Kawasaki Gpz500s vs Suzuki Sv 650s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpz500s vs Suzuki Sv 650s. Kawasaki Gpz500s: 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Sv 650s: 73 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: varies by generation and rider), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Gpz500s
Suzuki Sv 650s
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
189 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; note: varies by generation and rider)
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Gpz500s
7.5/10
"The honest everyman motorcycle that simply refuses to let you down."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Forgiving, confidence-building chassis
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Water pump seal weakness
−Fairings increasingly hard sourcing
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
Suzuki Sv 650s
8.5/10
"The definitive used middleweight — impossible to recommend highly enough."
Pros
+Characterful, addictive V-twin engine
+Massive aftermarket support
+Extremely cheap running costs
Cons
−Subframe cracks on older examples
−Regulator-rectifier fails frequently
−Fairing lowers always get scratched
Top 10 Accessories
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