Is the Suzuki SV1000 a good bike?

Is the Suzuki SV1000 a good bike?

The Suzuki SV1000 is a purpose built big capacity, sensibly priced, road going sporty V-twin. Ok, the engine’s nicked from Suzuki’s old TL1000S but the rest of the SV1000 is all-new yet the price tag is very reasonable new or used. The faired Suzuki SV1000 ‘S’ version has lower bars but is the better all-rounder.

How much horsepower does a SV1000 have?

Suzuki SV1000

Manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation
Top speed 237 km/h (147 mph)
Power 81 kW (108 hp) (rear wheel) 89 kW (120 hp) @ 9,000 rpm (claimed)
Torque 94 N⋅m (69 lb⋅ft) (rear wheel) 102 N⋅m (75 lb⋅ft) @ 7,200 rpm (claimed)
Transmission 6 speed

How much horsepower does a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 have?

Basic specs: A 996cc, 456-pound, half-faired, 90-degree V-Twin sporty bike producing 108 rear-wheel hp and 69 ft. -lb. of torque. Our 2003 testbike ran a 10.99-second, 122.6-mph quarter-mile and hit a top speed of 148 mph.

What does SV stand for Suzuki?

Raising the “V-Twin fun machine” performance even higher with latest Suzuki innovations, the SV650 now sets a higher standard. The SV650 is a rider’s go-anywhere dream machine. The “SV” designation in the SV650 stands for many things: Sporty V-Twin, Superior Value, Simple and Versatile.

What year SV650 is fuel injected?

2003-
Second generation Suzuki SV650 — Fuel Injected (2003-2008)

How much power does a Suzuki SV1000 have?

Claimed power for the Suzuki SV1000 is 118bhp, actual figure is about 106 which is enough thanks to loads of torque – but an exhaust system and power commanded will release more if required from the SV1000. Build quality seems to be a Suzuki problem lately and the SV1000 is no exception.

Are there any known issues with the SV1000?

I have an K6 SV1000S as well. Known issues…the bike is solid. Just ride it and enjoy! The SV1000 site is full of info if your really want to do the research http://www.sv-portal.com/. Some known issues are documented in these forums.

Is the Suzuki SV1000 the most underrated bike?

The Suzuki Sv1000s has to have been one of the most underrated bikes ever produced !, and yet it now receives a near fanatical support from owners around the world.

What’s the clutch cover on a Suzuki SV1000?

Invest $15 in a clutch cover gasket and check at either 500miles or 4K, but more likely the 2nd servicing. You’ll have piece of mind before it eats the Primary Gear teeth against the basket. There is also a retainer clip/nut that shears off, hard to see, just check the bottom of the tray and oil filter for tiny pieces.

Are there any known issues with the Suzuki SV1000?

Known issues…the bike is solid. Just ride it and enjoy! The SV1000 site is full of info if your really want to do the research http://www.sv-portal.com/. Some known issues are documented in these forums. When I first bought my bike, I read through these forums for information (I also checked the sv-portal.com site).

What’s the difference between a 2003 and 2006 SV1000?

The compression was increased slightly in the 2005 and 2006 models, and a few other internal items were changed, otherwise remained the same bike as the 2003 model. The original SV1000 design (K3) has gone through two updates since its original release:

What’s the difference between a Suzuki SV1000 and a Superhawk?

Unlike the SuperHawk, which had, large 48 mm carburettors, the 2003 and later SV1000 was fuel injected and had Suzuki’s ‘Dual-Throttle Valve’ technology. In 2004, the ergonomics were revised, with lower pegs and a slightly lower seat height, matching the 2003 N model (unfaired).

Which is better Suzuki SV1000 or Suzuki TL1000?

Ok, the engine’s nicked from Suzuki’s old TL1000S but the rest of the SV1000 is all-new yet the price tag is very reasonable new or used. The faired Suzuki SV1000 ‘S’ version has lower bars but is the better all-rounder. The unfaired SV1000 with higher bars is a real funster if less competent on the motorway.