Suzuki SV 650 2022 vs. Kawasaki Z 800 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2022

Suzuki SV 650 2022

Kawasaki Z 800 2017

Kawasaki Z 800 2017

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Overview - Suzuki SV 650 2022 vs Kawasaki Z 800 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2022

Suzuki SV 650 2022

Kawasaki Z 800 2017

Kawasaki Z 800 2017

Technical Specifications Suzuki SV 650 2022 compared to Kawasaki Z 800 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2022
Kawasaki Z 800 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore71 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power113 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,200 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque83 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio11.9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement806 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentRebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentRebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,140 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth760 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,090 mmHeight1,050 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height834 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SV 650 2022

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

Kawasaki Z 800 2017

Kawasaki Z 800 2017

Overall, the Z800 delivered a sensational performance. Considering the fact that nothing was changed or optimised on the vehicle apart from the Remus rear silencer, a super final result.

Eye-catching, chunky look

confident acceleration

relaxed geometry

powerful brakes

Limited freedom of movement for the legs.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SV 650 vs Kawasaki Z 800

Price Suzuki SV 650

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Price Kawasaki Z 800

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