sv 650 info

[Z32650S]

I echo Rich's comments. I have owned both a race and a street SV for almost a decade and can say they are a blast to ride and make for great reliable bikes all around (track or street).

They come stock with a pretty bulletproof engine and are relatively easy to work on if you choose to add power. I have upgraded the cams, air filter, pipes and jetting, suspension among a bunch of other things on these bikes (I like to work on bikes). They will only start to self destruct if you go on pushing power beyond 80hp with stock engine internals. Also, plenty of used and new performance parts are still being made for the carb 1 gens (99-02). GSXR front end swaps are very popular as noted before just be sure the Speedo is working correctly with 4 equally spaced earth magnets on the front wheel or disc. This maintains the Speedo calibration. You will also want to check the R/R to see if it is OEM or, if you're lucky, has been switched out for an upgraded MOSFET unit. Do a stator & R/R check with a volt meter at the battery. You should have a steady 14-14.5v (approx.) at the battery @5k rpm. OEM R/R are known to fail as they are the self destructing shunt type.

They are relatively noisy engines (endearingly referred to as angry sewing machines, lol). However, you will want to ensure the cam chain tensioners are working well and that no chain slap is heard. Some examples are available on YouTube. Hope this helps you in your decision and getting a good deal. Cheers.

 

[tas850g]

I've converted my '04 650N into a race bike and I strongly agree with everything Rich has said. If you want it to handle well then get a Penske rear shock and stiff'n up the front fork springs. It rides/handles like a pogo stick with the stock shocks/forks.

$1800 is a good price for that SV with the GSXR front end, if it's in good shape, and runs well. On occasion you can find them for $1500 but it doesn't happen too often. 24k miles is low mileage.

 

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[Gamma1]

Hi all,

I'm looking at a first gen sv650 with the gsxr front end swap already done to it, what is considered high mileage for these bikes? This one has 24k on the clock. year 2000, asking 2k. Thanks for your help!!

greg

I have a 2001 SV650 with 65000km on the clocks. Runs great. Have all the parts to do a GSXR front end conversion with ZX636 swingarm and GSXR 5.5 rear rim for this spring.