Bike of the Month for October 1999
Suzuki SV650
How do you like your Japanese 650 twin? A British parallel twin like the Kawasaki W650? An American V-twin like the Yamaha V-Star 650? Or an Italian V-twin, like the Suzuki SV650? Suzuki takes a page out of Ducati's book to give you a Monster with two-thirds the capacity, two-thirds the price, but all the fun. For anyone used to the rev-happy nature of the typical Japanese four, the grunty nature of the Suzuki will be a revelation. Those of you already familiar with the Monster will be right at home, especially once you get used to a bike that starts when you ask it to. Every time. The trellis frame looks great, without looking too much like Ducati's. It's a cheap, fun, great-handling sportsbike. People who absolutely must have the latest and greatest superbike tool won't be impressed, but those that ride it will be.
September 1999's Winner Harley-Davidson FXSTD Softail Deuce
August 1999's Winner Benelli Tornado 900
July 1999's Winner Excelsior-Henderson Super X
June 1999's Winner Yamaha XJR1300
May 1999's Winner MV Augusta F4
April 1999's Winner Harley-Davidson FXR2
March 1999's Winner Kawasaki Estrella Custom
February 1999's Winner Laverda 750S Formula
January 1999's Winner Kawasaki SW650
December 1998's Winner Harley-Davidson FLSTS Heritage Springer
November 1998's Winner BMW R1100S
October 1998's Winner Triumph Speed Triple
September 1998's Winner Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro Sport
August 1998's Winner Harley-Davidson FXDX Super Glide Sport
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