Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vs Suzuki SV650: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2020) and the Suzuki SV650 (2021-2025), using the latest model year of each.

Full specs

Specification	Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2020 Remove	Suzuki SV650 2021-2025 Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2020	2021-2025
Engine	692.7 ccm (42.27 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Injection	645cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin, DOHC 8-valve
Cylinders	1	2
Displacement	692 cc	645 cc
Power	75 hp	75 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque	74 NmBest	64 Nm @ 8,100 rpm
Transmission	6-speed, Slipper clutch, Chain (final drive)	6-speed manual, chain final drive
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	157 kg (dry)	—Not available
Seat height	830 mm	785 mm
Fuel capacity	12 L	13.8 LBest
Front suspension	WP upside-down Ø 43 mm	41mm telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped, non-adjustable
Rear suspension	WP shock absorber with linkage	Link-type single shock, coil spring, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload
Brake system	ABS	ABS standard
Front brake	Single disc. ABS. Brembo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted., 320 mm	Dual 290mm discs with twin-piston calipers
Rear brake	Single disc. ABS. Brembo. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper., 240 mm	Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front tire	—Not available	120/70 ZR17
Rear tire	—Not available	160/60 ZR17
Quickshifter	—Not available	No
Launch price	—Not available	EUR 6,790 (Italy/EU)