Suzuki recently spotted testing new motorcycles in Europe, which appears to be the eventual successor to the SV650.
- New generation Suzuki SV650 with parallel-twin engine caught testing.
- Features new bodywork including a new front LED headlamp.
The naked motorcycle has been running Suzuki’s trusted 645cc V-Twin engine since its introduction in 1999.
Since then, Suzuki has only run a minor update to ensure the bike complies with the global emission standards.
On that note, Suzuki is finally ready to up the ante by introducing a new generation SV650 running on an all-new 700cc parallel-twin engine.
That said, the SV650 successor was recently caught undergoing road test in Europe, according to Motorcycle.com.
Based on these spy photos, we can see an all-new bodywork, including a modern front fascia with a horizontal LED headlamp similar to the firm’s latest GSX-S1000.
Despite the heavily taped-up bodywork and front fender, the new generation SV650 appears more aggressive and bolder.
Also, based on the photos, we got the chance to see a clearer look into Suzuki’s newest parallel-twin platform. Other notable features include an inverted front fork and Nissin brake callipers.
While technical details remain scarce, we know now that Suzuki has put in a lot of work to introduce the SV650 successor.
However, with a new engine configuration, the House of Hamamatsu will likely drop the SV650 nomenclature for something new.
An SP700, perhaps? We’ll soon find out!
(Source: Motorcycle.com)
