SV650 vs SV650S - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

CyByte · 06-19-2005, 04:18 PM

not much of a price difference, although it looks like more plastic and better looks with the sv650s. Are there any changes besdies plastic between these?

I see some other differences like 1 headlight vs 2 headlights from the picture at suzuki.com now.

any significant differences? same engines?

**Freakinout** · 06-19-2005, 05:22 PM

Same bikes, mechanically. Plastics are the big difference. The sv650 has zero wind protection, the plastics make a world of difference when riding.

Head lights, plastics, handlebars...

**Clint** · 06-19-2005, 06:08 PM

Earlier models had different ergonomics. As I understand it, parts are interchangeable, so you could go sporty or comfy.

**Louis** · 06-19-2005, 07:30 PM

Looks and ergonomics are the differences. The Sv650S as a slightly more aggressive riding posture.

jaydog19833 · 06-19-2005, 09:34 PM

I think he only difference is the height of the handlebars. Otherwise it's the same bike.

Nexus242 · 06-21-2005, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jaydog19833

I think he only difference is the height of the handlebars. Otherwise it's the same bike.

Yep the SVS has clip on's so your in the sport bike rider position with the front fairing. While the SV (naked) has risers and a more standard handle bars to give you a more upright riding position with out a front screen or fairing and a single 7" round head light. Other then that the Bikes are 100% the same.

**Clint** · 06-21-2005, 10:13 PM

Some had different footpeg positions, too.

CyByte · 06-21-2005, 10:19 PM

can someone explain clip on's? I see several threads with this being used.

**inspiron** · 06-22-2005, 02:48 AM

Clip on handlebars - when you have two segments connected to the forks (instead of a single handlbar with grips at each end).

Minhthn · 07-09-2005, 04:12 PM

So the slip-on is basicly made for you to adjust the lenght of the handle bar to fit your comford??

Scourge · 07-09-2005, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minhthn

So the slip-on is basicly made for you to adjust the lenght of the handle bar to fit your comford??

NO. The clip-ons give the rider a more leaned over body position, because they are just two separate hand grips individually atatched to the top of the forks. You have to lean over a little farther to reach them giving you a more aggressive posture. More like a racing bike. It is NOT a handle bar. Handle bars are............bars. they are a bent pipe that typically leaves the rider in a more upright riding position and give the motorcycle more relaxed ergonomics and handling.

06-19-2005, 04:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
CyByte Newbie Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 12	SV650 vs SV650S not much of a price difference, although it looks like more plastic and better looks with the sv650s. Are there any changes besdies plastic between these? I see some other differences like 1 headlight vs 2 headlights from the picture at suzuki.com now. any significant differences? same engines? Last edited by CyByte; 06-19-2005 at 04:23 PM.

06-19-2005, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,613	Same bikes, mechanically. Plastics are the big difference. The sv650 has zero wind protection, the plastics make a world of difference when riding. Head lights, plastics, handlebars... __________________ Freakinout

06-19-2005, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Looks and ergonomics are the differences. The Sv650S as a slightly more aggressive riding posture. __________________ Louis

06-19-2005, 09:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	I think he only difference is the height of the handlebars. Otherwise it's the same bike. __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.

06-22-2005, 02:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,057	Clip on handlebars - when you have two segments connected to the forks (instead of a single handlbar with grips at each end). __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

06-21-2005, 10:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
CyByte Newbie Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 12	can someone explain clip on's? I see several threads with this being used.

07-09-2005, 04:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Minhthn Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8	So the slip-on is basicly made for you to adjust the lenght of the handle bar to fit your comford??

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