I had the same problem with soft suspension but I solved this problem by instlling Hyperpro 25mm lowering progressive fork spring kit wich included 20w oil. This kit cost me around £70 and I can tell you that front suspension become very stiff as result improved comfort and handling as well as gave greater control wile cornering. I highly recommending changing stock springs and oil from stock 10w to 20w, it is a cheapest way significantly improve your bike suspension.
I run a gsxr 600/750 06-07 rear shock off ebay. Much better damping, rear doesn't bounce all over as in your video. Just a little too stiff for my weight (70kg) on the street. For gunning on track, I think it'd be perfect. They're less than 100usd on ebay and if u got a local shop who can service them for you i.e. Change oil and recharge gas. Cheapest way to fix the shock. Front I did yss PD valves (gold valve emulator copy) with 15W oil, stock springs, dive is still there but a more controlled dive. Going to test out 20W oil before next long tour. Oil is wearing out after 20+k kms and front is bouncing all over the place now when pushing out of corners.
Yess, the gsxr 600 rearshock is an option which I am open to, but it will be my next upgrade after I am done with the fork. I cant focus on this bike atm, because I have a race coming with the gsxr150, so my budget and schedule is a bit tight but it will happen eventually. Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.
I'm glad you posted this, because I've been thinking of upgrading my CB400SF to one of these just to get a bit more early-range torque down low, otherwise you need to keep the CB400SF revving high. I'll be curious to see how your upgrades go and see if it solves the issue. I don't ride that hard, but I am a bit heavy for my height around 95kgs-98kgs with my gear on.
I'm not a wannabe Valentino Rossi, but I ride fast and never my 2018 SV650 threatened to go wide in the twisties or bounced as yours. It's a docile, nimble bike, not designed for track racing, so comparison with a GSXr (even a 125 cc) seems to me meaningless. Having said that, the solution you suggest is the usual when dealing with improving suspension.
It is true, to make a comparison with my GSXR150 is a little unfair. However, both bikes are the ones that I ride on a regular basis so my comparison is based on my experience. I do not want to compare with something I experience only through a test ride or something I hear from other ppl (although I hear the MT07 is having the same suspension complains). Thank you for watching the video. I appreciate it.
You are absolutely right. What did you do in the end? Did you keep the bike? Did you fix the suspension please? I bought a new SV650 and after a few months I donćt want to ride it anymore.m. CHeers.
I never get to solve the problem because i sold it and bought a GSXR600...In a way, it is problem solved 😆 But in all seriousness, my friend bought a used GSXR600 Monoshock and installed it on the Sv650 and it worked wonders. The bike performs better but still needs to address the fork issue (still a little too soft)
@@beotaxi Just change the front springs for ones that match your weight. Then add the right oil and you are food. Suspension always needs to be adjusted to the rider´s weight... There are sets available from Hyperpro and others as well. No big deal - you will have new bike, once you changed the front.
It is part of the consideration but I would like to stick to the original parts as best as I can. If all is done, and it still doesnt work up to my liking, sure, I might go through with it.
I have a 2018 SV and I can confidently say this is a very comfortable ride and the suspension is great. Better than the Kawasaki Z650 I had. This is just my opinion like this guys opinion. This dudes bike is faulty
Have you set the suspension for your weight, sag, ride height, etc. There's a world of info about SV suspension settings on the net. I ran one for 3 years and once you dial it in they are a great bike for the money they just need to be set up correctly.
As i mentioned, it is considered as "one" of the best, not THE best in its class. Not because of the suspension, but the simplicity and its vtwin engine. It is maintaining its unique feature while the market is flooded with 2 inlines and electronics. Also, theres no high expectation in the suspension because as part of the middleweight class, with a more on the budget side, something has got to give. In this case, the suspension. So the video just demonstrate how bad it can be. And yes, the bike is not meant for sport riding, but with the punchy but yet linear feel of the engine, it is such a waste. All 70hp is no use if the rubber is not well planted on the tarmac. And what u said about being cheapest, i disagree. It is just about the same price here to the mt07, ninja650 here in Malaysia. This is my opinion after owning this bike for close to 2 years. I appreciate u taking ur time to watch the video and commenting 🍻
I had the same problem with soft suspension but I solved this problem by instlling Hyperpro 25mm lowering progressive fork spring kit wich included 20w oil. This kit cost me around £70 and I can tell you that front suspension become very stiff as result improved comfort and handling as well as gave greater control wile cornering. I highly recommending changing stock springs and oil from stock 10w to 20w, it is a cheapest way significantly improve your bike suspension.
I run a gsxr 600/750 06-07 rear shock off ebay. Much better damping, rear doesn't bounce all over as in your video. Just a little too stiff for my weight (70kg) on the street. For gunning on track, I think it'd be perfect. They're less than 100usd on ebay and if u got a local shop who can service them for you i.e. Change oil and recharge gas. Cheapest way to fix the shock.
