Where was the 1999 Suzuki SV650 intro held?
Near the Palomar Mountain Observatory in Julian, California, about 50 miles Northeast of San Diego, the SV650 intro was held at a lodge that was either in severe decay or in the midst of remodeling, one’s point-of-view depending on whether one was a half-empty or half-full kind of person.
Is the Suzuki Hayabusa SV650 a good motorcycle?
To the Editors’ right is Suzuki’s other significant, new-for-1999 motorcycle, the SV650. The Hayabusa looks fast, modern and high-tech. The SV650 looks good, very good in fact, with clean, minimal lines, but both Editors wonder openly why a faired version isn’t displayed. Soon, they’re distracted, fidgety.
Is the Suzuki SV650 a bench racing motorcycle?
Unlike the testosterone-fueled, bench-racing lies told at the Hayabusa circle, the SV650 crowd gathered around the motorcycle respectfully, almost tentatively, and asked a different Suzuki Rep (same generally worried-looking face but with a less-harried expression) questions rather than telling lies and delivering boorish opinions.
What was the name of the Suzuki motorcycle in 1999?
Los Angeles, May 10, 1999 — It’s minutes before the convention hall doors for the annual IMS show in Long Beach, CA open to the public. Two bored MO Editors mill aimlessly in front of the Suzuki exhibit. Front and center stands a copper-colored GSX-1300R Hayabusa, Suzuki’s entry into the top-speed wars.
Which is better the Suzuki SV650 or the engine?
The SV650’s ride is even better than the engine. Forget fancy cycle parts like adjustable suspension or riding modes, instead the Suzuki SV650 has a super-light feel, accurate steering and assured suspension and brakes.
Near the Palomar Mountain Observatory in Julian, California, about 50 miles Northeast of San Diego, the SV650 intro was held at a lodge that was either in severe decay or in the midst of remodeling, one’s point-of-view depending on whether one was a half-empty or half-full kind of person.
Los Angeles, May 10, 1999 — It’s minutes before the convention hall doors for the annual IMS show in Long Beach, CA open to the public. Two bored MO Editors mill aimlessly in front of the Suzuki exhibit. Front and center stands a copper-colored GSX-1300R Hayabusa, Suzuki’s entry into the top-speed wars.