Suzuki Sv650 vs Honda Cb650r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv650 vs Honda Cb650r. Suzuki Sv650: 73 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cb650r: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv650
Honda Cb650r
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
202 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,400 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h)
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Sv650
8.5/10
"The most sensible used sportbike money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, cheap parts
+Rewarding V-twin character
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension undersprung
−Subframe rusts when neglected
−Seat comfort drops fast
Honda Cb650r
8.0/10
"The finest used middleweight naked under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Incredible high-rev inline-four
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
+Stunning neo-retro styling
Cons
−Weak stock rear suspension
−Flat low-rpm throttle response
−Minimal wind protection
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