2006 Suzuki reviews

I was you at one point in time. I was reading all that I could online to make my big decision. TRUST ME! This bike rocks! Amazing suspension, great look (like a Fatboy) and easy to handle. It's a light bike, but does just fine on the highway. The only and I mean only thing is after about an hour and a half your ass will go a little numb. But the same thing happens when you are sitting in front of your computer for that long. It's got a ton of get up and go, it will burn past any Honda Shadow or VStar. And with my cobra pipes its sounds just mean with a deep rumble. Like I said, trust me, I had to read everything before I made this decision too. Just get one, you will not be sorry at all. Show less

Bought this bike Nov. 2006 - my first cruiser after riding sportbikes for 20 years. Took some getting used to but love it now. No problems but hated the small fuel tank. Solved that by installing 2 gal aux tank from gman ind. Now I get over 230 miles per tankful. Show less

A truly great bike. Loads of power everywhere. Handles well. Stops well. Very smooth and comfortable. Ride it fast or ride it slow, it works! Show less

I have had this motorcycle for about 26 hours. I bought it in Northern Ohio and rode it home, 128 miles, pulled in to my garage with 608 miles on it. I am so impressed with light, steering, gas tank size even. This is my second bike, my last one is as old as I am, an FT 500 Ascot. This SV seems new from the future, different shape, design. I am very excited from going to work on it and going on a long traveling ride on it as well. Also so cheap for a new bike, it has been sitting in a persons garage for 3 years, I have to wash dust off now. At the very end of this thought I am excited to take care of this SV 650 and become older, and learn with it. Show less

7500 miles and running... No real complaints here. Addition of velocity stacks and the shortening of the intake snorkel gave this bike a nice kick in the rear as far as acceleration is concerned. Not that accel was lacking, but a noticeable boost with the additions. If you are on a budget and need to pick and choose upgrades, but also enjoy long rides, do yourself a favor and upgrade the stock seats! Ouch and Ache are all that I'll say about them. Huge improvement with addition of after market seats! I went with Corbin seats, pricey but worth the expense. A wind screen is another very smart improvement, mostly for those who ride the free ways frequently. The Givi A770 wind screen is sporty yet provides great wind protection at the chest level. Givi tends to be pricey, but much like the Corbin seats it's a smart move! If you wanna really set this bike off, add a slip on muffler, high flow air filter and power commander. M4 makes great slip ons at nice prices. All in all, the SV650 is a GREAT sport bike at a budget price. This bike has a huge following and as a result the market offers TONS of accessories for it! Show less

I am a C level vet motocross rider. I bought this RM 250 about 3 months ago, after owning an 06 RMZ450 and an 08 YZ 450. It is really fun getting back on a 2 stroke, after a few years on 4 strokes. The RM is nearly as easy to ride as a 4 stroke. The power is really smooth and is not to snappy. The RM is really light feeling compared to a 450...it feels as if the weight difference is greater than it is. You really notice the light feeling when turning and slowing down before entering turns. The RM also has good low end power. I don't need to use the clutch nearly as much as I remember. It is nice not having to adjust valves, or change oil filters. I have had no mechanical problems with the bike, nor did the original owner. I have no regrets about purchasing this bike. Show less

After riding dirt for a number of years I decided to go to street and this was the best choice in my mind. The power band is shockingly smooth and seems to be quite condusive for noob riders. But make no mistake once you crank that puppy, it wants to fly! This bike is def worth the money and I would say it's tailored to all skill levels as long as you respect it. As far as comfort goes - It's a sport bike, I obviously didn't buy it for that, but it's not bad. The feel of the seat is my only complaint. Show less

Being that I am a rookie, I am probably doing it some injustice giving it all 5s but it deserves them. After shopping around for over 3 months for a bike that fit my budget, you can not beat a C50T. With all the accessories, power, comfort, feel, and look it is the best buy out there. My dad saw mine and bought a C50 (2007) model the next day. His buddy came over and he owns a Harley Fat Boy. His exact words: Wow, this bike is huge. Mechanic during our state inspection: Bring your Harleys in; what? That is not a Harley!? Show less

I bought this bike as a left-over 2006 model. As a big guy I wanted a bike that would suit my size and not be too small. This is the bike. It has good looks, reliability and is reasonably comfortable. Later on I may trade up to a bigger bike, but for now I am as happy as Pam Anderson's pool boy. Show less

Wanted one when they first came out. Bought a 2006 used violet blue w/2800 miles on it and clean as a whistle. After a few long rides to get used to the difference in handling from any other bike I've owned, I now got it down pat. It turns heads of every bike owner I come across. Love to go to the Harley dealer and park in front to show it off. Great performance, fuel mileage, dependability. This was my mid life crisis gift to myself. Suzuki gets a 100% on this one. Show less