Photo: Bandisca Motorcycles
Those with a keen eye for detail may even spot the Honda NTV fuel tank sitting atop SV650’s frame.
A few years back, a husband and wife duo established Bandisca Motorcycles in the Romanian capital of Bucharest. Ever since its foundation in 2014, the workshop has been keeping rather busy with a plethora of custom undertakings that’ll leave just about any moto-loving petrolhead lost for words. Let’s proceed with a closer examination of one of their two-wheeled babies, shall we?
The donor for this exploit was a 2001 model from Suzuki’s SV650 range. In stock form, this bike is put in motion by a liquid-cooled V-twin powerplant that prides itself on a healthy displacement of 645 cc. At 9,000 rpm, the four-stroke engine is fully capable of delivering up to 69 hp, while a respectable torque output of 46 pound-feet (62 Nm) will be summoned at around 7,500 rpm.
A six-speed transmission carries the engine’s force over to the rear 17-inch wheel via a chain final drive, leading to a healthy top speed of 125 mph (201 kph). Long story short, this bad boy is one hell of a mid-sized beast, to say the least!
As for Bandisca’s bespoke machine, the very first thing you’ll notice is that gorgeous GSX-R750 replica front fairing, which hails from the aftermarket pros over at Airtech Streamlining. Needless to say, the twin headlights it hosts look seriously rad. To complement this item, Romania’s moto specialists crafted an angular tail section that rests on a custom subframe.
Furthermore, a Honda NTV’s gas tank was carefully transplanted onto the reborn SV650. As soon as they had everything looking neat, the workshop turned its attention to the powertrain. Thus, the engine was blessed with a selection of top-grade modules, such as fresh camshafts and a state-of-the-art hydraulic clutch, as well as Woodcraft cases, a high-flow water pump, and a bespoke exhaust wearing a Spark GP muffler.
Up front, the bike’s suspension setup got treated to a pair of Showa inverted forks, while the rear end received a single YSS shock absorber. Additionally, you will find an array of custom components rounding out the mechanical magic. Those include LED lighting, clip-on handlebars and rear-mounted foot pegs, to name a few. Finally, a Motogadget M-unit is tasked with handling electrical duties by means of a modified wiring loom.
All things considered, I’ll bet Bandisca’s unique SV650 performs just as well as it looks!
The donor for this exploit was a 2001 model from Suzuki’s SV650 range. In stock form, this bike is put in motion by a liquid-cooled V-twin powerplant that prides itself on a healthy displacement of 645 cc. At 9,000 rpm, the four-stroke engine is fully capable of delivering up to 69 hp, while a respectable torque output of 46 pound-feet (62 Nm) will be summoned at around 7,500 rpm.
A six-speed transmission carries the engine’s force over to the rear 17-inch wheel via a chain final drive, leading to a healthy top speed of 125 mph (201 kph). Long story short, this bad boy is one hell of a mid-sized beast, to say the least!
As for Bandisca’s bespoke machine, the very first thing you’ll notice is that gorgeous GSX-R750 replica front fairing, which hails from the aftermarket pros over at Airtech Streamlining. Needless to say, the twin headlights it hosts look seriously rad. To complement this item, Romania’s moto specialists crafted an angular tail section that rests on a custom subframe.
Furthermore, a Honda NTV’s gas tank was carefully transplanted onto the reborn SV650. As soon as they had everything looking neat, the workshop turned its attention to the powertrain. Thus, the engine was blessed with a selection of top-grade modules, such as fresh camshafts and a state-of-the-art hydraulic clutch, as well as Woodcraft cases, a high-flow water pump, and a bespoke exhaust wearing a Spark GP muffler.
Up front, the bike’s suspension setup got treated to a pair of Showa inverted forks, while the rear end received a single YSS shock absorber. Additionally, you will find an array of custom components rounding out the mechanical magic. Those include LED lighting, clip-on handlebars and rear-mounted foot pegs, to name a few. Finally, a Motogadget M-unit is tasked with handling electrical duties by means of a modified wiring loom.
All things considered, I’ll bet Bandisca’s unique SV650 performs just as well as it looks!
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