Suzuki SV650 S 2000 Owner's manual

* SUZUKI

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A WARNING

Failure to follow these safety
precautions may increase your
risk of injury

•~Wear a helmet, eye protection,
and bright protective cloth­ing

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•~Don't ride after consuming al­cohol or other drugs

•~Slow down on slippery sur­faces, unfamiliar terrain, or
when visibility is reduced

•~Read owner's manual care­fully

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OWNER'S MANUAL

This owner's manual contains

important safety information

Please read it carefully

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Part No
June, 2000 j

IY,K1

Printed in Japan

. 99011-20F52-03A

EN

SVO5O/S

IMPORTANT

FOREWORD

WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE

Please read this manual and follow

its instructions carefully
size special information, the sym­bol A and the words WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTE have special
meanings
the messages highlighted by these
signal words

California Proposition 65 Warning

A WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product com­ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the mo­torcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold or
otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator
contains important safety information and instructions which
should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle

. The manual

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NOTE
tion to make maintenance easier or
instructions clearer

WARNINGs and CAUTIONs are
arranged like this

A WARNING

Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in death or injury

A CAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in motorcycle dam­age

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Indicates special informa-

Motorcycling is one of the most
exhilarating sports and to ensure

. To empha-

. Pay special attention to

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your riding enjoyment, you should

become thoroughly familiar with the
information presented in this

Owner's Manual before riding the
motorcycle

The proper care and maintenance
that your motorcycle requires is

outlined in this manual

ing these instructions explicitly you
will ensure a long trouble-free op­erating life for your motorcycle

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motorcycle also conforms to the

U

.S Environmental Protection
Agency emission regulations which
apply to new motorcycles
proper adjustment of engine com­ponents is necessary for this mo­torcycle to comply with the EPA

regulations
low the maintenance instructions

closely to ensure emission compli­ance

. Your Suzuki -dealer has ex­perienced technicians that are
trained to provide your machine
with the best possible service with
the right tools and equipment

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. The

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A WARNING-or-A CAUTION

The first part will describe a PO­TENTIAL HAZARD and WHAT

CAN HAPPEN if you ignore the

WARNING or CAUTION

The second part will describe

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE SPORT OF
MOTORCYCLING
FUEL, ENGINE OIL
AND COOLANT
RECOMMENDATION

FUEL

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ENGINE
ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION

LOCATION OF LABELS
LOCATION OF PARTS

CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT
AND ADJUSTMENTS

KEY

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IGNITION SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL
LEFT

HANDLEBAR
RIGHT HANDLEBAR
FUEL TANK CAP
GEARSHIFT LEVER
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
SEAT LOCK AND HELMET
HOLDERS
SIDE STAND
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

BREAK-IN
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING 36
RIDING TIPS

STARTING
STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING~40
USING THE TRANSMISSION~41
RIDING ON HILLS
STOPPING AND PARKING
CARRYING

ACCESSORY USE AND
MOTORCYCLE LOADING
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE

NOTICE

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

TOOLS

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LUBRICATION POINTS
BATTERY

AIR CLEANER
SPARK PLUG
ENGINE

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OIL

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THE ENGINE

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A PASSENGER

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OIL

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IDLE SPEED
THROTTLE CABLE PLAY
FUEL HOSES

3

8
8

9

CLUTCH
ENGINE
DRIVE CHAIN
BRAKES
TIRES
SIDE STAND/IGNITION
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL
REAR WHEEL REMOVAL
LIGHT

FUSES
TROUBLESHOOTING
STORAGE PROCEDURE
APPEARANCE CARE

CORROSION PREVENTION

MOTORCYCLE CLEANING

INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING

CONSUMER INFORMATION

EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TAMPERING WITH NOISE
CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED
SERIAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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COOLANT

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BULB REPLACEMENT

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LOCATION

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THE SPORT OF

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MOTORCYCLING

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Your motorcycle and this owner's

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manual have been designed by

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people like you who enjoy motor-

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cycling
clists for many reasons

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ers, street riding is fun and invigo-

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rating

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came a motorcyclist, or how expe-

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rienced you are, you will eventually

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face some challenging situations

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In preparing for these challenges,

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you will be fine-tuning your coordi-

93

nation, concentration, and attitude

94

Learning the skills and strategies

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associated with motorcycling is the
basis for safely participating in this

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sport

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. People become motorcy-

. For start-

. But no matter why you be-

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. Many motorcyclists find that

as they become better riders, they

. . . .

also get more enjoyment from the

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freedom unique to motorcycling

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Please remember

:

Most accidents can be avoided

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The most common type of motor­cycle accident in the U.S. occurs
when a car traveling towards a
motorcycle turns left in front of the
motorcycle

. Is that because other
drivers are out to get motorcyclists?
No

. Other drivers simply don't al-

ways notice motorcyclists

.

Ride defensively
clists use a strategy of assuming
they are invisible to other drivers,

even in broad daylight

attention to other motorists, espe­cially at intersections, because they

may not be paying attention to you

Select a lane position that gives you
the best view of others, and other

motorists the best view of you
Wear bright, reflective clothing

reflective strips on your helmet

If you don't have a helmet, buy

a helmet and wear it EVERY
TIME YOU RIDE

Most accidents occur within a few

miles of home, and almost half oc-

cur at speeds of less than 30 mph

So even if you're just going on a

quick errand, be prepared strap on
your helmet before you take off

Helmets do not reduce essential
vision or hearing

mets do not cause or intensify in­jury if you crash

help your skull protect your intelli-

gence, your memory, your person­ality, and your life

Your eyesight is equally valuable
Wearing suitable eye protection
can help keep your vision unblurred
by the wind and save your eyes
from airborne hazards like bugs,
dirt, or pebbles kicked up by tires

. Wise motorcy-

. Pay careful

.

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. Put

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. Generally, hel-

. Helmets simply

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If a collision is imminent, DO
SOMETHING
Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven't learned to swerve
to avoid an accident
rienced riders (and too many sea­soned riders) use only their rear
brake in an emergency, resulting in
unnecessary impacts in some
cases and unnecessarily high im­pact speeds in other cases
rear brake can only provide about
30% of your motorcycle's potential
stopping power
brakes can and should be used to­gether to maximize braking effec­tiveness

Experienced motorcyclists learn to
"cover" the front brake lever by
lightly resting a couple of fingers
over the lever when riding in traffic
and near intersections to give their
reaction time a head start

Emergency stopping and swerving
are techniques that you should
practice and master before you find

yourself in an emergency situation
The best place to practice such
techniques is in a controlled envi-

ronment such as the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation's (MSF) rider

training courses

cycle RiderCourses (fundamental

techniques) and Experienced

RiderCourses (advanced strate-

gies) present hands-on instruction
of the basic principles of motorcy­cling and a variety of accident­avoidance maneuvers
soned motorcyclist can improved

his or her riding skills, and pick up

.

.

. Many inexpe-

. Your

. The front and rear

.

.

. The MSF's Motor-

. Even a sea-

a few new skills, through these
courses
nies even offer discounts to course
graduates

Special situations require
special care
Of course, there are some times

when full-force braking is not the

correct technique
surface is wet, loose, or rough, you
should brake with care

you're leaned over in a corner,

avoid braking
braking

fore entering the corner

In these situations, the traction
available between your tires and
the road surface is limited
Overbraking when traction is lim-

ited will cause your tires to skid,

possibly resulting in loss of direc­tional control or causing you and
your motorcycle to fall over

Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills

limits and staying within them will

help you avoid accidents

A major cause of accidents involv­ing only a motorcycle (and no cars)
is going too fast through a turn

Before entering a turn, select an
appropriately low cornering speed

. Some insurance compa-

.

.

. When the road

. When

. Straighten up before

. Better yet, slow down be-

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. Knowing these

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Even on straight roads, ride at a
speed that is appropriate for the

traffic, visibility and road conditions,
your motorcycle, and your experi­ence

.

Riding a motorcycle safely requires
that your mental and physical skills
are fully part of the experience
should not attempt to operate a
motor vehicle, especially one with
two wheels, if you are tired or un­der the influence of alcohol or other
drugs

. Alcohol, illegal drugs, and
even some prescription and over­the-counter drugs can cause
drowsiness, loss of coordination,
loss of balance, and especially the
loss of good judgment

.

tired or under the influence of al­cohol or other drugs, PLEASE DO
NOT RIDE your motorcycle

.

.

.You

. If you are

.

Be extra safety-conscious on
bad weather days
I ildlng on bad weather days, espe­cially wet ones, requires extra cau-

. Braking distances increase on

tion
a rainy day

surface marks, manhole covers,
and greasy-appearing areas, as
they can be especially slippery
extra caution at railway crossings
and on metal gratings and bridges
When it starts to rain, any oil or
grease on the road rises to the sur­face of the water
a few minutes until this oil film is
washed away before riding
ever in doubt about road conditions,
slow down!

Practice away from traffic
Your riding skill and your mechani­cal knowledge form the foundation
for safe riding practices
gest that you practice riding your
motorcycle in a non-traffic situation
until you are thoroughly familiar
with your machine and its controls
Again, consider taking one of the
MSF's RiderCourses
will be pleased with the caliber of
the information presented in these

courses

more you know, the better it getsl"

Inspection before riding
Review the instructions in the "IN­SPECTION BEFORE RIDING"
section of this manual

entire pre-ride Inspection before
you

head

. Stay off the painted

. As the MSF says

out on the road

.

. Use

. Pull over and wait

. When-

.

. We sug-

. Even experts

: "The

.

. Perform an

.

Spending a few minutes preparing
your machine for a ride can help
prevent accidents due to mechani­cal failure or costly, inconvenient
breakdowns far from home

Accessories and Loading
The accessories you use with your

motorcycle and the manner in
which you load your gear onto the

.

bike might create hazards

namics, handling, balance, and

cornering clearance can suffer, and
the suspension and tires can be

overloaded
SORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE

LOADING" section

Carrying a Passenger
Carrying a passenger, when done

correctly, is a great way to share
the joy of motorcycling
have to alter your riding style some-

what since the extra weight of a
passenger will affect handling and

braking

.

just tire pressures and suspension

please refer to the Tire Pressure
and Loading section and the Sus­pension section for more details

A passenger needs the same pro­tection that you do, including a hel­met and proper clothing
senger should not wear long shoe
laces or loose pants that could get
caught In the wheel or the chain
Passengers must be tall enough
that their feet reach the footrests

. You may also need to ad-

.

.

. Aerody-

. Read the "ACCES-

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. You will

.

. The pas-

.

Motorcycle Safety
Foundation's "Riding Tips and
Practice Guide" Handbook
(for owners in USA)
This special handbook, supplied
with your owner's manual, contains
a variety of safety tips, helpful hints,
and practice exercises
manual can increase your riding
enjoyment and safety
read it thoroughly

Be street smart
Always heed speed limits, local
laws, and the basic rules of the
road

. Set a good example for oth-

ers by demonstrating a courteous
attitude and a responsible riding
style

.

Conclusion
Traffic, road and weather conditions

vary

. Other motorists' actions are
unpredictable
condition can change
tors can best be dealt with by giv-

;

ing every ride your full attention

Circumstances beyond your con­trol could lead to an accident

need to prepare for the unexpected
by wearing a helmet and other pro-

tective gear, and learning emer­gency braking and swerving tech­niques to minimize the damage to
you and your machine

.

The best way to learn basic riding
skills and evasive maneuvers or re-

fresh your own riding skills is to take
one of the courses offered by the

Motorcycle Safety Foundation

.

.

. This

. You should

.

.

. Your motorcycle's

. These fac-

. You

.

. Your

Suzuki dealer can help you locate
the fundamental or advanced riding
skills course nearest you, or you
can call toll-free 1-800-446-9227

Good riding on your new Suzuki!

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FUEL, ENGINE OIL
AND COOLANT
RECOMMENDATION

FUEL

Your motorcycle requires regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump octane rating of 87 ((R+M)/2
method)
els that are available are oxygen­ated fuels
meet the minimum octane require­ment and the requirements de­scribed below may be used in your
motorcycle without jeopardizing the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty or
the Emission Control System War-

ranty

NOTE
which contain oxygen-carrying ad­ditives such as MTBE or alcohol

Gasoline Containing MTBE

Unleaded gasoline containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

may be used in your motorcycle if
the MTBE content is not greater
than 15%

does not contain alcohol

Gasoline/Ethanol Blends

Blends of unleaded gasoline and

ethanol (grain alcohol), also known

as GASOHOL, may be used in your

vehicle if the ethanol content is not

greater than 10%

. In some areas,the only fu-

. Oxygenated fuels which

.

: Oxygenated fuels are fuels

. This oxygenated fuel

.

.

Gasoline/Methanol Blends

Fuels containing 5% or less metha­nol (wood alcohol) may be suitable

for use in your motorcycle if they

contain co-solvents and corrosion
inhibitors

DO NOT USE fuels containing
more than 5% methanol under any
circumstances
age or motorcycle performance
problems resulting from the use of
such fuels are not the responsibil­ity of Suzuki and may not be cov­ered under the New Vehicle Lim-

ited Warranty or the Emission Con-

trol System Warranty

Fuel Pump Labeling
In some states, pumps that dis-

pense oxygenated fuels are re-

quired to be labeled for the type and

percentage of oxygenate, and

.

whether important additives are

present
enough information for you to de-

termine if a particular blend of fuel

meets the requirements listed
above
not be clearly labeled as to the con-

tent or type of oxygenate and ad­ditives

fuel you intend to use meets these
requirements, check with the ser­vice station operator or the fuel
suppliers

. Such labels may provide

. In other states, pumps may

. If you are not sure that the

.

