2023 Suzuki SV650 Review - Final Ride? 

In an interview a sukuki rep said that they were keeping the SV650. If the GSX-8S is replacing anything it’s probably the GSX-S750. The 750 allegedly doesn’t sell very well. Along with being within $300 of the msrp of the 8S and the fact that Suzuki doesn’t even have a 2023 model of the base 750 listed on their website.

keep it as is and keep making them. cheap, simple, reliable!

I want the SV650 to be continued. I love it.

To everyone saying this bike needs this, this and that. No, it doesnt, being simple and basic is part of what makes it an SV and the sole reason it can sell for the price it does. Adding literal cents will make a big impact on price, its called value engineering.

man, if they just refreshed it with sexy led lights and tft screen - I think this could still keep selling well for a bit

1:30 I now own a generation 2 SV 650, but I started out on the gladius. I got it after years of being off of two wheels for a while, and a little out of touch with the industry…before I knew how much everybody hated them. It was a wonderful bike. It did look a little bit like a toy, so it often got underestimated, but it was just as fast and fun as any other SV out there. Absolute rocket ship. If you have one, just swap out the front headlight with a round one, and it starts to look way more cool. I can’t believe how many people lose their minds over the droopy boob headlight when it can be so easily swapped. Unfortunately mine got stolen. That’s when I replaced it with the G2. I still miss the old Gladdy.

I have a '19 SV650x. I honestly can't see myself ever getting rid of it - it's so damn fun. IXIL exhaust, United Pacific LED headlight, fender eliminator, and bar end mirrors make it look so much better. At 150lbs, the bike is fast enough for me.

I hope Suzuki keeps the sv650 one of the best value for money bikes in the market. IMHO. There is so much aftermarket support for this platform you can turn this bike into whatever you like.

I own SV650 '22. An all-rounder bike mainly used it for commuting.

I hope Suzuki keeps this thing around; I've had 2 SVs and they were my gateway into road bikes

What Suzuki should do is a half-naked/faired bike like the SV650S. Both the MK1 & II, the S version of the bike was very popular.

Bought a 22' and absolutely love it.

I owned a 2009 DL650 and that motor was absolutely awesome!

Love the sound of that V engine

It's one of their best selling bikes of all time and still sells great, it would be soo dumb to discontinue it. It's a legend!

Thank you for your great reviews

Keep making this V twin.

I regret not buying this bike when I went to the dealer in 2007. I sat on an SV650 then sat on the VStrom 650 which was a little more roomy so I bought it. But the Vstrom was heavier, taller, less nimble, slower & more expensive. I had to buy lowering links after I replaced the horrible seat. Center of gravity was high & at 492 pounds wet I couldn't pick it up when I dropped it in the garage as I got older so I sold it. If I had got the SV650 I'd be riding it today.

There’s nothing like a sport V-twin engine. I’m still riding a SV1000s. Addicted to that torque.

My first bike was a LS650, good bike but sold it 7 months later and bought a SV650. Rode it for 9 years. Sold it and bought a WeeStrom. Sold it 7 months later and got a VStrom. Kept it and bought a SV650S again soon after. Brilliant bikes! They don’t sell well new because we’re all still enjoying 20 year old SV’s.

Yes! I miss my Gladius quite a bit. I've had quite a few bikes, mostly one liter bikes, but there was something really special about that Gladius. I rode a friend's sv650 and it wasn't anywhere near as comfortable or torqued out. I had the optional fly screen and rode it all year round to work, everywhere! I did have to replace the stock seat with the Suzuki upgrade seat. Anyway, yeah it was one of the most enjoyable and practical bikes I've ever owned. I loved completely surprising many modified turbo cars that wanted to try me at a light. It would do 11.7 second quarter mile times and it topped out pegged at 137mph. It wasn't exactly an 09' R1, but I just loved riding that sfv650 V-twin! It's a very very underrated motorcycle. It's a do it all bike, seriously.

Hi Adam, how do you have your microphone connected to the GoPro? Thanks!

Great bike thanks for sharing

Got the 2021 model and I love it

I just purchased a 2022 SV last year. I like the traditional headlight and trellis frame, new bike designs look like insects

This bike is a great value proposition with an absolute gem of an engine. Don't forget about the massive aftermarket support of the SV650 with very tasty accessories to make it the way you desire. Also, what happened to the other half of Adam's moustache??

Such a classic!

Have a blue '23 SV. Enjoy the heck out of it. I agree about the LED headlight.I put a SilverStar Ultra H4 in, still dim compared to my Z900. The Z's LED is brilliant. Very glad I bought one. Enjoy your commentary. BTW, my SV gets app. 54 mpg average.

I had a sv650 as my first bike, 2001 model year. First bike I was able to scrape peg with lol having just sold a ‘14 fz09 I’m looking at a ‘15 fz07 now. 4800 ain’t bad for a bike that is versatile though I have been wanting a sport bike for its premium suspension

I have a 2019 SV650X. Do they even make the X version anymore?

lovely, simple and great bike ...

