Which model do I have? - SV650.org

09-03-10, 01:32 PM

Hi guys, should be an easy question to answer, but basically im not sure if i have a sv650s K3 or K4. Its an 2004 plate, but i thought this was just the year it was registered and the paper work seems to suggest it is a 2003 model.

I recently ordered a rear hugger, it had 2 fitting holes on the RHS. Whereas my bike only had one fitting for the brakeline braket on the swing arm.

I have since re-modeled this side and fits perfectly.

So in short which model has just the one screw hole in the RHS swing arm for the brakeline, K3 or K4?

Many thanks in advance

Tom

the_lone_wolf · 09-03-10, 01:36 PM

Find the VIN plate on the side of the frame, RHS if I remember correctly??

The tenth digit of the frame number is the model year, 3 = 2003, 4 = 2004

HTH

09-03-10, 01:55 PM

Wow thx for your speedy responce.

Had a look at the VIN No. and the 10th digit is actually a 0. Does this mean its a 2000 model, with an 2004 plate? seems strange, but plausable i guess.

Thx again

Tom

the_lone_wolf · 09-03-10, 01:57 PM

Hmm, maybe not on the UK bikes then - definitely won't be a 2000 if it's a pointy model

edit: maybe try this:

http://www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/vin

09-03-10, 02:00 PM

Small differences between the K3 & K4. It the rear subframe straight, or does it kink a bit. Does the fuel light just go solid, or does it also flash?

09-03-10, 02:02 PM

This site says that the K3 has Suzuki wrote on the tank where as K4 will have a S

the_lone_wolf · 09-03-10, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lily

This site says that the K3 has Suzuki wrote on the tank where as K4 will have a S

I knew there was an easier way to ID them

Dave20046 · 09-03-10, 02:02 PM

Orrr if you can compare your bike to one on the net, k3's have a higher back end, look at the diagonal bar on that the passenger footrests are located on, this bar is steeper and more exposed for the higher back end of the k3 (silver bike) but more horizontal for anything later (dark bike)
http://midway.thewebdude.co.uk/images/shop/sv650.jpg

http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/S..._black_500.jpg

Dave20046 · 09-03-10, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lily

This site says that the K3 has Suzuki wrote on the tank where as K4 will have a S

or that

Stu · 09-03-10, 02:10 PM

Also the k3 has a U shape kicker on the sidestand, k4 onwards just has a spike stiking out. Picture posted is definitely a k3

09-03-10, 01:32 PM	#1
tommoxon Guest Posts: n/a	Which model do I have? Hi guys, should be an easy question to answer, but basically im not sure if i have a sv650s K3 or K4. Its an 2004 plate, but i thought this was just the year it was registered and the paper work seems to suggest it is a 2003 model. I recently ordered a rear hugger, it had 2 fitting holes on the RHS. Whereas my bike only had one fitting for the brakeline braket on the swing arm. I have since re-modeled this side and fits perfectly. So in short which model has just the one screw hole in the RHS swing arm for the brakeline, K3 or K4? Many thanks in advance Tom

09-03-10, 01:36 PM	#2
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Which Model do i have?? Find the VIN plate on the side of the frame, RHS if I remember correctly?? The tenth digit of the frame number is the model year, 3 = 2003, 4 = 2004 HTH __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

09-03-10, 01:57 PM	#4
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Which Model do i have?? Hmm, maybe not on the UK bikes then - definitely won't be a 2000 if it's a pointy model edit: maybe try this: http://www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/vin __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

09-03-10, 02:00 PM	#5
simesb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Model do i have?? Small differences between the K3 & K4. It the rear subframe straight, or does it kink a bit. Does the fuel light just go solid, or does it also flash?

09-03-10, 02:02 PM	#6
lily Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Model do i have?? This site says that the K3 has Suzuki wrote on the tank where as K4 will have a S

09-03-10, 02:02 PM	#8
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Which Model do i have?? Orrr if you can compare your bike to one on the net, k3's have a higher back end, look at the diagonal bar on that the passenger footrests are located on, this bar is steeper and more exposed for the higher back end of the k3 (silver bike) but more horizontal for anything later (dark bike) http://midway.thewebdude.co.uk/images/shop/sv650.jpg http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/S..._black_500.jpg __________________

09-03-10, 02:10 PM	#10
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: Which Model do i have?? Also the k3 has a U shape kicker on the sidestand, k4 onwards just has a spike stiking out. Picture posted is definitely a k3

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