Deep 2003 overhaul: fuel injection, aluminium frame, S and N variants. Rebadged SFV650 Gladius in 2009 with a steel trellis frame. The longest era in SV history.
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Buyer score / 100
4
Vintages
8
Changes
3
Overhauls
4
Updates
1
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
3 changes
2003
Switch to electronic fuel injection
Improved torque and cold starts
Major
2007
Euro 3 compliance — slight torque loss
72hp maintained
Medium
2009
Rebadged as SFV650 Gladius in Europe
Same engine, revised styling
Medium
C
FRAME
2 changes
2003
New aluminium frame
−7kg vs Gen 1
Major
2009
New steel trellis frame
Reverted from aluminium to steel trellis — +4 kg vs 2003 SV650