I have a 1999 SV 650S, I love it, it has given me no problems other than the ''O'' rings in the water pump never going to get rid of it.

I hope to be getting this as my First bike. I can find plenty for good Prices used, and it seems to be very reliable

This is the Ducati mounter we want 😂

This is such a gem of an engine. Suzuki needs to find a way to cram it in to a T7 chassis and put a bash plate on it.

As far as sounding off, Yes I'd like it to continue. In fact, I'd like to see them update the VStrom 250 to be 350cc and bring it to the US as well. Why let KTM, Kawasaki, and BMW sell their little adventure bikes here when Suzuki has had one all along? I know the parallel twins are cheaper to make, but prefer the character of the v-twin.

The value for money on this bike is insane. It's currently $9,999 NZD including tax but excluding registration which is $6250 USD. Most of the other bikes in this class (MT07 etc) are $15,000-$16,000. You can upgrade all of the lights to LED and do some suspension tweaks and it'll still cost less than the competition.

Keep it it works great bike!

08:27 where is the canister under the seat??

i have the 22’ X model and it’s great and looks great too. Sure it’s not as comfortable ergonomically but it’s a great weekend bike

Bro this bike good for hight way?

i live in a region of Japan that sees many people use bikes for commuting and touring. And yet i never see SV650`s on the road. last year i spotted a Gladius model, but that`s about it. people don`t seem to like that model at all. GSX250R is a really popular bike, though.

The goat of all around bike. Period.

So do you thing it will be still available for 2024?

They should definitely bring the new technology to this bike without changing its style and carisma

Headlamp is the best bit

True Legend

A final edition SV with the old school oval tube frame would rock like Ramstein.

Bought a 23 sv 650 abs as my first bike. Love every moment. The seat gets kinda uncomfortable after 2 hours or so.

I'm really thinking hard about this bike. I was planning to but used 2003+ model, but pricing is so good. I can have the older model for about third or maybe half the price (2007+) of new one or save some more money and buy new one next season.

I’m getting another SV650. Had an 03’ Yellow and 04’ Silver. Want a 23’ Nardo Grey

I got a SV650S 09. Love it even though i maybe too big for it😅

The lower price point and the classic looks should attract some customers who don’t want the 8s. I hope they keep making it .

I love the so-called old-school naked Suzuki bikes - have a gen 2 SV650 and an old 93 Bandit 400. Given the current move for retro bikes, they should continue the SV as long as it sells, and now that Kawasaki is bringing back an in-line 400, how about resurrecting the screamer Bandit 400 with ABS and new tech?!

I own 2017 and love it ! Suzuki needs to add an inverted fork and new rear swing arm and 20 hp 10 lbs ft torque .

I've loved this bike since 1999 and I will miss it if/when it is discontinued. Get yourself a drop in H4 LED bulb and some braided brake lines and solve those very minor issues. Please Suzuki, don't kill the SV.

I thought Mo Salah has started to ride bikes beside playing soccer for liverpool.😂😂😂

Too bad they went away from the proper cool aluminum frame and around the same time stopped making the s version...which was the cool one

Just made my motorcycle license last week and bought a brand new sv650 this week. I hope i will be happy learing the unwritten rules on this bike

Perfectly balanced, as all things should be -Thanos

I would take the SV over the 8S. The engine on the SV is just so good!

I love this bike :) as a 50 old beginner, do you thing it is beginner friendly!? For me the SV is a proper bike for everything :)

i bought one last week

I havé sv 650 2017 and i like it . just a Level high for the seat. -

Your speaking audio was near nonexistent on the right side. Bike audio when it was there and end music came through both sides clearly. Nearly left within the first minute because of this but stuck it out to see if it would clear up.

Everything is amortized, and if it is euro 5 - it would be a mistake to discontinue it as L twins are distinctive and there is a rightness about the whole machine. It would be great if they upgraded forks, slapped on a modern display for the punters, and how expensive can LEDs be, they're in the parts bin. The X was half hearted but a sweet R model and a classic bikini fairing model would be fun. Hamamatsu can surprise.

Would be nice to see an R/SE model. Auto makers are good at this upmodel halo ... Motorcycle manufacturers sometimes make it happen too. 😢

Someone give this man a comb

There are not enough mid-sized V twins these days and Suzuki would be foolish to completely abandon the V. Ideally, I'd love to see them make an all new larger 700-800cc V Twin, continue with trellis steel frame, adopt a single sided swing-arm, USD forks and keep it as a naked and a half faired sports bike 👌Not everyone wants a parallel twin and why copy everyone else and play into the competitions hands. GO your own way Suzuki. We all loved the SV and there's no reason we wouldn't love an even better improved one.

my first bike. put 21K on it. sold it but kind of want another.

