2009 SVS With & Without ABS

rogue · 03-29-2009, 09:39 PM

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%...gory=sportbike (after you click the link, click specs to bring up both bikes side by side)

Just checking out the new models again, I noticed more than just the braking system change. The SV with ABS is a little over an inch longer and the chain has 6 more links. I'm just curious as to why these changes for ABS?

Notice that ABS SV is only 7lbs more.

I also noticed there's no 2009 SV naked either.

Homeslice · 03-29-2009, 10:37 PM

They probably figured the ABS buyers would be more interested in long-distance touring rather than sport, so they increased the wheelbase for a softer ride.

Cutty72 · 03-29-2009, 11:46 PM

The SV naked got replaced by that new model Zuk came out with... can't remember the name.

Rangerscott · 03-29-2009, 11:51 PM

I've only heard good things with ABS but I dont know the companies that make ABS for bikes so it could be from one company or many.

I'd get ABS if you're just a regular O' rider.

Porkchop · 03-30-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

The SV naked got replaced by that new model Zuk came out with... can't remember the name.

Yes the naked SV is dead..... and the bike you are thinking of would be the Gladius....

Particle Man · 03-30-2009, 10:41 PM

there's also no more SV650S, just an SV650SF which is crappy IMO

I like the partial fared look.

Cutty72 · 03-31-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Yes the naked SV is dead..... and the bike you are thinking of would be the Gladius....

Yup, that's it. Couldn't remember.

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

there's also no more SV650S, just an SV650SF which is crappy IMO

I like the partial fared look.

So buy the SF, and remove and sell the lowers. BOOM SV650S.

rogue · 03-31-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

there's also no more SV650S, just an SV650SF which is crappy IMO

I like the partial fared look.

I know. One of the things I find most appealing about the SVS is that it's half faired...kind of naked...but not. Like it's wearing a bikini.

Now she looks just like every other faired bike.

Rangerscott · 03-31-2009, 08:02 PM

Man, they about blew me away with the color options.

Is it really that big of a problem to them to have to have multiple paints on hand? Its redick u lus what color options there is in the auto/moto world.

Tsunami · 04-01-2009, 03:54 PM

I was disappointed when they did away with the the regular naked SV. The gladius is really heavy, its over 400lbs?

03-30-2009, 10:41 PM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	there's also no more SV650S, just an SV650SF which is crappy IMO I like the partial fared look. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	They probably figured the ABS buyers would be more interested in long-distance touring rather than sport, so they increased the wheelbase for a softer ride.

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Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I've only heard good things with ABS but I dont know the companies that make ABS for bikes so it could be from one company or many. I'd get ABS if you're just a regular O' rider.

03-31-2009, 08:02 PM	#9
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Man, they about blew me away with the color options. Is it really that big of a problem to them to have to have multiple paints on hand? Its redick u lus what color options there is in the auto/moto world.

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Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I was disappointed when they did away with the the regular naked SV. The gladius is really heavy, its over 400lbs?