2009 SVS With & Without ABS
 

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%...gory=sportbike (after you click the link, click specs to bring up both bikes side by side)

Just checking out the new models again, I noticed more than just the braking system change. The SV with ABS is a little over an inch longer and the chain has 6 more links. I'm just curious as to why these changes for ABS?

Notice that ABS SV is only 7lbs more.

I also noticed there's no 2009 SV naked either. :idk:

They probably figured the ABS buyers would be more interested in long-distance touring rather than sport, so they increased the wheelbase for a softer ride.

The SV naked got replaced by that new model Zuk came out with... can't remember the name.

I've only heard good things with ABS but I dont know the companies that make ABS for bikes so it could be from one company or many.


I'd get ABS if you're just a regular O' rider.

Yes the naked SV is dead..... and the bike you are thinking of would be the Gladius....

there's also no more SV650S, just an SV650SF which is crappy IMO

I like the partial fared look.

Yup, that's it. Couldn't remember.


So buy the SF, and remove and sell the lowers. BOOM SV650S.

I know. One of the things I find most appealing about the SVS is that it's half faired...kind of naked...but not. Like it's wearing a bikini. :lol:

Now she looks just like every other faired bike. :(

Man, they about blew me away with the color options.


Is it really that big of a problem to them to have to have multiple paints on hand? Its redick u lus what color options there is in the auto/moto world.

I was disappointed when they did away with the the regular naked SV. The gladius is really heavy, its over 400lbs?

yeah, it's supposedly super heavy. It's really dumb what they did with such a popular platform. :idk: