Suzuki SV650 User Manual

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• Certain accessories displace
the rider from his or her normal
riding position. This limits the
freedom of movement of the
rider and may limit control abil-
ity.
• Additional electrical accesso-
ries may overload the existing
electrical system. Severe over-
loads may damage the wiring
harness or create a hazardous
situation due to the loss of
electrical power during the
operation of the motorcycle.
• Do not pull a trailer or sidecar.
This motorcycle is not
designed to pull a trailer or
sidecar.
LOADING LIMIT
• Never exceed the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
of this motorcycle. The GVWR
is the combined weight of the
machine, accessories, pay-
load, rider and passenger.
When selecting your accesso-
ries, keep in mind the weight of
the riders as well as the weight
of the accessories. The addi-
tional weight of the accesso-
ries may not only create an
unsafe riding condition but
may also affect the steering
ease.
GVWR: 420 kg (925 lbs) at the
tire pressure (cold)
Front: 225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
 WARNING
Overloading or improper load-
ing can cause loss of motorcy-
cle control and an accident.
Follow loading limits and load-
ing guidelines in this manual.

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)