Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki Sv650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z650
Suzuki Sv650
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
197 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,700 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
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z650
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that rewards riders who outgrew 400s."
Pros
+Torquey twin from low revs
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Pillion comfort frankly terrible
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
