Re: Suzuki SV-series 2011-2018
 

Excellent with the SV RR just wishful thinking, the SP2 money pot can now get back on track....

Re: Suzuki SV-series 2011-2018
 

Yep- fair play. Having a 'not reading non-work things very thoroughly day' today!

Have you emailed this to Suzuki R&D, btw? Please?!

Re: Suzuki SV-series 2011-2018
 

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...-sv-700-a.html



two rumors must mean there is something to this surely?

I want i want!!!

Re: Suzuki SV-series 2011-2018
 

I'm not aware they have a public email address? If you can supply me one I'll send it along with the whole idea behind the concept.

BTW: reintroduction of the SV650S: MCN

Re: Suzuki SV-series 2011-2018
 

Out of interest why increase capacity?

Why not leave it as 650?

C

Re: Suzuki SV-series 2011-2018
 

With increase capacity you can get in-line 600 performance while maintaining a sane 10.500 rpm for peak power. I think getting in-line 600 performance helps it to be successful on the market. Also a somewhat larger engine makes you a bit more flexible to in future position models in the market, be it SV's, enduros or supermotards. Also the current engine already lasted 13 years, seems it paid back it's development. If a new engine would last as long it would certainly be a worthwhile investment.

That said, to me them making a R version with GSX-R level suspension and a performance tuned engine is more important than more capacity. However, AFAIK the current 645 engine, also used in the SV400, does not have the crank strength or the bore stroke ratio to really get to very high levels of performance. The current engine, if up to it at all, would prolly reach up to 105 hp @ 10.500 rpm with a new crank, rods, pistons, cams etc. Which would be enough for me, but perhaps not make as many in-line 600 buyers consider it as an alternative.

Re: Suzuki SV-series 2011-2018
 

Interesting.

Alternatively make it lighter and leave it as a smaller engine like Aprilia have done with their 450 and 550 RRV V twin racer.

http://www.apriliachallenge.moonfrui...0gp/4538882001

the 450 puts out 62 bhp and the 550 is 70bhp but they weigh 118kg.

and I REALLY, REALLY want one! :)

C

Re: Suzuki SV-series 2011-2018
 

Well played.

It would be nice to see Suzuki produce the type of bike you created here but I don't think they will. Its a shame really, but it appears that they do see the SV as more of a budget bike.

However, the bike you have described is available today if you make it yourself. Take a curvy, add a GSXR front end, change the rear shock and then stick a big bore on it. Well thats my plan at least.

Re: Suzuki SV-series 2011-2018
 

I agree, except the 1gen does look to have some extruded bits too :smt003

Re: Suzuki SV-series 2011-2018
 

Well I have a curvy with a ZX6-RR shock and will prolly add SRAD forks. I'm not gonna do anything with the bore, but if I can find a Leovince full system nearby I'll replace my Leovince slip-on and add the cam swap.