2003 Suzuki SV1000S review from United States of America
"A competent sport-tourer with massive amounts of power at all levels of the rev-range"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Straight from the factory, the bike had a unique characteristic in that it drained its own coolant at random intervals.
General comments?
I understand the general rule about sport bikes not being in the upper tier of motoring regarding comfort, but in the SV1000S Suzuki has unnecessarily created the most uncomfortable seat in the industry. Aftermarket is a must on this piece.
The frame, since it is a twin-engined bike, is narrower than that of an in-line 4. Keep that in mind if you're of a larger stature.
The headlights are fantastic.
The handling, due in part to the narrowness of the frame, is excellent. Under heavy braking, however, the front end dives deeply. More comfortable than the stiffness of a racing suspension, the sport-touring setup will cost you on the track, but is good enough and exciting enough for long road trips.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 6/10 |
| Braking marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7500 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | BMW R1100RSL |
| Date of Entry | 11th December, 2004 |