2001 Suzuki SV650 review from United States of America
"I love the bike, and will keep this one after owning 8 bikes since 2001"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
A little more power would be nice.
Suspension could be a little stiffer.
Wider tires would be nice.
General comments?
I love the look, and the reliability is what sold me. I got tired of riding and being nervous if my bike was going to breakdown. By the way, I'm a freak about maintenance.
I would agree if you add some money you can have a serious contender in the canyons. I have owned many bikes. The only other bike I enjoyed but abandoned because of reliability is the Triumph 955 Daytona. Torque is the secret sauce for the canyons. I hate having to downshift up and down. In my opinion the three cylinders are for the rich and the V-Twin is for the common man, or better said for the man who enjoys riding his bike anytime all the time. Great bike!!!
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| Great starter bike, very quick, street-fighter!! |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6400 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki GSX-R750 |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2009 |