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Designer Paul Lang was repelled by the Suzuki V-Strom 800RE ’s looks. But its relentless usefulness wore him down…

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Unassuming, affordable, but also brilliant – for more than 25 years. Suzuki’s SV650 has nurtured novices and entertained veterans alike. But is this epic era coming to an end? SV650 expert – and owner – Martin Fitz-Gibbons investigates…