Kawasaki Er-6n vs Suzuki Sv650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Er-6n vs Suzuki Sv650. Kawasaki Er-6n: 72 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Sv650: 73 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Er-6n
Suzuki Sv650
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
197 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
72 hp @ 8,500 rpm
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 7,400 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h)
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Er-6n
7.8/10
"The smartest used middleweight buy under four grand, period."
Pros
+Strong low-end torque delivery
+Parts widely available everywhere
+Forgiving yet genuinely fun
Cons
−Stator charging failures common
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
−Often abused by beginners
Suzuki Sv650
8.5/10
"The most sensible used sportbike money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, cheap parts
+Rewarding V-twin character
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension undersprung
−Subframe rusts when neglected
−Seat comfort drops fast
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