1997 Suzuki XF650 Freewind review from Hong Kong
"Good motor with not so great styling"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Front brake caliper binding, but mainly due to neglect by the previous owner.
LCD screen has some parts of the speedometer numbers disappearing.
The seat pushes you down and forward, and is getting a bit soft and not so supportive.
General comments?
Good commuter, light and economic. Just keep those oil changes nice and regular.
The main problem is finding after-market stuff for it because of a short manufacturing run of 5 years e.g. things like long range tanks if you want to use it for overland touring.
Handling is good for this kind of bike.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 6/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 51000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit |
| Date of Entry | 8th December, 2005 |