Suzuki V-Strom 650 2013 vs. Suzuki SV 650 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2013

Suzuki SV 650 2024

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2013 vs Suzuki SV 650 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2013

Suzuki SV 650 2024

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2013 compared to Suzuki SV 650 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2013

Suzuki SV 650 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2013

Suzuki SV 650 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	76 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.2
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,290 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,390 mm	Height	1,090 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	200 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	180 km/h	Top Speed	180 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2013

Like the Kawasaki Versys, the small V-Strom is getting on a bit. The 1000 is so well done and easy to ride that you should consider taking the "big one" right away. In terms of versatility, however, the 650 is in no way inferior to the big V-Strom, and at a much lower price. But we wouldn't take it to the racetrack any more. And of course it has to cope with a heavy load more than a motorbike with 100+ hp.

Full torque

good sound

large tank

relaxed seating position

somewhat old-fashioned look

narrow handlebars

sluggish in bends

Suzuki SV 650 2024

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