2017 SUZUKI SV650

摘要

A bike with a cult following leaves an empty void when absent from a manufacturer's model lineup. Such is the case for Suzuki's beloved SV650 middleweight sport twin. Since its inaugural launch in 1999, the versatile and affordable platform has been produced in a variety of faired and naked versions that have appealed to entry-level and experienced riders alike. In 2009, however, Suzuki took the proven SV concept into a different style-driven direction with the SFV650 Gladius. Be it the untimely global economic crises or simply an overly flamboyant and polarizing fashion esthetic, the SFV (as it was later called) never rivaled the sales success of its predecessor. Suzuki hopes the new-for-2017 SV650 signals a return to greatness with not only what it calls "timeless styling" but also a host of engine and chassis updates that have elevated performance.