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Suzuki SV 1000 S - [2003]
This edition of the Suzuki SV 1000 S is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2003. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Mat Mladin Replica and the 2004 Yamaha YZF1000 R1.This particular Suzuki SV 1000 has a 996cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2003 SV 1000 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the SV 1000's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 208 kgs (458 lbs) this makes the Suzuki SV 1000 S in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700, give or take 50kg.
The 2003 Suzuki SV 1000 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE - [2025]
In terms of power the 996cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 123.5 bhp (92 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 75.1 lb-ft (101.9 Nm) @ 7200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki SV 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP Triple has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2003 Suzuki SV 1000 S.
The 2003 Suzuki SV 1000 S has a Power to weight ratio of 593.7 bhp per ton and 361.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2003 SV 1000 competing with the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP Triple [617.8 bhp\ton] and the 2014 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS [617.3 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki SV 1000 generating around 361.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP [385.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 1997 Buell-EBR M2 Cyclone MK1 [384.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.4 secs, this makes the Suzuki SV 1000 S similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT (6.2 secs) and the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX (6.2 secs). This Suzuki SV 1000 S also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2003 Suzuki SV 1000 S and the 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT
When talking about the performance of the 2003 Suzuki SV 1000 S on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11 secs @ 122 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT (11 secs) and the 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6 R (11 secs).
The 2003 version of the Suzuki SV 1000 S has a maximum speed of 142mph.
Top Speed of the 2003 SV 1000 equals the 2012 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2003 Suzuki SV 1000 S then how about a 2012 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse (153 mph) and the 2011 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse (153 mph).