. Fuel system dam-

.

.

NOTE

:

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To help clean the air, Suzuki

recommends that you use the
oxygenated fuels

•

Be sure that any oxygenated
fuel you use has octane ratings

of at least 87 pump octane
((R+M)/2 method)

•

If you are not satisfied with the
driveablity or fuel economy of

your motorcycle when you are

using an oxygenated fuel, you
should switch back to regular

unleaded gasoline

•

If engine pinging is experienced,

substitute another brand as

there are differences between

brands

Spilled gasoline containing al­cohol can harm your motor­cycle
painted surfaces

Be careful not to spill any fluid
when filling the fuel tank
spilled gasoline up immediately

.

CAUTION

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. Alcohol can damage

.

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.

. Wipe

ENGINE OIL

Suzuki recommends the use of
SUZUKI PERFORMANCE 4 MO-

TOR OIL or an oil which is rated

SF or SG under the API (American
Petroleum Institute) classification
system
be SAE 1 OW-40

oil is not available, select an alter-

native according to the chart be­low

ENGINE OIL

.

TEMP

. The viscosity rating should

. If an SAE1 OW-40

.

20W-50

15-

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5W-50

1 OW-40

IOW-50

1 OW-30

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ENGINE

COOLANT SOLUTION
Use engine coolant that is compat­ible with an aluminum radiator,
mixed with distilled water at a 50

:50

Spilled engine coolant can dam­age painted surfaces

mixture ratio for engine coolant
solution

other than 50
efficiency or rust inhibiting perfor-

mance

Engine Coolant
Engine coolant should be used at
all times in your motorcycle's radia­tor, even if the temperature in your
area does not go down to the freez­ing point
rust inhibitor and water pump lubri-

cant as well as an antifreeze solu­tion

. An engine coolant mixture

:50 can affect cooling

.

Do not spill any fluid when
ing the radiator
engine coolant up immediately

Water for Mixing
Use distilled water only

than distilled water can corrode and
clog the aluminum radiator

. Engine coolant acts as a

Required amount of engine cool-

ant/water solution capacity (total)

.

WARNING

1600 ml (3

Engine coolant

Engine coolant is harmful if
swallowed or if it comes in con­tact with your skin or eyes

.

Water

CAUTION

. Wipe

.4 US pt)

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LOCATION OF LABELS

Read and follow all of the warnings

.

fill-

spilled

. Water other

.

800 ml
.7 US pt)

800 ml

.7 US pt)

labeled on your motorcycle
sure you understand all of the la­bels
torcycle
any reason

.

(SV650)

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(SV650S)

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. Make

Failure

. Keep the labels on your mo-

. Do not remove them for

.

cautions
injury

•

Wear a helmet, eye protection, and
bright protective clothing

•

Don't ride after consuming alcohol
or other drugs

•

Slow down on slippery surfaces, un­familiar terrain, or when visibility is
reduced

•

Read owner's manual carefully

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The owner's manual contains important
safety information and instructions
which should be read carefully before
operating the vehicle

If the vehicle has been resold, obtain
the owner's manual from the previous
owner or contact your local SUZUKI
dealer for assistance

A WARNING

to

may

:

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follow these

increase your

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safety

.

risk

pre-

of

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Keep engine coolant away from
children and pets

. Call your doc­tor immediately if engine cool­ant is swallowed, and induce

vomiting

. Flush eyes or skin with
water if engine coolant gets in
eyes or comes in contact with

skin

.

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WARNING

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:har"~re condition,
waar, and cold re
In- urn before each ride

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RaPlnrn only with
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and type

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COLD TIRE
PRESSURE

FRONT
REAR

TYPE

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TIRE SIZE

METZELER

SOLO RIDING

kPa

kgf/cm

2

psi

225 2 25
250

2 50 36

FRONT

120/60 ZR17 155WI 160/60 ZR17 169W)

MEZ4 Front

33

kPa kgf/cm'
225
250

DUAL RIDING

s

2 25 33
2 50 36

REAR

MEZ4

(SV650)

(SV650S)

A WARNING

Never make any modifications to the aluminum alloy
frame, such as drilling or welding
will weaken the frame and may lead to an accident

. Such modifications

LOCATION OF PARTS

(SV650)

(1) Clutch lever
® Left handlebar switches

(3)

Choke lever

(4) Tachometer

Ignition switch

()

Speedometer

.

1)

(7)

Front brake fluid reservoir

(B)

Right handlebar switches

(2)

Throttle grip

100

Front brake lever

fill

Fuel tank cap

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1© Air cleaner
13 Throttle stop screw

t4 Spark plug

•

Battery

16 Fuses

•

Seat lock
18 Helmet holders
19 Tools

•

Side stand

•

Gearshift lever

•

Footrests
Passenger footrests

•

(24) Rear brake fluid reservoir
(29 Main fuse
QN Engine coolant reservoir
(2D Rear brake light switch
(28) Rear brake pedal
(29( Engine oil filler cap
(393 Engine oil drain plug
(3t( Engine oil inspection window
©4 Engine oil filter

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LOCATION OF PARTS (SV650S)

Clutch lever

T

(2 Left handlebar switches
O3 Choke lever

•

Speedometer

05 Ignition switch

Tachometer

•

7)

Front brake fluid reservoir

•

Right handlebar switches

09 Throttle grip

•

Front brake lever

11 Fuel tank cap

© Air cleaner

13 Throttle stop screw
14 Spark plug

15 Battery

16 Fuses

•

Seat lock

18

Helmet holders

19 Tools

•

Side stand
Gearshift lever

(3

•

Footrests

03 Passenger footrests

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• Rear brake fluid reservoir
Main fuse

•

Engine coolant reservoir

•

•

Rear brake light switch

•

Rear brake pedal

®9 Engine oil filler cap

30 Engine oil drain plug
31 Engine oil inspection window
32 Engine oil filter

CONTROLS,

EQUIPMENT AND

ADJUSTMENTS

KEY

3

L

Two keys come with this motor­cycle

. Keep the spare key in a safe

place

. An identifying number is
stamped on the plate
number when making a replace­ment key

Please write down your key num-

ber in the box provided for your fu­ture reference

Key No

.

.

.

. Use this

IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch has 4 positions

"OFF" position
All electrical circuits are off
engine will not start
be removed

"ON" position
The ignition circuit is completed

and the engine can run

light and taillight will automatically
turn on
moved in this position

NOTE
after turning the key to the "ON"

position, or the battery will lose
power due to consumption by the

headlight and taillight

"LOCK" position
All electrical circuits are off

can be removed and the steering
will be locked

the way to the left and push down
the key and turn it to the "LOCK"

position

. The key cannot be re-

: Start the engine prompty

.

.

. The

. The key can

.

. The head-

.

.

. The key

. Turn the steering all

>nsrlo

"P" (PARKING) position
Taillight will come on to increase
visibility for temporary road side

parking at night

. The key can be

removed and the steering will be
locked

.

WARNING

A

Turning the ignition switch to the
"P" (PARKING) or "LOCK" posi­tion while the motorcycle is

moving can be hazardous

. Mov­ing the motorcycle while the
steering is locked can be haz-

ardous

.You could lose your bal-

ance and fall, or you could drop
the motorcycle

.

Stop the motorcycle and place

it on the side stand before lock­ing the steering

. Never attempt

to move the motorcycle when

the steering is locked

NOTE:The

key hole can be cov-

.

ered by turning the lid for anti-theft
purpose

.

OFF

Pr

INSTRUMENT PANEL (SV650)

Oil Pressure Indicator Light
This indicator comes on when the

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engine oil pressure is below the
normal operating range

. This
should come on when the ignition
switch is "ON" and the engine is not
running
starts, this should go out

. As soon as the engine

.

A

CAUTION

Riding the motorcycle with the
oil pressure indicator light lit

Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the en-

O

can damage the engine and

transmission

.

gine speed in revolutions per
minute (r/min)

Coolant Temperature Check

Light

O

If this light comes on while riding it
means that the coolant tempera­ture is too high

V

A

Running the engine with high

.

.

CAUTION

Whenever the oil pressure indi­cator lights up, indicating low oil

pressure, stop the engine imme-

diately

. Check the oil level and
determine if the proper amount
of oil is in the engine

. If the light
still does not go out, have your
authorized SUZUKI dealer or
qualified mechanic troubleshoot
your motorcycle

.

engine coolant temperature can

cause serious engine damage

.

If the engine coolant tempera­ture check light comes on, stop
the engine to let it cool

.

Align the lid hole position to the key
hole position when inserting the
key

.

Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK"
position and change the lid hole po­sition when leaving your motor-

cycle

.

Do not run the engine until the
coolant temperature check light
goes out

Speedometer

.

(3

The speedometer indicates the

road speed in miles per hour and

or kilometers per hour

.

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1

1101 Ubn

a

1

10

1

To reset the trip meter to zero, push
the button © for two seconds

To change the display, push the
button ©
between the odometer and the trip
meter

.

A WARNING

Operating the display while

OdometerfTrip Meter
The display in the speedometer has
two functions, odometer and trip

meter

.

Odometer

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ODO

0000113

The odometer registers the total
distance that the motorcycle has

been ridden

Trip meter

TRIP

The trip meter is a resettable odom­eter . It can be used for indicating
the distance traveled on short trips
or between fuel stops

.

0

.0

.

riding can be hazardous
moving a hand from the handle­bars can reduce your ability to
control the motorcycle

Always keep both hands on the

handlebars while riding

Turn Signal Indicator Light
When the turn signals are being
operated either to the right or to the

left, the indicator will flash at the

same time

: If turn signal light is not op-

NOTE
erating properly due to bulb fila-

ment or circuit failure, the indicator
light flickers more quickly to notify

the rider of the existence of trouble

Fuel Indicator Light
When the fuel in the fuel tank drops

below approximately 3
gal), this indicator light flickers
When the fuel drops below approxi-

mately 1
cator light remains lit
tor light comes on when the igni­tion switch is turned to the "ON" po-

sition

. The indicator light goes off

when the engine is started if there

.

. The display alternates

. Re-

.

.

07

.

.5 L (0

.9 US

.4 US gal), the indi-

.5 L (0

. This indica-

is enough fuel in the tank

NOTE
comes on, you should add fuel to
the fuel tank at the first opportunity
to avoid running out of fuel

Neutral Indicator Light
The green light will come on when
the transmission is in neutral
light will go out when you shift into
any gear other than neutral

High Beam Indicator Light to
The blue indicator light will be lit
when the headlight high beam is

turned on

INSTRUMENT PANEL (SV650S)

.

Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the

road speed in miles per hour and/

.

or kilometers per hour

Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the en-

gine speed in revolutions per
minute (r/min)

Odometer/Trip Meter

.

: When the fuel indicator light

.

. The

.

The display in the speedometer has

three functions, odometer and two

trip meters . When the ignition

switch is turned to the "ON" posi-

tion, the display indicates the test

pattarn shown below for three sec-

onds

. Then the disply changes to

odometer or tripmeter, as indicated

before turning the ignition switch

off

.

ODO TRIP

888888

.

The odometer registers the total
distance that the motorcycle has
been ridden

The two trip meters are resettable
odometers

kinds of distance at the same time
For instance, trip meter

register the trip distance and trip
meter B can register the distance
between fuel stops

9®

.

(2

.

03

A

B

.

. They can register two

.

A

can

.

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To change the display, push the
button

the order below

. The display changes in

®

.

ODO

00000

Odometer

.3

1

TRIP

Coolant Temperature Check

0

.0

Trip meter

TRIP

0

.0

Trip meter

To reset the trip meter to zero, push
the button ® for two seconds while
the display indicates the trip meter

A

orByou want to reset

WARNING

A

Operating the display while
riding can be hazardous

moving a hand from the handle­bars can reduce your ability to

control the motorcycle

Always keep both hands on the
handlebars while riding

.

. Re-

.

.

Light

If this light comes on while riding it
means that the coolant tempera­ture is too high

A

Running the engine with high
engine coolant temperature can

cause serious engine damage
If the engine coolant tempera-

ture check light comes on, stop
the engine to let it cool

Do not run the engine until the
coolant temperature check light
goes out

Turn Signal Indicator Light
When the turn signals are being op­erated either to the right or to the
left, the indicator will flash at the
same time

NOTE

: If turn signal light is not op­erating properly due to bulb fila­ment or circuit failure, the indicator
light flickers more quickly to notify
the rider of the existence of trouble

.

CAUTION

.

.

High Beam Indicator Light
The blue indicator light will be lit
when the headlight high beam is
turned on

Fuel Indicator Light
When the fuel in the fuel tank drops
below approximately 3
US/Imp
flickers
approximately 1
Imp
lit

. This indicator light lit for three
seconds when the ignition switch
Is turned to the "ON" position then
the indicator light should go out if
there is enough fuel in the tank

NOTE
comes on, you should add fuel to
the fuel tank at the first opportunity
to avoid running out of fuel

.

Neutral Indicator Light

The green light will come on when

.

the transmission is in neutral

light will go out when you shift into

any gear other than neutral

Oil Pressure Indicator Light
This indicator comes on when the
engine oil pressure is below the
normal operating range
should come on when the ignition
switch is "ON" and the engine is not
running
starts, this should go out

.

.

. gal), this indicator light

. When the fuel drops below

.5 L (0

. gal), the indicator light remains

: When the fuel indicator light

. As soon as the engine

07

.5 L (0

.9/0

.4/0

.3 US/

.

