Suzuki SV650 User Manual

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THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING
MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED ............................................................. 1-2
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A HELMET, BUY A HELMET AND
WEAR IT EVERY TIME YOU RIDE ..................................................................... 1-2
IF A COLLISION IS IMMINENT, DO SOMETHING ............................................. 1-3
SPECIAL SITUATIONS REQUIRE SPECIAL CARE .......................................... 1-4
KNOW YOUR LIMITS .......................................................................................... 1-4
BE EXTRA SAFETY-CONSCIOUS ON BAD WEATHER DAYS ........................ 1-4
PRACTICE AWAY FROM TRAFFIC ................................................................... 1-5
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING .......................................................................... 1-5
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING ......................................................................... 1-5
CARRYING A PASSENGER ............................................................................... 1-5
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION’S
“RIDING TIPS AND PRACTICE GUIDE” HANDBOOK
(FOR OWNERS IN USA) ..................................................................................... 1-6
BE STREET SMART ........................................................................................... 1-6
LABELS ............................................................................................................... 1-6
CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................... 1-6

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)