2003 Suzuki SV650S SV650R




look closely -- you'll see my SV is heavily modified

here are foto-essays of all of my mod projects, click any project to view it
mod-session #1 mod-session #2 mod-session #3 mod-session #4 mod-session #5
mod-session #6 mod-session #7 mod-session #8 mod-session #9 mod-session #10
mod-session #11

in the beginning...

here's what it looked like when i bought it...bone stock
mouse-over this text to compare oem/current below

mouse-over this text to compare oem/current above

here are a couple fone-cam pics from the trailer-ride home:




here are the specs:

Engine type 90-degree V-Twin, 4-stroke, DOHC
Displacement645 cc
Engine coolingLiquid
Maximum power output70 hp (51.5 kW) / 9,000 rpm
Maximum torque 62 Nm/ 7,500 rpm
Bore x stroke81.0 x 62,6 mm
Compression ratio11.5 :1
Combustion chamber TSCC (Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber)
Fuel system Electronic fuel injection
Venturi size39 mm
Air filter Pleated fabric
Exhaust system type 2 into 1
Lubrication Wet sump
IgnitionDigital/transistorized, with Throttle Position Sensor
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil capacity2,365 ml (2.5 quarts)
Starter Electric starter
Transmission6-speed, constant mesh
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Final drive #525 Chain
FrameAluminum truss-type
Overall length 2,045 mm (80.5 in)
Overall width790 mm (31.1 in)
Overall height 1,060 mm (41.7 in)
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 in)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 in)
Wheelbase1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Dry weight 165 kg (364 lbs)
Front suspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped fully adjustable preload
upgraded to K5 GSXR750 forks with fully adjustable preload and compression/rebound damping
Stroke 120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension Link-type, 7-way adjustable spring preload
Travel 125 mm 4.9 in)
Front wheel 17 x 3.5 inch Cast Aluminum 3-spoke
upgraded to K5 GSXR750 rim 17 x 3.5 inch
Rear wheel17 x 4.5 inch Cast Aluminum 3-spoke
upgraded to K7 GSXR750 rim 17 x 5.5 inch
Front brakes290 mm Dual hydraulic disc, twin-piston Tokico calipers
upgraded to K5 GSXR750 300mm dual hydraulic disc, four-poston tokico calipers
Rear brake Single hydraulic disc, opposed twin-piston caliper
Front tyre 120/60-ZR17
upgraded to 120/70-17
Rear tyre160/60-ZR17
upgraded to 180/55-17
Fuel capacity 18 liter (4.7 US gal.)