Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024 vs. Suzuki SV 650 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024 vs Suzuki SV 650 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024

Suzuki SV 650 2023

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024 compared to Suzuki SV 650 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	120 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	11.2
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	125 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	152 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	106 mm	Trail	106 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	290 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	250 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	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	2,240 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,530 mm	Height	1,090 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	253 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	200 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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