Suzuki SV 650 2023 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 250 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 250 2017

Technical Specifications Suzuki SV 650 2023 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 250 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 250 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 250 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	53.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	55.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	24.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	23.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	248 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A2

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

Suzuki V-Strom 250 2017

It's always nice to see how much potential "small" motorbikes can have. The Suzuki V-Strom 250 is no exception. The first time you sit down, you immediately feel at home thanks to the comfortable seating position. Its in-line two-cylinder engine with 25 hp doesn't show off with power, of course, but it lets you flow comfortably with the traffic. Add a pannier system to the rear and you quickly have a lightweight touring enduro that is very easy to ride.

Comfortable seating position

easy colouring

grown-up look

easy-to-read display

Handlebars cranked too much

loud gearbox

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SV 650 vs Suzuki V-Strom 250

Price Suzuki SV 650

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