| Many people asked for it and Suzuki listened. The
Suzuki SV1000 was released at the Intermot Show in Munich in September
2002 and the crowds loved it. The new styling has also been adopted for
the SV650 which will please many fans worldwide.
One of the biggest challenges for all manufacturers this year has
been meeting the European exhaust emission laws due to come into force
on April 1st 2003. These state that emission levels are just 60% of the
current limit (and this will be cut even further in 2006). Suzuki have
combine three different elements to meet these demands: Fuel injection
allows a more precise and more efficient fuelling in whatever situation.
An exhaust catalyser, although heavy and quite expensive, allows its
platinum grille to turn pollutants such as carbon monoxide into less
harmful gases, like COČ. Lastly the PAIR system (pulsed secondary air
injection). This pumps oxygen into the exhaust ports at specific timings
to allow the exhaust burn to continue longer and more thoroughly.
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The frames of both the SV1000 and new SV650 both use a new process
pioneered by Yamaha on its 2003 R6. Called High Vacuum casting it allows
complex frame parts to be cast in large sections. It also reduces the
weight and offers greater strength. Each side of the SV chassis is cast
as a single part with a complex pattern of internal bracing rather than
fabricating a trellis by welding together several straight sections.
First views for fans in the UK was at the NEC Show in Birmingham
during November 2002 and by what has already been seen and written,
Suzuki are going to be on a winner. |
