The bike feels solid and
really does somehow exude
a real essence of thorough
engineering to a level that
is often absent in bikes of
twice the price
The mix of metallic black and shades of grey
add a touch of class and is a long way from
some of the hideously gaudy colour schemes
Suzuki have bestowed on earlier SV variants.
Remember the purple framed Gladius?
Shudder...
Even the 2-into-1 exhaust system is quite
attractive on this model. A low slung side
mounted muffler and reasonable run for the
headers, rather than some fugly pre-muffler
under the engine to ruin the lines of the bike
is a big positive.
The SV650X also represents Suzuki quality.
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It is made in Japan, not India, Thailand or
China and it shows in many ways. The bike
feels solid and really does somehow exude
a real essence of thorough engineering to
a level that is often absent in bikes of twice
the price. Let alone in something that can be
had for $11,995. Add in to the value equation
the extra peace of mind that you are being
served and warrantied by a large and
reputable dealer network that only a major
brand like Suzuki can provide, and you have
an all round package with much to offer, for
not that much coin.