Suzuki SV1000S reviews

These are small volume bikes, and you can pick up a non-current model for a very reasonable price. With all the money you save over some other make/model, you can afford to upgrade the SV into something really special -fast, light, relatively rare on the street. Show less

I have ridden many bikes (ZX7R - CBR929R - 750 Katana - V-Star1100) but this is my true love! The enormous powerband - it pulls hard from 2500-11000 rpm with no effort and the torque is endless. This bike handles like a 600 because of its light weight! And the sound is like no other sportbike - that throaty rumble without any vibration! PURE LOVE! Show less

In March this year I moved up from a 1987 GS550es. Was looking at a lot of V-Twin sportbikes and I keep coming back to an SV, once I found a new 2005 in Black, SOLD! The bike has used as a comuter and no long rides yet. Very happy with the performance and handling, easy to maintain. Show less

I have been riding for 37 years, daily to and from work. I previously owned a 1999 Honda Superhawk that I put 30K on and so have V-Twin sportbike reference experience. The SV is definitely a step above the Superhawk, which I had no complaints with. With the fully adjustable suspension and fuel injection, the bike is more comparable to an RC51. I am getting 45 mpg as opposed to the Superhawks 38 average. Due to low mileage I haven't spun the engine beyond 5K, however, the transmission is faultless and the power delivery very good. I would say there is more vibration than with the Superhawk and is far worse than my Ninja which supposedly was cursed with the four inline buzz that failed to ever be an issue. My commute is only 32 miles each way and so comfort is not an issue, you could probably live with a chopper for that distance but we do have fairly heavy traffic here and the responsiveness of the chassis and most excellent brakes are assets to living to ride another day. Show less

I ride my black 05 SV1000S more than I drive my car. I ride to work, school, and down the twisty country roads. As far as the engine goes, there is lots of torque, quick response, and power at high RPMs. I am 6'2", and I am very, very comfortable on this bike. Someone earlier complained about wrist pains, but who ever heard of not experiencing wrists pains on a sportbike. Especially if you just starting riding it. Anyway, I don't have problems with wrist pain. Unless I wheelie it in 2nd, ride it out about a block and slam the front down, and jar my wrist. HA! that's the only wrist pain I've ever felt. Those BMW guys just aren't used to being crouched over behind the cockpit of 90 degree V-TWIN power plant. Without a doubt this is the best all around streetbike. I'm over 6ft, so if you're tall take it from me; comfort is not a problem. After 2500 miles tacked on and added aftermarket parts I've had no problems out of it. In the corners, I am the king. No questions. With the exception of not having race grade components, it is equal in quality to any other sportbike. I think Suzuki is as proud of this bike as I am, because they are responsive to consumer demands. For the 04 & 05 models they gave it a lighter fly wheel and bigger throttle bodies to enhance performance. Show less

This was a replacement for my 97 TLS (I put 100K miles on it) Smoother power delivery not as raw and agressive as the TLS. Installed Heli bars and and gel seat and rode it cross country from arizona to georgia no problems. Toured from arozona to california and back and fell in love with the handling in the twisties. Had money saved up to originally purchase a ducati or aprillia. (my riding buddies have italian v-twins)But the SV is pretty much bullet proof. Show less

This bike was not my first choice, after now owning it and with the upgrades it has been an eye opener, it has a power band that kicks in as if it was like a 2 stroke. With the mods it has increased horse power and torque. Deceleration is real hard and you need to get used to it. This thing is no way the same torque and hp as the GSXR (which is what I was looking for but the $$$$ was a lot) but it is good enough if you do not want to ride a wheelie in 3rd through 6th gear, all around it is a great bike. I ride to O.C. everyday (71 miles a day) and it has been a bike you have to get used to but in the end it is a great looking and riding bike! Show less

This is an awesome bike indeed. When I first got it, I was amazed at the power it had but that's just because I was riding a 250 kawasaki before but man there is a big difference. I think I'm the only one in philly with this bike. I have never seen it here yet till I went to the dealer and saw it. I recomend this bike to the people who know how to ride well because the gas is very very very touchy one pull back and your flying. Show less

I bought my 2003 SV new April 30 2005. I love the bike, but the seat could use some help. I ride about 80 miles a day round trip to work. I get a lot of seat time. I have been riding street bikes for fourteen years, so I have been around the block. I can safely say the SV is my favorite bike to date. Great bike all around. Show less

This is a great bike with the power to keep up with the RC51's in the corners or the open road. The seat is hard at first but it has broke in now and is good for 300+ mile rides. with a price tag under 8500 it is a good buy. Deffinately recommend to all riders out there. Show less