Dual 290mm rotors on the front are matched to Tokico dual-piston calipers, with a new lighter Nissin ABS unit helping keep weight down.

Afterall, what motorcyclist doesnt take a bikes looks into account when making their choice.

With looks that are very unlikely to upset anyone, and are sure to appeal to any nakedbike enthusiast, the SV650 is redefining Suzukis focus on the larger capacity LAMS market, with their intent clearly to renew the SVs glory days.

The throttle-bodies include a throttle-body Integrated Idle Speed Control and theres also a Low RPM Assist function, redesigned air cleaner, and staggered airbox funnel lengths for better mid-range torque.

Plus theres also the Suzuki Easy Start system, allowing the bike to be started with a single press of a button.

Combine this with a 785mm seat height the lowest in its class and again youve got a machine which is doing its upmost to provide a learner friendly starter point.

For my 180cm height, and longer legged stature I had both feet totally flat to the ground, with the bike feeling like it had a nice low centre of gravity and plenty of clearance.

Theres plenty of room for larger riders too and a day in the saddle left me grateful of the SV650s good ergonomics.

On the SV650 its sharper, without the Gladiuss propensity to squat under hard acceleration.

The rear Link-type shock is pre-load adjustable but provided good damping out of the box for me, with both ends keeping the Dunlop tyres glued to the road across a variety of conditions.

At 70kg they were extremely light on bite on the front end, with the dual 290mm rotors on the front matched to Tokico dual-piston calipers.

What the front brakes lacked in bite they more than made up for in ease of modulation (control) with good stopping power.

You needed to really apply force at the lever to get all that power, but even with ABS equipped its a more ideal solution for newer riders than brakes that stop on a dime at the first touch.

Sure rear brakes arent for stopping, ideally they are for control and a little trailing for stability, but I would have liked the rear brake lever to be a little firmer, so I dont need to stamp down.

The other benefit of this brake setup is that it helped keep the bike balanced and stable while on the brakes, or transitioning on or off, whether that was to come to a stop, or through the twisties finding a cager doing 5kmh around the next blind corner.

The Pearl Glacier White with blue wheels really stood out, as did the Pearl Mira Red model that I tested.

The Metallic Mat Black hadnt arrived while we were testing but should be available shortly.

If youre of short stature though, then this is a machine you have to try.

Plus a Low RPM Assist function, redesigned air cleaner, and staggered airbox funnel lengths for better mid-range torque.

An O2 feedback system and intake pressure sensor also allow the system to maintain peak efficiency.

This effectively makes it harder to stall and ensures smoother transitions while releasing the clutch.

The engine cases are also updated for a sportier look over those found on the Gladius, with a new high efficiency radiator fitted for better cooling.

The fuel tank holds 13.8L, and 250km were covered sportily with ease before refilling.

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