Suzuki showcases SV650 Scrambler

It’s raining Scramblers this year. After the internet was crowded with images of Scrambler photos from EICMA 2015, we have a new entrant and this time from Suzuki.

Suzuki showcased a Scrambler version of its new SV650 at the Motorcycle Live being held in the United Kingdom. This was done to attract more footfalls for the new SV650, which first debuted in 1999. While the new SV650 gets a major update in terms of new design, frame and engine, the SV650 gets additional accessories. The bike is equipped with aluminium front mud guards, radiator guard and a chain guard.

The bike rides on deep-treaded tyres instead of the regular ones to go with the overall Scrambler look. Other than this, Suzuki has exposed the frame by a little bit and the exhaust pipe is covered with hard cloth to give that rugged look. In order to make this more interesting, the SV650 gets a tank bag and a humongous saddle back for someone interested in touring.

In terms of mechanicals, the bike gets a new V-Twin 650cc engine which has been designed to churn out more power and consume less fuel. This engine churns out 75bhp at 8500rpm and peak torque of 64Nm at 8100rpm. Suzuki hasn’t updated the suspension or the braking system but it has equipped the bike with a new Nissin ABS system. The Japanese manufacturer hasn’t revealed the price yet, but it will be priced close to its competitor – the Yamaha MT07. The Indian market won’t get this bike anytime soon, but we won’t be surprised to see the bike at display at the 2016 Auto Expo.

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