Suzuki SV 650 2022 vs. Honda CB500F 2014

Suzuki SV 650 2022

Honda CB500F 2014

Overview - Suzuki SV 650 2022 vs Honda CB500F 2014

Suzuki SV 650 2022

Honda CB500F 2014

Technical Specifications Suzuki SV 650 2022 compared to Honda CB500F 2014

Suzuki SV 650 2022

Honda CB500F 2014

Suzuki SV 650 2022

Honda CB500F 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

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	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,140 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,090 mm	Height	1,060 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	200 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	192 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SV 650 2022

The Suzuki SV 650 has been on the market for 25 years, longer than any other motorbike. The engine has been updated to Euro5 and is now even more mature, which clearly fits in 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.

Last V2 powerplant in the class

beginner-friendly seating position

easy handling, timeless look

Brake requires manual force

no electronics on board apart from ABS

instruments moderately readable

Honda CB500F 2014

Like its two-cylinder predecessors CB500 and CBF500, the new CB500F presents itself as a mature motorbike for beginners, returning riders or for the daily commute to work. With the modern LED headlight and LED tail light, Honda is moving with the times and thus offers a great package in the A2 driving licence class. With its nimble handling, it is convincing both in city traffic and on country roads, and thanks to the revisions to the engine and transmission, it cuts a sportier figure than ever before. The chassis, on the other hand, offers enough comfort, which is further supported by the adjustable brake lever.

easy handling

powerful, elastic engine

comfortable seating position

LED lighting technology

nice sound

missing gear indicator