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SpankMe
20th October 2002, 23:07
Well a new look for the sv650 for the 2003 model, and I must say my first impressions are not good. I don't really like the angular look.

<center><img src="/images/sv650sb.jpg"></center>

Electronic fuel injection definitely sounds promising thou. :D

But I still prefer the look of the original.

<center><img src="/images/sv650_yellow.jpg"></center>

SpankMe
3rd November 2002, 21:08
Some more pictures. An LCD spedo :angry:

<center><img src="/images/SV650S_silver_dash_zoom.jpg"></center>

SpankMe
3rd November 2002, 21:12
hmm, it still doesn't look any better.

<center><img src="/images/2003_sv650s_show.jpg"></center>

SpankMe
3rd November 2002, 21:16
This is the SV1000s. Now this looks a bit better.

<center><img src="/images/SV1000S_silver.jpg"></center>

wari
4th November 2002, 06:22
Like the SV1000 ... a lot.

Will Beard
4th November 2002, 22:11
:bigthumb: love the new sv1000

I want one :done:

Neo
5th November 2002, 00:52
Any news on the price, will the 2003 be the same price as the 2002, if it is, it's not a bad deal. Add injection and LCD for same money. I think the angular look will grow on me.

SpankMe
21st November 2002, 16:47
Now this is what the 2003 SV650s should have looked like.

<center><img src="/images/sv650s-bbt.jpg"></center>

SPman
21st November 2002, 17:20
No, THIS is what it should have looked like-----OK, how do you insert a ***** photo in this space------OK I'll try this......

SpankMe
21st November 2002, 17:23
I think I prefer this naked mod.

<center><img src="/images/motomorphic1.jpg"></center>

SPman
21st November 2002, 17:24
Ahhh.....
and this

SPman
21st November 2002, 17:29
Is that a Ducati wheel & swingarm?
I still dont like the standard SV fairing much
The blue thing is from the US with a Shark Skinz fairing and sundry other mods.:cool:

Hitcher
9th January 2004, 13:18
I hesitate to say "typical Suzuki effort". Goes well but undercooked in the styling and finish departments. All that trellis work looks like it needs a rose climbing up it. The seat's too high for a 650 as well. Anybody shorter than 5 foot 5 in the old money would really struggle to ride one. That rules out most women, so I guess you can see who Suzuki have in mind as the target market...

Hitcher
9th January 2004, 13:22
Is that a Ducati wheel & swingarm?
I still dont like the standard SV fairing much
The blue thing is from the US with a Shark Skinz fairing and sundry other mods.:cool:
That "blue thing" is significantly modified. I noted the single-sided swingarm too -- as well as the inverted front shocks. The arse with the underseat exhaust looks nice in side view. Somebody has gone to a lot of trouble with this one...

Coldkiwi
9th January 2004, 13:31
I like the angled new look to be honest spank. The older curves remind me too much of that never-was TT600 Triumph. The 2003 angles and bigger parallelogram headlights have their own unmistakable character (whether people like it or not, uniqueness is invaluable).
Now, if only Suzuki would ditch their obsession with black plastic tail stings!
Where did you get the tail end mods done on your SV1000? Wouldn't mind tidying up my GSXR in a similar fashion if the price is right.

SpankMe
9th January 2004, 18:05
Where did you get the tail end mods done on your SV1000? Wouldn't mind tidying up my GSXR in a similar fashion if the price is right.
Did it myself with a hacksaw, some aluminium angle bracket and a pair of stick on indicators.

Sk8r_Boi_
27th May 2004, 21:43
Very nice wouldnt mind having one of them in my gargre :)

Hitcher
28th May 2004, 12:13
Very nice wouldnt mind having one of them in my gargre :)

A gargre?? If it stops the gear lever rusting, then it's all good...

That Guy
13th October 2004, 13:35
I don't like the look of either, but SV650s are awesome to ride - so thats lucky.

pipeman
20th October 2004, 19:05
I no this be a bit late but I like new version just because the petrol tank fits.But one thing i take a dislike for is modern front trye guards why do they keep making them shorter?

Suzi Q
20th October 2004, 20:33
I rode the old shape SV650 - bit of a beast for a newbie like me at the time - hadjustjumped from FXR150 to GSX600F - found the twin a bit twitchy but loved the look. Had a ride as a pillion on the new SV1000 on Saturday - not bad but got a bit uncomfortable in the seat area - legs were fine, bum went numb.

Best pillion ride is the "Busa :not:

RiderInBlack
12th October 2005, 19:42
So this is the first KB'er Thread. Look the poll is still running and it's there's probably a 2006 SV650 coming out now:whistle:

:dodge:

zadok
12th October 2005, 20:16
Looks ok to me. About time they had inverted forks but. Check out the Hyosung.

Storm
12th October 2005, 20:17
Yay!:) Now I can say I've posted in the first ever thread on KB- Cheers Agent R (Man In Black) :D

RiderInBlack
12th October 2005, 20:23
Yay!:) Now I can say I've posted in the first ever thread on KB- Cheers Agent R (Man In Black) :DDid you vote?:devil2:

Hitcher
12th October 2005, 20:25
And it's the thread in which the now legendary gargre was born...

RiderInBlack
12th October 2005, 20:33
And it's the thread in which the now legendary gargre was born...I see that. Aarh, memories of our younger days:devil2:

Zapf
13th October 2005, 00:39
Its alive... its alive.... and that looked like my 1st big bike! :P

Storm
13th October 2005, 06:05
I did indeed vote, and yes, I did wonder if that was the first usage of the mangling of garage. The history in this thread takes me breath away

Sniper
13th October 2005, 09:50
Hmmm, I was so close to going Postal over thread dredging but realised it was a significant dicovery that needed to be shared. Thanks RIB.

