EICMA 2015: Suzuki unveils new SV650 street fighter

Suzuki has re-ignited the SV Series by unveiling the new SV650 at EICMA 2015, Milan. The Japanese manufacturer aims to returns to all the elements that made the original SV a street fighter classic, but with a big list of upgrades. The dedicated and reliable 645cc liquid-cooled V-twin mill has been updated with more than 60 new components, improving the bike's performance and economy. Like the two spark plugs per cylinder setup to optimize combustion, and the race-proven Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Materials (SCEM) cylinder plating that reduces friction and improves heat transfer and durability, thus improving the efficiency. Suzuki’s Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection system also makes an appearance on the new SV650, providing better efficiency and throttle response through a butterfly valve system with the primary valve controlled by the rider and the secondary throttle valve controlled by the engine management system.

The SV650’s updated chassis incorporates new parts and components, and when combined with the new steel truss frame, help shed around 6.5kgs over the previous model. The new SV650 uses 290mm dual front disc brakes and 240mm rear brakes with anti-lock braking system provided by Nissin. Radial tyres run on 17-inch five-spoke cast aluminium wheels.

The SV’s multifunction LCD instrument panel consists of a gear position, digital speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, average fuel consumption, driving range, clock, water temperature gauge and fuel gauge. Backlight is adjustable in six levels of brightness and can be set to your preference.

Suzuki has not yet disclosed the price-tag for the SV650 yet. The Suzuki SV650 has immense appeal and practicality for everyday riding. Should Suzuki possibly introduce the SV650 to India, it would complete against the Triumph Street Triple, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Benelli TNT600, and the Ducati Scrambler.