. The

.

. This

.

.

10

CAUTION

A

Riding the motorcycle with the
oil pressure indicator light lit
can damage the engine and
transmission

.8

Whenever the oil pressure indi­cator lights up, indicating low oil
pressure, stop the engine imme­diately
determine if the proper amount
of oil is in the engine
still does not go out, have your
authorized SUZUKI dealer or
qualified mechanic troubleshoot
your motorcycle

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LEFT HANDLEBAR

A

WARNING

Failure to use the turn signals,
and failure to turn off the turn
signals can be hazardous
drivers may misjudge your
course and this may result in an

accident

.

Always use the turn signals
when you intend to change

Clutch Lever

O

The clutch lever is used for disen-

gaging the drive to the rear wheel
when starting the engine or shift­ing the transmission

. Squeezing

the lever disengages the clutch
Dimmer Switch

"-D"

position

(2

lanes or make a turn

turn off the turn signals after

completing the turn or lane
change

.

.

Horn Button"n

,"

Press the button to sound the horn

The headlight low beam and tail­light turn on

"=D"

.

position

The headlight high beam and tail-

light turn on

cator light also turns on
Turn Signal Switch

Moving the switch to the
tion will flash the left turn signals
Moving the switch to the "b"
tion will flash the right turn signals

. The high beam indi-

.

03

"a"

posi-

.

posi-

.
The indicator light will also flash
intermittently
operation, push the switch in

. To cancel turn signal

.

Choke Lever

. Other

. Be sure to

This motorcycle has a choke sys­tem to provide easy starting when
the engine is cold
tem works by turning the choke le­ver all the way toward you
choke system opens the throttle
valve slightly to raise idling speed

When the engine is warm, you do
not need to use the choke system

for starting

NOTE

THE ENGINE section of the
manual for the engine starting pro­cedure

RIGHT HANDLEBAR

Engine Stop Switch

iC

. The choke sys-

"

The ignition circuit is off
gine cannot start or run

. The

"0"

.

The ignition circuit is on and the

engine can run
Front Brake Lever

.

Apply the front brake by squeez-

ing the front brake lever towards the

: Refer to the STARTING

grip

. The brake light will come on

when the lever is squeezed

.

Electric Starter Button "Ci)"

Use this button to operate the
starter motor
switch in the "ON" position, the en­gine stop switch in the "0" position,
and the transmission in neutral, pull
in the clutch lever and push the
electric starter button to start the
engine

C

"

position

position

.

OOO

1*

D

. The en-

.

.

OO

.

03

. With the ignition

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NOTE:This
starter interlock system for the ig­nition and starter circuit
can only be started if

•

The transmission is in neutral

and the clutch is disengaged, or

•

The transmission is in gear, the
side stand is fully up, and the
clutch is disengaged

To prevent electrical system
damage, do not operate the

starter motor more than five
seconds at a time

If the engine does not start af­ter several attempts, check the
fuel supply and ignition system
Refer to the TROUBLESHOOT­ING section in this manual

motorcycle has

CAUTION

A

. The engine

:

.

.

.

a

The distance between the throttle
grip and the front brake lever is

adjustable among six positions
change the position, push the brake

lever forward and turn the adjuste

to the desired position
adjuster stops in the proper pose

.

; This motorcycle is delivere

tion
from the factory with its adjuster se

on position 4

Adjusting the front brake lever
position while riding can be haz­ardous
the handlebars can reduce your
ability to control the motorcycle

Always keep both hands on the
handlebars while riding

Throttle Grip

Engine speed is controlled by the
position of the throttle grip

toward you to increase engine

. Turn it away from you t

speed
decrease engine speed

. T

. Be sure th

.

. Removing a hand from

.

.

. Turn

i

.

FUEL TANK CAP

Overfilling the fuel tank can
cause the fuel to overflow when

it expands due to heat from the
engine or the sun

can catch on fire

Never fill the fuel above the bot-

To open the fuel tank cap, insert
the ignition key into the lock and

turn it clockwise
serted, lift up the cap

cap, push the cap down firmly with
the key in the cap lock

. With the key in-

. To close the

.

tom of the filler neck

Fuel and fuel vapor are highly
flammable and toxic

burned or poisoned when refu­eling

•

Stop the engine and keep
flames, sparks and heat
sources away

•

Refuel only outdoors or in a
well ventilated area

•

Do not smoke

•

Wipe up spills immediately

•

Avoid breathing fuel vapor

•

Keep children and pets away

A WARNING

. Spilled fuel

.

.

A WARNING

.You can be

.

.

.

.

.

.

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GEARSHIFT LEVER

This motorcycle has a 6-speed

transmission which operates as

. To shift properly, pull the

shown
clutch lever and close the throttle

at the same time you operate the
gearshift lever

ver to upshift and depress the le­ver to downshift
between low and 2nd gear

neutral is desired, depress or lift the
lever halfway between low and 2nd
gear

.

NOTE

: When the transmission is in

neutral the green indicator light on

the instrument panel will be lit
ever, even though the light is illu­minated, cautiously release the
clutch lever slowly to determine

whether the transmission is posi-

tively in neutral

. Lift the gearshift le-

. Neutral is located

. When

. How-

.

REAR BRAKE PEDAL

Pressing the rear brake pedal wil
apply the rear brake

will come on when the rear brak
is operated

SEAT LOCK AND HELMET
HOLDERS

Front Seat
To remove the front seat

.The brake ligh

.

Remove the screws
and left) and the fasteners

(right and left)

.

.

t0

(right

OO

Raise the front end of the seat and
slide it forward

.

1

To reinstall the seat, slide the seat
hook into the seat hook retainer on
the frame and tighten the bolts se-

curely

.

2

. Remove the bolts (3 (right and

left)

.

Failure to install the seat prop­erly could allow the seat to move

and cause loss of rider control

WARNING

A

.

Fasten the seat securely in its

proper position

.

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Rear Seat

To reinstall the seat, slide the sea

hook into the seat hook retaine

and push down firmly until the sea

snaps into the locked position

A

Failure to install the seat prop-

erly could allow the seat to move

The seat lock is located at the bot-

tom of the left frame cover
move the rear seat, insert the igni­tion key into the lock and turn it
clockwise

.

. To re-

and cause loss of rider control

Latch the seat securely in its
proper position

WARNING

.

Helmet Holders

SIDE STAND

we

.

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.

'

O

r

1

This motorcycle has helmet hold­ers under the rear seat

.

helmet on the helmet holder and
lock the seat

Riding with a helmet fastened to

the helmet holder can interfere

.

with rider control

Never carry a helmet fastened to
a helmet holder

securely atop the seat if you
must carry it

WARNING

A

.

.

. Hook your

.

. Fix the helmet

An interlock system is provided to
cut off the ignition circuit when the
side stand is down and the trans-

mission is in any gear other than
neutral

.

The side stand/ignition interlock
system works as follows

•

If the side stand is down and the
transmission is in gear, the en­gine cannot be started

•

If the engine is running and the
transmission is shifted into gear
with the side stand down, the
engine will stop running

•

If the engine is running and the
side stand is put down with the

transmission in gear, the engine
will stop running

:

.

.

.

Raise the front end of the seat and

slide it forward

.

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WARNING

A

Riding with the side stand in­completely retracted can result

in an accident when you turn
left

.

Check operation of the side

•

stand/ignition interlock sys­tem before riding

•

Always retract the side stand
completely before starting off

CAUTION

A

Park the motorcycle on firm,
level ground to help prevent it
from falling over

If you must park on an incline,
aim the front of the motorcycle
uphill and put the transmission
into 1 st gear to reduce the pos­sibility of rolling off the side

stand

.

.

.

SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

REAR SUSPENSION
Spring Pre-load Adjustment

.

The rear suspension spring pre

load is adjustable
can be performed by changing th

ring position with the adjuster in th
tool kit

est spring pre-load and position

provides the stiffest
load is set on position 2 at the fac

tory

. The adjustmen

. Position 1 provides the soft

. The spring pre

. (4 position for SV650S)

BREAK-IN

The first 800 km (500 miles) is the
most important in the life of your

motorcycle
Ing this break-in period will help

assure maximum life and perfor-

mance from your new motorcycle

The following guidelines explain
proper break-in procedures

Maximum Engine Speed
Recommendation

The table below shows the maxi­mum engine speed recommenda­tion during the break-in period

. Proper operation dur-

.

Breaking in the New Tires
New tires need proper break-in to
assure maximum performance, just

as the engine does
tread surface by gradually increas-

ing your cornering lean angles over
the first 160 km (100 miles) before
attempting maximum performance

.

Avoid hard acceleration, hard cor-

nering, and hard braking for the first

160 km (100 miles)

Failure to perform break-in of

.

the tires could cause tire slip
and loss of control

Initial 800 km

(500 miles)

Up to 1600 km

(1000 miles)

Over 1600 km

(1000 miles)

Below 5000

r/min

Below 8000

r/min

Below 10500

r/min

Use extra care when riding on

new tires
in of the tires as described in

this section and avoid hard ac­celeration, hard cornering, and
hard braking for the first 160 km

(100 miles)

Vary the Engine Speed
Vary the engine speed during the

break-in period

parts to "load" (aiding the mating
process) and then "unload" (allow­ing the parts to cool)
essential to place some stress on
the engine components during
break-in, you must be careful not
to load the engine too much

. This allows the

. Although it is

.

Allow the Engine Oil to

Circulate before Riding
Allow enough idling time after warm
or cold engine start-up before rev­ving the engine or placing the trans­mission in gear
the lubricating oil to reach all criti­cal engine components

. Wear- in the

.

.

WARNING

A

.

. Perform proper break-

.

. This allows time for

.

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Observe Your Initial and Most
Critical Service

The initial service (break-in main-

INSPECTION BEFORE

RIDING

tenance) is the most important ser-

vice your motorcycle will receive
During break-in operation, all of the
engine components will have
mated together and seated
tenance required as part of the ini­tial service includes correction of

all adjustments, tightening of all fas­teners and replacement of dirty oil
Timely performance of this service
will help make sure you get the best
service life and performance from

the engine

.

.

. Main-

.

A WARNING

Failure to inspect and maintain
your motorcycle properly in-

creases the chance of an acci-

dent or equipment damage

Always perform a pre-ride in­spection before each ride
to the table below for check

. For further details, refer

items
to the INSPECTION AND MAIN­TENANCE section

A WARNING

Using worn, improperly inflated,

or incorrect tires will reduce sta-

bility and can cause an accident

Follow all instructions in the
TIRES section in this owner's

manual

Check the condition of the motor­cycle to help make sure that you
do not have mechanical problems
or get stranded somewhere when
you ride

cycle, be sure to check the follow­ing items
is in good condition for the personal
safety of the rider, passenger and
protection of the motorcycle

.

. Refer

.

.

.

. Before riding the motor-

. Be sure your motorcycle

.

A WARNING

Checking maintenance items
when the engine is running can

be hazardous

verely injured if your hands or
clothing get caught in moving

parts

.

Shut the engine off when per­forming maintenance checks,
except when checking the en­gine stop switch and throttle

. You could be se-

.

switch

Cooling
system

Throttle

WHAT TO

CHECK

Steering

Brakes

Tires

Fuel tank

Lighting

Indicator
lights

Engine stop

Horn

Engine oil

CHECK FOR

•

Smoothness

•

No restriction of
movement

•

No play or looseness

•

Correct fluid level

•

No fluid leakage

•

No "sponginess"

•

Proper pedal and
lever play

•

Brake pad wear

•

Proper pressure

•

Enough tread depth

•

No cracks, rips, or

other damage

Tank cap locked

securely

Proper operation of all
lights-Headlight,

Taillight, Brake light,

Instrument lights,

Turn signals

Proper operation of all
indicators
Coolant temperature,

Oil pressure,
High beam, Neutral,

Turn signal and Fuel

Proper operation

Correct function

Correct level

•

Proper engine

coolant level

•

No leaks or damage

•

Proper play

•

Smooth response

•

Quick return to idle
position

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Gearshift

lever
Clutch

Drive chain

Side stand
/ignition

interlock
system

General
condition

No damage

•

•

Smooth operation

•

Correct play in the
cable

•

Smooth and
progressive action

Proper tension

•

•

Adequate lubrication
No excessive wear or

•

damage

Proper operation

•

Bolts and nuts
tightness

•

No rattle from any
parts of machine with

the engine running

•

No visible evidence of

damage

RIDING TIPS

STARTING THE ENGINE

Before attempting to start the en-i'
gine, make sure

. The transmission is in neutral

1

. The engine stop switch is in th

2

"C)"

position

: This motorcycle has inter

NOTE

:

.

lock switches for the ignition circuit
and the starter circuit

can only be started if

•

The transmission is in neutra

. The engine

.

,

and the clutch is disengaged, o

The transmission is in gear, the

•

side stand is fully up, and the
clutch is disengaged

When the Engine is Cold

1

. Turn the choke lever all the wa

towards you

. Close the throttle complete

2

.

.

:

and push the electric starte
button

.

3

. Immediately after the engin

starts, keep the engine spee
at 2000
the choke lever position

4

. Move the choke lever to th

2500 r/min by varyin

­.

When the Cold Engine is Hard
to Start

1

:

. Turn the choke lever all the way

towards you

2

. Open the throttle approximately

.

1/8-1/4 turn and push the elec-

tric starter button

3

. Immediately after the engine

starts, keep the engine speed
at 2000 -

;

the choke lever position

4

. Move the choke lever to the

"OFF" position approximately
30 seconds after engine starts
It may be necessary to use the
choke longer than 30 seconds
in extremely cold weather

When the Engine is Warm

Use of the choke should not be
necessary
pletely and push the electric starter
button

.

