Just curious, my buddy is looking to get a new gen (03 and up) SV 650 and hes not sure whether to get the regular SV650 or the SV650 S model.
What is the difference? I found out their bodywork from sharkskinz is different too.
What are more of you guys racing?
Maybe the bodywork is different simply because the S already has brackets to mount the upper. Is there also a difference with the upper triple clamp due to the type of bars. I sure there is more. Check out the suzuki website.
There's a few small differences, check out svrider.org...
The triple clamps are a little different, the headlight bracket stuff is different, the rear sets may be a little different... If you're going with race bodywork anyway, why shell out all the extra cash for the "s"?
The only performance difference I'm aware of between the 99-02 & 03+ models is the cams and fuel injection. If you do the cam upgrade on a 99-02 you'll be in the ball park anyway... fuel injection is nice though (-:
why are the race bodyworks different then?
Quote If you're going with race bodywork anyway, why shell out all the extra cash for the "s"?
I went ahead with the 's' because of the triple clamps. Until I get some clipons, I'm still running the stockers. I think you'd need a new upper triple clamp to use clipons rather than the handlebar of the standard SV. I can probably also sell the stock upper, so the price difference seemed worth it for me. The gearing is slightly higher on the 's' and the stock rearsets are a little higher too. :)
Quotewhy are the race bodyworks different then?
I don't understand what you're asking?
The naked SV uses a headlight bracket that goes from the top triple to the bottom triple, with this bracket in the way you can't use clip-ons. This is why alot of the front stuff is different...
SV650 S - slow
SV650 - slower
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QuoteSV650 S - slow
SV650 - slower
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Yeah....
... but Paul's KawaSukiHondaYaha will kick your _ _ _. ;D (His bike will definately NOT qualify for Super Sport any more...)
Dawn ;)
(I guess I better get back to working on the motor home....)
One new quick performance mod for the new gen Sv- remove the airbox snorkel baffle for about 2-4 horses. Not legal for SS classes as this is condsidered an airbox mod. Our savvy tech inspector found that out quick- He even made tools for both SV's to check airbox hole diameter.