2008 Suzuki SV 650SF

2008 Suzuki SV 650SF pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$6,899
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Suzuki
Display Name
SV 650SF
Year
2008
Make
Suzuki
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
81 / 3.19
Stroke (mm/in)
62.6 / 2.47
Displacement (cc/ci)
645 / 39.4
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.5
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/60 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
160/60 ZR17
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.4 / 290
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.3 / 134
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.84
Width (in/mm)
28.7 / 730
Height (in/mm)
46.1 / 1170
Wheelbase (in/mm)
56.3 / 1430
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.1 / 155
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
10.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
385 / 175
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.5 / 17
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.68
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.5 / 800
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Metallic
No
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Underseat Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • Awesome
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 12, 2012

    Thats really all that needs to be said this bikes great I'm not hear to wright some long review I just want to make sure this bike gets the respect I deserves I'm sure if you've owned or driven this bike you would agree

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  • The SV650SF as a Mid Sized Sport/Tourer
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 27, 2009

    IT'S NOT THE SIZE OF THE DOG IN THE FIGHT, IT'S THE SIZE OF THE FIGHT IN THE DOG

    I have been riding motorcycles and touring for 33 years and on a BMW R75/6 for 20 of them racking up 110,000 miles with most of them, touring miles. I believed a SV650S had the potential and was more than ...

    To make a long story short the SV650 makes a pretty good mid sized sport/tourer. The engine is a proven design that has been around since 1999. The SV's liquid cooled, 90 degree V twin engine by design has great torque for either solo or 2-up riding and easily pulls from very low revs. Also the light weight of the bike makes it a light, nible and agile bike that laps up twisites, commuting or touring. Accessories are readily available for anything you can think of.

    I bought my 08 SV650SF with the vision of making it into a mid-sized sports/tourer and it performs this role without hesitation and very well. I am quite comfortable on this bike even though I am 6'4" and 215lbs. Clip-ons and the aggressive sport bike riding position have not proven to be too uncomfortable even for an old bloke such as myself being around the half century mark.

    Generally on trips which are 2-up plus over 60+,lbs of gear the bike still averages around the 51 mpg which is quite impressive. The SV may not be the biggest, fastest or most expensive out there but will give most bikes a run for their money on highways, twisties or around town and not break the budget in the process. I think SV really does equate to Simply Versatile. It definitely is a jack of all trades but a master of none to be honest. It does it all well but nothing brilliantly stands out.

    With a bit of thought and a few hard earned dollars the Suzuki SV650SF can be transformed into, I believe, quite a suitable sport/tourer that will make even the big boys stand up and take notice.

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