2006 Suzuki SV1000S review from United States of America
"I would buy it all over again"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The SV1000S does have a gear whine, I have been given various reasons, I believe it is the cam chain tensioner. I have had no other problems so far, and the gear whine sounds almost like a supercharger.
General comments?
The acceleration is brutal, I am still breaking in the bike, and keeping it below 5K rpm for now.
I am wondering what 9K rpm will be like?
The handling is also very quick, it seems to love to zig-zag down the road at 60 to 70 Mph.
I did go with Heli-Bars, I needed a more straight up riding position, but that is just me.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 8/10 |
| Braking marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 502 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki SV650 |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2006 |