Suzuki Press Team
Mark Reese
Garret Kai
Wendy Black (Paine PR)

In 1999, Suzuki introduced the SV650, a high-performance V-Twin sportbike which has been well received by many riders. The following year, the sportier SV650S was introduced with the addition of a half-fairing. Both versions of the bike have been very successful in numerous areas.

Now, Suzuki has refined the 2003 SV650 and SV650S providing even more power and even more user-friendly performance to provide enjoyment for "an even wider range of users". The SV will deliver an agile, sporty ride on windy roads, and user-friendly riding performance and convenience on city streets.

SV Sales Since Introduction
Year
SV650
SV650S
1999
2,000
N/A
2000
3,300
400*
2001
2,200
3,500
2002
2,200
3,500

*SV650S Sales began in Oct, 2000
Sales figures are approximate

Suzuki Contingency

Suzuki does it again. For 18 years running Suzuki has been able to provide both club-level and professional road racers with the best contingency support program in the business. We post over 1.5 million dollars in contingency money with the best road race organizations at the best tracks in the nation. With the fastest road race motorcycles in the sport you should have no problem collecting your share of Suzuki contingency to keep you on the track throughout the year.

Suzuki pays contingency at 89 regional and national events, with points being earned for entry into the Suzuki Cup Final, with $80,000 up for grabs at this one event alone! On top of this, Suzuki will be paying big bucks at prominent national series as well, including the AMA Nationals (Supersport, Pro Thunder and Formula Xtreme), Formula USA, WERA National Challenge and National Endurance. Beginning this year, Suzuki will pay down to fifteenth place in AMA Superstock with $250 for fifteenth place.

The Suzuki SV650 and TL1000R twins are eligible again for contingency at 61 events to the tune of $120,000 in 2003!

Riders on a new Suzuki GSX-R, SV650, TL1000R, or SV1000 can get a share of the fun, the fame and cold, hard Suzuki Cup cash!

SV650 2003 Payouts

WERA National Challenge Series

WERA National Endurance Series
(Lightweight Superbike)
  1st $500     1st $1,500
  2nd $250     2nd $750
  3rd $125     3rd $500
  4th $75     4th $150
  5th $50     5th $100
Suzuki Cup Regional Events
(61 Events, Total Posted Contingency: $122,000)
  1st $500
  2nd $250
  3rd $125
  4th $75
  5th $50
Regional Events include AFM, CCS, CMRA, CRA, LRRS, MRA, OMRRA, WERA, WMRRA, WSMC