Suzuki's SV1000 will come in two versions, the naked SV1000 and the half-faired SV1000S.  Both versions are basically identical save for the differences in bodywork.  Of course the fully naked version does have a weight benefit, weighing in at 185kg compared to 189kg for the half-faired 'S' model.  The naked version also has a slightly more upright riding position than the half-faired machine.

The 'S' model's bodywork consists of a sleek half fairing with dual headlights, running lights and clip-on handlebars, while the naked version gets a single round headlight and tubular handlebars.  The 'S' model also scores a small belly-pan style fairing under the engine.

Both bikes have a sturdy passenger grabrail, luggage hooks, underseat storage and 17-litre fuel tank.  Another feature common to both machines is a new instrument cluster.  The layout includes a conventional tachometer positioned above an LCD speedometer which also shows the odometer, tripmeters, coolant temp', clock and low fuel warning light.

A striking new LED tail-light looks resembles something out of Star Trek, but somehow does not manage to look out of place on the attractively styled rear end.

Motivation will come from the 996cc V-Twin engine once seen in Suzuki's TL1000S.  This engine is of a short stroke design and is widely recognised as one of the best V-Twin engines available.  The two cylinders are 90° apart and each have double-overhead cams and four-valves per cylinder.  Shot peened, chro-moly conrods reside side-by-side on a single crankshaft journal.  The crank itself has two main bearings.

Forged aluminium-alloy pistons are of the short skirt design and slide up and down in Suzuki's race proven nickel-phosphorus-silicon-carbide coating known as SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material).

A smooth six-speed gearbox works with a back-torque-limiting clutch to transfer drive to the fat 180/55-17 rear tyre.

The SV scores the latest incarnation of Suzuki's SDTV fuel injection system.  A second throttle butterfly in each throttle body is controlled by the 32-bit engine management system to help ensure good drive at all speeds, and to aid the smoothness of on/off throttle operation.  The engine management system also controls the injector cycle time and ignition timing, which, like the 2003 GSX-R1000, scores a more accurate signal pickup system than before.

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