Suzuki SV 650 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 C Custom 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 C Custom 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki SV 650 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 C Custom 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 C Custom 2009

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 C Custom 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	76.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	883 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Length	Length	2,140 mm	Length	2,275 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	673 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

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 The look is timeless on the one hand, but on the other hand some components are really a bit outdated.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

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 C Custom 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SV 650 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 C Custom

Price Suzuki SV 650

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 C Custom

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