Suzuki SV 650 2024 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Suzuki SV 650 2024

Suzuki SV 650 2024

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

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Technical Specifications Suzuki SV 650 2024 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Suzuki SV 650 2024
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power76 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter290 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter256 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,140 mmLength2,335 mm
WidthWidth760 mmWidth875 mm
HeightHeight1,090 mmHeight1,475 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)200 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)232 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SV 650 2024

Suzuki SV 650 2024

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

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SV 650 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Price Suzuki SV 650

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