SV650S 04-05 Differences - SV650.org

21-07-05, 08:25 AM

Morning People,

I have been looking for ages to find a difinative list of changes made to the 05 model, lots of aftermarket goodie only have 03-04 listed.

I assume from this that there is more than just frame colour??

any links would be triffic!

21-07-05, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkyBoy

I assume from this that there is more than just frame colour??

IIRC, there aren't many changes other than to paint colours. Treat this as suspect advice though - I have a Hornet

21-07-05, 08:33 AM

I was under the impression that it was pretty much the frame colour, I think there are quite a few changes between the K3 and K4 but just cosmetic stuff for the K4 and K5.

I'm sure someone with far more technical information will come along soon!

21-07-05, 09:03 AM

thats peeps,

basically I want a rear hugger for my 05 before it starts getting all grimey and of course no-one does them yet, if an 04 fits then that would be fab, i dont even mind resetting fixing holes if that is the only problem!

thanks again

M

BillyC · 21-07-05, 09:18 AM

There are more mechanical differences between the K4-K5 than there were between the K3-K4.

However, having said that, the swing arm hasn't changed between the models, and the main problem is only likely to be getting a colour match.

21-07-05, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyC

There are more mechanical differences between the K4-K5 than there were between the K3-K4.

However, having said that, the swing arm hasn't changed between the models, and the main problem is only likely to be getting a colour match.

Sorry if I could have found the answer by searching but what are those mechanical changes between the K4 and K5? I too was under the mistaken impression that it was all mainly cosmetic.

Hopefully getting mine Saturday - if the lorry turned up at the dealers today as planned.

21-07-05, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Toypop

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyC

There are more mechanical differences between the K4-K5 than there were between the K3-K4.

However, having said that, the swing arm hasn't changed between the models, and the main problem is only likely to be getting a colour match.

Sorry if I could have found the answer by searching but what are those mechanical changes between the K4 and K5? I too was under the mistaken impression that it was all mainly cosmetic.

The radiator is slightly narrower on the K5, and the rad filler cap has been modified for easier access. I'm sure there are other subtle changes like that, but nothing major though.

21-07-05, 01:16 PM

They've altered the gear shift lever mounting, so that it doesn't fall off. (I think)

21-07-05, 08:25 AM	#1
MarkyBoy Guest Posts: n/a	SV650S 04-05 Differences Morning People, I have been looking for ages to find a difinative list of changes made to the 05 model, lots of aftermarket goodie only have 03-04 listed. I assume from this that there is more than just frame colour?? any links would be triffic!

21-07-05, 09:18 AM	#5
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	There are more mechanical differences between the K4-K5 than there were between the K3-K4. However, having said that, the swing arm hasn't changed between the models, and the main problem is only likely to be getting a colour match. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

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21-07-05, 08:33 AM	#3
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	I was under the impression that it was pretty much the frame colour, I think there are quite a few changes between the K3 and K4 but just cosmetic stuff for the K4 and K5. I'm sure someone with far more technical information will come along soon!

21-07-05, 09:03 AM	#4
MarkyBoy Guest Posts: n/a	thats peeps, basically I want a rear hugger for my 05 before it starts getting all grimey and of course no-one does them yet, if an 04 fits then that would be fab, i dont even mind resetting fixing holes if that is the only problem! thanks again M

21-07-05, 01:16 PM	#8
Mogs Guest Posts: n/a	They've altered the gear shift lever mounting, so that it doesn't fall off. (I think)