SV 7 GS

[crump]

Not technically a V Strom but closely related.
Looks interesting to me as 99% road rider.
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2025/november/Suzuki-sv7gx/

[NeilM]

This is a pleasant surprise.

I thought the end of the SV, and by association the 650 VStrom was going to be it... but a combination of the two bikes into one model... intriguing.

[Phild]

I’m considering going to the Motorcycle Live Show at the NEC to take a look (I think it’s GX not GS).

However, I do confess I want to see the Honda CB1000GT as well. To me, it looks to be the new CBF1000 and as a former owner of the MK2 version, I’m a big fan.

I won’t be changing my 1050XT anytime soon, but no harm in taking a look.🤔

[crump]

Yeah it should say GX not GS... I'm 66 Your know

[Phild]

Snap.

[Upt North]

Phil, I hadn't seen the new Honda until now. It's an interesting bike and as a previous owner of a 2008 CBF1000 I look forward to seeing it up close. The HP seems very healthy too although the first version was quick enough anyway.
Ta me duck.
Upt.

[Phild]

I had a pre-reg 2012 which took me all over Europe. Its abilities far out shone my skills….. but it was always referred to as a boring bike.🤷‍♂️

Looking at pricing…. The new bike is £12k…. The CBF1000FAB 2012 GT was £11.500. 🤔

[Upt North]

I'm amazed at the price, with the spec I was thinking towards 15K.
Our CBF rattled off some big rides although because of a house move it was sold too soon. The highlight was a ride to Tuscany one Summer.

[Upt North]

Any excuse for a piccie.
South Wales I think. Ignore the digital picture reference it's definitely not Northumberland and it's definitely not 2014.

[Phild]

Italy via the alps, Spain (x4 as far south as Gibraltar / Cadiz…. and Benidorm 🤣) and Portugal.

Never had a problem. Neither did my wife on her CBF600SA.👍

[Phild]

First photo is heading to Italy through the alps. 2nd is Benidorm 🫣

[Sir Trev]

[pulls topic back to the new GX]

That is a nice looking bike. Lower than my 800RE but not much lighter, and even though it does not get USD forks or radial brakes (the 800's need some selling points I guess) that may well be my next bike in a year or two. I loved my mk1 SV but I really wanted a bit of wind and weather protection so did not get one of the last of the old SV's still in my dealers stock last year.

[Upt North]

  Thread hijack.....oops 
Sorry Sir...

[Phild]

Sorry.😔

[Steve T]

Now that has got my attention 

Love V-twins and this new machine looks to have most of what I'm looking for in a future bike in my garage.

Looks like a trip to Cupar will be on the cards once the machine is released into the public domain 

[nigel s]

Should be good for those with a shorter inside leg that struggle with the Strom. But could they have kept the 20l of fuel as in the Strom ?
Are they 4 piston calipers .....hmmm...I wonder if they would fit the Strom...

[TLPower]

Finally.

I have been patiently waiting for Suzuki to spot the gaping hole in their line up. I thought this would be based on the new 800 platform and mimic the 1000 GX, using the 650 as a base should lower the price significantly.

17" wheels, a decent seat height and a realistic weight is all I could ask for. Throw in ride by wire and the added possibility for cruise and it's a box ticker for me in a few years.

[2112]

The idea is a great one, how come it's taken so long ?

[Phild]

They’re bringing out new models and also giving facelifts / upgrades to most of the range.

Looks like they’ve decided to do most of the range in one hit, rather than a couple of models a year.🤷‍♂️

[Lincsman]

Here's the very latest info from Suzuki. https://bikes.Suzuki.co.uk/bikes/sport/sv-7gx/
No ride by wire from what I can tell, no cruise control, and for me one thing that bugs me on a touring bike,
no main stand.