When the Warm Engine is Hard
to Start

:
Use of the choke should not be
necessary
proximately 1/8-1/4 turn and push
the electric starter button

"OFF" position approximatel
30 seconds after engine starts

.

It may be necessary to use the
choke longer than 30 seconds
in extremely cold weather

.

.

in a garage can be hazardous
Exhaust gas contains carbon

Running the engine indoors or

.

monoxide, a gas that is colorless
and odorless and can cause
death or severe injury

2500 r/min by varying

.

Only run the engine outdoors
where there is fresh air

.

.

Running the engine too long
without riding may cause the

:

. Close the throttle com-

engine to overheat
can result in damage to internal
engine components and discol­oration of exhaust pipes

Shut the engine off if you can­not begin your ride promptly

. Open the throttle ap-

.

A WARNING

CAUTION

A

. Overheating

.

.

.

.

.

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STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING

A WARNING

A WARNING

Sudden side winds, which can
occur when being passed by

Riding this motorcycle at exces­sive speed increases your
chances of losing control of the
motorcycle
accident

.This may result in an

.

larger vehicles, at tunnel exits or
in hilly areas, can upset your
control

.

Reduce your speed and be alert

to side winds

Always ride within the limits of
your skills, your motorcycle, and
the riding conditions

.

A WARNING

Removing your hands from the
handlebars or feet from the foot­rests during operation can be
hazardous
one hand or foot from the mo-

torcycle, you can reduce your

ability to control the motorcycle

Always keep both hands on the
handlebars and both feet on the
footrests of your motorcycle
during operation

. If you remove even

.

Make sure that the side stand is in
the fully up position
lever in and pause momentarily
Engage first gear by depressing the
gearshift lever downward
throttle grip toward you and at the
same time release the clutch lever
gently and smoothly
engages, the motorcycle will start
moving forward
higher gear, accelerate gently, then
close the throttle and pull the clutch

lever in simultaneously

.

shift lever upward to select the next
gear and release the clutch lever
as you open the throttle again

lect the gears in this manner until

top gear is reached

: This motorcycle has a side

NOTE
stand/ignition interlock switch
you shift the transmission into gear
when the side stand is down, the

engine will stop running

USING THE TRANSMISSION

The transmission is provided to

keep the engine operating smoothly

in its normal operating speed range

The gear ratios have been carefully
chosen to meet the characteristics

of the engine
ways select the most suitable gear
for the prevailing conditions

.

. Pull the clutch

. Turn the

. As the clutch

. To shift to the next

. Lift the gear

. Se-

.

. If

.

slip the clutch to control road speed,
but rather downshift to allow the

engine to run within its normal op­erational range
shows the approximate speed
range for each gear

.

Shifting up schedule

Shifting down schedule

Disengage the clutch when the
motorcycle speed drops below 20
km/h (12 miles/h)

. The rider should al-

. The table below

Gear position
1st -*
2nd
3rd -4 4th
4th -* 5th
5th

Gear position
6th

5th

4th

-

-

-*

-

-

2nd 20
3rd

6th

5th
4th
3rd

.

km/h

30
40 25

50
60

km/h

50
40
30 19

.

.

. Never

miles/h

12
19

31
37

miles/h

31
25

A WARNING

Downshifting when engine

speed is too high can

•

cause the rear wheel
and lose traction
creased engine braking,
sulting in an accident

•

force the engine to overrev
the lower gear, resulting

gine damage

Reduce speed before downshift­ing

.

.

;

to skid

due to in-

re-

;

or

in

in en-

A WARNING

Downshifting while the motor­cycle is leaned over in a corner
may cause rear wheel
loss of control

Reduce your speed

shift before entering

AL

Revving the engine into
zone can cause severe engine
damage

Never allow the engine

into the red zone in any

.

CAUTION

.

skid and

and down­the corner

.

the red

to rev

gear

.

~

~

~

RIDING ON HILLS

•

When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow

down and show lack of power
At this point you should shift to

a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
normal power range

idly to prevent the motorcycle

from losing momentum

•

When riding down a steep hill,
the engine may be used for

braking by shifting to a lower
gear

.

•

Be careful, however, not to al­low the engine to overrev

. Shift rap-

.

.

STOPPING AND PARKING

1

. Turn the throttle grip away from

you to close the throttle com­pletely

.

2

. Apply the front and rear brakes

evenly and at the same time

3

. Downshift through the gears as

motorcycle speed decreases

4

. Select neutral with the clutch

lever squeezed towards the grip
(disengaged position) just be­fore the motorcycle stops
tral position can be confirmed
by observing the neutral indica­tor light

.

. Neu-

Inexperienced riders tend to

.

underutilize the front brake
can cause excessive stopping

distance and lead to a collision
Using only the front or rear
brake can cause skidding and
loss of control

Apply both brakes evenly and at
the same time

Hard braking while turning may

cause wheel skid and loss of
control

.

.

Hard braking on wet, loose,
rough, or other slippery sur-

faces can cause wheel skid and

loss of control

Brake lightly and with care on
slippery or irregular surfaces

A WARNING

.

.

A WARNING

.

A WARNING

.

.This

.

.

A WARNING

Following another vehicle too
closely can lead to a collision
As vehicle speeds increase,
stopping distance increases
progressively

Be sure you have a safe stop­ping distance between you and
the vehicle in front of you

5

. Park the motorcycle on a firm,

flat surface where it will not fall
over

.

.

.

A WARNING

A hot muffler can burn you

muffler will be hot enough to
burn you for some time after
stopping the engine

Park the motorcycle where pe­destrians or children are not
likely to touch the muffler

6

. Turn the ignition switch to the

"OFF" position

7

. Turn the handlebars all the way

to the left and lock the steering
for security

8

. Remove the ignition key

.

.

. The

.

.

.

CARRYING A PASSENGER

Before you invite someone to be a
passenger on your motorcycle, you

need to be thoroughly familiar with

.

motorcycle operation
pressures and suspension accord­ing to the Tire Pressure and Load­ing section and the Suspension
section of this manual

The passenger should always hold
onto your waist or hips, or onto the
seat strap or grab bar, as equipped
Ask your passenger not to make
any sudden movements
lean going around a corner, the
passenger should lean with you
The passenger should always keep
his or her feet on the footrests, even
when you are stopped at a light

To help prevent burn injuries, warn
your passenger not to contact the

muffler when mounting or dis­mounting your motorcycle

. Adjust tire

.

.

. When you

.

.

.

~

~

~

~

~

•

ACCESSORY USE AND
MOTORCYCLE
LOADING

There are a great variety of acces­sories available to Suzuki owners
Suzuki can not have direct control
over the quality or suitability of ac­cessories you may wish to pur­chase

. The addition of unsuitable
accessories can lead to unsafe
operating conditions
sible for Suzuki to test each acces­sory on the market or combinations
of all the available accessories
however, your dealer can assist you
in selecting quality accessories and
installing them correctly
treme caution when selecting and
installing the accessories for your
Suzuki

. We have developed some
general guidelines which will aid
you when deciding whether, and
how to equip your motorcycle

WARNING

A

Improper accessories or modi­fications can make your motor­cycle unsafe and can lead to an
accident

Never modify the motorcycle
with improper or poorly installed
accessories
tions in this owner's manual re­garding accessories and modi­fications

accessories or equivalent de­signed and tested for your mo-

torcycle
dealer if you have any ques­tions

.

. Follow all instruc-

. Use genuine SUZUKI

. Consult your SUZUKI

.

. It is not pos-

. Use ex-

.

Never exceed the GVW
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

of this motorcycle
is the combined weight of th
machine, accessories, payloa
and riders

.

accessories, keep in mind th
weight of the riders as well a
the weight of the accessories
The additional weight of the ac

cessories may not only creat

an unsafe riding condition bu

may also affect the steerin

ease

.

;

GVWR
pressure (cold)

Front

Rear

•

: 400 kg (885 lbs) at the tir

: 225 kPa

(2

.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)

: 250 kPa

(2

.50 kgf/cm2,

Anytime that additional weigh
or aerodynamic affecting acces
sories are installed, they shou
be mounted as low as possible
as close to the motorcycle an
as near the center of gravity a

is feasible
ets and other attachment hard
ware should be carefull
checked to ensure that they pro
vide for a rigid mount
mounts can allow the shifting o
the weight and create a hazard­ous, unstable condition

. The GVW

. When selecting you

36 psi)

.The mounting brack

. Wea

.

•

Inspect for proper ground clear­ance and bank angle
properly mounted load could
critically reduce these two
safety factors
that the "load" does not interfere
with the operation of the sus­pension, steering or other con­trol operations

•

Accessories fitted to the handle­bars or the front fork area can
create serious stability prob­lems

. This extra weight will
cause the motorcycle to be less
responsive to your steering con­trol

. The weight may also cause
oscillations in the front end and
lead to instability problems
cessories added to the handle­bars or front fork of the machine
should be as light as possible
and kept to a minimum

•

Backrests, saddlebags, travel
trunks, etc
bility of the motorcycle due to
their aerodynamic effects
motorcycle may be affected by
a lifting condition or by an insta­bility in cross winds or when

being passed by or passing

large vehicles
mounted or poorly designed
accessories can result in an

unsafe riding condition, there­fore caution should be used
when selecting and installing all
accessories

. Also determine

.

., may affect the sta-

.

. An im-

.

. The

. Improperly

. Ac-

•

Certain accessories displace
the rider from his or her normal

riding position . This limits the

freedom of movement of the

rider and may limit control abil­ity

•

Additional electrical accesso-

ries may overload the existing

electrical system . Severe over-

loads may damage the wiring
harness or create a hazardous

situation due to the loss of elec­trical power during the operation
of the motorcycle

When carrying a load on the mo­torcycle, mount it as low as pos-

sible and as close as possible to

the machine

mounted load can create a high
center of gravity which is very haz­ardous and makes the motorcycle
difficult to handle
"load" can also affect the aerody­namics of the motorcycle

the load between the left and right

sides of the motorcycle and fasten
it securely

.

.

. An improperly

. The size of the

. Balance

.

Modification
Modification of the motorcycle, or
removal of original equipment may
render the vehicle unsafe or illegal
Obey all applicable equipment
regulations in your area

The frame of this motorcycle is
made of an aluminum alloy
fore, never make any modifications
such as drilling or welding to the
frame as it weakens the frame sig-

nificantly

unsafe vehicle operating condition
and subsequent accident
will not be responsible in any way
for personal injury or damage to the

motorcycle caused by frame modi­fications

Bolt-on-accessories that do not

modify the frame in any way may

be installed, provided that the

GVWR is not exceeded

GVWR, refer to the ACCESSORY

USE AND MOTORCYCLE LOAD-

ING section of the owner's manual

Modification to an aluminum al­loy frame, such as drilling or
welding, weakens the frame
This could result in an unsafe
operating condition and may

lead to an accident

Never make any modifications

to the frame

. This could result in an

.

WARNING

A

.

.

. There-

. Suzuki

. For

.

INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE

.

NOTICE

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT
OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES AND SYS­TEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY
ANY MOTORCYCLE REPAIR ES­TABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL

USING ANY MOTORCYCLE PART
WHICH HAS BEEN CERTIFIED

UNDER THE PROVISIONS IN THE

CLEAN AIR ACT Sec

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

It is very important to inspect an
maintain your motorcycle regularly
Follow the guidelines in the chart
The intervals between periodic ser
vices in kilometers, miles an
months are shown
each interval, be sure to perfor
the maintenance listed

.

.

. 207

(a)(2)

.

.

. At the end o

.

NOTE

:

WARNING

A

Improper maintenance or failure

to perform recommended main­tenance increases the chance of

an accident or motorcycle dam­age

.

Always follow the inspection

CHART specifies the minimum re­quirements for maintenance
use your motorcycle under severe
conditions, perform maintenance
more often than shown in the chart
If you have any questions regard­ing maintenance intervals, consult

your SUZUKI dealer or qualified

mechanic

The MAINTENANCE

.

and maintenance recommenda-

tions and schedules in this

owner's manual . Ask your
SUZUKI dealer or qualified me­chanic to do the maintenance
items marked with an asterisk
(*)

.You may perform the un-

A CAUTION

Using poor quality replacement
parts can cause your motor­cycle to wear more quickly and
may shorten its useful life

marked maintenance items by
referring to the instructions in

this section, if you have me-

chanical experience

. If you are

Use only genuine Suzuki re­placement parts or their equiva­lent

.

not sure how to do any of the
jobs, have your SUZUKI dealer
or qualified mechanic do them

.

A WARNING

Running the engine indoors or

in a garage can be hazardous

Exhaust gas contains carbon

monoxide, a gas that is colorless
and odorless and can cause
death or severe injury

Only run the engine outdoors
where there is fresh air

.

.

.

. If you

.

.

~

~

~I~I~

MAINTENANCE CHART

Interval

whichever comes first

NOTE
R= Replace, T= Tighten

NOTE
maintenance Interval is to be applied only for the California model

: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months

.

