New SV model

[Jeremy Roemen]

They came out with a new model to add to the SV line/heritage. Not sure what to think, but I will definitely stick with my 01 SV650S.

https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/s-2026-suzuki-sv-7gx-first-look-gallery-44654917

I did see they also had a story about some new Nortons and I do like the new Manx R

https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/s-norton-manx-r-manx-atlas-and-atlas-gt-first-look-gallery-44655022

JR

[Beth]

It does look interesting. All the electronic rider aid farkles seem so unnecessary (same with the DRZ4) given how the engine lays down power. I know it’s so they can charge more, and it seems to be what the current generation of riders expect.

Also, it’s sort of weird as it’s edging in on the DL650’s territory with the upright riding position, fairing, and windshield. Yeah, it’s got street wheels and tires, so I guess it’s more sport touring than kinda dirt-adjacent? 

I’m thinking that If I get another SV, it’s gonna be ‘99-‘02. I can be in control of fuel/air ratios with jets and needles. Everything is a known quantity. Man, I wish I hadn’t sold mine.

Beth 

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[Donlon G. McGovern]

Nothing beat the looks of a first generation naked SV. It offered a great opportunity for modifications. I added a Ducati windscreen and a cover for the pillion and a couple other custom tweaks and set off on some delightful tours. Subsequent attempts to improve its looks just fell flat IMO. 

Don McGovern 

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[Milktree]

On Sun, 16 Nov 2025, Jeremy Roemen wrote:

> They came out with a new model to add to the SV line/heritage. Not sure what to think, but I will definitely stick with my 01 SV650S.
>
> https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/s-2026-suzuki-sv-7gx-first-look-gallery-44654917

I dig that they're making comfortable sporty bikes for those of us who
can't ride a GSX-R for more than 20 minutes anymore.

It's stupid that they're calling it the "SV-7", It's not even a 650cc
engine, couldn't they have called it the SV-650GX?


-Will





A random punchline:

you're forgetting that we've increased the GDP by $40,000!

[mcgo...@hevanet.com]

I'm with you on the 02...I just wish I hadn't wadded mine..

don mcg

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[Rupert Chen]

The '02 SV is still my favorite look, but I gotta say, this SV is spec-wise quite in line with what I have been wanting to get if I ever got a motorcycle again.

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[steven michaeli]

When I started motorcycling again in '06 after getting rid of my 1983 RD350 in '89, the reason I settled on the SV650 was because it still looked like a motorcycle, not a plastic clad robo-cat. I love a single round headlight.

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[Patrick Mullen]

Anyone interested in first gen blue S bodywork? I don't remember the specific condition but they were race takeoffs and includes the dash.  They're in Florida. 

I hope everyone is doing great. 

Thanks, 

Patrick 

[Jeremy Roemen]

Since they are blue you're better off just  throwing them in the garbage..😉

JR

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[Patrick Mullen]

No lie, that's what my dad was going to do, but I was hoping someone might need them / be able to save them from such a fate. 🤣 

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[Donlon G. McGovern]

Paint it bright yellow like my old 02 SV. It was the fastest color and should go quickly.

Don McGovern 

Podunk Orygun 

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[Beth]

How many times do I have to remind everyone that blue photons have the shortest wavelength of the three, ergo blue is fastest. 

QED ;)

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[Beth]

That is, blue SV650s are the fastest, not the actual photons. But, blue SV650s are closer to c than red and yellow!

QED?

:D

[Jim Stewart]

More accurately, blue photons are the highest energy.....

-js

On 6/4/2026 9:37 AM, Beth wrote:
> How many times do I have to remind everyone that blue photons have the
> shortest wavelength of the three, ergo blue is fastest.
>
> QED ;)
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[Donlon G. McGovern]

Ergo, they tire out more quickly while yellow one keep on truckin. 

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[Beth]

Energy is inversely proportional to the wavelength. It was an accurate statement. 😉

Or, is the bike so fast as to cause the light to be blue-shifted? 

Hmmmmm 

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[Donlon G. McGovern]

Fake news propagated by one of those left wing libs up in Canada. 

Don McGovern

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[Beth]

Curses! Foiled again! 

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[Sean Smith]

Don:

Hey, now… ;)

Sean, a left wing lib in Canada

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[Donlon G. McGovern]

A left wing lib living on the blue side of.. Orygun 

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