2005 Suzuki SV1000S review from United Kingdom
"A gorgeous looking sporty v twin at a really keen price"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Nothing so far.
General comments?
For all the talk of torque (excuse the pun) of big v twins, I'm surprised how much you have to work the gearbox to get the best out of the motor.
That said, it still propels you forward like a Saturn rocket.
The brakes are excellent, and the handling and suspension are more than up to the job.
Fuel economy is reasonable, although it would benefit from a slightly larger tank.
The only downside is the rubbish stock seat. Trips of more than a 100 miles can be very uncomfortable. I'm going to fit a Corbin or Sargent to mine.
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 | A really good all rounder, that does exactly what it is supposed to do |
| Great sound, great look, great bike |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4200 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th October, 2006 |