Beschreibung
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
3rd July, 2024 13:00
2003 Suzuki SV650S
Rizla Team Suzuki replica
Estimate
£1, 500 - £2, 500
Registration No: PX03 GRK
Frame No: JS1BYthe details below
MOT: None
Full fairing finished in Rizla Suzuki race team colours
Black Widow end can and a ABM top yoke with flat bars
Supplied with a service book with10 stamps and a V5C
The Suzuki Motor Co. was established in 1909 by Michio Suzuki to produce machinery for the cotton industry. An initial diversification into 4-wheeled transport was curtailed by WW2 but after the war, Japan had a need for cheap reliable transport so Suzuki, like a lot of others around the world, began to produce clip-on engines for pushbikes. These proved to be an immediate success and soon they were making full motorcycles and by the early 60s were second only to Honda in number of two-wheelers manufactured. Better known for their two strokes Suzuki joined the four-stroke revolution in 1977 with the GS750, a bike that matched European standards of handling but with the Japanese build quality and performance levels and a year later the full 1000cc version was launched setting a new benchmark in the superbike division. Always at the forefront of Superbike performance, the SV range of V-twins was launched to offer an alternative to the classic inline 4-cylinder layout they were famous for.
This SV650 is from a deceased estate so unfortunately not much is known of its history. It appears to be an ongoing project with most of the bodywork, apart from the fuel tank, refinished in good quality Rizla Suzuki team colours. It is fitted with fairing lowers, a fork brace, adjustable levers, a Black Widow end-can and an ABM top yoke to allow for more comfortable straight handlebars. Not run for a while, it will need recommissioning before use. There is a service book with 10 stamps, an owner's manual, some old MOTs and a current V5C.
