2007 Suzuki SV650 review from United States of America
"This bike is great for a first time rider, but it will quickly be outgrown"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The chain showed signs of rust very quickly.
General comments?
The SV650S is a great first time bike. I previously owned a Katana for a very short time and enjoyed it more.
The bike responds well and is easy to handle.
The bike does not accelerate as quickly as I had hoped, but does well enough. I would not run up against anyone.
The seat for riding more than 20 miles can be a little painful. Though you have a more upright sitting position compared to most crotch rockets, it is still tough.
There is also a good bit of instability at high speeds. The SV650S does not seem to grip the road as I would imagine or hoped it would.
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 | This is the bike MOST of us SHOULD be riding MOST of the time |
 | Awesome entry level sports bike, or a great toy for more experience riders |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 6/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | |
| Handling marks | 5/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3407 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th September, 2007 |