Suzuki SV1000

Often categorised as a naked bike,^[1][2] Suzuki's SV1000 and the half faired SV1000S, were first launched by Suzuki in 2003. The 996 cc 90-degree Suzuki V-twin motorcycles were aimed to compete directly with the Honda VTR1000F (also known as the SuperHawk or FireStorm, depending on the market), which was released prior to the Suzuki, and the low end Ducati one-litre V-twin engined sport bikes. The SV1000 is the big brother to the popular 650 cc SV650 motorcycle. The SV1000 shares many common parts with the SV650, including all bodywork (front fairing, fuel tank and rear plastics/subframe), but the main frame, handlebars, swingarm and forks are different. The front forks and brakes are sourced from the earlier GSXR600. The SV1000 owes some of its heritage to the Suzuki TL1000S (affectionately known as the "widow-maker") from which it inherited its engine which was tuned for more mid-range and slightly reduced top-end power.

Unlike the SuperHawk and its two large 48 mm carburettors, the 2003 and up SV1000 is fuel injected and sports the Suzuki Dual-Throttle Valve technology. In 2004, the bike received revised ergonomics in the form of lower pegs and a slightly lower seat height, which are the same as the 2003 N model (unfaired). The 2005 and 2006 models got a small increase in compression and a few other internal items, but mostly it remains the same bike from 2003.

The original SV1000 design (K3) has gone through two updates since its original release:

The K4 model - Includes a lowering of the rear-end (as per the 2003 unfaired version), and a new selection of colours.

The K5 model - Black frame, black wheels, shorter airbox trumpet, larger throttle bodies, and a higher compression ratio. In some markets, Suzuki carries the SZ version with full fairing and GSX-R colour scheme.

The K6 model - New selection of colours.

Neither 1000-engined bike sold well, even though the similar 650cc engined bikes are award winners and very popular. Suzuki US stopped selling the SV1000 naked version in 2004 while the S half fairing version continued through 2007 and by 2008 neither model was listed on the company's global web site, although one or the other model is still listed on the US and UK sites.

See also

• Suzuki SV650
• Suzuki DL650 VStrom
• Suzuki DL1000 VStrom

Notes

External links

• Suzuki's US SV1000S site
• Suzuki UK SV1000S site