Interval

Item

Air cleaner element
Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts
Tappet clearance
Spark plugs

Fuel line

Engine oil
Engine oil filter
Idle speed
Throttle cable play

Carburetor synchronization

' Evaporative emission control system

(California model only)

'

PAIR (air supply) system
(California model only)
Engine coolant Replace every two years
Radiator hose
Clutch cable play

Drive chain

* Brakes

Brake hose

Brake fluid

Tires
* Steering
* Front forks
* Rear suspension
* Chassis bolts and nuts

: 1= Inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary,

: (California model only) and (CA

km
miles
months

1000 6000

600

(CA

4000 7500

1

­T T T

*Replace
R R R R R
R - - R -

I I I
I I I
I

.only)

- -

Replace

-

-

I I I

Clean and

I

*Replace

-

I

-

I

- -

- ­T T T T T

12000 18000 24000

11000 15000

6

I I

I
I I I I

-

-

I I
I I

I I I
I I I I

I

*Replace every two years

I I I

-

12 18 24

- ­R

every four

I I

I

vaper hose every

I

lubricate

1000

km (600 miles)

every four

I
I I
I

R

I

years

I
I

-

four years

-

I
I
I

every

years

-

-

I

I

R

I
I

I

I

I
I
I

I

I

I
I

I

. ONLY) means that the items or the

.

TOOLS

0

. . . .

A tool kit is provided with your mo­torcycle
seat

. It is located under the rear

.

Motor oil

0

. . . .

Grease

0)

Clutch cable and clutch lever
holder

LUBRICATION POINTS

Proper lubrication is important for
safe, smooth operation and a long
life for your motorcycle

. Be sure that
all lubrication is performed during
periodic maintenance on the mo­torcycle

. Increase frequency when

02 Side stand pivot and spring

hook

30 Drive chain

® Throttle cable and brake lever

holder

O5 Brake pedal pivot and footrest

pivot

you use your motorcycle in severe
conditions

.

.1

BATTERY

Hydrogen gas produced by bat­teries can explode if exposed to
flames or sparks

Keep flames and sparks away
from the battery
when working near the battery

Exceeding the maximum charg­ing rate for the battery can

shorten its life

Never exceed the maximum

charging rate

The battery is located under the
front seat
type and requires no maintenance

Have your dealer check the
battery's state of charge periodi-

cally
The standard charging rate in

1

.2A x 5-10 hours and the maxi-

mum rate is 5

. This battery is a sealed

.

.OA x 1 hour

WARNING

A

.

Reversing the battery lead wires

.

can damage the charging sys­tem and the battery

The red lead must go to the posi­tive (+) terminal and the black (or

black with white tracer) lead
must go to the negative
minal

WARNING

A

CAUTION

A

CAUTION

A

.

.

. Never smoke

.

.

.

(-)

.

ter-

AIR CLEANER
The air cleaner element must be

kept clean to provide good engine
power and gas mileage
your motorcycle under normal low­stress conditions, you should ser-

vice the air cleaner at the intervals

specified
or muddy conditions, you will need
to inspect the air cleaner element

much more frequently

lowing procedure to remove the
element and inspect it

Operating the engine without

the air cleaner element in place

could allow a flame to spit back
from the engine to the air
cleaner, or could allow dirt to
enter the engine
cause a fire or severe engine
damage

Never run the engine without the
air cleaner element properly in­stalled

. If you ride in dusty, wet,

A

WARNING

.

.

. If you use

. Use the fol-

.

. This could

Clean or replace the air cleaner
element frequently if the motor­cycle is used in dusty, wet or
muddy conditions

cleaner element will clog under
these conditions, and this may
cause engine damage, poor per-

formance,
economy

Clean the air cleaner case and
element immediately if water
gets in the air cleaner box

CAUTION

A

.

and

. The air

poor

fuel

.

Battery posts terminals, and re­lated accessories contain lead
and lead compounds

Wash hands after handling

.

.

Air Cleaner Element Removal

~

1

. Place the motorcycle on the

side stand

2

. Remove the front seat by refer-

ring to the SEAT LOCK AND
HELMET HOLDERS section

.

.

Air Cleaner Element Cleaning

C

AUTION

A

Failure to position the air
cleaner element properly can
allow dirt to bypass the air
cleaner element
engine damage

. This will cause

.

I`

Nil

3

. Remove the fuel tank fitting

bolts)

4

. Take the prop stay 02 off

.

.

5

. Lift the front end of the fuel tank

and prop it up as shown above
Insert the crank end of the prop
stand into the hole of the steer­ing shaft

. Remove the four screws

6
7

. Remove the air cleaner element

®

.

.

(1

.

.

Carefully use an air hose to blow
the dust from the air cleaner ele-

ment
NOTE

the outside of the air cleaner ele­ment only

to the inside, dirt will be forced into
the pores of the element, restrict-

ing the air flow through the element
Installation

Reinstall the air cleaner element in

the reverse order of the removal

Be sure to properly install the
cleaner element

.

: Always apply air pressure to

. If you apply air pressure

.

.

CAUTION

A

A torn air cleaner element will
allow dirt to enter the engine and
can damage the engine

Carefully examine the air cleaner
element for tears during clean-

ing

. Replace it with a new one if

it is torn

.

.

air

.

Air Cleaner Drain Plug

Remove the plugs and drain water
and oil at the periodic maintenance
interval
is located beneath the air cleaner
box

. The air cleaner drain plug

.

SPARK PLUG
Your motorcycle comes equipped

with NGK CR8E or DENSO
U24ESR-N spark plugs
mine if the standard spark plug is
right for your usage, check the color
of the plug's porcelain center elec­trode insulator after motorcycle

operation
cates that the plug is correct
white or dark insulator indicates
that the engine may need adjust-

ment, or another plug type may be

needed
dealer or qualified mechanic if your
plug insulator is not a light brown
color

.

An improper spark plug may
have an incorrect fit or heat
range for your engine
cause severe engine damage
which will not be covered under
warranty

. To deter-

. A light brown color indi-

. A

. Consult your Suzuki

A

CAUTION

.This may

.

Plug Replacement Guide

NGK

CR8E

CR9E

NOTE
are not availale, consult your
Suzuki dealer

SPARK PLUG REMOVAL
To remove the spark plugs, follow
the procedure below

Front Side

DENSO

U24ESR-N

U27ESR-N

. -

If the above-named plugs

.

REMARKS

Standard
If the standard

plug is apt to
overheat,
replace with
this plug

.

2

:

. Remove the bolt

®

3

. Remove the radiator mounting

bolt © and move the radiator
forward

and the horn

OO

.

.

Use one of the spark plugs

listed below or equivalent
sult your Suzuki dealer or quali­fied mechanic if you are not sure
which spark plug is correct for
type of usage

.

. Con-

1

. (Only for SV650S) Remove the

screws t0 (right and left) and
unhook the hook 02 (right and
left)

.

NOTE

: Do not extract the radiator

hose

.

4

. Extract the spark plug, cap

.

Rear Side
1

5

.

Remove the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench provided in

the tool kit

NOTE

: Be careful not to damage

the radiator fins

.

.

A WARNING

A hot radiator and hot engine
can burn you

Wait until the radiator and en­gine are cool enough to touch
with bare hands before starting

this work

.

.

2

it enters an open spark plug
hole

Spark Plug Cleaning

. Lift the fuel tank by referring to

the AIR CLEANER section

. Remove the spark plug with the

spark plug wrench provided in

the tool kit

Dirt can damage your engine if

.

.

A

CAUTION

.

To maintain a hot, strong spark,

keep the plug free from carbon
Remove carbon deposits from the
plug with a wire or pin, and adjust

the gap to 0

.031 in) for good ignition

0
thickness (feeler) gauge to check
the gap

Installation
To install a spark plug, turn it in as

far as possible with your fingers,
then tighten it with a wrench

CAUTION

A

A crossthreaded or overtight­ened spark plug will damage the

aluminum threads of the cylin­der head

Carefully turn the spark plug by

hand into the threads until it is fin-

ger tight
tighten it with a wrench about 1 /2
turn past finger tight

using the old spark plug, tighten it

with a wrench about 1/8 turn past

finger tight

.

-

0 .8 mm (0

.7

.

.028

-

. Use a

.

NOTE
plug caps, point the arrow marks]

on the spark plug caps to the ex­haust side to fit the cover properly

.

. If the spark plug is new,

. If you are re-

.

: When installing the spark

.

Xi

Cover the spark plug hole when-

ever spark plug is removed

.

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~

~

ENGINE OIL
Engine life depends on oil amount

and quality
and periodic changes are two of the

most important maintenance items
to be performed

Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level as fol-

lows

1

. Place the motorcycle on level

ground on the side stand

2

. Start the engine and allow it to

idle for a few minutes

3

. Stop the engine and wait for

three minute

4

. Hold the motorcycle vertically

and check the oil level through
the oil level inspection window
on the right side of the engine

The engine oil level should be

between "L' (low) and "F" (full)
lines

. Daily oil level checks

.

:

.

.

.

The engine oil level must be be­tween the "L" (Low) line and "F"
(Full) line, or engine damage
may occur

Check the oil level, through the
inspection window, with the

motorcycle held vertically on

.

level ground before each use of

the motorcycle

.

CAUTION

A

.

Engine Oil and Filter Change
Change the engine oil and oil filter
at the scheduled times
should always be warm when the
oil is changed so the oil will drain
easily

. The procedure is as follows

1

. Place the motorcycle on the

side stand

.

2

. Remove the oil filler cap O

. Remove the drain plug 2 from

3

the bottom of the engine and

drain the engine oil into a drain
pan

.

.

. The engine

:

.

A WARNING

Engine oil and exhaust pipes
can be hot enough to burn you

Wait until the oil drain plug and
exhaust pipes are cool enough
to touch with bare hands before
draining oil

.

.

A WARNING

New and used oil and solvent
can be hazardous

pets may be harmed by swallow-

ing new or used oil or solvent
Continuous contact with used
engine oil has been found to

cause skin cancer in laboratory
animals

oil or solvent may irritate skin

•

•

•

NOTE

of used oil

. Brief contact with used

Keep new and used oil and
solvent away from children

and pets
Wear a long-sleeve shirt and

waterproof gloves
Wash with soap if oil or sol-

vent contacts your skin

:

Recycle or properly dispose

and solvent

. Children and

.

.

.

.

.

.

4.Reinstall the drain plug and gas­ket

. Tighten the plug securely

with a wrench

Oil filter wrench
(Part No

5

. Turn the oil filter

. 09915-40610)

clockwise with a Suzuki "cap

type" oil filter wrench or a "strap
type" filter wrench of proper
size

.

.

6

. Wipe off the mounting surface

® on the engine where the new

filter will be seated with a clean

rag

.

7

. Smear a little engine oil around

0

counter-

the rubber gasket ($ of the new
oil filter

8

. Screw on the new filter by hand

until the filter gasket contacts
the mounting surface (a small
resistance will be felt)

CAUTION

AL

Using an oil filter with the wrong
design or thread specifications

can cause oil leaks or engine
damage

Use a genuine SUZUKI oil filter

or an equivalent designed for
your motorcycle

NOTE
erly, it is important to accurately
identify the position at which the fil­ter gasket first contacts the mount­ing surface

.

.

.

.

: To tighten the oil filter prop-

.

Oil filter wre

In the position at

which the filter
gasket first contacts

the mounting
surface

.

9

. Mark the top dead center posi-

tion on the "cap type" filter
wrench or on the oil filter
an oil filter wrench to tighten the
filter 2 turns

.Reinstall the drain plug and

10

tighten it securely
2400 ml (2
fied engine oil in the filler hole
(See FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND
COOLANT RECOMMENDA­TION section

.

. Pour about

.5 US qt) of the speci-

.)

. Use

.

CLUTCH

4

At each maintenance interval, ad­just the clutch cable play with the
clutch cable adjuster
play should be 10
0

.6 in) as measured at the clutch

. The cable

-

15 mm (0

.4

lever end before the clutch begins
to disengage

. If you find the play of

clutch incorrect, adjust it in the fol­lowing way

1

. Loosen the lock nut 90

2

. Turn clutch lever adjuster

clockwise as far as it will go

:

.

.

. Loosen cable adjuster lock nut

O,

and turn cable adjuster

to obtain approximately 10-15

mm (0.4- 0

-

the clutch lever end as indi­cated

5

. Minor adjustment can now be

.6 in) of free play at

.

made with the adjuster

6

. Tighten the lock nuts,

after finishing adjustment

NOTE

: Any maintenance of the

2

clutch other than the clutch cable
play should be performed by your
Suzuki dealer

.

2

.

O

and O3

.

ENGINE COOLANT
COOLANT LEVEL

. Remove the filler cap and add

3

mixed coolant through the filler

hole

.

A WARNING

Engine coolant is harmful

swallowed or if it comes in con-

,

tact with your skin or eyes

Keep engine coolant away from

The engine coolant solution should

be between "F" (full) and "L' (low)
level lines on the engine coolant
reservoir

. If the level is lower than
"L' (low) level line, bring it up to "F"
(full) level by adding 50

:50 mixture
of distilled water and engine cool­ant

.

children and pets
physicion immediately if engine
coolant is swallowed, and in­duce vomiting
skin with water if engine cool­ant gets In eyes or comes in con­tact with skin

. Call your

. Flush eyes or

.

if

.

3

. Remove the engine sproket

cover

.

To add mixed coolant

. Remove the front seat by refer-

1

ring to the SEAT LOCK AND
HELMET HOLDERS section

2

. Lift the fuel tank by referring to

the AIR CLEANER section

:

NOTE

: Adding only water will dilute_

the engine coolant and reduce
effectiveness

.

engine coolant and water

. Add 50

.

8 \

:50 mixtu a of

.