Gladius? Pink with yellow polka dots? I’ll take one.

40 mpg??? How were you riding? If you're nice to it, you'll get 55-60.

ciao, the jacked is beatifull

Is the engine reliable over all?

Thanks for the review. It's a shame the SV got fatter over the years... Suzuki wanted to keep costs low and ditched the aluminum frames for the heavier steel frame... Suspension or brakes never really improved. For years people improved the suspension, threw on GSXR front ends, and so on... but Suzuki never supported it from the factory. (Didn't want to cut into GSXR sales, I'm sure..) I had a 1st gen SV which I absolutely loved. Pretty solid chassis, light weight, and a brilliant engine. I'll be sad to see it go if it does.

Hopefully suzuki will keep it, not everyone want 800cc.

I'd like a naked bike just like the SV650 or the new 8 that's suitable for people that are 6'4 : )

Keep the SV650 with a few upgrade options.

Old - new Bandit ?

This color looks better than the ABS model to me.

Hard to say if a 776cc twin cylinder class bike is going to get rid of the 650-class. As we can see, there's plenty in this class of displacement: Kawasaki: Versys 650, Vulcan S, Ninja 650, Z650 Honda: CB650R, CBR650R Yamaha: MT-07, YZF-R7 Triumph: Trident 660 Royal Enfield: Continental GT 650 Aprilia: Tuono 660 KTM: 690 SMC R And Suzuki is just going out of the 650 class? Doesn't make a lot of sense. Really wish journalists would stop comparing 650 twins to 750-800cc twins. They obviously aren't the same class, aren't the same power, aren't the same price.

There on sale at the dealerships all over the Phoenix valley! I might pick one up…

I've wanted Suzuki to put proper suspension and brakes on this bike for, oh I dunno, 20 years!

There's no reason to replace the SV650. All the tooling has been amortized long ago, and people keep buying them. They're basically churning these things out for the cost of materials by now.

The Suzuko should start selling non-ABS SV650 only along with GSX-8S

I had a gladius as my first street bike. It was awesome. I sold it with 34,000 miles and it never gave me a problem. The new SV650's look great and I would buy one if they had a more advance suspension. That new GSX8S or whatever you call it looks like smeared dog poop.

They can't kill this bike. Porsche tried to kill the 911 in the 80's but people kept buying them over its supposed replacement, the 928.

SURVEY TIME! Thumbs up, those who DON'T WANT SUZUKI TO RETIRE THE SV!

Is the SV650 a good bike to learn how to wheelie on? Or do you think KTM 690 Duke is better? Id buy a used one, and also use for commuting, 10mins (Europe) Any other opinion? Thanks!

As long as it can pass EuroV and Suzuki has parts to build them, the SV will likely linger around. If Suzuki comes out with a new 300-500ish twin motor (that woll be shared with a DS/ADV) , then I'll declare the SV headed to the pasture. The Strom 650, on the other hand, I expect to see go away once the current crop is sold out.

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People always liked it for one main reason, it is cheap both new or second hand. For that kind of money you can not ask for more, simple means reliable. It's adequate for small guys and women, yes I know this statement hurts but this is the truth, it's a small bike preferred by women. A big, tall guy above 6 feet will look like a bear on a bicycle on it.

There's something to be said for a design that needs such little improvement or change over the course of ~25 years, sometimes the design/concept just works perfectly (like sharks & alligators!). Sure, some improvements would be nice, especially in terms of display and suspension, but really- they've got it so well balanced and such a great price point that expensive changes might be hard to justify. I have a 2017 SV650 with ABS and I love it for commuting (though my ride is only about 20 miles each way) and was surprised by the comment of only 40mpg. I average between 55-60mpg with speeds on my commute ranging from 30-60mph and rpms usually around 5000 +/- 1000.

Still no slipper clutch.

This bike replaces the gsxs750 no way they get rid of the sv.

Sv is hot right now

If I see Daniel Day-Lewis or Ben Kingsley are in a movie I'm watching it. If I see Waheed in the RU-vid video poster image I'm watching it.

If anything, suzuki should stop aiming at the Ducati Monster and realign its sight to the Scrambler. Same engine, probably new new frame. I wont even complain if they kept tech the same aside from switchable ABS Edit: Or double down with the 1989-2000 japanese naked bike aesthetic

I watched this video right after Suzuki’s press conference at EICMA 2023. The SV is still available (at least in Italy), which means it complies with the latest emissions standards. And frankly, considering the hunger for classic bikes, Suzuki would be hitting its own balls if it discontinued a proper classic model…

Abs should be standard. Euro 4 required abs. Euro 5 requires TC. Many Most European bikes especially Ducati and KTM come standard with stability control/IMu. Cars usa starting 2012 mandated stability control. I am sure motorcycles will follow. Led headlights should be standard for safety as well. Those old halogen dirty T shirt type headlight lighting is dangerous.