Suzuki SV650 suspension setup and specs

Suzuki SV650, 2017 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height, 125 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Suzuki.

2017 onwards Suzuki SV650
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Suzuki SV650

2017 onwards · naked · 645 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel125 mm (4.9 in)
Rear suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire120/70ZR17
Rear tire160/60ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1445 mm (56.9 in)
Rake25°
Trail106 mm (4.2 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
Front brakeDual disc, 2-piston Tokico
Rear brakeSingle disc

Other Suzuki SV650 generations: 2000–2002 · 2003–2009

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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.

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