Suzuki SV650 Rally
Suzuki has unveiled the first
factory-built concept based on the 2017 SV650 at the 2016 Osaka Motorcycle Show
in Japan. Christened Suzuki SV650 Rally, this concept has been styled to look
like a cross between a modern roadster and a 1970s rally car.
Aesthetically, the Suzuki SV650 Rally
has been decked up with tank extensions, single seat cowl, lowered handlebar,
headlamp grill and small fairing. The SV650 Rally also gets auxiliary lights on
either side of the round headlamp. The old-school silver paint scheme with the
blacked out frame and engine also helps in bringing out the bike’s retro
character.
Mechanically, the SV650 Rally is
identical to the standard bike apart from the addition of a retro Yoshimura
twin-pipe exhaust system. It is powered by the same 645 cc V-twin engine, which
delivers 74 bhp and 64 Nm of torque through a six-speed transmission.
The main purpose of the Suzuki SV650
Rally is to demonstrate how easy it is to alter the character of the standard
bike with the addition of a few bits and pieces. The new Suzuki SV650 is being
pegged as a canvas for custom bike enthusiasts who wish to build their own
dream bike. And while Suzuki has so far given no indications about its plans to
launch it here, we think that the SV650 would be a worthy competitor to the
Kawasaki ER-6n, Ducati Scrambler and the Benelli TNT 600i.
