2009 SV650 - what would you like?

Hi,

My name is Chris and I'm a reporter for MCN (as well as a former SV650 owner).

We're doing a story on the 2009 SV650 (no real pictures as yet I'm afraid), but we'd like to know what owners and enthusiasts would like from the new bike?

It can be anything from heated grips to Volvo-seeking missiles - just let me know at chris.newbigging@motorcyclenews.com, and post them on here obviously.

Thanks folks!

Chris Newbigging

did last years model have a clock on the digital display?

Im a 2000 curvey owner so dont know!

But a digital clock would be good.

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A re-design of the body work. Most manufacturers change every 2 years, the SV has been the same for 5 years.

Slightly more power, say 90-95bhp, gets it abit nearer its competitors but insurance still cheap and still good for first timers.

Ever so slightly better suspension....its 5 years old now.....I'm sure a newer improved front/rear suspension unit that was expensive 5 years ago can now be affordable on the SV.

Hmm... as I'm sure you're aware there's a large debate on the site as to whether or not the pointy (03+) or curvy (99-02) model is better. So the opinions on looks will probably differ according to that. I for one really, really hope they don't just stick the cyclops light/GSX-R similar fairings on and call it the upgraded sport version.

I'm sure for most people the main thing will be upgrading the suspension- although with many of us running GSX-R front ends, if the suspension is upgraded but remains 'budget', a lot of owners in the long run will still choose to upgrade.

I'd like to see a new model, an 'R' model perhaps with decent suspension + better brakes at a higher price point for those who want to spend a little bit more, like Triumph have done with the Street R.

I think a few people on the forum would like an upgraded engine, maybe a 750cc version making 10-20 more bhp. That would be quite a treat. Although Dangerous Dave on the forum here has sv currently at 800cc making 109bhp...


p.s. Looking forwards to the outlandish mockup!

Chassis - The original Curvy frame back please, a slight suspension improvement for the front (whether using uprated current or budget down GSXR), and a big improvement over the rear shock.

Styling - Something Curvy but modern, no stupid exhaust like the current GSXR's though.

Engine - For what the SV is designed to do and the people it is aimed at, it does the job very well.

More power!

Modern headlight! See below

Suspension improvements! (Vague - anything would be!)

Decent stock tyres!

More compact exhaust!

Adjustable clutch lever!

Fuel guage! Not just a 30 mile warning light!

Clock modification to poss. twin clocks!

Alarm / immobiliser!

PIcture of above machine!

Surface-to-surface Chelsea tractor missile system!

Preferably nought % finance!

And I want it now with no cost burden to purchaser!

Can you make it happen?

yey my bikes in here ! =] /\

- a change in plastics and tank.
- new headlight ( like mine )
- better mirrors
- hide the down pipe some how .... maybe stubby or under side exhaust like gsxr 06 or ER6 ones.
- colour schemes would be nice aswell

- mother school run radar system !

Hi BB

Had to use you as an example! And I have one now but not fitted yet!

A limited edition racing colours one with all my previous suggestions on!

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I've been involved in a MCN story before, and to be honest, while the bike has many things that we would like to improve the most important I think is the suspension. While it might easy cope with lighter people, for myself the stock setup leaves something to be desired.
Maybe a bit more power would be nice too.

i like being the example ...makes me feel wanted !

This whole suspension lark ... maybe i got the best sv suspension ever but turn it up full and 2 up it wouldnt even compress on the rear and the front was almost solid.

so someone please explain this to me.

also a little sign that pops up on the back that gives people the finger ( U KNOW UD USE IT )