Kawasaki Ninja 650r vs Suzuki Sv 650s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja 650r
Suzuki Sv 650s
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
65.7 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
189 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
65.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider and conditions)
210 km/h (estimated; note: varies by generation and rider)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 650r
7.8/10
"The smartest used middleweight buy for riders who value reliability."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Parts absurdly cheap everywhere
+Forgiving novice-friendly chassis
Cons
−Bland styling ages poorly
−Soft suspension limits spirited riding
−Drop damage very common used
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
Picks that work on either bike.