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DRIVE CHAIN

This motorcycle has an endless
drive chain constructed from spe­cial materials
master link

special "0" rings that permanently
seal grease inside

that you take your motorcycle to an
authorized Suzuki dealer if the
drive chain needs replacing

The condition and adjustment of
the drive chain should be checked

before each use of the motorcycle
Always follow the guidelines below
for inspecting and servicing the

chain

.

A

Riding with the chain in poor
condition or improperly ad­justed can lead to an accident

Inspect, adjust, and maintain the
chain properly before each ride,
according to this section

. It does not use a

. The drive chain has

. We recommend

.

WARNING

.

Inspecting the Drive Chain
When inspecting the chain, look for

the following

•

Loose pins

•

Damaged rollers

•

Dry or rusted links

•

Kinked or binding links

•

Excessive wear

•

Improper chain adjustment

If you find anything wrong with the
drive chain condition or adjustment,
correct the problem if you know

how

.

.

. If necessary, consult your au-

thorized Suzuki dealer

Damage to the drive chain means
that the sprockets may also be
damaged
the following

•

Excessively worn teeth

•

Broken or damaged teeth

•

Loose sprocket mounting nuts

If you find any of these problems
with your sprocket, consult your
Suzuki dealer

:

.

. Inspect the sprockets for

:~-

Good

Worn

.

A WARNING

Improperly installing a replace­ment chain, or using a joint-clip

type chain, can be hazardous

An incompletely riveted master
link, or a joint-clip type master
link, may come apart and cause
an accident or severe engine
damage

Do not use a joint-clip type
chain
quires a special riveting tool and
a high-quality, non-joint-clip
type chain
SUZUKI dealer or qualified me­chanic to perform this work

.

. Chain replacement re-

. Ask an authorized

.

Drive Chain Cleaning and
Oiling
Clean and oil the chain as follows

. Wash the chain with kerosene

1

.

Kerosene will lubricate and
clean the chain

Kerosene can be hazardous
Kerosene is flammable
or pets may be harmed from
contact with kerosene

Keep flames and smoking ma­terials away from kerosene
Keep children and pets away
from kerosene
not induce vomiting
cian immediately

used kerosene properly

Cleaning the chain with gasoline
or commercial cleaning solvents
can damage 0-rings and ruin
the chain

Clean the drive chain with kero­sene only

WARNING

A

CAUTION

A

.

.

:
.

.

.

. Children

.

.

. If swallowed, do

. Call physi-

. Dispose of

.

2,

Allow the chain to dry, then lu-

Drive Chain Adjustment

bricate the links with Suzuki
chain lube or an equivalent

CAUTION

AL

.

Some drive chain lubricants
contain solvents and additives
which could damage the "0"
rings in your chain

Use Suzuki chain lube or an
equivalent that is specifically
intended for use with "0" ring

chains

.

.

Inspect the drive chain slack before
each use of the motorcycle
the motorcycle on the side stand
The drive chain should be adjusted

for 20-30 mm (0.8-

slack, as shown

20-30 mm
(0

.8-1

.2 in)

.

. Place

1

.2 in) of

To adjust the drive chain, follow the

procedure below

:

juster which are to be aligned

with each other and to be used
as a reference from one side to
the other

5

. Tighten the axle nutOOsecurely

.

.
Replace the cotter pinDwith a
new one

. Recheck the chain slack after

6

.

tightening and readjust if nec­essary

.

Rear axle nut tightening torque

65 N

.m (6

.5 kgf-m, 47

1

.

. Place the motorcycle on the

side stand

2

. Remove the cotter pin t0 and

loosen the axle nut

.

OO

.

.0 lb-ft)

:

A WARNING

Too much chain slack can cause
the chain to come off the sprock­ets, resulting in an accident or

serious damage to the motor­cycle

.

Inspect and adjust the drive

chain slack before each use

.

A WARNING

A hot muffler can burn you

muffler will be hot enough to
burn you for some time after

stopping the engine

Wait until the muffler cools to
avoid burns

3

. Turn the right and left adjuster

.

bolts (O until the chain has
20-30 mm (0.8- 1
slack halfway between the en­gine sprocket and rear sprocket

4

. At the same time that the chain

is being adjusted, the rear
sprocket must be kept in perfect
alignment with the front
sprocket

. To assist you in per­forming this procedure, there
are reference marks ® on the
swing arm and each chain ad-

. The

.

.2 in) of

.

I

BRAKES

Brake Fluid

This motorcycle has front and rear

I

disk brakes

.

FRONT

A WARNING

Failure to inspect and properly
maintain the brakes increases
your chance of having an acci-

i

dent

.

Inspect the brake system before

each use according to the IN­SPECTION BEFORE RIDING

section
NANCE SCHEDULE section to

maintain your brake system

I

NOTE
sand or other extreme conditions

can cause accelerated brake wear
If you operate your motorcycle un-

E

der these conditions, the brakes
must be inspected more often than
recommended in the MAINTE-

NANCE SCHEDULE

. Follow the MAINTE-

.

:Operating in mud, water,

.

SV650S

REAR

A WARNING

Brake fluid can be hazardous to
humans and pets
harmful or fatal if swallowed,

. Brake fluid is

A

Spilled brake fluid can damage
painted surfaces and plastic

parts

.
and harmful if it comes in con­tact with skin or eyes

.

Avoid spilling any fluid when fill-

ing the reservoir
Keep brake fluid away from chil­dren and pets

. Call your doctor

immediately
immediately if brake fluid is

swallowed, and induce vomiting
Flush eyes or skin with water if
brake fluid gets in eyes or
comes in contact with skin

.

Brake Pads

.

FRONT

A WARNING

Failure to keep the brake fluid
reservoir full with proper brake
fluid can be hazardous
brakes may not work correctly
without the proper amount and
type of brake fluid

lead to an accident

.

. The

. This could

CAUTION

. Wipe up spills

.

Inspect the brake fluid level be­fore each use

brake fluid from a sealed con­tainer . Never use or mix differ-

ent types of brake fluid

is frequent loss of fluid, take

your motorcycle to a SUZUKI

dealer or qualified mechanic for

inspection

Check the brake fluid level in both
front and rear brake fluid reservoirs

.

Inspect for brake pad wear and
leaks

.

. Use only DOT4

. If there

.

REAR

A WARNING

Riding with worn brake pads will
reduce braking performance

and will increase your chance of

having an accident

Inspect brake pad wear before
each use
dealer or qualified mechanic to
replace brake pads if any pad is
worn to the limit

A

Failure to extend brake pads af­ter repair or replacement can
cause poor braking perfor-

mance and may result in an ac­cident

.

~%

s

0

.0

1

0

.

FRONT

Inspect the front and rear brake

pads to see if they are worn down
to the grooved wear limit line O
a pad is worn to the grooved wear

limit line, it must be replaced with a
new one
front or rear brake pads, the brake
lever or pedal must be pumped
several times
pads to their proper position

. After replacing either the

. This will extend the

REAR

.

Before riding, "pump" the brake
repeatedly until brake pads are
pressed against the brake disks

and proper lever/pedal stroke
and firm feel are restored

NOTE

. -

Do not squeeze/depress

the brake lever/pedal when the

pads are not in their positions

. If

difficult to push the pistons back
into position

.

. Ask your SUZUKI

.

WARNING

.

. It is

.

.6 in)

Rear Brake Light Switch

To adjust the brake light switch,

hold the switch body and turn the
adjuster so that the brake light will
come on just before a pressure rise
is felt when the brake pedal is de-

pressed

Rear Brake Adjustment
The rear brake pedal must be ad­justed to set the clearance between

the pedal and the footrest

the brake pedal as follows

a

:

. Loosen the lock nut 10, and turn

1

the push rod

pedal 55-65 mm (2.2­below the top face of the foot

rest

.

. Retighten the lock nut 10 to lock

2

the push rod
position

AL

An incorrectly adjusted brake

pedal may force brake pads to
rub against the disk at all times,
causing damage to the pads and
disk

.

Follow the steps in this section
to adjust the brake pedal prop-

erly

.

OO

OO

.

CAUTION

. Adjust

:

0

to locate the

2

in the proper

.

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TIRES

WARNING

A

Failure to follow these warnings

may result in an accident due to
tire failure

motorcycle form the crucial link
between your motorcycle and
the road

Follow these instructions

•

Check tire condition and pres-

sure, and adjust pressure be­fore each ride

•

Avoid overloading your motor­cycle

•

Replace a tire when worn to
the specified limit, or if you

find damage such as cuts or
cracks

•

Always use the size and type
of tires specified in this

owner's manual

•

Balance the wheel after tire
installation

•

Read this section of owner's
manual carefully

. The tires on your

.

:

.

.

.

.

.

.

Tire Pressure and Loading

Proper tire pressure and proper tire
loading are important factors
loading your tires can lead to tire
failure and loss of motorcycle con-

trol
Check tire pressure each day be-

fore you ride, according to the table
below
checked and adjusted before
riding, since riding will heat up the

tires and lead to higher inflation

pressure readings
Under-inflated tires make smooth

cornering difficult, and can result
in rapid tire wear
have a smaller amount of tire in
contact with the road, which can
contribute to skidding and loss of
control

NOTE
tire pressure, check the tire for nails
or other punctures, or a damaged
wheel rim
times lose pressure gradually when

punctured

. Over-

.

.Tire pressure should only be

.

. Over-inflated tires

.

: When you detect drops in

. Tubeless tires some-

.

Tire Condition and Type
Tire condition and tire type affect

motorcycle performance
cracks in the tires can lead to tire
failure and loss of motorcycle con­trol

. Worn tires are susceptible to

puncture failures and subsequent

loss of motorcycle control

wear also affects the tire profile,

changing motorcycle handling
characteristics

Check tire condition each day be­fore you ride

show visual evidence of damage,
such as cracks or cuts, or if tread
depth is less than 1

front, 2

.0 mm (0

.

. Replace tires if tires

.08 in) rear

. Cuts or

.6 mm (0

.

. Tire

.06 in)

Whenever you replace a tire, use
a tire of the size and type listed be-

. If you use a different size or

low

type of tire, motorcycle handling

may be adversely affected, possi­bly resulting in loss of motorcycle

control

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.

SIZE

TYPE

Always balance the wheel after re­pairing a puncture or replacing the

tire

. Proper wheel balance is impor­tant to avoid variable wheel-to-road
contact, and to avoid uneven tire

wear

.

A

An improperly repaired, in­stalled, or balanced tire can
cause loss of control or shorten

tire life

FRONT REAR

120/60 ZR17

(55W)

METZELER

MEZ4 Front

160/60 ZR17

METZELER

WARNING

.

(69W)

MEZ4

A

WARNING

Failure to perform break-in of

the tires could cause tire slip
and loss of control

Use extra care when riding on
new tires

in of the tires referring to the
BREAK-IN section and avoid

hard acceleration, hard corner­ing, and hard braking for the first

160 km (100 miles)

. Perform proper break-

.

.

LOAD

TIRE

FRONT

REAR

SOLO

RIDING

225 kPa

2

.25 kgf/cm

33 psi

250 kPa

2

.50 kgf/cm

36 psi

TWO-UP

RIDING

225 kPa

2

2

.25 kgf/cm

33 psi

250 kPa

2

2

.50 kgf/cm

36 psi

•

Ask your SUZUKI dealer or

T I

2

0

2

The "TWI" mark indicates the place

where the wear bars are molded
into the tire

contact the road, it indicates that
the tire wear limit has been

reached

. When the wear bars

.

qualified mechanic to perform
tire repair, replacement, and
balancing because proper
tools and experience are re-

quired

.

Install tires according to the

•

rotation direction shown by
arrows on the sidewall of each

tire

.

A

WARNING

Failure to follow these instruc­tions about tubeless tires may

result in an accident due to tire
failure

.Tubeless tires require dif­ferent service procedures than
tube tires

•

Tubeless tires require an air­tight seal between the tire

bead and wheel rim

tire irons and rim protectors or
a specialized tire mounting

machine must be used for re-

moving and installing tires to
prevent tire or rim damage
which could result in an air

leak

•

Repair puncture in tubeless
tires by removing the tire and

applying an internal patch

•

Do not use an external repair
plug to repair a puncture since

the plug may work loose as a

result of the cornering forces

experienced in a motorcycle
tire

•

After repairing a tire, do not
exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) for

the first 24 hours, 130 km/h (80
mph) thereafter

avoid excessive heat build-up
which could result in a tire re-

pair failure and tire deflation

•

Replace the tire if it is punc­tured in the sidewall area, or if

a puncture in the tread area is

larger than 6 mm (3/16in)

These punctures cannot be re­paired adequately

.

. Special

.

.

.

. This is to

.

NOTE
showing the rotating direction

arrow marks on the tire and on the
wheel should be in the same direc-

tion

.

.

: The wheel has arrow marks

. The

.

SIDE STAND/IGNITION
INTERLOCK SYSTEM

If the side stand/ignition inter­lock system is not working prop-

erly, it is possible to ride the
motorcycle with the side stand
in the down position

*

010

)

A

P

z

I

IN I

sp

Check the side stand/ignition inter-

lock system for proper operation as

follows

:

1

. Sit on the motorcycle in the nor-

mal riding position, with the side
stand up

2

. Shift into first gear, hold the

clutch in, and start the engine

3

. While continuing to hold the

clutch in, move the side stand
to the down position

If the engine stops running when
the side stand is moved to the down
position, then the side stand/igni­tion interlock system is working

properly

run with the side stand down and
the transmission in gear, then the

side stand/ignition interlock system

is not working properly

motorcycle inspected by an autho-

rized Suzuki dealer or some other

qualified service mechanic

.

.

