Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009 vs. Suzuki SV 650 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009 vs Suzuki SV 650 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009 compared to Suzuki SV 650 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	42.5 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	92 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	68.6 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	11.2
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	599 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	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	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double 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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,040 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	715 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,125 mm	Height	1,090 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	260 km/h	Top Speed	180 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

The new bike is definitely not just a model update, but a noticeably better overall concept, even for hobby riders, which is more enjoyable than any previous 600.

Relatively low overall weight

easy handling

good-sounding power unit

precise braking system

quiet, stable chassis.

Somewhat suboptimal in the high rev range

inappropriate design.

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