Suzuki Sv650 S vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv650 S vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. 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. 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 Sv650 S
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
72 hp @ 8,800 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,200 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results may vary slightly by year and rider)
175 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or 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 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
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
Picks that work on either bike.
