Suzuki Sv 650 vs Kawasaki Er-6n
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv 650 vs Kawasaki Er-6n. Suzuki Sv 650: 75 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv 650
Kawasaki Er-6n
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
204 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
75 hp @ 8,500 rpm
72 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,400 rpm
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Sv 650
8.5/10
"The used bike market's most honest all-rounder, full stop."
Pros
+Indestructible V-twin engine
+Handles better than price suggests
+Parts everywhere, cheap
Cons
−Rectifier failures on older models
−Uncomfortable past two hours
−Pillion seat genuinely punishing
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
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