The end is nigh? - SV650.org

Seeker · 31-08-22, 07:22 AM

New, none V twin, V-Strom with a (maybe 700cc) parallel twin.

https://www.visordown.com/news/new-b...ots-no-more-v2

SV to follow?

Craig380 · 31-08-22, 11:36 AM

Probably is the end of the v-twin as far as Suzuki is concerned. Still, 23+ years out of the same basic engine architecture is very good going, the SV / DL line must have been highly profitable for the company.

garynortheast · 31-08-22, 12:38 PM

Be a shame if we lose the v twin. It's such a lovely configuration and it has a character that can't quite be matched by a parallel twin. I speak as someone who grew up on parallel twins.

Bibio · 31-08-22, 01:47 PM

what happened to suzuki's project PT with supercharge/turbo? was looking forward to that.

Seeker · 31-08-22, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

what happened to suzuki's project PT with supercharge/turbo? was looking forward to that.

I think that was Plan A - a smaller parallel twin with forced induction as you mentioned. It was replaced with Plan B, a larger naturally aspirated parallel twin which is probably the one seen in the spy pix.

Assuming this is it, then Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda (with forthcoming Hornet) will all have 700/750cc twins. Leaving Kawasaki to keep their current 650 or stretch it out, although they seem to be aiming at the 400cc market currently with a rumoured Z400RS and a ZX4R coming.

Sir Trev · 31-08-22, 07:05 PM

Don't like the headlight on the current Strom so it will be interesting to see how the new one turns out. They're competing against the Tiger Sport 850 which is very popular, so they need to make it look good as well as price it right in a segment that's growing. Smaller bikes are more frugal and a 700 twin will be better than the frankly poor consumption of the 900cc Trumpet triples.

I've thought about the CB500X as a next bike but would prefer a few more ponies. The new 700 twin might tick all the boxes. We'll see.

Seeker · 02-09-22, 08:13 AM

More spy shots including the naked bike:
https://www.motorcycle.com/new-model...ors-spied.html

Craig380 · 02-09-22, 12:01 PM

If the production naked really has USD forks and radial calipers, it'll be an upgrade ....

Stilo · 17-09-22, 03:46 PM

Ive got a CF Moto 650MT, great bike, does everything Ive asked of it, toured all over Europe does 70+mpg

redtrummy · 17-09-22, 06:26 PM

Just had a convo with a lad that owns a Zero, 100 miles per charge depending how it is riden. Acceleration described as 'mental'

2000 miles tyre life - taking it easier this time around.

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Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,238	Re: The end is nigh? Probably is the end of the v-twin as far as Suzuki is concerned. Still, 23+ years out of the same basic engine architecture is very good going, the SV / DL line must have been highly profitable for the company.

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Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: The end is nigh? what happened to suzuki's project PT with supercharge/turbo? was looking forward to that.

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