Suzuki Sv 650s vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv 650s vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. 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. Kawasaki Ninja 400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv 650s
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: varies by generation and rider)
175 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Kawasaki Ninja 400
8.5/10
"The benchmark small-displacement bike that rewards riders of all experience levels."
Pros
+Genuinely engaging chassis dynamics
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent real-world power delivery
Cons
−Used prices remain inflated
−Pillion comfort is poor
−Fairing repairs get expensive
Top 10 Accessories
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