Protective motorcycle gear and clothing has and always will be an emotive topic, with many viewpoints. Some riders take the ‘ATGATT’ approach and insist on 'all the gear all the time'. Others, are more fashion-led and wear what looks good or what is bang on trend.
The Suzuki SV650X concept is not the answer, to Suzuki's lack of a neo-retro motorcycle model. Looking further back to the GT750 or T500 may be the answer.