Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki SV650: specs compared

Key differences

• Power: Kawasaki Z650 67.3 hp, Suzuki SV650 75 hp.
• Torque: Kawasaki Z650 65.7 Nm, Suzuki SV650 64 Nm.

Key figures

Specification	Kawasaki Z650 2020-2025 Remove	Suzuki SV650 2021-2025 Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2020-2025	2021-2025
Engine	649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve, Euro 5-compliant	645cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin, DOHC 8-valve
Cylinders	2	2
Displacement	649 cc	645 cc
Power	67.3 hp @ 8,000 rpm	75 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest
Torque	65.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest	64 Nm @ 8,100 rpm
Transmission	6-speed manual, chain final drive	6-speed manual, chain final drive
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	187 kg (wet)	—Not available
Seat height	790 mm	785 mm
Fuel capacity	15 LBest	13.8 L
Front suspension	41mm telescopic fork, 125mm travel, non-adjustable	41mm telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped, non-adjustable
Rear suspension	UNI-TRAK single shock, twin-sided aluminum swingarm, adjustable spring preload only, ~130mm travel	Link-type single shock, coil spring, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload
Brake system	ABS standard; assist and slipper clutch	ABS standard
Front brake	Dual 300mm petal discs, 2-piston calipers	Dual 290mm discs with twin-piston calipers
Rear brake	Single 220mm petal disc, single-piston caliper	Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front tire	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear tire	160/60 ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)	160/60 ZR17
Quickshifter	—Not available	No
Launch price	USD 7,349 (US)	EUR 6,790 (Italy/EU)

• Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.