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Suzuki's new SV-7GX and SV-7GXV inherit the V-twin platform made famous by the SV650 and V-Strom 650. Adding modern electronics and touring-oriented practicality, the new models preserve the rare V-twin character in a middleweight class now dominated by parallel-twins.
In a middleweight class full of parallel-twins, Suzuki sticking with a V-twin is something that genuinely excites me. Keeping the SV650's pulse intact while modernizing it with electronics and touring gear — evolving it without killing what made the old model great is a masterful move. I want to stare a hole through the SV-7GX's spec sheet.
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V-twins have character, but how's the fuel economy and running costs these days?
If it's got V-Strom 650 bloodline, the touring practicality is a given. Great as a travel bike.
What's the difference between the SV-7GX and the GXV? Is the GXV more adventure-leaning?
Does having a 'V' in the name mean it's the adventure version?
Everything's parallel-twin these days, V-twins are basically endangered. Please keep them alive.
Really glad they're carrying on the SV650's V-twin. Please bring it to Japan too.
Isn't it basically still a V-Strom 650 underneath, just with a new name?
