Suzuki SV650 User Manual

4-2
BREAK-IN AND
INSPECTION BEFORE
RIDING
BREAK-IN
The first 800 km (500 miles) is the
most important in the life of your
motorcycle. Proper operation dur-
ing this break-in period will help
assure maximum life and perfor-
mance from your new motorcycle.
The following guidelines explain
proper break-in procedures.
Maximum Engine Speed
Recommendation
The table below shows the maxi-
mum engine speed recommenda-
tion during the break-in period.
Vary the Engine Speed
Vary the engine speed during the
break-in period. This allows the
parts to “load” (aiding the mating
process) and then “unload”
(allowing the parts to cool).
Although it is essential to place
some stress on the engine com-
ponents during break-in, you must
be careful not to load the engine
too much.
Breaking in the New Tires
New tires need proper break-in to
assure maximum performance,
just as the engine does. Wear- in
the tread surface by gradually
increasing your cornering lean
angles over the first 160 km (100
miles) before attempting maxi-
mum performance. Avoid hard
acceleration, hard cornering, and
hard braking for the first 160 km
(100 miles).
.
Initial 800 km
(500 miles)
Below 5000 r/min
Up to 1600 km
(1000 miles)
Below 7500 r/min
Over 1600 km
(1000 miles)
Below 10000 r/min
 WARNING
Failure to perform break-in of
the tires could cause tire slip
and loss of control.
Use extra care when riding on
new tires. Perform proper
break-in of the tires as
described in this section and
avoid hard acceleration, hard
cornering, and hard braking for
the first 160 km (100 miles).

Suzuki SV650 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	81.0 mm x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Front Tire	120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear Tire	160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless
Overall Length	2, 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width	760 mm (29.9 in)
Overall Height	1, 090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheelbase	1, 445 mm (56.9 in)
Ground Clearance	135 mm (5.3 in)
Seat Height	785 mm (30.9 in)
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Starter	Electric
Final Drive	Chain
Engine Type	645cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90° V-twin
Rear Brakes	Hydraulic disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 L (3.8 US gal)
Curb Weight	198 kg (437 lbs)