2017 Suzuki SV650A
As the machine that arguably re-started the naked
middleweight Japanese sports motorcycle, Suzuki
Assemblers Malaysia has launched the Suzuki SV650A, at a price of RM 41,128,
including GST.
First announced last year in November ahead of the
EICMA show in Milan, Italy, the updated 2017 Suzuki SV650A goes
“back-to-basics”, with a facelift that brings it back closer to its naked
sports forebears. The fuel tank, which grew rather portly in the previous
generation Gladius 650, has now been slimmed down.
The Suzuki trellis frame has been retained, and the
traditional round headlight has returned, giving the SV650A a blend of retro
and modern styling. The 645 cc twin-spark V-twin Euro 4 engine gets new pistons
and rings, along with a revised cooling system and exhaust, that bumps power up
to 75 hp, an increase of 4 hp, while torque remains the same, but the 64 Nm now
kicks in higher at 8,100 rpm.
Some weight has also been lost for the ABS-equipped
2017 SV650, which now weighs 197 kg, down from the previous model’s 205 kg. The
weight loss was achieved with the use of 140 new or re-designed components,
with 60 new parts in the engine alone.
Also new for 2017 is an LCD instrument cluster,
replacing the old analogue tachometer/ LCD speedometer of the older model, with
LED lighting all-round. New riders will appreciate the low rpm assist feature
that keeps engine revs up during launch and low speed to prevent the SV650A
from stalling.
A low seat height of 780 mm will make Suzuki’s
middleweight popular with many riders, especially for beginners and riders with
short inseams. The 2017 Suzuki SV650A is priced at RM 38,800, excluding GST.
Including GST brings the price up to RM 41,128. There are two colour options –
Pearl Mira Red and Metallic Triton Blue.
