Suzuki SV1000
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Often categorised as a naked bike, Suzuki's SV1000 and the half faired SV1000S, were first launched by Suzuki
in 2003. The 996 cc 90-degree Suzuki V-twin
motorcycles were aimed to compete directly with the Honda VTR1000F
(also known as the SuperHawk or FireStorm, depending on the market), which was released prior to the Suzuki, and the low end Ducati one-litre V-twin engined sport bikes. The SV1000 is the big brother to the popular 650 cc SV650
motorcycle. The SV1000 shares many common parts with the SV650, including all bodywork (front fairing, fuel tank and rear plastics/subframe), but the main frame, handlebars, swingarm and forks are different. The front forks and brakes are sourced from the earlier GSXR600. The SV1000 owes some of its heritage to the Suzuki TL1000S
(affectionately known as the "widow-maker") from which it inherited its engine which was tuned for more mid-range and slightly reduced top-end power.
Unlike the SuperHawk and its two large 48 mm carburettors, the 2003 and up SV1000 is fuel injected and sports the Suzuki Dual-Throttle Valve technology. In 2004, the bike received revised ergonomics in the form of lower pegs and a slightly lower seat height, which are the same as the 2003 N model (unfaired). The 2005 and 2006 models got a small increase in compression and a few other internal items, but mostly it remains the same bike from 2003.
The original SV1000 design (K3) has gone through two updates since its original release:
The K4 model - Includes a lowering of the rear-end (as per the 2003 unfaired version), and a new selection of colours.
The K5 model - Black frame, black wheels, shorter airbox trumpet, larger throttle bodies, and a higher compression ratio. In some markets, Suzuki carries the SZ version with full fairing and GSX-R colour scheme.
The K6 model - New selection of colours.
Neither 1000-engined bike sold well, even though the similar 650cc engined bikes are award winners and very popular. Suzuki US stopped selling the SV1000 naked version in 2004 while the S half fairing version continued through 2007 and by 2008 neither model was listed on the company's global web site, although one or the other model is still listed on the US and UK sites.
Suzuki
is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines...
in 2003. The 996 cc 90-degree Suzuki V-twin
V-twin
A V-twin engine is a two-cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration.- Crankshaft configuration :Most V-twin engines have a single crankpin, which is shared by both connecting rods...
motorcycles were aimed to compete directly with the Honda VTR1000F
Honda VTR1000F
The Honda VTR1000F is a V-twin sportbike manufactured by Honda. Known in the U.S. as the SuperHawk, outside the U.S. it is marketed as the Firestorm.- Introduction :The 1997 Firestorm used an all new 90-degree V-twin...
(also known as the SuperHawk or FireStorm, depending on the market), which was released prior to the Suzuki, and the low end Ducati one-litre V-twin engined sport bikes. The SV1000 is the big brother to the popular 650 cc SV650
Suzuki SV650
The SV650 and variants are street motorcycles manufactured since 1999 for the international market by the Suzuki Motor Corporation, featuring a mid-sized V-twin engine and medium performance components...
motorcycle. The SV1000 shares many common parts with the SV650, including all bodywork (front fairing, fuel tank and rear plastics/subframe), but the main frame, handlebars, swingarm and forks are different. The front forks and brakes are sourced from the earlier GSXR600. The SV1000 owes some of its heritage to the Suzuki TL1000S
Suzuki TL1000S
- General background :The Suzuki TL1000S was introduced by Suzuki in 1997 and was produced until 2001 and is frequently referred to as the TLS or Suzuki TLS. It is notable for the V-twin engine which is still used in Suzuki's modern SV1000 and V-Strom 1000 motorcycles.The TLS motor featured a 90°...
(affectionately known as the "widow-maker") from which it inherited its engine which was tuned for more mid-range and slightly reduced top-end power.
Unlike the SuperHawk and its two large 48 mm carburettors, the 2003 and up SV1000 is fuel injected and sports the Suzuki Dual-Throttle Valve technology. In 2004, the bike received revised ergonomics in the form of lower pegs and a slightly lower seat height, which are the same as the 2003 N model (unfaired). The 2005 and 2006 models got a small increase in compression and a few other internal items, but mostly it remains the same bike from 2003.
The original SV1000 design (K3) has gone through two updates since its original release:
The K4 model - Includes a lowering of the rear-end (as per the 2003 unfaired version), and a new selection of colours.
The K5 model - Black frame, black wheels, shorter airbox trumpet, larger throttle bodies, and a higher compression ratio. In some markets, Suzuki carries the SZ version with full fairing and GSX-R colour scheme.
The K6 model - New selection of colours.
Neither 1000-engined bike sold well, even though the similar 650cc engined bikes are award winners and very popular. Suzuki US stopped selling the SV1000 naked version in 2004 while the S half fairing version continued through 2007 and by 2008 neither model was listed on the company's global web site, although one or the other model is still listed on the US and UK sites.