SV650...Where are they? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

japgen · 04-13-2005, 10:47 PM

I've been looking for a SV650, and no dealer within 200 miles of me has one. They all have the "S" models, but say there is no interest in the Standard naked model. Why is that? It looks on paper like a great bike. I'm from Northwestern PA, but don't know why location would matter. All the dealers are willing to order me a new one, but I'm not willing to commit without at least seeing the bike. Anyone have any ideas? How far out is it to have a bike shipped across country without seeing it first hand?

**Clint** · 04-13-2005, 11:24 PM

I just read that they're not nearly as popular as the S's because the fairing comes at such a small upcharge. Dealers tend to stock what sells.

GIXXER-Mike · 04-13-2005, 11:46 PM

Everyone's tradin' 'em in for GSX-R's

!

DragonKat · 04-14-2005, 02:26 AM

Trans Am cycles in Litiz PA, had a couple SV's in stock not too long ago..they went quick but last I heard they were getting more in, but I cant say 100% though.

**Louis** · 04-14-2005, 08:17 AM

My dealer had a '04 SV650 in Blue.

SuzukiGirl1 · 04-14-2005, 10:51 AM

I like the naked SV's as well. Have them order you one, they can't force you to buy it once it's there if you don't want to, right???

can they?

japgen · 04-14-2005, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuzukiGirl1

I like the naked SV's as well. Have them order you one, they can't force you to buy it once it's there if you don't want to, right???

can they?

Technically I'm sure you're right. Problem is my local dealers don't seem too eager to do that for fear if I don't eventually buy it, they'll be stuck with it. I can't understand that after all the positive reviews the naked SV650 has received. hmm......Is this the bike you ride Suzuki Girl?

SuzukiGirl1 · 04-14-2005, 12:44 PM

I have the S version, but I really like the naked version too. I would've probably gone w/ the naked bike, but since my GS was naked, I was looking for something a little different.

I think the naked version w/ the little aftermarket mini windshield looks really hot!

iroc_eater · 04-14-2005, 12:48 PM

I'm all for naked!

Except on the Gixxer - gotta have the plastics...shows off the color of the jacket & helmet MUCH better!

**Louis** · 04-14-2005, 12:58 PM

Nexus has SV650

SERGE · 04-14-2005, 02:46 PM

I have a SV650. It is an amasing all around bike. Since I do not drive at over 80 for long periods of time the wind buffering is not an issue. My dealer in MD had three. They sold within a month and now they are trading their "Ss" for naked ones. Aparently people like the naked for a Sunday ride ... a couple back roads and an ice cream downtown. If you plan on chassing your buddys around the county you may want the "S" version.

Cheers,

Nexus242 · 04-14-2005, 08:48 PM

Yeah the SVS out sells the SV 10 to 1 in the 2004 model year run. But I'm sure you can find a suclent 05 in yellow with that spiffy new black frame!!! I know the dealers around hear have them on the floor ready to take home.

rixsv650s · 04-15-2005, 03:36 AM

i bought my "S" model in Roseville,CA. they had 4 of them on the sales floor. all 4 were the S model and i have yet to see a naked model in a showroom. there are plenty on the road, but i havnt found a showroom containing one. that is an interesting observation

04-13-2005, 10:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
japgen Newbie Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: Still shopping for first! Location: Northwestern PA Posts: 7	SV650...Where are they? I've been looking for a SV650, and no dealer within 200 miles of me has one. They all have the "S" models, but say there is no interest in the Standard naked model. Why is that? It looks on paper like a great bike. I'm from Northwestern PA, but don't know why location would matter. All the dealers are willing to order me a new one, but I'm not willing to commit without at least seeing the bike. Anyone have any ideas? How far out is it to have a bike shipped across country without seeing it first hand?

04-13-2005, 11:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	Everyone's tradin' 'em in for GSX-R's ! __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

04-14-2005, 02:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
DragonKat In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2000 Katana 750 Location: In front of you Posts: 121	Trans Am cycles in Litiz PA, had a couple SV's in stock not too long ago..they went quick but last I heard they were getting more in, but I cant say 100% though. __________________

04-14-2005, 08:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	My dealer had a '04 SV650 in Blue. __________________ Louis

04-14-2005, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
SuzukiGirl1 Moderatrix Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 2004 SV650S Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,700	I like the naked SV's as well. Have them order you one, they can't force you to buy it once it's there if you don't want to, right??? can they? __________________ SuzukiGirl '04 SV650S, Yellow...lovely!!

04-14-2005, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
SuzukiGirl1 Moderatrix Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 2004 SV650S Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,700	I have the S version, but I really like the naked version too. I would've probably gone w/ the naked bike, but since my GS was naked, I was looking for something a little different. I think the naked version w/ the little aftermarket mini windshield looks really hot! __________________ SuzukiGirl '04 SV650S, Yellow...lovely!!

04-14-2005, 12:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
iroc_eater Clunked into first gear Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: '88 GSX-R 750 Location: Washington (State, not the district) Posts: 222	I'm all for naked! Except on the Gixxer - gotta have the plastics...shows off the color of the jacket & helmet MUCH better! __________________ *Kevin, the Iroc Eater* Got Me the Princess

04-14-2005, 12:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Nexus has SV650 __________________ Louis

04-14-2005, 02:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
SERGE Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 69	I have a SV650. It is an amasing all around bike. Since I do not drive at over 80 for long periods of time the wind buffering is not an issue. My dealer in MD had three. They sold within a month and now they are trading their "Ss" for naked ones. Aparently people like the naked for a Sunday ride ... a couple back roads and an ice cream downtown. If you plan on chassing your buddys around the county you may want the "S" version. Cheers,

04-14-2005, 08:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	Yeah the SVS out sells the SV 10 to 1 in the 2004 model year run. But I'm sure you can find a suclent 05 in yellow with that spiffy new black frame!!! I know the dealers around hear have them on the floor ready to take home. __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins

04-15-2005, 03:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
rixsv650s Newbie Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: sv650s Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 8	i bought my "S" model in Roseville,CA. they had 4 of them on the sales floor. all 4 were the S model and i have yet to see a naked model in a showroom. there are plenty on the road, but i havnt found a showroom containing one. that is an interesting observation

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