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