Kawasaki Z650 2024 vs. Suzuki SV 650 2023

Kawasaki Z650 2024

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2024 vs Suzuki SV 650 2023

Kawasaki Z650 2024

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2024 compared to Suzuki SV 650 2023

Kawasaki Z650 2024

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Kawasaki Z650 2024

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.2
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	125 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	106 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	290 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	240 mm

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	2,055 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	187.1 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	200 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2024

The Kawasaki Z 650 is probably the most docile motorbike in the naked bike segment. And that is to be understood in an absolutely positive way - as long as you are not particularly tall and heavy. It is slim, light, agile and accessible. All the controls, but also the engine, do not overwhelm. If you are looking for spectacular performance, you should go for the Z 900, but if you are looking for a nimble and easy-to-ride motorbike, you will be satisfied.

Very accessible handling

Very compact and easy to manoeuvre

Motorcycle appears light and compact

Gives small riders a lot of confidence

Adjustable levers

Not enough space on the bike for tall riders

bike looks a class smaller than 650cc overall

engine looks a bit tame

very defensive seating position

handlebars too narrow and cranked too much for a naked bike.

Suzuki SV 650 2023

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