. If the engine continues to

. Have your

.

interfere with rider control dur­ing a left turn

Check the side stand/ignition
interlock system for proper op­eration before riding
the side stand is returned to its
full up position before starting
off

.

FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL

1

. Place the motorcycle on the

.

side stand

. Remove both brake calipers

2

from the front forks by remov­ing two mounting boltsOon

each caliper

WARNING

A

. This may

.

. Check that

.

.

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NOTE

: Never squeeze the front
brake lever with the caliper re­moved

. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper as­sembly and brake fluid leakage
may result

3

. Loosen the two axle holder bolts

O2 on the right front fork

4

. Loosen the axle

5

. Place an accessory service

.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

o~Jo

0

00'J~

0

y

.

OO

temporarily

.

stand or equivalent under the
swing arm to help stabilize the

rear end

6

. Carefully position a jack under

.

the engine and raise until the
front wheel is slightly off the

ground

.

CAUTION

A

Improper jacking may cause
damage to the oil filter

.

Do not apply the jack head to the
oil filter when jacking up the
motorcycle

.

0

0

3

~a p

0

J

00000

7

. Turn the axle counterclockwise

and draw it out

8

. Slide the front wheel forward

0

00

.

.

C

OO

O0

G

0

O

9

. To reinstall the wheel assembly,

reverse the sequence as de-

scribed

. Fit the slot of speedom­eter gearbox to the projections
of the wheel hub

.

10

. After installing the wheel, ap-

ply the brake several times to

restore the proper lever stroke

.

Failure to torque bolts and nuts
properly could lead to an acci-

A WARNING

Failure to extend brake pads af­ter installing the wheel can
cause poor braking perfor­mance and may result in an ac-

cident

.

Before riding, "pump" the brake

dent

Torque bolts and nuts to the

proper specifications
not sure of the proper proce­dure, have your authorized
SUZUKI dealer or qualified me­chanic do this

repeatedly until brake pads Ore
pressed against the brake disks

and proper lever/pedal stroke

and firm feel are restored

. Also

check that the wheel rotates

freely

.

Front axle tightening torque

65 N

Front axle holder bolt tightening

torque

23 N

WARNING

Installing the front wheel in the

Front brake caliper mounting bolt
tightening torque

39 N

reverse direction can be hazard-

.The tire for this motorcycle

ous
is directional

. Therefore, the
motorcycle may have unusal
handling if the wheel is installed
incorrectly

.

Install the front wheel in a speci­fied direction, as indicated by
the arrow on the sidewall of the

tire

.

WARNING

.

•m

(6

.5 kgf-m, 47

:

•m

(2

.3 kgf-m, 16

•m

(3

.9 kgf-m, 28

. If you are

.

:

.0 lb-ft)

.5 lb-ft)

:

.0 lb-ft)

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REAR WHEEL REMOVAL

1

. Place the motorcycle on the

side stand

2

. Remove the caliper bolts t0

NOTE

: Never depress the rear
brake pedal with the rear wheel
removed
the pads back into the caliper as­sembly

.

.

. It is very difficult to force

.

A WARNING

A hot muffler can burn you
muffler will be hot enough to
burn you for some time after
stopping the engine

Wait until the muffler cools to
avoid burns

6

. Place an accessory service

stand or equivalent under the
swing arm to lift the rear wheel
slightly off the ground

.

. The

.

.

I

8

. With the wheel moved forward,

remove the chain from the

sprocket

.

A WARNING

Failure to adjust the drive chain
and failure to torque bolts and
nuts properly could lead to an
accident

•

Rear axle nut tightening torque
65

.N

.

Adjust the drive chain as de­scribed in DRIVE CHAIN AD­JUSTMENT section after in­stalling the rear wheel

•

ue bolts and nuts to the
proper specifications
are not sure of the proper pro­cedure, have your authorized
SUZUKI dealer or qualified
mechanic do this

.m (6

.5 kgf-m, 47

.

. If you

.

:

.0 lb-ft)

7

. Draw out the axle

3

. Remove the cotter pin 02

4

. Remove the axle nut 03

5

. Loosen the chain adjusting bolts

® (right and left)

.

.

.

A WARNING

9

. Pull the rear wheel assembly

rearward

.

NOTE
brake pedal with the rear wheel
removed
the pads back into the caliper as­sembly

10

.To replace the wheel, reverse

the complete sequence listed

11 . Replace the cotter pin with a

new one

12

.After installing the wheel, apply

the brake several times and
then check that the wheel ro­tates freely

.

: Never depress the rear

. It is very difficult to force

.

.

.

Failure to extend brake pads af-

ter installing the wheel can

cause poor braking perfor­mance and may result in an ac­cident

.

Before riding, "pump" the brake
repeatedly until brake pads are
pressed against the brake disks

.

and proper lever/pedal stroke
and firm feel are restored
check that the wheel rotates
freely

.

. Also

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
The wattage rating of each bulb is

shown in the following chart

replacing a burned out bulb, always
use the same wattage rating

A CAUTION

Using a light bulb with the wrong
wattage rating can cause elec­trical system damage or shorten
bulb life

.

. When

.

Headlight
To replace the headlight bulb, per­form the following steps

(SV650)

:

3

. Unhook the bulb holder spring

® and pull out the bulb 05

.

Always use the specified light
bulb

.

1

. Remove the screws 10 (right

Headlight

Position light
(SV650S)

Turn signal light

Brake light/

Taillight

License plate light

SV650

SV650S

12V 60/55W
12V 45/45W x 2

12V 5W

12V 21 W
12V 21/5W x 2

12V 5W

2

. Disconnect the socket 02 and

and left) from the headlight
outer ring

remove the rubber cap (1

.

.

A CAUTION

Oil from your skin may damage
the headlight bulb or shorten its
life

.

Grasp the new bulb with a clean
cloth

.

1

. Disconnect the socket 10 from

the headlight and remove the

rubber cap 02

2

. Unhook the bulb holder spring

O3 and pull out the bulb ®

.

.

I Right Side

1

. Disconnect the socket t® from

the headlight and remove the

rubber cap (Z

. 2

. Unhook the bulb holder spring

O3 and pull out the bulb ®

.

.

A CAUTION

Oil from your skin may damage
the headlight bulb or shorten its

life

.

Grasp the new bulb with a clean
cloth

.

Headlight Beam Adjustment

The headlight beam can be ad­justed both horizontally and verti-

cally if necessary
(SV650)

To adjust the beam horizontally
Turn the adjuster 10 clockwise or
counterclockwise

To adjust the beam vertically
Turn the adjuster OO clockwise or

counterclockwise

.

:

.

:

.

(SV650S)

To adjust the beam
horizontally
Turn the adjuster ® clockwise or
counterclockwise

To adjust the beam vertically
Turn the adjuster ©2 clockwise or
counterclockwise

Position Light
To replace the position light bulb fol-

low the procedure below

1

. Remove the two screws 0) and

remove the panel O2

:

.

:

2

. Pull off the bulb (3)

.

NOTE

: To adjust the headlight
beam, adjust the beam horizontally
first, then adjust vertically

.

.

.

.

NOTE
beam, adjust the beam horizontally
first, then adjust vertically

3

. (Except for UK, Canada and

Australia) Pull off the bulb (5
from the socket ©

.

: To adjust the headlight

.

Turn Signal Light

i

Tb replace

:

I follow these directions

1

. Remove screw and take off the

lens

2

. Turn the socket counterclock-

wise and remove it

the turn signal light bulb,

.

.

.

CAUTION

A

Overtightening the screws may
cause the lens to crack

Tighten the screws only until
they are sung

.

.

Brake Light/Taillight
To change the brake light/taillight
bulb, perform the following steps

1

. Remove the lens by removing

the screws

t0

.

License Plate Light

To change the license plate light

:

bulb, perform the following steps

1

. Remove the lens by removing

the screws

WWI

t0

:

.

3

. Push in on the bulb, turn it to

the left, and pull it out

.

2

2

. Push in the bulb, turn it to the

left and ull it off

.

. Pull off the bulb

.

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FUSES

Installing a fuse of incorrect rat­ing or using aluminum foil or
wire instead of a fuse may seri­ously damage the electrical sys-

tem

Always replace a blown fuse
with a fuse of the same type and

rating . If the new fuse blows in a

The main fuse is located behind the

right frame cover

frame cover by referring to the
SEAT LOCK AND HELMET HOLD-

ERS section

is located inside the fuse box

The fuses are located under the in­strument panel

15A spare fuses are provided in-

side the fuse box
They are designed to open when a

circuit overload exists in individual
electrical system circuits
electrical system fails to operate,
then the fuses must be checked

. Remove the

. One 30A spare fuse

.

. One 1 OA and one

.

. If any

short time, consult your Suzuki
dealer or qualified mechanic

immediately

FUSE LIST

•

30A MAIN fuse protects all elec­trical circuits

•

15A HEAD-HI fuse protects the
headlight high beam and high
beam indicator light

•

15A HEAD-LO fuse protects the
headlight low beam

•

10A IGNITION fuse protects
ignition coil and cooling fan
motor

•

15A SIGNAL fuse protects the
fuel level indicator light, the oil
pressure indicator light, neutral
indicator light, horn, brake light,
speedometer light

•

10A METER fuse protects the
instrument panel

.

. Put the engine stop switch in the

A

CAUTION

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

TROUBLESHOOTING

This troubleshooting guide is pro­vided to help you find the cause of
some common complaints

CAUTION

A

Failure to troubleshoot a prob­lem correctly can damage your
motorcycle
adjustments may damage the
motorcycle instead of fixing it
Such damage may not be cov­ered under warranty

If you are not sure about the
proper action, consult your
Suzuki dealer about the prob­lem

.

COMPLAINT:Engine is hard to
start or does not start at all

Ignition System Check

. Remove the spark plugs and

1

reattach them to the spark plug
leads

. Improper repairs or

.

.

.

.

2

"0" position and ignition switch
in the "ON" position
ing a spark plug with its base
firmly against the engine, push
the electric starter button

ignition system is operating
properly, a blue spark should

jump across the spark plug gap

. If there is no spark, clean the

3

spark plug
sary

.

with the cleaned spark plug or
new one

4

. If there is still no spark, take

your machine to your authorized

Suzuki dealer

. Replace it if neces-

. Retry the above procedure

.

. While hold-

. If the

.

A WARNING

Performing the spark test im­properly can cause a high volt-

age electrical shock or an explo-

.

sion
Avoid performing this check if

you are not familiar with this pro­cedure, or if you have a heart
condition or wear a pacemaker

Keep the spark plug away from

the spark plug hole during this

test

.

.

.

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COMPLAINT

1

. Make sure there is enough fuel

in the fuel tank

2

. Check the ignition system for

intermittent spark

3

. Check the idle speed

sary, adjust it using a tachom­eter

1200

:

Engine Stalls

.

.

. If neces-

. The correct idle speed is

-

1400

r/min

.

STORAGE PROCEDURE

If your motorcycle is to be left un­used for an extended period of
time, it needs special servicing re­quiring appropriate materials,

equipment and skill

son, Suzuki recommends that you
trust this maintenance work to your

Suzuki dealer

vice the machine for storage your­self, follow the general guidelines

below
MOTORCYCLE

Clean the entire motorcycle
the motorcycle on the side stand
on a firm, flat surface where it will

not fall over
all the way to the left and lock the

steering, and remove the ignition
key

FUEL
1

. Fill the fuel tank to the top with

2

. Run the engine for a few min-

ENGINE

1

2

. For this rea-

. If you wish to ser-

:

. Place

. Turn the handlebars

.

fuel mixed with the amount of
gasoline stabilizer recom-

mended by the stabilizer manu-

facturer
utes until the stabilized gasoline

fills the carburators

.

.

3

BATTERY

1

2.Clean the outside of the battery

3

TIRES

Inflate tires to the normal pressure
EXTERNAL

•

•

•

MAINTENANCE DURING

. Pour one tablespoon of motor

oil into each spark plug hole

Reinstall the spark plugs and

crank the engine a few times

. Drain the engine oil thoroughly

and refill the crankcase with
fresh engine oil all the way up
to the filler hole

. Cover the air cleaner intake and

the muffler outlet with oily rags
to prevent humidity from enter­ing

.

. Remove the battery from the

motorcycle
with mild soap and remove cor-

rosion from the terminals and

wiring harness

. Store the battery in

above freezing

Sprayalll vinyl and rubber parts
with rubber protectant
Spray unpainted surfaces with

rust preventative
Coat painted surfaces with car

wax

.

.

.

.

a room

.

.

.

STORAGE

.

Once a month, recharge the bat­tery

. The standard charging rate is

1

.2Ax5-10

.

PROCEDURE FOR
RETURNING TO SERVICE

1

. Clean the entire motorcycle

2.Remove the oily rags from the
air cleaner intake and muffler
outlet

3

. Drain all the engine oil

new oil filter and fill the engine
with fresh oil as outlined in this
manual

4.Remove the spark plugs
the engine a few times
the spark plugs
Reinstall the battery

5

.
. Make sure that the motorcycle

6

is properly lubricated

7

. Perform the INSPECTION BE-

FORE RIDING as listed in this

manual

.

8

. Start the motorcycle as outlined

in this manual

hour

.

.

.

. Install a

.

. Turn

. Reinstall

.

.

.

.

.

