is best known for its yellow colourway.
lemon, like no other: flashy and nice at the same time. She
is immediately recognizable by its aluminum trellis frame – a
somewhat like a Ducati Monster – but with section tubes
much thicker. The motor is enclosed in this structure and disappears
practically. The whole gives a small exterior template, still refined
by the presence of a saddle in two parts.

By getting closer, we discover original analog meters,
clearly legible, divided into two distinct parts. Mileage
and the partial trip are displayed digitally as to
them, by simple push. At the indicator level, a single display for
the turn signal (whether left or right), neutral and the warning light
changeover – automatic – in reserve.

At the rear, the passenger handle offers a wide grip
in a semicircle and fits into the curves of the motorcycle: a success.

In the saddle

The impression of small size is confirmed immediately. In fact, in
descendant of a Bandit 600, one has the impression of taking a toy
hand. The narrow, low saddle allows you to keep your feet
flat even for a short-legged pilot. The small reservoir
tightens willingly and the handlebars offer a natural riding position,
very slightly leaning forward and more
folded. The mirrors are easily adjusted;
they will be reproached for their narrowness which can hamper in terms
visibility. The weight – feather – finally allows you to play with the
motorcycle from left to right.

The
first turns of the wheels confirm this impression. The twin purrs
and the throttle responds to the slightest request with a generous
kick to the c * l: pleasure of the twin compared to a four-legged.
And yet, this twin cylinder does not surprise. It remains smooth as you wish
and never surprises, neither with acceleration nor with deceleration, not forcing
never give that usual gas to deceleration on twin cylinders
a little violent. The SV asserts its character but does not try every
turn of the handle to play the wheelie and in the end gives an impression
absolute security despite its playful tendency. The box is revealed in
Suzuki standards: safe and precise, no surprises. Be careful, however
to the torque of the twin and to the mastery of the clutch in this case in order to
do not let go brutally !

On the road

The twin rolls off and goes first on a net
gas … In town, the SV accepts without reluctance to go up to
70 km / h … first! We don’t feel the need to pass
speeds, unlike a Bandit 600 for example where
the selector is essential. Here, the twin rises in the
turns and picks up easily from low revs regardless of
or the gear engaged. Each time the handle is pressed
gas, the SV takes off happily, whether solo or duo.
The weight – 165 kilos – the small size and maneuverability
do the rest: the SV is a treat in town allowing you to slalom
without tiring between cars.

The game continues on departmental where the SV is giving
all heart: asset Game. The setting on the angle is instinctive and the framework
follows without ever breaking up, including as a duet, even on sequences
fast. In fact, it is the original tires that represent
the limit of this motorcycle. The Metzeller MEZ-4 are rather quiet tires,
little to do with the playful and almost sporting possibilities
of the OAS. Suddenly, it is quite easy for a pilot a little bit
experienced in overcoming them and showing their
limits (note: users therefore change them quickly after
of 6-8,000 km for D207 or BT20).

If to save a little time, you feel like doing something
motorway … the SV engages without flinching and accelerates
quickly. These are the cervicals that will give thanks quickly.
Without protection, nor any nose screen, it is difficult to hold out for a long time
the 150 km / h, while the engine, he asks only to continue
up to 220 km / h, which it can also reach (on the track)! In short,
you will not overcome it on the open road.

Road holding, suspensions and braking

Despite
his playful temperament, the SV is precise and safe in all circumstances.
It is a real rail and only the original flexible regulated suspensions
can show their limits in sports use. Braking is
up to the possibilities of the motorcycle. It offers a good feeling and is
formidably efficient without ever surprising. Even the
rear brake is more than just a retarder !

Duo

The double saddle offers the duo … even if the passenger seat holds
rather in the order of the temporary folding seat. Comfort is therefore not
its strong point even if it is much superior to that
offered by the majority of sportswomen. The handle offers a
easy to grip, even with heavy gloves, and is
useful and efficient. Finally, the important couple is completely
forget the presence of a passenger and the motorcycle keeps the same
solo or duo character. The limits come quickly, however
on a long journey, with a saddle that turns out to be hard.

Convenient

The space under the saddle is reduced to its minimum portion
but still allows to place a U of small size – but
approved – like the Stark Plus.

Consumption during the test

Mini: 5.5 l. – Maxi: 7 l – range: 200 km

Conclusion

The
SV is a twin cylinder that we love from the start.
Playful, it implies a more aggressive but also more pleasant training
than a four-cylinder roadster. With fishing from low revs,
it never tires and provides instant pleasure even to a pilot
having already driven. And now with four years of trouble-free history,
and an unrivaled reputation for sobriety in terms of consumables, it
constitutes a sure value, both in new and on the used market.
The arrival in 2003 of a grind
100% review reinforced by a big sister in 1000 cm3, should do
lower current prices (end-of-year promotions) while guaranteeing
a long future life.

Strong points

• motor character
• braking
• driving position

Weak points

• stability on poor coating
• lack of protection
• no central stand

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