Suzuki SV650 User Manual

7-34
Tire Pressure and Loading
Proper tire pressure and proper
tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to
tire failure and loss of motorcycle
control.
Check tire pressure each day
before you ride, and adjust tire
pressure according to the table
below. Tire pressure should only
be checked and adjusted before
riding, since riding will heat up the
tires and lead to higher inflation
pressure readings.
Under-inflated tires make smooth
cornering difficult, and can result
in rapid tire wear. Over-inflated
tires cause a smaller amount of
tire to be in contact with the road,
which can contribute to skidding
and loss of control.
NOTE: When you detect drops in
tire pressure, check the tire for
nails or other punctures, or a
damaged wheel rim. Tubeless
tires sometimes lose pressure
gradually when punctured.
 WARNING
Failure to perform break-in of
the tires could cause tire slip
and loss of control, which
could result in an accident.
Use extra care when riding on
new tires. Perform proper
break-in of the tires referring to
the BREAK-IN section of this
manual and avoid hard acceler-
ation, hard cornering, and hard
braking for the first 100 miles
(160 km).
LOAD
TIRE
SOLO
RIDING
DUAL
RIDING
FRONT
225 kPa
2.25 kgf/cm
2
33 psi
225 kPa
2.25 kgf/cm
2
33 psi
REAR
250 kPa
2.50 kgf/cm
2
36 psi
250 kPa
2.50 kgf/cm
2
36 psi

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)