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APPEARANCE CARE

CORROSION PREVENTION

It is important to take good care of
your motorcycle to protect it from
corrosion and keep it looking new

for years to come

Important Information About
Corrosion
Common causes of corrosion

•

Accumulation of road salt, dirt,
moisture, or chemicals in hard­to-reach areas

•

Chipping, scratches, and any
damage to treated or painted

metal surfaces resulting from
minor accidents or impacts from
stones and gravel

Road salt, sea air, industrial pollu-

tion, and high humidity will all con­tribute to corrosion

How to Help Prevent Corrosion

•

Wash your motorcycle fre­quently, at least once a month
Keep your motorcycle as clean

and dry as possible

•

Remove foreign material depos­its

. Foreign material such as

road salt, chemicals, road oil or

tar, tree sap, bird droppings and

industrial fall-out may damage

your motorcycle's finish
move these types of deposits as

quickly as possible
posits are difficult to wash off,

an additional cleaner may be
required

manufacturer's directions when
using these special cleaners

.

.

.

.

Follow~the

.

.

. Re-

. If these de-

•

Repair finish damage as soon

as possible
your motorcycle for damage to

the painted surfaces
you find any chips or scratches
in the paint, touch them up im­mediately to prevent corrosion

from starting
scratches have gone through to

the bare metal, have a Suzuki
dealer make the repair

•

Store your motorcycle in a dry,

well-ventilated area
wash your motorcycle in the
garage or if you frequently park

it inside when wet, your garage
may be damp
ity may cause or accelerate cor-

rosion
corrode even in a heated ga-

rage if the ventilation is poor

•

Cover your motorcycle
sure to mid-day sun can cause
the colors in paint, plastic parts,
and instrument faces to fade
Covering your motorcycle with

a high-quality, "breathable" mo-

.

torcycle cover can help protect
the finish from the harmful UV

rays in sunlight, and can reduce

the amount of dust and air pol­lution reaching the surface
Suzuki dealer can help you se­lect the right cover for your mo­torcycle

.

. Carefully examine

. Should

. If the chips or

.

. If you often

. The high humid-

. A wet motorcycle may

.

. Expo-

.

.Your

.

4

MOTORCYCLE CLEANING

Washing the Motorcycle
When washing the motorcycle, fol-

low the instructions below

. Remove dirt and mud from the

1

motorcycle with running water
You may use a soft sponge or
brush

. Do not use hard materi-

als which can scratch the paint

2

. Wash the entire motorcycle with

mild detergent or car wash soap
using a sponge or soft cloth
sponge or cloth should be fre­quently soaked in the soap so­lution

.

CAUTION

A

:

. The

Radiator fins can be damaged

. After rinsing, wipe off the mo-

torcycle with a wet chamois or
cloth and allow it to dry in the

shade

5

. Check carefully for damage to

painted surfaces

.

damage, obtain "touch-up" paint

and "touch-up" the damage

.

Windshield Cleaning

Clean the windshield with a soft
cloth and warm water with mild
detergent
a commercially available plastic
polish
becomes scratched or discolored
so as to obstruct view
placing the windshield, use Suzuki

replacement windshield

by spraying high pressure wa-

ter on them

Do not spray high pressure wa­ter on the radiator fins

NOTE

water to flow over

s

•

Ignition switch

•

Spark plugs

•

Fuel tank

•

Fuel injection

•

Brake master

3 . Once the dirt has been com-

pletely removed, rinse off the
detergent with running water

.

.

: Avoid spraying

:

cap

or allowing

following

the

system

cylinders

Cleaning with any alkaline or
strong acid cleaner, gasoline,

brake fluid, or any other solvent

will damage the windshield

Clean only with a soft cloth and
warm water with a mild deter-

gent

Waxing the Motorcycle

After washing the motorcycle, wax­ing is recommended to further pro­tect and beautify the paint
the precautions specified by the

.

wax manufacturer

.

. If there is any

.

. If scratched, polish with

. Replace the windshield if it

. When re-

.

CAUTION

AL

.

.

. Observe

.

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INSPECTION AFTER
CLEANING

For extended life of your motor­cycle, lubricate according to "GEN­ERAL LUBRICATION" section

CONSUMER
INFORMATION

EMISSION CONTROL

.

WARRANTY

Suzuki Motor Corporation warrants

A WARNING

Wet brakes can cause poor
braking performance and may
lead to an accident

.

to the ultimate purchaser and each
subsequent purchaser that this
vehicle is designed, built, and
equipped so as to conform at the

time of sale with all U

standards applicable at the time of

Avoid a possible accident by
expecting longer stopping dis­tances after washing your mo­torcycle
times to let heat dry the brake
pads or shoes

. Apply brakes several

.

manufacture, and that it is free from
defects in materials and workman­ship which would cause it not to
meet these standards within its
useful life
each class of motorcycle as 5 years
or the corresponding number of ki­lometers (miles) shown in the chart

Follow the procedures in the "IN­SPECTION BEFORE RIDING"
section to check your motorcycle

for any problems that may have
arisen during your last ride

.

below, whichever occurs first

Vehicle

Class

Class 1

Class II

Class 111

Failures, other than those resulting

from defects in material or work-

manship, which arise solely as a

result of owner abuse and/or lack
of proper maintenance are not cov­ered by the warranty

.S

. emission

. Useful life is defined for

.

Engine

Displacement

50 to 169 cc

170 to 279 cc

280 cc and

Over

Useful Life

Distance

12000 km

(7456 miles)

18000 km

(11185 miles)

30000 km

(18641 miles)

.

REPORTING SAFETY

DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has

a defect which could cause a crash

For owners outside the continental
United States, please refer to the
distributor's address listed on your
Warranty Information brochure

or could cause injury or death, you

should immediately inform the Na-

tional Highway Traffic Safety Ad-

ministration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying American Suzuki Motor
Corp

.

TAMPERING WITH NOISE
CONTROL SYSTEM

PROHIBITED

Federal law prohibits the following
acts or the causing thereof

If NHTSA receives similar com­plaints, it may open an investiga­tion, and if it finds that a safety de­fect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy
campaign

. However, NHTSA can­not become involved in individual
problems between you, your

dealer, or American Suzuki Motor

.

Corp

To contact NHTSA, you may either

call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington, D.C. area) or write to

NHTSA, U
portation, Washington, D .C

. Department of Trans-

.S

. 20590
You can also obtain other informa­tion about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline

.

1

. The removal or rendering inop-

erative by any person other than
for purposes of maintenance,
repair, or replacement, of any
device or element of design in­corporated into any new vehicle
for the purpose of noise control

prior to its sale or delivery to the
ultimate purchaser or while it is
in use, or

. The use of the vehicle after such

2

device or element of design has
been removed or rendered in­operative by any person

:

Among those acts presumed to

.

constitute tampering are the acts
listed below

Removing or puncturing the

•

muffler, baffles, header pipes,
screen type spark arrester (if

To contact American Suzuki, own­ers in the continental United States
can call toll-free 1-800-444-5077,

or write to

: American Suzuki Motor
Corporation Motorcycle Customer
Service PO

92822-1100

. Box 1100, Brea, CA

.

equipped) or any other compo-

nent which conducts exhaust
gases

.

Replacing the exhaust system

•

or muffler with a system or muf­fler not marked with the same
model specific code as the code
listed on the Motorcycle Noise
Emission Control Information
label, and certified to appropri­ate EPA noise standards

.

;

.

:

.

•

Removing or puncturing the air

cleaner case, air cleaner cover,

baffles, or any other component

which conducts intake air

.

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

You need to know the frame and
engine serial numbers to get title
documents for your motorcycle
also need these numbers to help

Whenever replacing parts on your

your dealer when you order parts

motorcycle, Suzuki recommends
that you use genuine Suzuki re-

placement parts or their equivalent

.

The frame number 9@ is stamped

on the steering head as shown in

the illustration

number (2 is stamped on the right
side of the crankcase assembly

Write down the serial numbers here
for your future reference

Frame No

11

W

. The engine serial

.

. :

.You

.

SPECIFICATIONS (SV650)

DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS
Overall length

Overall width

.

Overall height
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Seat height
Dry mass

ENGINE
Type

Number of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Carburetor
Air cleaner
Starter system
Lubrication system

TRANSMISSION
Clutch
Transmission
Gearshift pattern

Primary reduction ratio

Gear ratios, Low

Final reduction ratio
Drive chain

CHASSIS
Front suspension
Rear suspension

Caster
Trail
Steering angle
Turning radius

Front brake
Rear brake
Front tire
Rear tire

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2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Top

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size

2070 mm (81

750 mm (29

1060 mm (41

1430 mm (56

140 mm (5
805 mm (31

165 kg (363 Ibs)

Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, TSCC,

90° degree V-twin

2
81

.0 mm (3

62

.6 mm (2

645 cm3(39

11.5:1
MIKUNI BDSR39
Non-woven fabric element
Electric
Wet sump

Wet multi-plate type
6-speed constant mesh

1-down, 5-up

2

.088 (71/34)

2

.461 (32/13)

1

.777 (32/18)

1

.380 (29/21)

1

.125 (27/24)

0

.961 (25/26)

0

.851 (23/27)

3

.000 (45/15)

D.I.D

Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Link type, coil spring, gas/oil damped, spring
pre-load 7 way adjustable
25°

100 mm (3
33° (right and left)
2

.9 m (9
Disk brake
Disk brake
120/60 ZR17 (55W), tubeless
160/60 ZR17 (69W), tubeless

.5 in)

.5 in)
.7 in)

.3 in)

.5 in)

.7 in)

.189 in)
.465 in)

.4 cu

. in)

. 525V8, 110 links

.94 in)

.5 ft)

Engine No

. :

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ELECTRICAL
Ignition type
Spark plug
Battery
Generator
Fuse
Headlight
Turn signal light

Brake light/Taillight
License plate light

Speedometer light

Turn signal indicator light

High beam indicator light
Neutral indicator light

Oil pressure indicator light

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CAPACITIES
Fuel tank

~

Engine oil, Without filter change
Engine coolant

With filter change

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Electronic ignition (Transistorized)

SPECIFICAHONS (SV650S)

NGK CR8E or DENSO U24ESR-N
12V 36 kC(10 Ah)/10 HR
Three-phase A.C. generator
30/15/15/15/10/10A
12V 60/55W
12V 21W
12V 21/5Wx2
12V 5W
12V 1

.7W x 2

12V 1

.7W

12V 1

.7W

12V 1

.7W

12V 1

.7W

DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS
Overall length

Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Seat height

Dry mass

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ENGINE

Type

~

2045 mm (80

2120 mm (83

740 mm (29

1130 mm (44
1420 mm (55

140 mm (5
805 mm (31

169 kg (372 Ibs)

.5 in)
.5 in)

Switzerland and Sweden

.1 in)
.5 in)

.9 in)

.5 in)

.7 in)

Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, TSCC,
90° degree V-twin

16

.0 L (4

.2 US gal)

15

.0 L (4

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~

2300 ml (2
2400 ml (2
1600 ml (1

.0 US gal)

. .
.4 US qt)
.5 US qt)
.7 US qt)

. For California

Number of cylinders
Bore

~

Stroke

~
Displacement
Compression ratio
Carburetor

Air cleaner

Starter system
Lubrication system

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2
81

.0 mm (3
.6 mm (2

.189 in)
.465 in)

.4 cu

. in)

62
645 cm3(39

11.5:1
MIKUNI BDSR39
Non-woven fabric element
Electric
Wet sump

TRANSMISSION

Clutch

~

Transmission

Gearshift pattern
Primary reduction ratio
Gear ratio*, Low

Final reduction ratio
Drive chain

~

'lied
;trd
4th
6th
Thp

~

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~
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~

Wet multi-plate type
6-speed constant mesh
1-down, 5-up
2

.088 (71/34)

2

.461 (32/13)

1

.777 (32/18)

1

.380 (29/21)

1

.125 (27/24)

0

.961 (25/26)

0

.851 (23/27)

2

.933 (44/15)

D.I.D

. 525V9, 108 links

CHASSIS
Front suspension
Rear

suspension

~

11

~

Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Link type coil spring, gas/oil damped,
spring pre-load 7 way adjustable

Caster

.

Trail

~
Steering anpta
Turning radio«
Front brake

Rear brake
Front tire miss
Rear tire also

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.

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. . . . . .

. .

. . . . . . .

. .

. . . . . . .

. . .

. . . . . .

25°

. . . .

. . . . .

100 mm (3

.94 in)

30° (right and left)

. . . .

. . . . .

3

.1 m (9

.5 ft)
Disk brake
Disk brake

. . . .

. . . . .

120/60 ZR17 (55W), tubeless
160/60 ZR17 (69W), tubeless

ELECTRICAL
Ignition type
Spark plug
Battery
Generator
Fuse
Headlight

Position light
Turn signal light

Brake light/Taillight
License plate light

Speedometer light
Turn signal indicator light

High beam indicator light
Neutral indicator light

Oil pressure indicator light
CAPACITIES

Fuel tank
Engine oil, without filter change

Engine coolant

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~
~

~

with filter change

~

~

~
~

~

~

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~

Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
NGK CR8E or DENSO U24ESR-N

12V 36 kC(10 Ah)/10 HR
Three-phase A
30/15/15/15/10/10A
12V 45/45W x 2
12V 5W
12V 21W
12V 21/5W x 2
12V 5W
12V 0
12V 3W
12V 1

12V 1
12V 1

16

.0 L (4

15

.0 L (4
2300 ml (2
2400 ml (2

1600 ml (1 .7 US qt)

.84W x 3
.7W

.7W
.7W

.2 US gal)
.0 US gal)..

.4 US qt)
.5 US qt)

.C . generator

. For California

Prepared

by

SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION

Motorcycle Service Department

June,

2000

Part

No

. 99011-20F52-03A

Printed in Japan