Suzuki SV650: seat height & fit
Can you flat-foot the Suzuki SV650? Its 30.9" (79 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.
| Seat height (unladen) | 30.9" / 79 cm |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 441 lb / 200 kg |
| Style | standard |
| Seat width | medium |
| Inseam to flat-foot | ~29.4" |
| Inseam for balls of feet | ~28.5" |
| Lowering options | Available |
| Approx. MSRP | $7,999 |
Fit by inseam
What you can expect on the Suzuki SV650 at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:
| Inseam | Fit verdict |
|---|---|
| 28" | Tiptoes (or better, lowered) |
| 29" | Balls of both feet |
| 30" | Both feet flat |
| 31" | Both feet flat |
| 32" | Both feet flat |
| 33" | Both feet flat |
Frequently asked
- What is the seat height of the Suzuki SV650?
- The Suzuki SV650 has a published unladen seat height of 30.9 inches (79 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.0 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
- Can short riders flat-foot the Suzuki SV650?
- You can plant both feet flat on the Suzuki SV650 from roughly a 29.4-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 28.5 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
- Can the Suzuki SV650 be lowered?
- Yes. Off-the-shelf lowering options exist for the Suzuki SV650 — lowering links, a lower seat, or a suspension lowering kit can typically recover around an inch and a half, often enough to move a tiptoe fit to balls-of-the-feet.
Lowering & gear for the Suzuki SV650
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