2005 SV650S Review - Suzuki

Reviewed by: 93civEJ1
Website: http://www.muchfreetime.com/

Where do you live: USA

Your height: 5′10″-11″

Your weight: 180ish

Manufacturer: Suzuki

Model: SV650S

Model year: 2005

Displacement in CC’s: 650cc

Final drive: Chain Driven

Cost: 5k used

Beginner bike yes/no: Would be a great beginner bike

Reliability 1 to 10: 10
Reliability explained:
I have had the bike for close to 4k Miles now within 1 year of owning and being the second owner. Still runs as good as the day I picked it up.

Performance 1 to 10: 9
Performance explained:
Performance is great, the front suspension is a little sloppy, but I hear can be stiffed up with a good set of stiffer springs in the forks.

Comfort 1 to 10: 10
Comfort explained:
Bike rides very comfortable, and can even be made more comfortable with upgraded seats.

Body looks/quality 1 to 10: 10
Looks/Quality explained:
The SV650 is a naked style bike, with the SV650S being a more faired bike. Its a style that you either like or you dont.

Things that have gone wrong:
Nothing.

Overall summary/Final comments about this bike:
I would recommend the bike to anyone first starting out, and those looking for a bike in general. Rides easy and the V-Twin motor on the bike engine brakes really good to help slow down if you get a little throttle happy. The bike is very forgiving on those rider mistakes.

Would you recommend this bike to someone else?: YES

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