Suzuki SV650 User Manual

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LEFT HANDLEBAR
Clutch Lever 1
The clutch lever is used for disen-
gaging the drive to the rear wheel
when starting the engine or shift-
ing transmission gears. Squeez-
ing the lever disengages the
clutch.
Dimmer Switch 2
“
” position
The headlight low beam and tail-
light turn on.
“
” position
The headlight high beam and tail-
light turn on. The high beam indi-
cator light also turns on.
NOTICE
Holding the dimmer switch
between the “
 ” and “  ”
position will light both the high
and low headlight beam. This
improper operation can dam-
age the motorcycle’s headlight.
Use the dimmer switch to
select only the “
 ” or “  ”
position.
NOTICE
Sticking tape or placing
objects in front of the headlight
can obstruct headlight heat
radiation. This can result in
headlight damage.
Do not stick tape on the head-
light or place objects in front of
the headlight.
NOTICE
Do not put objects in front of
the headlight or taillight when
they are on, and do not cover
with clothes when the motorcy-
cle is stopped.
This may cause melting of the
lens or damage to the object by
the heat from the lens.

Suzuki SV650 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	81.0 mm x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Front Tire	120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear Tire	160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless
Overall Length	2, 140 mm (84.3 in)
Overall Width	760 mm (29.9 in)
Overall Height	1, 090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheelbase	1, 445 mm (56.9 in)
Ground Clearance	135 mm (5.3 in)
Seat Height	785 mm (30.9 in)
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Starter	Electric
Final Drive	Chain
Engine Type	645cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90° V-twin
Rear Brakes	Hydraulic disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 L (3.8 US gal)
Curb Weight	198 kg (437 lbs)