Suzuki SV 650 2021 vs. Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

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Overview - Suzuki SV 650 2021 vs Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki SV 650 2021 compared to Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2021
Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke74.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power50 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,700 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque3,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio9.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement903 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter15 inch
WidthWidth760 mmWidth895 mm
HeightHeight1,090 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,645 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height685 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SV 650 2021

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 The look is timeless on the one hand, but on the other hand some components are really a bit outdated.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

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SV 650 vs Kawasaki VN 900 Custom

Price Suzuki SV 650

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Price Kawasaki VN 900 Custom

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