Front I did yss PD valves (gold valve emulator copy) with 15W oil, stock springs, dive is still there but a more controlled dive. Going to test out 20W oil before next long tour. Oil is wearing out after 20+k kms and front is bouncing all over the place now when pushing out of corners.
Yess, the gsxr 600 rearshock is an option which I am open to, but it will be my next upgrade after I am done with the fork.
I cant focus on this bike atm, because I have a race coming with the gsxr150, so my budget and schedule is a bit tight but it will happen eventually.
Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.
I'm glad you posted this, because I've been thinking of upgrading my CB400SF to one of these just to get a bit more early-range torque down low, otherwise you need to keep the CB400SF revving high. I'll be curious to see how your upgrades go and see if it solves the issue. I don't ride that hard, but I am a bit heavy for my height around 95kgs-98kgs with my gear on.
Thanks for the effort for posting this video bro. Would like to see your next sv650 update.
Thanks for watching bro.
Let us know how the heavier oil works out.
The suspension isnt THAT bad, it's just set up for 60kg Japanese fellas 😅
😆😆😆😆, they need to consider for a 85kg Malaysian man.
Thanks for watching bud.
Good point bang, penjelasan jujur. Tak semua motor sempurna kan. 😊👍🏻
hahah, tapi rasanya mcm terlalu jujur pulak
@@Hitman4President it's okay bang. At least kita semua tahu sekarang 😅
I'm not a wannabe Valentino Rossi, but I ride fast and never my 2018 SV650 threatened to go wide in the twisties or bounced as yours. It's a docile, nimble bike, not designed for track racing, so comparison with a GSXr (even a 125 cc) seems to me meaningless. Having said that, the solution you suggest is the usual when dealing with improving suspension.
It is true, to make a comparison with my GSXR150 is a little unfair. However, both bikes are the ones that I ride on a regular basis so my comparison is based on my experience.
I do not want to compare with something I experience only through a test ride or something I hear from other ppl (although I hear the MT07 is having the same suspension complains).
Thank you for watching the video. I appreciate it.
You are absolutely right. What did you do in the end? Did you keep the bike? Did you fix the suspension please? I bought a new SV650 and after a few months I donćt want to ride it anymore.m. CHeers.
I never get to solve the problem because i sold it and bought a GSXR600...In a way, it is problem solved 😆
But in all seriousness, my friend bought a used GSXR600 Monoshock and installed it on the Sv650 and it worked wonders. The bike performs better but still needs to address the fork issue (still a little too soft)
@@Hitman4President , thanks man. I think I'll do the same.
@@beotaxi Just change the front springs for ones that match your weight. Then add the right oil and you are food. Suspension always needs to be adjusted to the rider´s weight... There are sets available from Hyperpro and others as well. No big deal - you will have new bike, once you changed the front.
@@Kai-ze2rb thanks man. Can't be bothered. Selling now. Thanks for your help.
Have you considered usd forks? It is expensive ye, maybe you can seek out for used one within your circle 🤔
It is part of the consideration but I would like to stick to the original parts as best as I can.
If all is done, and it still doesnt work up to my liking, sure, I might go through with it.
@@Hitman4President im just surprised that a bike this expensive doesnt come with usd fork >.>
I have a 2018 SV and I can confidently say this is a very comfortable ride and the suspension is great. Better than the Kawasaki Z650 I had.
This is just my opinion like this guys opinion. This dudes bike is faulty
Have you set the suspension for your weight, sag, ride height, etc. There's a world of info about SV suspension settings on the net. I ran one for 3 years and once you dial it in they are a great bike for the money they just need to be set up correctly.
Don’t have a problem with mine it handles like a dream.
How much do you weigh? It's a really soft setup
20k km fork seal leaking & stiff.
Tukar seal & oil boleh setel problem ?
Selalunya, leaking ni, hanya perlu tukar seal sajalah, tapi kena check tube tu, takut ada calar2.
SV650 is not best in its class, it is cheapest in its class. This bike was not meant for sport riding, not sure what you guys expect.
As i mentioned, it is considered as "one" of the best, not THE best in its class. Not because of the suspension, but the simplicity and its vtwin engine. It is maintaining its unique feature while the market is flooded with 2 inlines and electronics.
Also, theres no high expectation in the suspension because as part of the middleweight class, with a more on the budget side, something has got to give. In this case, the suspension. So the video just demonstrate how bad it can be.
And yes, the bike is not meant for sport riding, but with the punchy but yet linear feel of the engine, it is such a waste. All 70hp is no use if the rubber is not well planted on the tarmac.
And what u said about being cheapest, i disagree. It is just about the same price here to the mt07, ninja650 here in Malaysia.
This is my opinion after owning this bike for close to 2 years. I appreciate u taking ur time to watch the video and commenting 🍻
Tukar motor la terus. 😅
Emmmphhh, sabar2, itu solution yg senang 😆, tapi sampai masa, abang hapgradeee...gsxr1000!
@@Hitman4President eh igt dytona
@@motosenpaimy aihhh, aku nak semua motorrrr 😆😆😆😆
Progressive forksprings + wilbers in the back. I didn’t like the sv either