2008 Models

My first post

Been thinking about buying another "proper" bike for a good few years - SV650 ticks my boxes of being slim, light and cheap(ish) with enuf power to be fun without shredding my licence (or me!). The deciding factor is that I have never owned a Suzuki before!

So finally got around to seriously visit the local Suzuki dealer last Saturday and am trying to buy an SV650 - which is a bit of a slower process than I thought

Originally I was thinking of the "S" (with a half fairing) - but look like going for the fully faired "Sport" - for ease of cleaning really! For me pros and cons on the looks front.

The dealer is being a bit slow in telling me if they have / can get a black one (I like black bikes ) - so I have a bit of time on my hands and been looking on the Suzuki website they don't seem to mention teh Model year - dealer says 2008 exactly the same as 2007 - but then I do some Googles and see mention of ABS (Oz and the USA only?).

I would be quite happy with a 2007 spec bike, but if their is a 2008 spec UK bike coming out later this year I want one OR a decent discount on the 2007 model. any ideas what's happening this year with the SV650?

(BTW I did check the sticky post on models, but talk seems to stop on the 2007 model)

I've just ordered a gixer K8 model and won't get it until mid-March. Maybe they're trying to use up old stock first (which could mean some discounts if you buy a K7 model.)

I think the SV is only available in two or three colours, yet I bought a brand new SV650S last year (the light metallic blue colour which isn't one of the standard colours available.) Maybe the delay could also be due to you wanting a colour that isn't standard.

Anyway, good choice of bike as the Sport is only £100 or so dearer than the "S" model which is good value when you think of the extras that you get. As for the SV itself, it's a great bike, in fact everything you could want. It's flickable and light, very forgiving if you get it wrong while horsing along. It's reliable too, mine hasn't missed a beat and I think I get 50 plus mpg. You can even do some long distance touring in comfort.

SV650s is a great bike, whatever model you get (although curvy ones look better ). You'l be able to hang with the supposedly better bikes, you'll be mega comfy, you'll be able to tour, thrash, commute, trackday, just ruddy get home, scratch, take a pillion comfortably, make a great big noise when you fit a race exhaust.

All for not alot of pennies.

Welcome to the forum!

Matt

[BanannaMan]

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

SV650s is a great bike, whatever model you get (although curvy ones look better ). You'l be able to hang with the supposedly better bikes, you'll be mega comfy, you'll be able to tour, thrash, commute, trackday, just ruddy get home, scratch, take a pillion comfortably, make a great big noise when you fit a race exhaust.

All for not alot of pennies.

Welcome to the forum!

Well said.......













....for a Suzuki guy who doesn't like Mat Mladin.

Cheers for the welcome folks

(although curvy ones look better )

Actually it was a "curvy one" that first attracted my attention in a local s/h advert - but a bit too yellow for my tastes! The main downside to a new one is that I can't / won't put on an exhaust with a bit more base until I am sure I won't need the Warranty - can't see me lasting the full 2 years though!

Gave up waiting for a call back today - unfortunately got "press 1 for......" and then ended up with "leave a message" I wouldn't mind so much but not exactly a superstore sized operation.......and of course still no call back today If only I wasn't working for a living I would have time to spend on the phone trying to get in contact - unfortunately the only Suzuki dealer for a longggggg way - so for practicality purposes I am kinda stuck with 'em.

Whilst I have never been one who wants their a#sed kissed when making a fairly major purchase, I do like a touch of co-operation! Obviously they don't know this is my 4th brand new bike - cos' I only bought one of them from this dealer - albeit an Aprillia 125 scooter and a few years back now......but maybe I confused 'em on Saturday by only wanting to pay in cash......must be nice not to need the bizness

[Stu]

Differnce in model years 2007 to 2008 AFAIK are:
2007 colours a bit ghey
2008 decent colours like Black (red seat which looks good IMHO)

Originally Posted by Stu

Differnce in model years 2007 to 2008 AFAIK are:
2007 colours a bit ghey
2008 decent colours like Black (red seat which looks good IMHO)

Black sounds good

Is the K8 part of the frame number?

Not to say the dealer would try and palm me off with an 07 model, but.........

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Wayluya

The main downside to a new one is that I can't / won't put on an exhaust with a bit more base until I am sure I won't need the Warranty - can't see me lasting the full 2 years though!

I'm sure there's a way to put a can on without it invalidating the warranty

right Alpha motorcycles in leigh on sea have (today) offered me a K8 suzuki sv650sport (fully faired) for £4699 on the road with £300 to spend on whatever i want in the shop. Including the two year warranty.

Also, in black or blue i've been offered (i saw the black, has a red seat (characteristic of K8 i believe) and looks HOT!

Good luck getting it, i'm currently debating between ninja zx6r and sv650sport

Originally Posted by EssexDave

right Alpha motorcycles in leigh on sea have (today) offered me a K8 suzuki sv650sport (fully faired) for £4699 on the road with £300 to spend on whatever i want in the shop. Including the two year warranty.

Also, in black or blue i've been offered (i saw the black, has a red seat (characteristic of K8 i believe) and looks HOT!

Good luck getting it, i'm currently debating between ninja zx6r and sv650sport

Also the wheels seem to be a dark grey colour.On the global suzuki site I seen one in white that looks cool.MCN road test today says it is comes in blue or black.page 26-29.