Is this a K5 or a K6? - SV650.org

17-04-12, 10:21 PM

My mum has recently purchased an SV1000. She got a vehicle status report for it: the model is listed as an SK5, it was registered in may '06 and the year of manufacturer is '06.

I can understand the registering bit, but how can it be an SK5 but have the year of manufacturer listed as 2006? Is it as simple as a 2005 design made in early 2006 before the K6 proper was released?

Sid Squid · 17-04-12, 10:32 PM

Could be. They didn't sell that quickly, so finding one that had hung about a bit before getting registered isn't unusual.

Bibio · 17-04-12, 11:30 PM

don't pay attention to YOM as it could have been sitting in a suzuki warehouse until released to the dealer.

18-04-12, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bibio

don't pay attention to YOM as it could have been sitting in a suzuki warehouse until released to the dealer.

Ahh, that would make sense!

Fountain of knowledge you are bibio, thanks once again.

maviczap · 18-04-12, 11:32 AM

Tell you mum she's got to join the Org

18-04-12, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by maviczap

Tell you mum she's got to join the Org

Actually, I've mentioned it to her a few times, but she normally sends me here to ask any questions she may have.

Plus, in this company... I'm not so sure...

maviczap · 18-04-12, 11:36 AM

Alright, tell her it's compulsory as she owns an Sv, plus the site is U rated

18-04-12, 11:47 AM

The difference between the K5's and K6's was a different selection of colours.

So, other than having an "out of date" colour your mother's bike will be exactly the same as a K6 even if it is a K5.

The only major differences with Thou's came between K3's and K4's, with the sub frame, exhaust and seat & between K4's and K5's with a different coloured frame.

18-04-12, 12:54 PM

I did explain to her that the difference would be minimal at best between K5 and K6, but seeing this will put her mind at ease as she begins to order various parts for it. Cheers guys.

18-04-12, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AkiraSV

I did explain to her that the difference would be minimal at best between K5 and K6, but seeing this will put her mind at ease as she begins to order various parts for it. Cheers guys.

When ever does a mother believe her own child... Ha ha

17-04-12, 10:21 PM	#1
AkiraSV Guest Posts: n/a	Is this a K5 or a K6? My mum has recently purchased an SV1000. She got a vehicle status report for it: the model is listed as an SK5, it was registered in may '06 and the year of manufacturer is '06. I can understand the registering bit, but how can it be an SK5 but have the year of manufacturer listed as 2006? Is it as simple as a 2005 design made in early 2006 before the K6 proper was released?

17-04-12, 10:32 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Is this a K5 or a K6? Could be. They didn't sell that quickly, so finding one that had hung about a bit before getting registered isn't unusual. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

17-04-12, 11:30 PM	#3
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Is this a K5 or a K6? don't pay attention to YOM as it could have been sitting in a suzuki warehouse until released to the dealer.

18-04-12, 11:32 AM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Is this a K5 or a K6? Tell you mum she's got to join the Org __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

18-04-12, 11:36 AM	#7
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Is this a K5 or a K6? Alright, tell her it's compulsory as she owns an Sv, plus the site is U rated __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

18-04-12, 11:47 AM	#8
Cymraeg_Atodeg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is this a K5 or a K6? The difference between the K5's and K6's was a different selection of colours. So, other than having an "out of date" colour your mother's bike will be exactly the same as a K6 even if it is a K5. The only major differences with Thou's came between K3's and K4's, with the sub frame, exhaust and seat & between K4's and K5's with a different coloured frame.

18-04-12, 12:54 PM	#9
AkiraSV Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is this a K5 or a K6? I did explain to her that the difference would be minimal at best between K5 and K6, but seeing this will put her mind at ease as she begins to order various parts for it. Cheers guys.