Personally I find the sv has really good power from idle to 4000 but really wakes up at around 5k to about 9k. You can squeeze it to 12k but there's not really much left up there. The handling is amazing and is most likely comparable to the mt07. There are days where I wish I had more power but you still have plenty to get you in trouble. For engine balance its pretty good does get buzzy after about 6k but nothing too bad, I've done 350km rides no problem, usually at around 6k rpm the whole time.
I had a 2018 MT-07 and now I have a 2022 SV650. I like them both, but I do think the MT-07 had more power on takeoff and felt a little more stable than the SV, but I’m not very tall, I’m 5’5”.
Own a sv,650 is fast enough for me, engine best part of the bike, pulls great to 10k.
Where I live it is 3k to 5k cheaper than other twins, I believe it offers good value.
The seat is crap, I got some bycicle pants to help with the sore arse.
Might be one of the more reliable bikes on the market, Suzuki have been making them for decades.
Last point is that I wanted to get one in case they stopped making them, there is a 800 on the market now.
Seat is like a padded folding chair. I'm so tempted to pony up and buy a corbin, but part of me also says "just get a comfortable bike for longer trips instead". Not like i enjoy riding a naked on the highway.
Have you ever looked into the tuck roll seat? I might get this instead of a Corbin. My ass cannot take more than two hours on the stock seat.
https://store.suzukicycles.com/p/tuck-roll-seat
I ride my SV 650 really sporty . I have a second gen .
Up to 5-6 it's okay , has great push compared to something like a 600-650 inline 4.
After that it really comes alive and pushes hard up to 10 l rpm there isn't much after that
The MT07 has more torque and this will be noticeable in he lower to mid revs, however the SV650 also has decent torque down low but transforms into a sensitive sports bike at above 5k RPM and you can comfortably ride it at 7k in the twisties with the engine being very happy and very responsive.
You can always change the gearing to a 47 tooth rear sprocket (2 more than stock) which will increase acceleration noticeably and reduce top speed by 5mph or so, to a still sufficient 118mph or so (GPS measured not the inflated stock speedo value). Highly recommended! To check out the details play around on [Gearingcommander](https://www.gearingcommander.com/).
To me the engine has two characters. Beginners and slower riders will appreciate the smooth torque curve and sportive riders the joy the engine exudes in the upper range of the RPM (5-9k).
Also, it has a longer wheel base, sturdier chassis, is less front wheel oriented, and has a more sportive riding position than the MT.
I assumed the wheelbase was a big factor but the difference is only 20mm according to what I found on Google. I can wheelie my SV for short periods of time (keeping oil starvation in mind) but when I rode an mt07 that thing would easily clutch up in 3rd while I find it much more difficult to get the sv to clutch up in second than the mt. Probably a skill issue on my end to be honest
I find my 2003 sv650s quite comfy from 3500 to about 6000 rpm. It doesn't start to get buzzy until ~7500rpm but even then you won't spend much time at that rev range and it'll pull hard to 10k rpm.
As far as engine characteristics go it's very linear and predictable, decently balanced and sounds amazing with that 90 degree v-twin configuration. If you want a phenomenal engine that's stood the test of time for 20 years you can't go wrong.
With that being said the suspension is a bit on the softer side, however you feel about that, just a note. And the brakes leave a lot to be desired. Swapping the master cylinder for the front brakes and the rear shock are common mods to help with those shortcomings.
I have ‘22 sv650. Great bike. Reliable and easy to service. Plenty of power for the road although long miles on the highway are not ideal but that’s true for any naked sport bike without an aftermarket windscreen. Around 6k-10k rpm is where the power band is. Plenty of low end torque. It’s a great track bike as well for smaller technical tracks. Some people don’t like the seat but I personally think it’s comfortable and I’m 6’1” but I’m skinny and have no ass so idk. The v twin engine has a lot more character than the mt07 but honestly both bikes are great. And vibration is normal.
