Suzuki Sv650 S vs Honda Cbr650r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv650 S vs Honda Cbr650r. Suzuki Sv650 S: 72 hp @ 8,800 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results may vary slightly by year and rider), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cbr650r: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv650 S
Honda Cbr650r
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
202 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
72 hp @ 8,800 rpm
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,200 rpm
64 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results may vary slightly by year and rider)
210 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Sv650 S
8.5/10
"The used bike market's most dependable answer to almost everything."
Pros
+V-twin torque from nowhere
+Parts and knowledge everywhere
+Forgiving but genuinely rewarding
Cons
−Soft suspension out of box
−Fairing mounts crack easily
−Seat gets uncomfortable fast
Honda Cbr650r
8.5/10
"The smartest used middleweight buy under eight grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Glorious high-rev character
+Comfortable enough for touring
Cons
−Soft low-end torque
−Pricey fairing replacement costs
−Stock seat awful long-distance
Top 10 Accessories
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