Suzuki SV650X 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Suzuki SV650X 2018

Suzuki SV650X 2018

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

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Overview - Suzuki SV650X 2018 vs Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Suzuki SV650X 2018

Suzuki SV650X 2018

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Technical Specifications Suzuki SV650X 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Suzuki SV650X 2018
Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore71 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power76 HPEngine power113 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,200 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque83 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,100 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement806 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,130 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth760 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,080 mmHeight1,050 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height834 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.8 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SV650X 2018

Suzuki SV650X 2018

Retro is trendy, retro is cool. The people at Suzuki have also recognised this, and although they are not launching many new products for 2018, they are launching a really cool one - the SV650X. Not much had to be changed to place it in the ranks of modern cafe racers: Headlight fairing, paintwork, side panels, saddle and low handlebar ends are enough for the great result. Above all, the front-wheel-oriented seating position suits it well, but does not make it significantly more uncomfortable. The suspension can only be adjusted at the rear, but the lively engine is a blast and the price is right.

Agile, lively and charismatic V2 engine

easy handling, easy to ride despite low handlebars

pleasant seating position with low saddle height

successful gear graduation

low weight

inconspicuous appearance

exhaust look

telescopic fork too soft

no anti-hopping clutch

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Overall, the Z800 delivered a sensational performance. Considering the fact that nothing was changed or optimised on the vehicle apart from the Remus rear silencer, a super final result.

Eye-catching, chunky look

confident acceleration

relaxed geometry

powerful brakes

Limited freedom of movement for the legs.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SV650X vs Kawasaki Z 800

Price Suzuki SV650X

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