Suzuki SV650 User Manual

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 WARNING
Downshifting when engine
speed is too high can;
• cause the rear wheel to skid
and lose traction due to
increased engine braking,
resulting in an accident; or
• force the engine to overrev in
the lower gear, resulting in
engine damage.
Reduce speed before down-
shifting.
 WARNING
Downshifting while the motor-
cycle is leaned over in a corner
may cause rear wheel skid and
loss of control.
Reduce your speed and down-
shift before entering a corner.
NOTICE
Revving the engine into the red
zone can cause severe engine
damage.
Never allow the engine to rev
into the red zone in any gear.
NOTICE
Improper gearshift lever opera-
tion can damage the transmis-
sion.
• Do not rest your foot on the
gearshift lever.
• Do not use force to shift
gears.

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)