Friday 2/10/09 - Suzuki SV650S

Jase from Streetbike talks me through the features and benefits of the Suzuki SV650S! And we get to compare it against the older model!

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Autos & Vehicles

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• luke wilkins
• kerrang radio
• motorcycle diaries
• suzuki sv650s
• review
• bike test
• streetbike

[seb23490]

would you say the CBR600F is on par with the sv650 in terms of power, forgivingness and feel?

I have just passed my test and was looking to buy an sv650. but also like the cbr600F. for some reason I have it in my mind that although its not the RR, the CBR-F would still be too big a step fr a new rider.

[motorcycleluke]

@seb23490 Both great bikes!! Difference in te handling etc not too great, most difference is style of engine, whether you prefer the torque of a twin, or the bhp of an inline four bro!

[TheARMAProductions]

When i had just passed my test the instructor advised me to get this bike over the CBR 600 RR. i ignored him and went for the CBR. There's no such thing as a perfect bike for beginner riders. it's all about how sensible you are. All I would say is don't even think about starting off on the 1000 CC bikes as they are monsters to master. Easy to ride like all modern sports bikes but the torque on them is sick and I'm still not 100% confident of thrashing it after 2 years

[motorcycleluke]

@TheARMAProductions Exactly! If you had gone smaller and worked up, you would have that confidence! Its kind of like buying a ferrari for a first car, get a banger, then you get used to the way it handles etc etc!!!

Hell I know its tempting to get a huge sports bike, but everyone I know agrees, start small, youll be a better rider!

[EmpireM8]

Hi Luke!!

Great Video as always , Do you think the bike would be too much to handle for a 17year old? Ive just passed my A2 Course so im restricted to 33BHP , But whats your opinion on it? Ive just like converted to Gears from automatic.

Thanks again!!

[motorcycleluke]

@EmpireM8 It would be worth a test drive mate, also have a look at the bandit, hornet, fz6 and kr6, all nice allternative inline fours! Good luck, and ride safe bro!

[motorcycleluke]

@MBenvo Okay - sorry about that mate!

You dont have to watch! Im trying my best, but you cant keep everyone happy huh!

[BoldMorin]

Love the video's keep em coming :P

[urbanfireblade]

I been riding 15 yrs, last 7 yrs ive had vfr750's, cbr900 fireblade for 5yrs, a Kawasaki gpz500 i have right now as well as my current '02 Suzuki Bandit 1200 which i'm trading in for a brand new Suzuki SV650s. Pick it up in 2 days. Sv is a lovely bike even for experienced riders, deceptively fast on the test ride, very linear torque curve, it doesn't feel flat then peak like inline engines, its just constant torque! Had to ride the same road after on my gpz500 to compare and sv was way quicker.

[warder105]

Oh it's so gorgeous. I keep hearing good for beginners good for beginners. But is that only for a day 1 noobie? I'm wondering how I'm going to like it, I've been riding a 2001 ninja 250 for two years, and I'm looking for a bike with more power,more weight (250 gets danced around too much by highway winds), better height (my legs are long) and more comfortable suspension( L.A. streets bully my ninjette).

[armouredsqwirlz]

All and all, would this be a perfect beginners bike or should I start smaller?

[plehdehgame]

i'm debating between the ninja 650r and the sv650, i like the leaning forward of the sv cause i sat on one... i never sat on the ninja 650r. BUT which bike is more user-friendly considering it will be my first bike? In terms of looks i love the sv look but the ninja is also good looking as well so it's kinda hard to decide. Performance is not an issue both are the same cc's and i probably wont have the skills or talent to bring these bikes to their maximum potential anyways!! Thanks in advance

[Dawson2708]

great vid ive just gone a got one of these myself my first bike and cant wait to get out on it... keep up the great video's mate

[TheARMAProductions]

@motorcycleluke So yes...starting small and working your way up is definitely best if you have the time mate. A big problem isn't even the bike itself...it's learning how other cars/bikes/pedestrians behave and can behave. The faster the bike (i.e. the more torqy the bike) the faster you'll be going and this is the killer when your new to thr raods as you won't have the time to react to new situations as you come across them. As a bike courier in London I see all kinds of madness lol

[TheARMAProductions]

@motorcycleluke This is somewhat correct. I had dropped the CBR 600RR a couple of times and got into a few near misses/little scrapes and it was because of my inexperience (even tho the accidents were legally the other cars fault). The issue I had was that I started (legally anyway) when I were 26 and so didn't want a small bike as I knew I'd be wanting to jump up. Allot depends on you as a person. If you can keep a level head you'll be ok but most cannot on modern sports bikes :)