Kawasaki Z650 2025 vs. Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2025 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2025 compared to Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	72 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

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	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	185 kg	Kerb Weight	202 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2025

The Kawasaki Z 650 is probably the most docile motorbike in the naked bike segment. And that is to be understood in an absolutely positive way - as long as you are not particularly tall and heavy. It is slim, light, agile and accessible. All the controls, but also the engine, do not overwhelm. If you are looking for spectacular performance, you should go for the Z 900, but if you are looking for a nimble and easy-to-ride motorbike, you will be satisfied.

Very accessible handling

Very compact and easy to manoeuvre

Motorcycle appears light and compact

Gives small riders a lot of confidence

Adjustable levers

Not enough space on the bike for tall riders

bike looks a class smaller than 650cc overall

engine looks a bit tame

very defensive seating position

handlebars too narrow and cranked too much for a naked bike.

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

The Suzuki's top performer is clearly its engine; the V2 is wonderfully agile and powerful. This often makes up for the somewhat feminine appearance, which this racy engine does not really deserve.

solid handling

good ergonomics

powerful V2 engine

cheap-looking swingarm

telescopic fork

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

Price Kawasaki Z650

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Kawasaki Z650 2025 vs. Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2025 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2025 compared to Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

Price Kawasaki Z650

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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