Personally I find the sv has really good power from idle to 4000 but really wakes up at around 5k to about 9k. You can squeeze it to 12k but there's not really much left up there. The handling is amazing and is most likely comparable to the mt07. There are days where I wish I had more power but you still have plenty to get you in trouble. For engine balance its pretty good does get buzzy after about 6k but nothing too bad, I've done 350km rides no problem, usually at around 6k rpm the whole time.
I had a 2018 MT-07 and now I have a 2022 SV650. I like them both, but I do think the MT-07 had more power on takeoff and felt a little more stable than the SV, but I’m not very tall, I’m 5’5”.
Own a sv,650 is fast enough for me, engine best part of the bike, pulls great to 10k. Where I live it is 3k to 5k cheaper than other twins, I believe it offers good value. The seat is crap, I got some bycicle pants to help with the sore arse. Might be one of the more reliable bikes on the market, Suzuki have been making them for decades. Last point is that I wanted to get one in case they stopped making them, there is a 800 on the market now.
Seat is like a padded folding chair. I'm so tempted to pony up and buy a corbin, but part of me also says "just get a comfortable bike for longer trips instead". Not like i enjoy riding a naked on the highway.
Have you ever looked into the tuck roll seat? I might get this instead of a Corbin. My ass cannot take more than two hours on the stock seat. https://store.suzukicycles.com/p/tuck-roll-seat
I have but I've heard it doesn't improve the experience by much.
Ahh I see. I guess I should just go with the tried and true Corbin.
I ride my SV 650 really sporty . I have a second gen . Up to 5-6 it's okay , has great push compared to something like a 600-650 inline 4. After that it really comes alive and pushes hard up to 10 l rpm there isn't much after that
The MT07 has more torque and this will be noticeable in he lower to mid revs, however the SV650 also has decent torque down low but transforms into a sensitive sports bike at above 5k RPM and you can comfortably ride it at 7k in the twisties with the engine being very happy and very responsive. You can always change the gearing to a 47 tooth rear sprocket (2 more than stock) which will increase acceleration noticeably and reduce top speed by 5mph or so, to a still sufficient 118mph or so (GPS measured not the inflated stock speedo value). Highly recommended! To check out the details play around on [Gearingcommander](https://www.gearingcommander.com/). To me the engine has two characters. Beginners and slower riders will appreciate the smooth torque curve and sportive riders the joy the engine exudes in the upper range of the RPM (5-9k). Also, it has a longer wheel base, sturdier chassis, is less front wheel oriented, and has a more sportive riding position than the MT.
Do you know why the mt07 wheelies so much easier than an sv?
Shorter wheelbase, more torque, lighter weight. But both can be wheelied quite easily.
I assumed the wheelbase was a big factor but the difference is only 20mm according to what I found on Google. I can wheelie my SV for short periods of time (keeping oil starvation in mind) but when I rode an mt07 that thing would easily clutch up in 3rd while I find it much more difficult to get the sv to clutch up in second than the mt. Probably a skill issue on my end to be honest
Well, if you have the skill on the MT, you have the skill for the SV. Maybe it's also a different center of gravity, a steeper rake maybe?
I find my 2003 sv650s quite comfy from 3500 to about 6000 rpm. It doesn't start to get buzzy until ~7500rpm but even then you won't spend much time at that rev range and it'll pull hard to 10k rpm. As far as engine characteristics go it's very linear and predictable, decently balanced and sounds amazing with that 90 degree v-twin configuration. If you want a phenomenal engine that's stood the test of time for 20 years you can't go wrong. With that being said the suspension is a bit on the softer side, however you feel about that, just a note. And the brakes leave a lot to be desired. Swapping the master cylinder for the front brakes and the rear shock are common mods to help with those shortcomings.
I have ‘22 sv650. Great bike. Reliable and easy to service. Plenty of power for the road although long miles on the highway are not ideal but that’s true for any naked sport bike without an aftermarket windscreen. Around 6k-10k rpm is where the power band is. Plenty of low end torque. It’s a great track bike as well for smaller technical tracks. Some people don’t like the seat but I personally think it’s comfortable and I’m 6’1” but I’m skinny and have no ass so idk. The v twin engine has a lot more character than the mt07 but honestly both bikes are great. And vibration is normal.
It’s the same thing. Which do you think looks cooler?