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2006 Ninja 650R vs Suzuki SV650
…again. I don't know if it was the cost of repairing his bike or the concussion, but he soon stopped coming to the track.)In recent years, Suzuki's SV650 has been the leader in a class of one (well, two, if you count the two SV models). Kawasaki's EX500 had received the Ninja 500 name and little else…
2004 Suzuki SV650 Comparison
The SV almost disappears under its rider to give a real feeling of freedom. Note the stout-looking aluminum frame, revised for the SV in 2003.On the street, the SV's motor is a gem. As is typical for a longer stroke motor like a V-Twin, especially one with a 46cc displacement advantage, it cranks…
2006 Ninja 650R vs Suzuki SV650
…but this horsepower graph demonstrates how the SV goes above and beyond the Ninja in performance capabilities. This is just one of many reasons the SV650 has become a cult favorite among roadracers and veteran riders, in addition to being an ideal mount for newbies with rising skill potential.While the…
2004 Reality Bike Shootout
…the price scale is the key player in this group, the SV650. The standard model like our test bike retails for a ridiculously low $5899, which is quite an accomplishment for a fuel-injected, aluminum-framed budget blaster. Adding an S to the SV650 and an extra $400 will get you the SV650S, but its stylishly…
2006 Ninja 650R vs Suzuki SV650
…compound issue. When a bike has a more compliant and forgiving suspension, you'll usually find that it also gets overwhelmed easier when pushed hard.The SV650 has an almost schizophrenic attitude. Lacking the smoothness and subtlety of the Ninja, the SV required a little longer to get reacquainted to each…
2008 Kawasaki Versys First Look
…the Ninja 650R, which the Versys is a clear derivative of, to be an amenable model for such riders when we tested it head-to-head against the Suzuki SV650 last year, and this new design figures to carry on the user-friendly habits of its Ninja forebear while challenging Suzuki's V-Strom 650 for market…
2008 Can-Am Spyder First Ride
…injection system to breathe, and the Spyder accelerates on par with any typical sports car this side of a Vette. It seems to build speed about equal to an SV650 or similar small-displacement sportbike for those who prefer a two-wheeled comparison. Can-Am claims 106 hp at 8500 rpm and an impressive 77 lb-ft of…
2008 Suzuki C109R & GSX650F
…stretches to the rear fender where a clear taillight lens has red LED lights. GSX650FThe entry-level sportbikes currently offered by Suzuki are the SV650 models, the Katana 600 and 750 and the GS500F. Of those four machines, half of them will be cut from the lineup for the 2008 model year. Both Katanas…
2004 Honda 599
Wheelies are not cool. We only shot this pic to show you the 599 has four exhaust pipes, despite the feel of its V-Twin-like grunt. Suzuki's SV650, introduced in 1999, quickly became the surprise hit of the year, having the elusive mix of qualities that appeal to both newbies and experienced riders.…
2009 Suzuki Gladius First Ride
…offers plenty of low-to-midrange torque to make everyday?riding more of a hoot. The 90 degree V-Twin engine is based on the popular (and now redundant) SV650, but it?s been refined to offer more low-to-midrange torque without sacrificing top-end power, plus it?s also now 10 percent more efficient. As the…
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