RiderInBlack
13th October 2005, 17:35
Hmmm, I was so close to going Postal over thread dredging but realised it was a significant dicovery that needed to be shared. Thanks RIB.:devil2: That's alright Sniper. By the way Spank showed me the way after my first attempt at finding this "Historical Document" (see http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=375873&postcount=4). I'm please with the result:whistle:

Sniper
14th October 2005, 06:49
Lol, very nice :niceone:

crashe
27th April 2006, 08:45
Well since this is the first ever thread started on KB.....

Then I had best be the first person to post in it in 2006.


Thanks SpankMe for setting up Kiwibiker...

Now as to the SV650 or 1000 they are ok machines............
But, I will stick with my Virago.. :first: only cos I'm biased about them.. :whistle:

pyrocam
4th May 2006, 23:21
Well since this is the first ever thread started on KB.....

Then I had best be the first person to post in it in 2006.


Thanks SpankMe for setting up Kiwibiker...

Now as to the SV650 or 1000 they are ok machines............
But, I will stick with my Virago.. :first: only cos I'm biased about them.. :whistle:

damnit
I had the same idea. fiddled the url and found it only to find you had bet me

sAsLEX
25th May 2007, 10:50
Well since this is the first ever thread started on KB.....

Then I had best be the first person to post in it in 2006.


Thanks SpankMe for setting up Kiwibiker...

Now as to the SV650 or 1000 they are ok machines............
But, I will stick with my Virago.. :first: only cos I'm biased about them.. :whistle:

2007 belongs to me!


Spank has created a legacy that is now being carried on by some who have posted within this thread, here is hoping its around for a while

SVboy
25th May 2007, 12:12
Thats a bit special-being able to make a relevant post on the first ever thread! I just swapped my K5650s. What a lovely bike to get back into biking with! The angular shape grows on you. I think mine was improved with oem bellypan and hugger and carbon bling AND stands out in YELLOW with a subtle pearl flake. I will miss her-what have I swapped for?-SV1000s, in black! Cool! Bring it on!:rockon:

The Pastor
25th May 2007, 12:29
Personally I MUCH prefer slimmed down angualr than to fat and curvy.

Didnt realise this was the first every thread on kb!

Potzman
26th May 2007, 14:27
SVBoy do you have any pics of your old 650?? sounds like a bit of a looker.

McDuck
3rd November 2007, 08:39
I think i will stick with my kats sorr guys, they just look better lol

sAsLEX
2nd January 2008, 11:23
2007 belongs to me!


Spank has created a legacy that is now being carried on by some who have posted within this thread, here is hoping its around for a while

and 2008!

Edbear
2nd January 2008, 11:46
and 2008!



You've been waiting all year, haven't you...?:clap:

The Pastor
2nd January 2008, 12:16
sv650 nice bike

Morcs
2nd January 2008, 19:42
The 08 S model will be fully fairing I think.

twotyred
3rd January 2008, 15:04
You've been waiting all year, haven't you...?:clap:

I think he needs to get out more...

Edbear
3rd January 2008, 15:08
I think he needs to get out more...



I agree! Welcome to KB! :wavey:

McDuck
28th February 2008, 11:17
I still think katanas are better than SVs. But the SVs do look bloddy good....

MsKABC
28th February 2008, 12:59
The 08 S model will be fully fairing I think.

Really?? I like the look of that. We're considering an SV for me at the moment - the summerfest prices put them at $10.5K - that's quite a lot of bang for your buck & with a 2 yr warranty to boot. Very tempting :drool: :yes:

Morcs
28th February 2008, 17:39
I thou twin needs attitude. And a degree of fright-injecting-ness.\

TLs FTW.

dipshit
28th February 2008, 19:37
I still think katanas are better than SVs. But the SVs do look bloddy good....

From certain angles I reckon the SV has a bit of a Katana look to it... if the light is right and you squint a wee bit... :msn-wink:

dipshit
28th February 2008, 19:41
This lady certainly likes the look of a SV!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4sCAtAPhKY

Mom
28th February 2008, 19:46
if the light is right and you squint a wee bit... :msn-wink:

Or close your eyes altogether and imagine it does!

You want to be careful dredging threads back up again guys, apparently it is an infractable offence. Mind you with an epic like this one the infraction would be like brownie points!

James Deuce
28th February 2008, 19:47
Holy Thread Dredge!

dipshit
28th February 2008, 19:52
Or close your eyes altogether and imagine it does!


Well it looks more like a Katana then those god awful teapots they put the name on now.

Mom
28th February 2008, 19:53
Well it looks more like a Katana then those god awful teapots they put the name on now.

I agree! My son had a 49cc step through suzuki scooter, branded KATANA????? I nearly wept!

sAsLEX
19th August 2009, 12:51
Holy Thread Dredge!

Shit been quiet around these parts....

James Deuce
19th August 2009, 14:32
*quietly reserves a special corner of Hell for sAsLEX*

SpankMe
19th August 2009, 14:38
I guess being the sites first post, it's going to be constantly dredged up. <_<

marty
19th August 2009, 15:08
I guess being the sites first post, it's going to be constantly dredged up. <_<

Well you started it.

AllanB
19th August 2009, 15:15
Good post.


It appears they sold well :laugh:

Hitcher
19th August 2009, 16:15
One wonders what happened to sk8r_boi, the nemesis of the BDOTGNZA?

Indiana_Jones
21st August 2009, 08:15
I like the look of the 'new' sv over the old one, love the sharp angles etc.

-Indy