Full History on the Suzuki SV650 & Why it is so Popular for the Track

I bought a 2001 SV650 brand new from the dealer as a first big bike. 21 years later, my Brother still has the bike and it is still a daily rider. In all that time, apart from tyres and servicing, nothing has ever gone wrong with the bike.

I’ve owned my 04SV since 2014. It’s been a commuter, tourer, and is now a dedicated track bike. These bikes will almost live forever.

Just got a 2009 sv650 (blue and white) gladius for 2000$ for my first bike, 4000 miles on it. I didn’t know it was hated so much but it rides amazingly.

I just got off of my sv650s 2003 from a 3 hour long trip in the mountains of San Diego. I love my bike.It’s exactly what I wanted in a motorcycle. I can thrash it and not worry about it.The only problem is that the bars are too low stock. I put some risers on it and it made it a lot more comfortable to ride. Especially with my 69 year old butt on it.I’ve been riding for 55 years

I have a 2nd gen SV. I bought it in september 2021, it had 9,000 miles. Now july 2022 it has 17,000 miles, the power is exactly enough to have fun on the road without getting in too much trouble. I average about 54 mpg on my 20 mile commute, the best I ever got was 62 mpg and it was because I was very gentle on a long ride. I've had plenty of 1200s, cafe bikes, cruisers, and I still go back to my SV to do the job I need it to do most of the time.

I was Marketing Manager for Suzuki Holland in 2001-2003. In 2002 I introduced the SV 650 Cup in the Netherlands. It was a huge succes!

I bought a 2000 SV 650 in 2019 with 2,451 miles on it. It's my first bike and I love it! It has 8,500 now.

Of all the supersport bikes I've owned over 20 years of riding, 2Gen SV650 is one of the three bikes I still have today. Currently in track mode with GSXR front end w/Traxxion internals and R6 brake calipers, Penske rear shock, GSXR 180 rear wheel & tire, Yoyodyne slipper clutch, velocity stacks......and many small mods. Love the sound of V Twin with Leo Vince exhaust.

I bought a 3th generation for commuting and to my surprise this SV650X is as fun as my R1, only a little slower, and full of the torque character of my Ducati Monster, with all of the pros of the Italian and none of it's cons. ¡Love the SV, such a special bike!

I had an 04 SV650S that had full fairings back in 2007 that I used as my daily driver for many years in my early 20's. I lived on the beach so it was the perfect set up for a 23 year old guy. I have a CBR 1000rr and a Speed Triple now but I still miss that bike. Ultra reliable and a lot of fun with the kind of power you can actually use on the road.

After a long time away from the track, I picked up a 2004 SV650 S and started doing track days at my local track, Putnam Park. After about 15 track days on the SV, I moved "up" to a Yamaha R6. To be honest, I learned more and had more fun on the SV. The R6 is a bit faster, to the point that full control becomes a question! With the SV I can pin the throttle no problem, with the R6, not so much. It is hard to learn while you are scared to death. FYI my SV650 sees 115mph before brake at T1, the R6 shows 138-140mph before brakes in T1.

I love my 03 650S. I picked it up in 06 with 3500 miles on it for $3200. It's a Ducati lite. All the fun at 2/3rds the cost and less maintenance.

I bought my 2006 SV650 a few years ago with only 3500 miles. It now has close to 12000 and I'm dying to get it out for this season. One thing the video did not mention (besides it being comfortable) is what a decent touring bike it makes. Though I normally use it for commuting and fun rides, I took a 3000 mile round trip on it last summer with saddle bags and a GIVI. This bike really can do it all and I feel that even if I got another bike, this one will stay with me! Keep them shiny side up, everyone!

I have had my sv650 for 5 years and have done 80000 kilometers on it. Very good bike not once has it let me down.

Cagiva raptor 650... Best of both world's! Sv engine with great upgrades to frame, suspension and brembo's on it! Cagiva/mv agusta racing experience ❤️

I have a 2nd gen SV track bike currently. Great bike for all tracks. Road America you wish you had more power but more technical tracks it beats a panigale in ease of use. Supermoto's are amazing on track because they inspire confidence with their riding position and are great to learn techniques on.

Had one as a loaner for a couple weeks and I was impressed. I never liked SUZUKIS, be it a car or a bike, but the SV was great! Decent power, great handling and character!

I raced at Loudon on a GSX-R600. My racing mentor raced an SV650S and won just about every weekend. I did not realize how special this bike was until I started racing. I suspect that the new Yamaha R7 will follow suit.

A very sound synopsis. Truly inspiring bikes to ride fast, dead modable and robust. I've had a 1st gen 99 S for years, I'm an OAP and my kids think it's funny. I've been riding since 1974 and it's deffo one of (if not )the best bikes I've ever owned. It's so light and unlike a four has plenty of jollies low down below 7000 rpm or if you want to make it sing plenty above as well. Great thing is they never scare you, unlike the fours, handling is better than you'll ever be and although quick, they don't suck you out of your depth, complete control is always there. Probably the only things that take a bit of getting used to are the difference between 1st and 2nd gear and despite the generous amounts of torque having to use 1st below about 10mph. Also the brakes which truly take a ton of tugging before they bite. I wanted my lad to get one, but he went for an early CB500 (which admittedly are OK), but he rides it like Schaaf and gets 42 mph ! Whereas I can get all my fun without revving it to death, sounds much better and I get 56mph. They're dead safe, reliable and so much fun, you can't go wrong.

Bought my 04 Sv650 1 1/2 years ago, had 42k miles on all original parts (has a delkevick 18in slip-on. oil/air filter, spark plugs obviously not original), coming up on 48k now with regular maintenance and it's still running smooth and strong . It's my first street (legal) bike and it's definitely one I'll be keeping in the family once I buy something different :) these bikes really are some of the best be it on the track or street. Thanks for the great video man! Keep up the good work