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P92 RIDE REVIEW I 2027 SUZUKI SV-7GX an enormous adventure-tourer—but no op- tion for cruise control. At 465 pounds ready to ride, the SV-7GX isn't featherweight, but it remains manage- able enough that moving it around a garage or parking lot doesn't become an event. That matters for newer riders as much as it does for experienced riders who simply don't want to wrestle a 600-pound motor- cycle every time they leave the house. And that's ultimately where the SV-7GX makes the most sense. This isn't a motorcycle designed to win dyno battles or suspension-tech arguments. It's designed to be useful. The engine has enough performance without having too much, the electronics provide the fundamen- tals without overwhelming the rider, and the chassis is capable of genuinely enter- taining cornering without demanding race levels of commitment. For a new rider, the SV-7GX offers a relatively easy introduction to larger motor- cycles while providing enough performance to remain interesting as skills develop. The three riding modes and adjustable traction control give you room to tailor the motor- cycle as confidence grows. For the mid-level experienced rider, mean- while, the appeal is its simplicity. It's easy to ride quickly, easy to live with and sufficiently comfortable for a long day on the road. Add some luggage, and it becomes a legitimate lightweight tourer; leave it stock, and it makes an extremely capable commuter. Suzuki hasn't tried to make the old SV platform something it isn't. Instead, it has taken one of its most proven engines, given it modern electronics and a more versatile chassis, and created a motorcycle that occu- pies a useful space between a naked middle- weight and a full-size adventure tourer. The SV-7GX may not have the sophistica- tion of Suzuki's larger GSX-S1000GX, but it doesn't need it. Its appeal is that it does most of what a rider actually needs while keeping the experience simple, approach- able and fun. CN 2027 SUZUKI SV-7GX ($8599) Engine Liquid-cooled, V-twin Valvetrain DOHC, 8-valve Displacement 645cc Bore x Stroke 81.0 × 62.6mm Compression 11.2:1 Max Power 72 hp @ 8500 rpm Max Torque 47 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control; three rider modes (A, B, C) Exhaust Two-into-one Clutch Wet, multi-plate Gearbox 6-speed Frame Tubular perimeter steel frame Swingarm Twin-sided, fabricated pressed steel Front Tire 120/70 R 17 in. Rear Tire 160/60 R 17 in. Front Suspension 41mm nonadjustable conventional fork Rear Suspension Monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment Front-Wheel Travel 4.9 in. Rear-Wheel Travel 5.1 in. Front Brakes Dual four-piston calipers with 290mm floating discs Rear Brakes Single 240mm fixed disc, single-piston sliding caliper Length 85 in. Seat Height 31.3 in. Wheelbase 56.9 in. Rake 25° Trail 4.2 in. Weight (wet, claimed) 465 lbs. Fuel Capacity 4.6 gal.

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