Suzuki SV 650 2021 vs. BMW F 800 GT 2014

Suzuki SV 650 2021

BMW F 800 GT 2014

Overview - Suzuki SV 650 2021 vs BMW F 800 GT 2014

Suzuki SV 650 2021

BMW F 800 GT 2014

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Technical Specifications Suzuki SV 650 2021 compared to BMW F 800 GT 2014

Suzuki SV 650 2021

BMW F 800 GT 2014

Suzuki SV 650 2021

BMW F 800 GT 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	90 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	86 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,140 mm	Length	2,156 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	905 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,514 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	200 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	213 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Not much has changed on the Suzuki SV 650 compared to its predecessor, five years ago. The engine has been updated to Euro5 and is now even more mature, which fits in perfectly with the rest of the package. The SV 650 doesn't want to scare anyone, especially beginners. The chassis makes a solid, unagitated impression, the brakes require a lot of manual force to prevent unexpected overbraking. The look is timeless on the one hand, but on the other hand some components are really a bit outdated. On the other hand, the price is fair, as usual for Suzuki.

Confident V2 powerplant with character

stable chassis

comfortable seating position

easy handling, timeless look

Brake requires manual force

no electronics on board apart from ABS

instruments moderately readable