Suzuki is updating its motorcycle model range for 2023 in the international markets. As a part of this, Suzuki’s neo-retro middleweight offering, the SV650, also gets a refresh thanks to some new colour options.
In the American market, the 2023 Suzuki SV650 comes in two variants. Prices for the 2023 SV650 start at USD 7,399 MSRP for the base model. Meanwhile, the ABS variant comes with a sticker price of USD 7,849 MSRP. These are the base MSRP prices and do not include shipping and taxes. In Indian rupees, the pricing starts from approximately INR 5.8 lakh for the base model and INR 6.24 lakh for the ABS model.
For 2023, the SV650 comes with two all-new colour options. The first one is the Metallic Reflective Blue. For this colour option, the bodywork of the SV650 comes in Metallic Reflective Blue. Additionally, it also gets a dark-gold metallic coated frame and wheels. However, this colour option is only available on the ABS model.
On the other hand, we have the new Glass Sparkle Black / Solid Iron Grey. This colour option gets a Solid Iron Grey fuel tank and Glass Sparkle Black rear bodywork. Thus, giving it a dual-tone-like look. Furthermore, it gets red wheels and a dark grey frame.
Powering the SV650 is a 645cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-Twin DOHC engine. Sounds familiar? This is because the same engine also powers the V-Strom 650 that we get in India. The engine makes 72 BHP of peak power and 64 Nm of torque. The engine sends power to the wheels using a 6-speed gearbox.
The output figures put it directly up against the Kawasaki Z650 RS. For reference, powering the Kawasaki Z650 RS is a 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine. The Z650 RS output figures read as 67.3 BHP and 64 Nm of torque.
The SV650 uses 41mm telescopic forks at the front with 125mm of travel. At the rear, it gets a link-type monoshock with 63mm of travel. Additionally, the rear shock also gets 7-step preload adjustability. Meanwhile, the braking hardware comprises twin discs at the front with 4-piston callipers and a single disc at the rear with a single-piston calliper. Dual-Channel ABS is also available as an option. The SV650 uses 17-inch wheels with 120/70-section front and 160/60-section rear Dunlop Road Smart III tyres.
Also Read: MY23 Suzuki V-Strom 650 revealed, will come to India