Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2001 Suzuki SV650. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
The Suzuki SV650 is like the modern day Honda CB750. 700cc standard bikes are common these days, but 10 years ago the choices were limited to the Ducati Monster and the Suzuki SV650. Suzuki’s 645cc V-twin has since been written in trackday folklore, eventually becoming stuck in time itself as the market made their preferences clear.
Featured on Cycle World’s Sport Bike 2007 magazine (which comes with this auction), this bike was originally built circa 2002 by Chris Baker with the help of Motomorphic and called the “MV-SV Special.” Details of the build are still hosted over on SV650.org.
This example is VIN: JS1VP52A912104782. The seller purchased the bike from a private party through an Iconic auction July 2021.
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 126 miles. The odometer shows 3,257 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states he recently lubed and adjusted the chain and has all maintenance records under his ownership. He notes, “The tachometer does not work and the brake tail lights only work with the front brake lever. The rear brake does not have a brake switch.”
Modifications:
Please see the album up top for detailed photos of this unique bike’s modifications. The seller has provided the following list of upgrades performed on the bike both before and during his ownership:
Modifications done by Chris Baker:
-Custom painted color: Subaru WRX STi blue
-Tyga RC211V style upper half fairing w/ carbon fiber RC211V style lower air duct
-Tyga Eyes II headlight & turn signal assembly
-Dymag Sport 5 gold magnesium wheels
-2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 front end, Race Tech gold valves & springs, 2003 GSX-R 1000 radial brakes and Galfer Wave rotors.
-Steel braided front brake lines
-Team Matisse rear sets
-Honda RC30 Pro Arm single sided swingarm with custom carbon fiber chain guard, Sprocket Specialists rear sprocket
-Penske 3-Way adjustable rear shock
-1999 MV Agusta 750 F4S rear tail section, subframe and exhaust (made by Arrow)
-Custom carbon fiber / Kevlar gas tank with Vortex gas cap
Under current ownership upgrades and work / service performed:
-New Tyga RC211V Style dark tint windscreen (8-11-2021)
-New Osram Silverstar 2.0 halogen headlight bulbs (8-12-2021)
-New MotoRad radiator cap (10-14-2021)
-New Oxford blue anodized carbon fiber bar ends (10-22-2021)
-New air filter (10-22-2021)
-New OEM Suzuki fuel petcock assembly (10-22-2021)
-New NGK CR8E spark plugs (10-22-2021)
-New Carbonadi (made in Germany) carbon fiber clutch and stator covers (11-8-2021)
-New CF Racing carbon fiber front fender (11-9-2021)
-New regulator rectifier (2-18-2022)
-Replaced rear brake master cylinder with rebuilt one (11-9-2022)
-New Goodridge Kevlar rear brake line (11-9-2022)
-Helix black heat wrapped exhaust near right riders foot peg (11-9-2022)
-Replaced inner clutch cover gasket (2-1-2023)
-Castrol synthetic oil, oil filter and coolant change (2-1-2023)
-Front fork seals and oil replaced (8-11-2023)
-New battery with battery tender lead (8-11-2023)
-New Puig Belly Pan / Lower Engine Spoiler (2-12-2023, installed 8-11-2023)
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires with date codes of 2620 and 4020.
The sale includes two keys, touch up paint, magazine, maintenance records, and battery charger.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Clarita, California this Suzuki is offered on a clean California title with registration current through May 2025.
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