Suzuki Sv 650s vs Kawasaki Ninja 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv 650s vs Kawasaki Ninja 650. 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 650: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv 650s
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
65.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
193 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
65.7 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: varies by generation and rider)
195 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L 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 650
8.2/10
"The smartest used middleweight money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Forgiving ergonomics suit most
Cons
−Soft suspension ages poorly
−Neglected chains are common
−Fairing damage from droppers
Top 10 Accessories
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