Suzuki Sv 650 Review

Used Buyer Review

The SV650 is probably the most sensible used motorcycle purchase you can make right now, and I say that having ridden everything from R6s to adventure bikes. The V-twin pulls hard from low revs, sounds genuinely angry above 7,000rpm, and the chassis will teach you more about cornering than any supersport ever will. It's not fast enough to kill you before you learn something, but it's definitely fast enough to keep experienced riders grinning. Buy one from 2003-2012 and you're getting a bike that's been bulletproof for decades. The main things to check: cam chain tensioner noise on cold starts (cheap fix, but tells you if maintenance was neglected), front fork seals, and whether the rectifier/regulator has been updated — early units cook batteries. Cosmetic damage is almost expected on these, so don't let scratches spook you. What matters is service history and a smooth-running engine.